2006 NISSAN XTERRA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

1,034

Owner Complaints

18 Crashes 3 Fires 1 Death

5

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

6

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA

The 2006 NISSAN XTERRA has received a total of 1,034 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Train (240 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (204 complaints), and Engine (104 complaints).

Recalls for the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA

NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA, potentially affecting up to 1,076,262 vehicles.

Recall 10V517000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 747,480 vehicles affected

Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 ARMADA, TITAN, INFINITI QX56 AND MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER AND XTERRA VEHICLES. THE INTELLIGENT POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE (IPDM) ASSEMBLY CONTAINS AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) RELAY THAT HAS A DIODE FOR ELECTRICAL CURRENT NOISE REDUCTION. THE ECM RELAY MAY ALLOW SILICON VAPOR TO FORM AND, OVER TIME, THE SILICON EVAPORATES FROM THE...

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE ENGINE STALLING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ECM RELAY INSIDE THE IPDM ASSEMBLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 6, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Recall 10E019000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

| 1,873 vehicles affected

Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY...

Consequence: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED LOWER LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Recall 10V075000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:AUXILLARY TANK

| 80,689 vehicles affected

Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 AND MODEL YEAR 2008 FRONTIER, XTERRA AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE MOLDED FUEL TANK SHELLS CAN DEFORM, CAUSING THE FUEL SENDER FLOAT ARM TO CONTACT AN EMBOSSMENT MOLDED INTO THE TANK SHELL CAUSING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FUEL GAUGE TO SHOW THAT THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE QUARTER TANK WHEN THE FUEL TANK IS EMPTY.

Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS AND STALL IN TRAFFIC, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT INSIDE THE FUEL TANK WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS A MODIFIED FLOAT ARM. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE...

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Recall 08V690000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

| 242,720 vehicles affected

Defect: NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY...

Consequence: THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT CZS WITH A REDESIGNED SENSOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 26, 2009. OWNERS IN THE OTHER STATES WILL RECEIVE EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR THE SENSOR TO 10 YEARS. THESE OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE...

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Recall 07E046000 — EQUIPMENT

| 3,500 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN HOPKINS AFTERMARKET TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL CONNECTION HARNESSES SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MODELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES WHICH ARE LISTED ABOVE. THE INTERNAL PART NUMBERS WITHIN HOPKINS ARE: 1010476025, 1040376025, 1110476025, 1170376025, 1290376025, 1010476035, 1040376035, 1110476035, 1170376035, AND 1290376035. A WIRE MAY HAVE BEEN PLACED IN AN INCORRECT POSITION IN THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HOUSING. THIS RESULTS IN AN INCORRECT ROUTING...

Consequence: THIS HARNESS WOULD RESULT IN POWER FROM THE TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER GOING TO THE TOWING VEHICLE DASH LIGHT CIRCUIT RATHER THAN THE TRAILER BRAKES. THIS RESULT WOULD BE THE LACK OF TRAILER BRAKING WHEN THE TOWING VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. IT WOULD ALSO RESULT IN THE TOWING VEHICLES DASH LIGHTS BEING ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE FAILURE OF THE APPLICATION OF THE TRAILER BRAKE COULD RESULT IN REDUCED ABILITY TO STOP AND CONTRIBUTE TO A POSSIBLE CRASH.

Remedy: HOPKINS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ORIGINAL HARNESS WITH A REVISED HARNESS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT HOPKINS AT 800-835-0129.

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Owner Complaints for the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA

1,034 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Train
Complaints: 240 2 Crashes 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 204
Engine
Complaints: 104
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 94 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 78 1 Crash
Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank
Complaints: 38
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 37
Electrical System
Complaints: 33 1 Crash 1 Fire 3 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 26
Steering
Complaints: 20 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 18
Air Bags
Complaints: 16 4 Crashes 9 Injuries 1 Death
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 16
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 14 2 Crashes
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 8
Suspension
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 5
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 5
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 5
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 4 1 Injury
Seat Belts
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 4
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 3
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
Complaints: 3
Wheels
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelfuel Gauge
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfronthub
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11719075 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think it’s may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.
#11719075 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles
I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think it’s may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.
#11719075 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
I have a lot of ticking and stalling lights are blinking I think it’s may be the transmission and I smell gas inside the vehicle.
#11676217 | TIRES | | N/A miles
17
#11619155 | AIR BAGS | | 145,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger's side air bag intermittently. The front passenger's side air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was provided a cost for a diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

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Safety Rating for the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

NTB17-070a — AIR BAGS

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN 2004-2011 TITAN, AND 2005-2011 FRONTIER AND XTERRA; AIR BAG DIAGNOSIS SENSOR UNIT This bulletin has been amended. The reprogramming procedure has been revised. No other changes have been made. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB15107 — POWER TRAIN

IF YOU CONFIRM: A remanufactured automatic transmission supplied by ATC Drivetrain is installed in an APPLIED VEHICLE AND CONSULT-III plus (C-III plus) is not able to communicate with the TCM through Diagnosis (One System) OR C-III plus is able to communicate with the TCM, but the TCM part number?s (P/N)...

NTB00042D — AIR BAGS

SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Nissan STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials...

NTB-07-069C — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM

NISSAN: FUEL GAUGE ISSUES AND/OR DTC P0461/2/3. THE FUEL GAUGE IS ERRATIC, INACCURATE, OR INOPERATIVE. THE MIL IS ON WITH DTC P0461, P0462, OR P0463 STORED IN SELF DIAGNOSIS. REPLACE THE FUEL LEVEL SENDING UNIT WITH THE ONE FROM THE PARTS INFORMATION SECTION. *PE UPDATED 1/24/11. *PE AMENDMENT UPDATED. 2/28/11....

06027 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT

REAR FINAL DRIVE BREATHER. *TT

02120A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 NISSAN XTERRA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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