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2010 NISSAN XTERRA Safety Overview

The 2010 NISSAN XTERRA has been closely monitored for safety issues.

Official NHTSA Recalls

The NHTSA has issued 4 official safety recalls for this vehicle. Key affected components include:

  • Air bags:frontal
  • Equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
  • Suspension:front:control arm:lower arm

Severe Defect Warnings

Notably, some of these defects carry severe risks, such as a detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

Consumer Complaints

To date, there have been no consumer complaints filed with the NHTSA for this model year.

Why It Matters

Staying informed about these safety records is critical for NISSAN XTERRA owners to ensure ongoing reliability and safety on the road. Always consult an authorized dealer for official remedy repairs.

Latest Vehicle Recalls

2010 NISSAN XTERRA 23V067000

Nissan North America, Inc.

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

NHTSA Recall 23V067000: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 2/10/2023
2010 NISSAN XTERRA 10V401000

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION S...

OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

NHTSA Recall 10V401000: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 9/10/2010
2010 NISSAN XTERRA 10V208000

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, QX56, FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER...

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 10V208000: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 5/14/2010
2010 NISSAN XTERRA 10V115000

NISSAN HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 FRONTIER, PATHFINDER, AND XTERRA...

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TRAJECTORY MIGHT BE AFFECTED. THE FASTENERS COULD POSSIBLY COME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN POSITIONING BRACKET INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

NHTSA Recall 10V115000: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT TRAJECTORY... Check affected vehicles and find your free remedy.

Reported: 3/24/2010

Recent Complaints

No complaints reported.