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2005 Nissan Xterra Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

114Engine complaints
13.5%Of all 845 complaints
#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

POWER TRAIN354 · 41.9%
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE237 · 28%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING123 · 14.6%
ENGINE114 · 13.5%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION52 · 6.2%

Share of the 845 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Nissan Xterra overview page.

Engine complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Nissan Xterra have engine problems?

Engine is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Nissan Xterra: 114 of 845 complaints on file (13.5%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Nissan Xterra have in total?

845 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 7 involved a crash, 6 involved a fire, 8 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.