2015 Nissan Xterra reliability
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Xterra over 12 years — 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 4 Xterra years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 10), then Suspension (3) and Electronic stability control (ESC) (1).
The 2014 Xterra has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2015 Nissan Xterra. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (10 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
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"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…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2015 Nissan Xterra SUV 4WD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3 stars |
| 2015 Nissan Xterra SUV RWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Xterra two-wheel drive | 4L, 6-cyl | Automatic 5-speed | Rear-wheel drive | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG | $3600 |
| Xterra four-wheel drive | 4L, 6-cyl | Automatic 5-speed | Four-wheel drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
| Xterra four-wheel drive | 4L, 6-cyl | Manual 6-speed | Four-wheel drive | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG | $3800 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
Recall 11V-592 covers certain 2011-2012 Xterra (also Frontier, Pathfinder, and Infiniti models): engine oil cooler connector bolts can loosen and leak oil, which can lead to low oil pressure and engine seizure; dealers replace the bolts. Recall 12V-462 covers certain 2012 Xterra two-wheel-drive vehicles built in a short June– July 2012 window with front wheel hubs that may break; dealers replace left and right front hub assemblies.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2015 Nissan Xterra reliable?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Xterra over 12 years — 2 per year. That is the most complaints per year among the 4 Xterra years on this site. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2015 Nissan Xterra?
The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (6 of 10), then Suspension (3) and Electronic stability control (ESC) (1).
Is the 2015 Nissan Xterra more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2014 Xterra has 10 complaints, 1 per year. The 2015 has more complaints per year than the 2014.
Has the 2015 Nissan Xterra been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2015 Nissan Xterra.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2015 Nissan Xterra?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the 2015 Nissan Xterra with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2015 Nissan Xterra get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2015 Nissan Xterra is 17.3 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
What engine oil does a US Nissan Xterra use?
0W-20 full synthetic (oilchangediy listing for 2014) With filter, about 4.5 qt is commonly listed for this generation—confirm in the owner manual.
What tire sizes fit a US Nissan Xterra?
Published US specs commonly list front 265/70R16, 265/75R16 and rear 265/70R16, 265/75R16; confirm on the door jamb placard for your trim.
What NHTSA recalls affect the US Nissan Xterra?
Recall 11V-592 covers certain 2011-2012 Xterra (also Frontier, Pathfinder, and Infiniti models): engine oil cooler connector bolts can loosen and leak oil, which can lead to low oil pressure and engine seizure; dealers replace the bolts. Recall 12V-462 covers certain 2012 Xterra two-wheel-drive vehicles built in a short June– July 2012 window with front wheel hubs that may break; dealers replace left and right front hub assemblies.