What is the fuel economy of a 2003 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD?

EPA figures for the 2003 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD reach 16 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 2003 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2003 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 2003 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD?

Owners have filed 97 complaints with NHTSA for the 2003 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD, most often about: Steering, Air Bags, Fuel System, Gasoline. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Nissan · 2003

2003 Nissan Xterra V6 4WD

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 16 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	14	17	15	592
3.3L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	14	19	16	555
3.3L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Premium	14	17	15	592
3.3L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	15	19	16	555

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

3 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 10V554000

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 STEE

Campaign 02V299000

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR AXLE HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR.

Campaign 04V230000

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

97 complaints filed by owners for this model year (26 involving a crash, 3 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Steering 12 Air Bags 10 Fuel System, Gasoline 10

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.