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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 5N1AN0NW8AC508361 · Checked Sep 17, 2026
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5N1AN0NW8AC•••••• 2010 Nissan XTERRA

This build draws 1.8× more complaints than the average 2010 Nissan XTERRA build (4 vs 2).

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34on the model
15builds in total
Most reported Electrical System 3 Engine 1 Power Train 1

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Power Train Jul 2020
At a little over 180,000 miles need a new rear differential. Read on an xterra forum the spthider gears were not heat treated properly by the manufacturer which causes rear differentials to fail.the vehicle was never driven off road or towed anything. It should not have failed
Electrical System Dec 2019
Driver's door lock either stays locked and you are unable to exit the vehicle, or, the lock does not latch so the door swings open. This happed both while parked and while driving
Electrical System Oct 2019
Intermittent stalling issue. Vehicle has 98,700 miles on it and has not had any other issues prior to this. On the first occasion the vehicle was in motion, going between 5 and 10 mph, turning into a parking lot. The vehicle start to slow down, lost power steering and all…
Electrical System Dec 2016
When outside temperature falls below 40 degrees xterra will not start. Vehicle is stationary and not parked in a garage. Battery was replaced 11 months ago trying to fix the same problem. No other major issues with vehicle ever. Vehicle just towed yesterday dealer will not be…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 5N1AN0NW8AC508361 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.