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Full complaint record · NHTSA

2015 Nissan Xterra owner complaints

10 complaints filed with NHTSA on this vehicle . Listed by category, newest first within each section.

powertrain 6 complaints shown

6 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $2,500 · see powertrain cluster analysis →
12/28/2015 126,000 mi ODI #10816488.0

Transmission failure due to past radiator leak, same as complaint on file

06/28/2015 4,200 mi ODI #10730843.0

Nissan xterra 2015 purchased on 3/14/2015. Odometer at 4200 miles. Vehicle has loss of power for approximately 30 seconds. Vdc dash indicator turns on. Sometimes accompanied by metallic grinding noise as if the ABS system has turned on. This has occurred several times always on dry asphalt pavement. Usually after a 90 degree turn. Although has also happened previously for a second or two when moderately accelerating from a stop control. Checked tire pressures and it is within normal limits (I.e. 38-40 PSI) this has occurred 3 times prior for shorter intervals. However the problem is getting worse since it has now subsequently occurred two times on 6/28/2015 for approximately 30 seconds each time. Note, I have video record of both occurances on 6/28/2015 of the dash panel

06/26/2016 100,000 mi ODI #10876712.0

My Nissan xterra 2005 has a transmission problem caused by coolant fluid in transmission. They are charging me for a rebuilt transmission $6,000.00. This is what my car costs. If they have told me before about the problem I could have fix it for little money. Now they don't answer my calls. Should I throw my car in a junker now? This is a major problem caused by a defect from the car. They never send any letters regarding this transmission problem.

04/27/2016 ODI #10861789.0

After 30000 miles needs a new clutch bought used at 24000 miles in nov. 2015. It is not covered under factory warranty. So the consumer has to pay for the wear and tear item. It went out after parking at home luckly. The 2006 xterra had clutch problems and some of the other modles pathfinder had some cluctch problems.

03/23/2017 22,000 mi ODI #10968216.0

Bought my x-terra brand new and was told is has a bumper to bumper 36,000 mile warranty, at 22,000 the car would not shift into gear. Had it towed to a Nissan dealership that is saying the clutch is bad from normal wear and tear and not covered under the warranty. We've read a lot of other reviews of this happening to other people as well and want to report it. Both drivers in our household are experienced clutch driver with a combined 20+ year experience. I called Nissan customer service to further investigate and they called the dealership and just "took their word for it" nothing was really investigated at all. Poor customer service on both ends. I called the dealership we bought it from that is 4+ hours away from our current home and they said they would've taken car of it and fixed it

03/07/2018 ODI #11076615.0

Vehicle started showing signs of clutch slipping at 50,000 miles: engine would rev up while clutch pedal was fully out, then you would feel it re-engage completely after a few seconds of whining and spinning. I'm a lifetime clutch driver (nearly 20 years), and every vehicle got in excess of 150,000 miles before needing a new clutch. The second generation xterra manual transmission clutch is utterly junk. Don't ever buy this vehicle in manual, or any Nissan. After owning 3 xterras in my time I will never own another Nissan again. This premature fail is a manufacturing/OEM defect. Please recall!!!

suspension 3 complaints shown

3 total in this category · moderate · avg repair $900 · see suspension cluster analysis →
11/30/2021 66,000 mi ODI #11442095.0

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked with the emergency brake activated, the emergency brake button was stuck. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and it was diagnosed that the axles were leaking oil and needed to be replaced. However, there were no axles available for replacement and that there probably not be any available in the future. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

06/06/2022 ODI #11467773.0

Leaf spring snapped. Large piece of metal was found in the road. Rear shocks were replaced under warranty several years prior. Known weak point of xterras. Dealer replacement costs were astronomical so I upgraded the equipment for the same cost and did the work myself as I am now slightly out of warranty.

02/28/2022 ODI #11454508.0

The following is an email that I had sent to CSX Risk Management describing what happened with my vehicle on Friday, 2.25.2022. I suspect that a defective leaf spring could have contributed to my accident. This is the passenger side leaf spring. I say this because I had to replace the same leaf spring on a 2011 Nissan Xterra PRO-4X before. I now have a 2015. -- I went over the CSX Railroad Tracks on Three Oaks Road (Northbound, just before Old M-11) in Sawyer last night -- approximately 9:13PM EST. Upon going over the bumpy tracks, it caused my passenger rear wheel to be pushed back into wheel well. The tire was rubbing on the wheel well and it smelled like burning rubber. I'd stopped right away and saw white smoke from the tires. It's looks like the bumpy tracks caused the leaf spring

body 1 complaint shown

03/04/2024 ODI #11575340.0

Rear passenger side door will not open from the inside or outside. This is apparently a widespread problem for Nissan Xterra rear doors. It creates a safety problem as passengers cannot leave the vehicle in case of an accident.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaint database. Last synced 2026-06-14. Complaints are owner-submitted and unverified — the existence of a complaint is not proof of a defect, but a pattern of complaints around the same component is a signal worth weighing. Verify any specific filing at nhtsa.gov.
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