The Nissan Xterra brake light utilizes 2458, 3157, and 3057 bulb sizes depending on the specific version of the vehicle. Information provided covers the period from 2000 through 2015.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The Nissan Xterra uses the 3157 bulb for brake lighting across the 2005-2015 model years. The 3157 is an ANSI-standard dual-filament wedge bulb in the T25 form factor, rated at 12V with a 27W high filament and a 7W low filament.
The 2000-2004 Nissan Xterra uses the 3057 bulb for brake lighting. Like the 3157, the 3057 is an ANSI-standard dual-filament T25 wedge bulb rated at 12V, 27W/7W.
Although the 3157 and 3057 share the same T25 wedge base and identical voltage and wattage ratings, they are not fully interchangeable. The two types differ in pin configuration, and substituting one for the other in certain sockets can result in incorrect fitment or reversed filament function.
The 2000-2004 Xterra also specifies a 912 bulb for the center high mount stop light. The 912 is an ANSI-standard single-filament T15 wedge bulb rated at 12V and 12W.
The 912 bulb is a variant of the 921, sharing the same T15 wedge base but differing in wattage. The 921 is rated at 16.8W, making the two types functionally distinct despite their physical similarity.
The dual-filament design of both the 3157 and 3057 allows a single bulb to serve two lighting functions, typically combining a lower-intensity running light with a higher-intensity brake or stop light signal within one housing.