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'Good,' frontal impact; 'good,' side impact; 'marginal,' rear impact; 'acceptable,' roof strength
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SAFETY | 7 out of 10
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'Good,' frontal impact; 'good,' side impact; 'marginal,' rear impact; 'acceptable,' roof strength
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NHTSA
The insurance-affiliated IIHS tests finds the Xterra "good" for frontal impact, "good" for side, and only "marginal" for rear impact. Additionally, it gets just an 'acceptable' rating in the roof strength test—especially crucial in a taller vehicle that might be used in a way (off road) in which rollover would be more likely.
While the 2011 Xterra hasn't yet been tested in heavily revised, more stringent federal tests, it earned reasonably good four- and five-star ratings under the old system.
Standard safety equipment includes front active head restraints, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, stability control, and side-curtain airbags.
Conclusion
The 2011 Nissan Xterra includes several off-road aids that might be welcomed on the trail; otherwise its safety is strictly mid-pack.
