2007 Nissan Xterra

The 2007 Xterra sits squarely in the tail end of a pronounced complaint spike that defined the 2005–2007 second-generation launch years, with 557 complaints logged — down meaningfully from the 845 peak in 2005 and the 780 figure in 2006, but still far above the single- and double-digit complaint volumes that dominate the post-2008 record (119 in 2008, just 19 in 2009). Recall activity for 2007 is notably restrained at only 2, the lowest in the 2005–2008 window and well below the 6, 5, and 8 tallies for 2005, 2006, and 2008 respectively, suggesting Nissan had already addressed the bulk of the launch-era recall items by this model year. The top complaint clusters — Fuel System/Gasoline (120) and Power Train (116) — are consistent with the broader 2005–2007 trend and align with known driveline and fueling issues rather than isolated defects, and the data also shows 3 fire and 3 crash complaints, low but worth noting given the fuel-system concentration. TSB volume remains elevated at 86, indicating Nissan was still actively publishing service guidance, which is a practical advantage for a used buyer who can have those bulletins applied. The arc suggests 2007 is a transition year: past the worst of the complaint peak but before the sharp reliability improvement seen from 2008 onward, making it a reasonable but not standout buy — prioritize a pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system and transmission, and verify that the two outstanding recalls have been completed.