2002 Nissan Frontier Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Nissan Frontier, 6% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Water gets in the seal of the upper rear tail light/cargo light. The water leaks through damaging the headliner and carpet. Also blew my fuse and none of the lights work in it, as well as blowing out the fuse every time I replace it. There is still no updated version or recall for it all you can do is get a new one and hope it lasts a little longer.”
NHTSA complaint #10208158, filed 2007-11, 64,000 miles“During vehicle operation the brake and battery light will flash repeatedly on and off until engine is shut off. Will not start again until after vehicle is driven short distance. Battery, alternator, and regulator have been tested. During use at night vehicle headlights will flicker and dim as well as dashboard lights.”
NHTSA complaint #10955687, filed 2017-02, 115,000 miles“I find it hard to believe that the DOT allows headlights to be produced that become cloudy, yellow, and hazed after a couple of years. When the headlights are like this it makes it very difficult to see at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10232928, filed 2008-07, 80,000 miles“Everytime it rains the 3rd brake light fills up with water. Had Nissan replace it once and it still does it. Nissans fix to there problem isn't even a fix.”
NHTSA complaint #10088866, filed 2004-08, 20,000 miles“3rd stop/taillight on my 2002 Nissan Frontier fills with waterevery 1500 mile replaced 3 times without correction. This light is installed for a safety reason so I believe it should be in proper working order.”
NHTSA complaint #10025784, filed 2003-07Related service bulletins
- 10032306Nov 27, 2013Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. Occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. This is generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the…
- 10021508Apr 18, 2007Exterior lamp fogging.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 9% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 5% |
| 2020 | 1 | 4% |
| 2014 | 1 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 6% |
| 2000 | 7 | 4% |
| 1999 | 3 | 4% |
| 1998 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Frontier
25 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsTires
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Frontier
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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