Component Record

Nissan Xterra 2005 Trailer Hitches and Towing Problems

3 distinct owners reported a trailer hitches and towing problem on the 2005 Nissan Xterra - 0% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage3 complaints

3 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V458000Reported October 5, 2005 - 12,500 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the trailer hitches and towing system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 12,500 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Power Train418 Fuel and Propulsion System325 Engine282 Electrical System39 Unknown Or Other25 Air Bags20

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.