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2014 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 5AT

The 2014 Nissan Xterra S 4WD 5AT is a 261-hp 4.0-liter V6 with a 5-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $27,350 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 15 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 TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$27,350 ($37,553 *)
MSRP with Destination$28,210 ($38,734 *)
Destination Charge$860
Engine
Engine Type4.0L DOHC 24-valve V6 (VQ40DE)
Displacement4 L
Horsepower261 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque281 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC 24-Valve
Drivetrain
Drive TypePart-Time 4WD
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Automatic
1st Gear3.84
2nd Gear2.35
3rd Gear1.53
4th Gear1
5th Gear0.84
Reverse2.77
Final Drive3.133
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway20 MPG
Combined17 MPG
Tank Capacity21.1 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double-wishbone front suspension
Rear SuspensionRigid rear axle with leaf springs
Brakes
Front Brake Disc4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS standard
Rear Brake Disc4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS standard
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16-in. aluminum-alloy wheels
Wheels Rear16-in. aluminum-alloy wheels
Tires FrontP265/70R16
Tires RearP265/70R16
Dimensions & Weight
Length178.7 in
Width72.8 in
Height74.9 in
Wheelbase106.3 in
Front Track61.8 in
Rear Track61.8 in
Interior
Headroom Front39.9 in
Headroom Rear39.3 in
Legroom Front42.4 in
Legroom Rear34.4 in
Shoulder Room Front58.3 in
Shoulder Room Rear58.3 in
Hip Room Front55.9 in
Hip Room Rear46.1 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall Not rated
Frontal crash Not rated
Side crash Not rated
Rollover ★★★★★ (25.6 % risk)
Tested variant: 2014 Nissan Xterra SUV 4WD
Other tested variants (1)
  • 2014 Nissan Xterra SUV RWD: overall not rated

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2014 Nissan XTERRA.

10 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2014 Nissan XTERRA

Owner Complaints

10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2014 Nissan XTERRA. See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Air Bags3
Suspension3
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 2, 2026 · Air Bags
“The side curtain airbags on my 2014 Nissan Xterra deployed unexpectedly, without any collision or impact. Nissan's Dispute Resolution Programs team is currently investigating (Incident #56613207). I…”
Feb 15, 2022 · Tires
“The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Xterra equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer A/T3, Tire Size: P265/70/R16, DOT Number: Not Provided. The contact stated that the rear passenger’s side tire…”
Apr 25, 2019 · Suspension
“LEFT REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE 12/7/2017 REPLACE RIGHT REAR LEAF SPRING BROKE 4/25/2019 - WILL BE REPLACED IN MAY 2019”
Sep 12, 2018 · Exterior Lighting, Air Bags
“PASSENGER AIRBAG SENSOR INTERMITTENTLY STUCK ON HEADLAMPS NOT TURNING OFF WHEN ON 'AUTO' SETTING”
Sep 10, 2018 · Suspension, Unknown Or Other
“MY TRUCK HAS A SUSPENSION ISSUE FOR SQUEAKY NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEEL. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THEM BUT MY VIN NUMBER ISN'T INCLUDED. THE TRUCK IS SITTING DOWN AT THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER NOW TO…”

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 2014 NISSAN XTERRA. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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