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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2015 Nissan Xterra.
Owner complaints (10)
Owners filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Nissan Xterra. Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #14 for the most complaints (median 84).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 6 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Electronic stability control (esc) | 1 | |
| Parking brake | 1 | |
| Unknown or other | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Nissan Xterra.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Nissan Xterra SUV RWD | – | – | – | 3★ |
| 2015 Nissan Xterra SUV 4WD | – | – | – | 3★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2015 Nissan Xterra version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xterra 2WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| Xterra 4WD 4.0 L Automatic 5-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Xterra 4WD 4.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-31.