2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4WD 6MT
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- Photo: 2014 Nissan XTerra S in Glacier White (Parks Canada), Front Left, 04-05-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Nissan Xterra (N50) IMG 6174 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Front Passenger Side - 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X (7549937544) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Nissan XTerra S in Glacier White (Parks Canada), Rear Left, 04-05-2023 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Driver Interior - 2012 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X (7549939506) by Michael Sheehan, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4WD 6MT is a 261-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 6-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $29,050 MSRP and is rated at 17 mpg combined.
It makes 261 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 281 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 20 mpg highway (17 mpg combined).
The Xterra measures 178.7 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $29,050 ($41,980 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 (VQ40DE) |
| Displacement | 4 L |
| Horsepower | 261 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Part-Time 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.37 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.52 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.74 |
| 4th Gear | 1.28 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.77 |
| Reverse | 3.97 |
| Final Drive | 3.692 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 20 MPG |
| Combined | 17 MPG |
| Tank Capacity | 21.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone front suspension |
| Rear Suspension | Rigid rear axle with leaf springs |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS standard |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS standard |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16-in. machine-finished aluminum wheels |
| Wheels Rear | 16-in. machine-finished aluminum wheels |
| Tires Front | P265/75R16 |
| Tires Rear | P265/75R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.7 in |
| Width | 72.8 in |
| Height | 74.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 61.8 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 58.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 46.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2011 Nissan Xterra Pro-4X 4WD 6MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (25.6 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2011 Nissan Xterra SUV RWD: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan XTERRA. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 10, 2023 · 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.
Consequence: A detached emblem can become a projectile during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver’s airbag cover. Owner letters were mailed December 8, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall are PC944, PC945, and PC946.
NHTSA campaign 23V067000
Dec 19, 2011 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 INFINITI FX, MODEL YEAR 2012 INFINITI M, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN FRONTIER, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN XTERRA, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 NISSAN NV VEHICLES. SOME OF THE BOLTS THAT CONNECT THE ENGINE OIL COOLER AND THE ENGINE OIL FILTER TO THE ENGINE IN THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED TO BELOW SPECIFICATION STRENGTH. AS A RESULT, THE BOLT MAY BREAK AT THE OIL FILTER ATTACHMENT POINT AND CAN CAUSE AN ENGINE OIL LEAK.
Consequence: IF THERE IS AN ENGINE OIL LEAK, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP AND THE ENGINE COULD SEIZE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: NISSAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONNECTOR BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
NHTSA campaign 11V592000
24 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan XTERRA
Owner Complaints
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan XTERRA. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2011 NISSAN XTERRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.