2013 Nissan Xterra Problems, Recalls & Reliability

7 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2013 Nissan Xterra, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 1/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.

7Complaints
1/100Trouble index
0Recalls

Few reports

Where 2013 sits among all Xterra years

Darker = quieter yearsBrighter amber = more trouble

What owners report

Engine 2 complaints (29%)
Transmission & drivetrain 1 complaints (14%)
Fuel system 1 complaints (14%)
Speed control 1 complaints (14%)
Brakes & stability 1 complaints (14%)
Suspension 1 complaints (14%)

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for the 2013 Nissan Xterra.

Technical service bulletins

101 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and wheels & tires — are on file for the 2013 Nissan Xterra. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.

See the 2013 Xterra TSB list →

Complaint history for this model year

When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.

2014peak 3 in 20182019

Questions buyers ask

Is the 2013 Nissan Xterra reliable?

The 2013 Nissan Xterra drew 7 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 1/100, scored against the model's worst year (2005).

What are the most common 2013 Nissan Xterra problems?

The top reported problems for the 2013 Nissan Xterra are engine (2 complaints), transmission & drivetrain (1), and fuel system (1).

Does the 2013 Nissan Xterra have recalls?

No recall campaigns are on file for the 2013 Nissan Xterra. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.

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Data updated 2026-08-20 from NHTSA's public records

Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.