2009 Nissan Xterra

$4,449
from
17
listings
$4K–$12K
price range
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Low$4,449
High$11,999
From$4,449
Avg Mileage139,706 mi
Fresh

Sourced from 17 active dealer listings as of

2009 Nissan Xterra Trims

All Trims Combined
From$4,449
$4K–$12K
17 listings139,706 avg miles
Off-Road
From$1,500
8 listings|$2K–$12K
PRO-4X
From$3,350
59 listings|$3K–$26K
S
From$1,500
163 listings|$2K–$20K
SE
From$2,300
20 listings|$2K–$9K
X
From$2,999
40 listings|$3K–$22K
XE
From$900
30 listings|$900–$10K

2009 Nissan Xterra Pricing

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$4K$6K$8K$10K$12KMar 26Mar 26Mar 26$4,500
3 data pointsAs of Mar 26

Only 17 available nationwide.

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Nissan Xterra Safety & Reliability

Low Concern

With 4 recalls and 19 complaints, the 2009 Nissan Xterra rates as low on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

4
Recalls
19
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
10E0190002010-20-05
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT AND REAR LOWER LINKS, P/NOS. 54501ZQ00A, 54500ZQ00A, 551A1ZQ00A, 551A0ZQ00A , 54501EA00A, 54500EA00A, 551A1EA500, 551A0EA500, 54501ZR00A, AND 54500ZR00A, SOLD BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2009 AND MAY 14, 2010 AS REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2010 TITAN, ARMADA, AND QX56, AND MODEL YEARS 2005 THROUGH 2010 FRONTIER, XTERRA, AND PATHFINDER VEHICLES. THE LOWER CONTROL LINK ASSEMBLY HAS TWO CYLINDRICAL COLLARS FORMING THE INBOARD ATTACHMENT POINTS TO THE CHASSIS. DUE TO AN IMPROPER WELDING PROCESS SOME COLLARS MAY CONTAIN WELDS THAT DO NOT MEET STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

IF THE COLLAR WELD SEPARATES, THE VEHICLE HANDLING WILL DETERIORATE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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10V4010002010-10-09
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN VEHICLES THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH A GARMIN NUVI MODEL 750 NAVIGATION SYSTEM. THE BATTERIES CONTAINED IN THE AFFECTED GPS UNITS CAN OVERHEAT.

OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

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23V0670002023-10-02
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2008-2011 Titan, Frontier, Xterra, Pathfinder, Armada, and 2008-2009 Quest vehicles. The resin emblem on the driver's air bag cover may develop cracks and detach during air bag deployment.

A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.

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08V6900002008-29-12
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

NISSAN IS RECALLING 242,720 MY 2005-2009 PATHFINDER, FRONTIER AND XTERRA VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. IN THOSE AREAS OF THE COUNTRY WHICH USE HEAVY CONCENTRATIONS OF ROAD SALT IN THE WINTER, A MIXTURE OF SNOW/WATER AND SALT CAN ENTER INTO THE FRONT CRASH ZONE SENSOR (CZS) HOUSING. IF THIS OCCURS, THE CZS MAY INTERNALLY RUST RESULTING IN A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE RED AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE TO ALERT THE VEHICLE OPERATOR.

THIS ISSUE COULD RESULT IN THE NON-DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER FRONT AIR BAGS IN A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2009 Nissan Xterra's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 19 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags5
02Power Train4
03Electrical System2
04Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine1
05Engine1
19 total across 1 model years (2009–2009)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Nissan Xterra Fuel Economy

17–18mpg combined
·
15-16city
·
20-21hwy
·
$2,450-$2,600/yr

Fuel economy for the 2009 Nissan Xterra ranges from 17 to 18 MPG combined across 4 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Xterra 2WD - Manual 6-spd
18mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$2,450/yr-1/10 Poor
Xterra 2WD - Automatic 5-spd
17mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive
15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Xterra 4WD - Automatic 5-spd
17mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
15 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor
Xterra 4WD - Manual 6-spd
17mpg
4.0L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
16 city20 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2009 Nissan Xterra

31States

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Colorado (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 30 other states nationwide.

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2009.

Buying a 2009 Nissan Xterra?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2009 Nissan Xterra a good car to buy?

The 2009 Nissan Xterra has its strengths and its watch-outs. 4 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report air bags as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2009 Nissan Xterra?

There are 4 documented recalls for the 2009 Nissan Xterra. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2009 Nissan Xterra?

You'll get between 17 and 18 MPG combined from the 2009 Nissan Xterra, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2009 Nissan Xterra?

Out of 19 owner complaints, air bags issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.

How does the 2009 compare to other Nissan Xterra years?

Pricing, reliability, and supply vary across Nissan Xterra model years. Visit the Nissan Xterra buyer's guide to compare year-over-year.

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