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2010 Nissan

Xterra 4WD

Auto 5-spd, 6 cyl, 4.0 L

Nissan Xterra: best and worst years
2010 Nissan Xterra 4WD

Closest available photo (2012 model year); you're viewing the 2010.

2012 photoMichael SheehanCC BY 2.0Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
4-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic 5-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
15 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
178 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
73 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
75 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
106 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
4,350 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
6
Owner complaints
38
Reported injuries
3
Theft rate
1.3 per 1,000 produced (CY 2010 federal data)

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • AIR BAGS19%
  • POWER TRAIN19%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM14%
  • ENGINE7%
  • SERVICE BRAKES7%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM5%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 57 total.

Nissan Xterra: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • DP12004opened Jun 11, 2012POWER TRAIN

    Transmission Failures

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.