Power Window problems of the 2001 Nissan Xterra

34 problems related to power window have been reported for the 2001 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2001 Xterra.

1 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/25/2011

I opened case # [xxx] with Nissan regarding the failure of all four window regulators in the Nissan Xterra I purchased from Nissan of bourne (MA) in 2000 on martha's vineyard. That is where the vehicle is garaged and used and only has 67k miles on it. The windows have been acting up for quite some time (many years) now and the vehicle is primarily used only in the summer. There was a window regulator warranty extension (pu307) issued on this vehicle and there are numerous online complaints about the problem. Nissan consumer affairs has rejected the claim since it is beyond the warranty extension period even though I was never notified of the problem since it only applied to "warm weather" states. I'd like to escalate this claim to encourage Nissan to pick up the cost of parts as this is a safety issue should the window get stuck in the up or down position. There are numerous online complaints about this problem. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2010

Window regulators all have been malfunctioning on my 2001 Nissan Xterra.

3 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 01/02/2010

On my 2001 Nissan Xterra, the windows are nearly inoperable on front driver and passenger sides. They started out slowly and getting stuck half the way up, it would usually take about 4 attempts to get window all the way up. This is a serious Nissan problem, and according to other forums, others are having same problem. The windows need to have a recall on them, it is very aggravating to not be able to roll the windows up or down, what if your door gets hit by a car, and door is inoperable?.

4 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2007

Heard a sand on glass sound when rolling up my 3 of my windows and now driver, passenger and rear passenger windows do not work.

5 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2006

It's been 1 1/2 year that I have the problem with rear windows on my Nissan Xterra. They can go down, but they want go up. I have two kids of 5 and 16 years old and I am little concerned what would happen if I put the windows down by mistake. I think this is very unsafe. I did contact Nissan and they told me that this is not they problem. I did look online and I found that I am not the only one. This is very unsafe if I open those windows by mistake lets say in the middle of nowhere. Very unsafe!!!!! thank you!.

6 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2006

(1) my driver window began to grind when I used it. Shortly after it would not work at all. (2) currently, 3 of 4 of my window regulators do not work properly. I started to look on the net to see if others are having this problem and that is how I found this web site. Nissan never sent me anything on this issue even though they had a voluntary service campaign (pu306 & pu307). They don't consider it a danger, but I think that in the middle of a michigan winter when my windows won't go up and you have a baby in the back seat dangerous. After multiple phone calls to Nissan they want me to take it into to the dealer and pay $100 for them to diagnose the problem. I don't have $100 to gamble with knowing that it may lead to not reimbursement. I am the only owner of this vehicle and Nissan has always had my contact info, yet they never sent me any notice of this expired campaign.

7 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/10/2006

2001 Nissan Xterra currently has 77, 123 miles. Experiencing power window failure and crankshaft pulley failure. 1. Aug 06 window failed to completely close, had to adjust with hand to close. I thought window was off track so I had dealer service window, dealer applied lubrication. Window is still failing to completely close without assistance. 2. Heard noise in engine compartment took vehicle to dealer for service, dealer replaced power steering tensioner pulley noise continued to exist. I had a reputable mechanic look at vehicle and noticed that the crankshaft pulley had multiple stress fractures and dents. Vehicle scheduled to be serviced again to replace crankshaft pulley.

8 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 06/13/2006

Both rear window regulators failed in the consumer's 2001 Nissan Xterra. The blower motor only blows on high. The dealer found that the blower motor resistor shorted out. The check engine light illuminated while driving. The dealer diagnosed that the thermostat had to be replaced.

9 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 02/04/2005

I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra and the power windows don't operate properly. They roll down, but need assistance manually to go up. This is occurring on all windows. I have been researching and it is apparent that all Xterra owners are having this problem. I have owned a Nissan for over 5 years with no problems and out of brand loyalty I buy another one and it has a problem that will happen over and over. Can someone please help or issue a recall.

10 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2004

My motor died on my front passenger side power windows on my 2001 Xterra. I was told that the cost to have Nissan fix/replace the motor would be $300.

11 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2004

All 4 power window regulators replaced under recall, right front failed 2 more times and was again replaced under warranty. . Then r/f power window motor failed, the motor still spun but the gear that locks into the regulator broke. . . Nissan service said the repair would be over 400. 00 to repair. I told advisor that motor had to be unbolted from a broken regulator 2 times and that the stress put on the motor gear when regulators continually jammed most likely was a contributing factor in the motor failure. I asked him to call Nissan help desk for me and explain my situation before I had to do it. . He said he would and Nissan agreed to replace the motor. I am a auto mechanic with over 20 years on the job experience and manage a repair shop. I knew as well as Nissan that the regulators had a definite impact on the motor failure. . . I wonder if a regular consumer with no knowledge of power windows systems would know to question a 400. 00 charge. If not, there are many people getting taken to the bank. Note: this whole process started in March of 2004 with the first replacement of all the regulators and ended oct 2004 with the replacement of the motor and 2 more regulators.

12 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2004

Both front windows were coming off tract. The passenger side is completely off, and it is taped in the up position now. The driver's side window "sways" in the wind when it is partway down. I have not been able to get the window repaired yet. Both windows have been temperamental for the past few weeks; sometimes going up and sometimes not.

13 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 03/05/2004

Certain model year 2001-2002 frontier and Xterra models may experience unexpected or difficult operation of windows. Primary cause is extended high temperature conditions affecting window. Nissan will replace window regulator for a period of up to 5 years or vehicle in-service date or 60,000 miles which ever occurs first. My complaint is that my Nissan was manufactured on Nov. 2000 and I bought the vehicle in July of 2002. It has 69,000 miles on it and since I've purchased this vehicle have noticed that windows move up and down very slowly and sometimes will only roll up half way and then I have to apply a little pressure upward to get them to roll all the way up. I do not live in a all year round high temperature, I don't know where my vehicle came from originally but I feel this is a defect in workmanship and also a safety hazard in not be able to roll windows up and down with ease.

14 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2003

I am having trouble with my windows all 4 of them don't work, it isn't the motor, it is the cable inside. . . It crinkles up. 2 of my windows are stuck down. I am not the only person having this problem. I know of two others having the exact problem. All three of us have 2001 Nissan Xterra's. Thanks, matt willand.

15 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 11/24/2003

2 window regulators are out again. Since buying this car we have had them replaced 8 times. Car is no longer under warranty. Friend that bought same type of Xterra at the same time has also replaced them 5 times. This item is obviously defective and should have been recalled and/or redesigned. Now I either can't use the windows or have to pay hundreds of dollars per year to keep getting them replaced. I will never buy another Nissan as long as I live because of this. Never. Just look through the listing here and see how many people have this exact same problem. How Nissan can act like it is normal is an atrocity.

16 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2003

I have had problems with all four windows in my Xterra. In all cases the window regulators had to be replaced. One repair was under warranty, and the others were not. Here are the details. 1. May 1, 2002, mileage 12314. Driver side window was inoperable & regulator was replaced. (no charge to me) 2. October 1, 2003, mileage 39002. Passenger front window & drivers rear window were making a grinding sound. Door panels removed & regulators replaced. Cost: $482. 52 3. October 8, 2003, mileage 39391. Passenger side rear window was making a grinding sound. Door panel removed & regulator replaced. Cost: 212. 30.

17 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 10/04/2003

Within the past month, both front windows and one back window registers are all in need of replacing in my 2001 x-terra, with less than 50,000 miles. And obviously it is now out of warranty.

18 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2003

Power windows in my 2001 Nissan Xterra are breaking and will not roll up.

19 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2003

The window regulators in all 4 windows of my 2001 Xterra have all faild repeatedly. The drivers window has failed 4 times and all other windows have been replaced 3 times. Now today the window regulator in the drivers side has failed again and I am 300 miles out of warranty. The dealer indicated to me that this is considered a normal wear and tear item and no longer covered. The dealer also indicated that this is a problem that Nissan is aware of and something that happens "all the time" with the Xterra.

20 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2003

I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra, purchased in July 2001. The window regular motor quit working on one of the rear windows, with less than normal use. This happened within 100 miles out of warranty.

21 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2003

The mechanism to raise and lower the power windows in Xterras is defective. The repair is $300-400 per window, and includes replacement of the defective part with a defective part. I was told that I should "stop driving off-road," the dealer claimed that I "broke" the mechanism because I got dust inside the door. . . I'm an archaeologist. . . I bought the car because I have to drive off-road! two more windows are broken now, and when I checked owner groups on the internet, I found that they have devised some solutions to this problem---all solutions require the car owner to figure out how to repair the windows themselves. One guy has fixed his windows seven times! I'm embarrassed to submit this after reading the horrid problems some other people have had with their Xterras, but this is an expensive problem. . . Some of those people will certainly have this one on top of all they already have!.

22 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2003

Within a three week period the driver, passenger and rear power windows stopped operating. The windows would go down, but would not go all the way up.

23 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/28/2003

Three electric window motors failed in Nissan Xterra.

24 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/26/2003

I've had problems with my window regulators since they day I purchased my vehicle. For the first three months I couldn't use my front windows because the regulators were on national backorder. All my windows have not worked at some point due to this regulator problem, I think I've had it in as many as six times to get the windows looked at. I am now out of warranty and one of the windows (that I just had checked out six weeks ago) is not working. I've contacted Nissan consumer affairs to find out what they'll do to compensate me. . . . Still waiting to hear back.

25 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2003

Power window regulators have failed during and after warranty on 3 windows.

26 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2003

The front and rear passenger window regulators did not work. The dealer stated, there was no warranty and they would not replace the part.

27 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 08/08/2003

Regulators in both windows have failed in the last 8 months. Upon searching, I did not find any recall notices nor did the manufacturer notify me that there was a problem. The driver's side regulator was used quite often, but the passenger side window was rarely used and it still failed within 2 years of owning the vehicle.

28 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2003

My car is a 2001 Nissan x-terra, purchased in August of 2001. The window regulators on both front windows and the rear driver's side have stopped working. All three failures happened within three weeks of each other. The fourth window is showing signs of impending failure, e. G. Popping and sluggish behavior. The car has been owned and operated for only 22 months, with nothing other than normal usage. I am out of warranty and Nissan is stating the problem is normal wear-and-tear requiring $1600 to fix the 4 windows.

29 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2003

In April, both front window regulators went out in our 2001 Xterra. We had both replaced for $400. 00 and Nissan did reimburse us the cost of the motor, not labor. Then in June, both rear window regulators have gone out and we have yet to get them fix or the situation resolved with Nissan.

30 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2003

The motors in all of the windows, front and back have all gone out. Both front windows have fallen and were stuck down. Recently the motor in one of the back windows has gone out again.

31 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2002

I have a 2001 Nissan Xterra that I bought in 2002 while the windows were still working. Within two months of my purchase the two rear windows stopped working. It was not but a couple of weeks until the passenger window completely broke and slid down into my door. The drivers side goes down very slowly making a grinding noise and has to be manually rolled up. The warranty is up and it will cost me $1800 to get it fixed. I will not spend that kind of money on a poorly manufactured car after the fact that they will not recall it. I will never buy another Nissan again.

32 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2002

I bought my 2001 Nissan Xterra new in Feb. 2001. I've had 3 window regulators replaced under warranty on my driver, passenger and rear passenger window. Now less than 10k miles later and out of warranty, both the rear driver and passenger window regulators have quit working.

33 Power Window problem

Failure Date: 01/28/2002

While driving at any speed, electrical window switch will not work. Consumer is unable to roll down window. Dealer notified. *akon one occasion the window would not go down, the other four, the windows would not go back up. Jlg.

34 Power Window problem

The power windows did not functioning properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated the regulators were off track which caused the problem with the electric motor.


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