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#BS-2013-NISXTE-5BEC2013 Nissan Xterra
Based on reports from 7 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 7 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.
Top reported problems
uneven tailgate
1 complaints • Severity 10/10
leaf springs create squeaking noise
1 complaints • Severity 4/10
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Engine (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2013 Nissan Xterra: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Engine Issues
Engine complaints account for 29% of all reports filed for the 2013 Nissan Xterra, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,150 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.
Drivetrain Issues
Drivetrain complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Nissan Xterra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Brakes Issues
Brakes complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Nissan Xterra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Suspension Issues
Suspension complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2013 Nissan Xterra, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
Complaint trend by year
Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Nissan Xterra. Recent trend: decreasing.



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The worst model year for the Nissan Xterra is the 2005 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is transmission.
2013 Nissan Xterra vs. Class Average (Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD)
This vehicle
7
Class avg
476
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical small sport utility vehicle 2wd vehicles. A good sign.
Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.
About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
Other Nissan Xterra Model Years
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