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All cars · Nissan Xterra · 2015

2015 Nissan Xterra. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints6NHTSA, first 3 years

Complaints by system

SystemShare of complaints
Transmission & drivetrain100%
Speed control17%
Stability control17%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
600000

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Manufacturer communications 83

Nissan filed 83 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • SERVICE INFORMATION Replacement 5-speed rear wheel drive Automatic Transmission (A/T) assemblies
  • All model year 2012 and newer nissan vehicles; evap leak dtc p0442, p0455, p0456 information…
  • NISSAN; DTC P0456 CAUSED BY EVAP LEAK AT VENT CONTROL VALVE O-RING This bulletin has been amended

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Xterra SUV 4WDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆
Nissan Xterra SUV RWDnot ratednot ratednot rated★★★☆☆

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardNoNo

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
4.0L 6-cylAuto 5-spdRWD16 / 22 / 18Regular$3,450
4.0L 6-cylAuto 5-spd4WD15 / 20 / 17Regular$3,650
4.0L 6-cylManual 6-spd4WD15 / 20 / 17Regular$3,650

EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
2012–5–Transmission & drivetrain
2013–1–Transmission & drivetrain
2014–5–Stability control
2015–6–Transmission & drivetrain

Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.

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