Exterior Lighting Problems of Nissan Xterra

Nissan Xterra owners have reported 20 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's exterior lighting (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Nissan Xterra


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Nissan Xterra

The Exterior Lighting problem

The plastic on my sun visor broke and with the use of it the wires inside the mirror light become exposed and almost caused a fire   Read details...

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Xterra. The contact stated that the headlights, brake lights and tag light had failed to function. The contact had to change the bulbs multiple times. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Loss of low beam headlights. Discovered when leaving a late night baseball game. Could not see road at night, highbeams did work but blinded on coming traffic. Either way it was a safety hazard that could have caused an accident. Dealer fix was replacement of a module at a cost of $350. 00.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

1--air conditioner blowing hot air car is only 49000 miles old. 2-- the driver side window motor broken- had passenger side front and rear replaced under warranty. 3--the passenger brake light broken-had driver side replaced under warranty.   Read details...

The High/low Beam Switch problem

I saw a news release today where Honda is recalling some vehicles due to heat buildup in the ip causing the ip lights to go out. This has been a persistent problem for years in both my 1996 Nissan 200sx and my 2000 Nissan Xterra.   Read details...




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