Recalls ·2011 Nissan Xterra 2WD

2011 Nissan Xterra 2WD recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2011 Nissan Xterra 2WD; the most frequently affected component is air bags — frontal. Owners filed 24 complaints, most often about air bags. Among the 16 model years of this model in the database, 2011 ranks #12 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints24

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Recalls (2)

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 23V067000 · 10 Feb 2023

Problem: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.

Engine and engine coolingCampaign 11V592000 · 19 Dec 2011

Problem: Nissan is recalling certain model year 2011 infiniti fx, model year 2012 infiniti m, model year 2011-2012 nissan frontier, model year 2011-2012 nissan xterra, model year 2011-2012 nissan pathfinder, and model year 2012 nissan nv vehicles. Some of the bolts that connect the engine oil cooler and the engine oil filter to the engine in these vehicles may have been manufactured to below specification strength. As a result, the bolt may break at the oil filter attachment point and can cause an engine oil leak.

Risk: If there is an engine oil leak, the engine oil pressure would drop and the engine could seize, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the connector bolts free of charge. The safety recall began on january 30, 2012. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

What owners complain about

Share of the 24 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Air bags9 · 38%
Engine5 · 21%
Electrical system4 · 17%
Tires2 · 8%
Suspension1 · 4%
Steering1 · 4%
Electronic stability control (esc)1 · 4%
Structure1 · 4%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Passenger side rear leaf spring found to be broken at inspection and had to be replaced. Off warranty at 57,000 miles and a week later driver side leaf spring completely broke while driving on 65mph on highway nearly causing a serious crash,. Had to have vehicle towed. Dealership- wright nissan in wexford pa openly…

Suspension · Jul 2012 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan xterra. While driving approximately 30 mph, the hands free bluetooth system failed. When driving at high speeds, the sound quality would be impaired and prevented the contact from using the hands free option. The failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed…

Electrical system · Oct 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Driver's side exhaust manifold broke while driving slowly on bumpy road. Flange that attached to catalytic converter separated from stainless steel piping. Now heat and carbon monoxide is pumping out under driver's feet. Very loud. Nissan says "tough luck" - we are not paying. 54,000 miles, 7 years old.

Engine · Oct 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

Driver's side exhaust manifold broke while driving slowly on bumpy road. Flange that attached to catalytic converter separated from stainless steel piping. Now heat and carbon monoxide is pumping out under driver's feet. Very loud. Nissan says "tough luck" - we are not paying. 54,000 miles, 7 years old.

Engine · Oct 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Source

Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.