2009 NISSAN XTERRA Complaints and Recall Information
The 2009 NISSAN XTERRA has 0 complaints and 14 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report defects related to electrical components, suspension parts, and safety equipment as addressed in recall notices.
A total of 14 recalls affect various systems including the navigational GPS unit, aftermarket seat covers, suspension control arms, and airbag components.
Recalls- GPS battery recall. NHTSA recall 10V401000 affects 7,948 vehicles. The Garmin Nuvi 750 GPS units installed contain batteries that may overheat causing fire risk. Nissan and Garmin perform battery replacement and install spacers free of charge.
- Aftermarket seat covers. Recall 10E043000 involves 294 vehicles with Marathon Superhides seat covers incompatible with side airbags. The heavier thread can prevent full airbag deployment increasing injury risk. Seat covers are replaced at no cost.
- Lower control arm weld defect. Recall 10E019000 covers 1,873 vehicles. Improper welding on front and rear lower control link collars may weaken attachment points. If welds fail, vehicle handling deteriorates causing crash risk. Nissan replaces affected parts free.
- Driver airbag emblem risk. Recall 23V067000 encompasses 404,690 vehicles. The resin emblem on driver’s airbag cover may crack and detach upon deployment, posing projectile hazards. Dealers will replace the airbag covers under this recall.
Owners facing repeated repairs, unresolved recalls, or safety defects with the 2009 Nissan Xterra may have rights under their state lemon laws. Consulting a qualified attorney can help clarify available legal options.
2009 NISSAN XTERRA Summary
2009
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
4
Total Recalls
414805
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2009 NISSAN XTERRA
404690 vehicles affected
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.
Risk: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
2009 NISSAN XTERRA
294 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Risk: AN IMPROPERLY DEPLOYED AIRBAG COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
2009 NISSAN XTERRA
7948 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.
Risk: OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
2009 NISSAN XTERRA
1873 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
Risk: IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.