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Nissan Xterra

2006 only

871 classified complaints 2 recalls

2006 Nissan Xterra have 871 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 2 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Fuel pump and sending unit, typically surfacing around 68,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2006 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Nissan Xterra report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2006 only

Fuel pump and sending unit · Fuel system 265 complaints

Median onset: 68,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $630–$1,700 nationally.

Cooling system: radiator, water pump, thermostat, fan · Engine 167 complaints

Median onset: 112,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $260–$1,910 nationally.

Transmission cooler and fluid overheating · Transmission 125 complaints

Median onset: 115,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $200–$600 nationally.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 73 complaints

Median onset: 114,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

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Automatic transmission internals · Transmission 57 complaints

Median onset: 110,000 miles.

More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,910–$5,410 nationally.

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Timing chain, guides and tensioners · Engine 45 complaints

Median onset: 78,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $1,340–$2,500 nationally.

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Body control and other modules · Electrical 28 complaints

Median onset: 91,000 miles. 10.7% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 19 complaints

Median onset: 118,000 miles. 36.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2006 model year. See the full Nissan Xterra report for every year and full specs/safety data.