Nissan Xterra 4WD Information

Nissan Xterra 4WD Safety

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 0 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 6 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.

Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):

Fuel Efficiency

Nissan has manufactured models of Xterra 4WD for 11 years. They average 16.8 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2015 Xterra 4WD above average at 17 combined MPG.

Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2015 Xterra 4WD to be $2,300 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.

Compared to other vehicles, you spend $4,250 more over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.

The Xterra 4WD consumes about 19 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.

The Xterra 4WD emits 526 grams of CO₂ per mile, or roughly 7,890,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO₂ per year, so about 376 trees would offset these emissions. The Xterra 4WD does not have start-stop technology.

MPG breakdown by model options

The Nissan Xterra 4WD has 22 different model options on record with the EPA since 2005. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.