How many recalls does the 2003 NISSAN XTERRA have?

The 2003 NISSAN XTERRA has 1 recall on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 2003 NISSAN XTERRA?

The most recent recall was issued on November 11, 2010 and relates to the steering:column system.

Are there any high-risk recalls for the 2003 NISSAN XTERRA?

Yes, there is 1 high-risk recall for the 2003 NISSAN XTERRA involving serious safety concerns.

Is the 2003 NISSAN XTERRA affected by any Canadian recalls?

There are currently no Transport Canada recalls on record for the 2003 NISSAN XTERRA.

2003 NISSAN XTERRA Recalls Canada & USA

NHTSA (USA)CriticalAlso recalled in Canada

November 11, 2010

2002–2004 NISSAN XTERRANHTSA Campaign #10V554000

STEERING:COLUMN

Defect

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 FRONTIER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2004, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2004, XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001, THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2005. OVER TIME CORROSION MAY FORM IN THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN JOINT AND LIMIT MOVEMENT OF THE JOINT. THE LIMITED MOVEMENT OF THIS JOINT MAY CREATE EXCESSIVE LOAD ON THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN SHAFT. IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, IT MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OF THE SHAFT DURING LOW SPEED MANEUVERS THAT REQUIRE LARGE STEERING INPUTS.

Safety Risk

THE SHAFT MAY BREAK WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL DURING THESE LOW SPEED MANEUVERS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

THE STEERING COLUMN SHAFT AND JOINT WILL BE REPLACED WITH A SHAFT OF A DIFFERENT DESIGN. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 13, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

500,552 vehicles affectedMfr ref: R1037

2003 NISSAN XTERRA Recalls — Canada & USA

1 Recall

Defect

Safety Risk

Remedy

Other Model Years

Other NISSAN Models