2002 Nissan Frontier Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 20%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,800miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Nissan Frontier, 20% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,800 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Takata inflators: understanding that it is a supercharger and it will not get the fuel mileage as a four-cylinder vehicle I should not be going through this much gas and I do not have my foot in it all the time also my front driver seat is about to dismantle from the floor there is a lot of electrical issues which I'm not sure if that is what is causing sensor problems the check engine light is now on again. …”
NHTSA complaint #11006306, filed 2017-07, 65 miles“Nhtsa campaign #04v230000 applies to my 2002 Frontier but it is not covered because its VIN is a sc(supercharged) model it has the same gastank,sending unit, orings as trucks in the recall but my model is not included in recall”
NHTSA complaint #11317359, filed 2020-03, 125,000 miles“In just under 14 years of owning this vehicle, I now have had to replace the gas tank a third time due to leakage. I do not feel that this should be the responsibility of the owner, due to the frequency of this happening. I believe these tanks are a bad design and with poor material to rust out and leak in such short periods of time. I just can;t believe there have not been numerous injuries or any deaths due to these gas tanks. I have attached pictures of the second gas tank that was replaces about 6-7 years ago. And you can definitely see that it has been leaking. By the way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10807967, filed 2015-12, 134,000 miles“On june 30 my Nissan Frontier broke down. I had it towed to the webster Nissan office. I spoke with brian at Nissan on july 1st and he told me that my truck would either be fixed on july 7/3 or 7/8. The part that caused the issue is safety recall from 2003 that is an issue with fuel sensor in the gas tank. I contacted 1-800-nissan1 on 7/3 in search of a loaner car until they could get my truck fixed. Ginger at 1-800-nissan1 opened a ticket and told me some one would contact after the holiday weekend. …”
NHTSA complaint #10235699, filed 2008-07, 85,000 miles“A very strong and very overpowering gas smell came inside the vehicle while I was driving it at night. I had my 5-year old strapped in his car seat in the back. I was stuck in traffic on I-95 and didn't have many options but to continue to drive home. The service engine soon light came on as well. The next day, I took the vehicle in for servicing at my Nissan dealership mechanic, and I have specific text from the work invoice that states the following word-for-word: cannister coming apart. Right valve stuck inside - replaced - gas leaking down side. Replaced gas tank - rusted. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435724, filed 2011-11, 97,600 milesRelated recalls
- 04V230000May 24, 2004On certain pickup trucks equipped with six cylinder engines and sport utility vehicles equipped with four or six cylinder engines, the fuel pump terminal on…Covers: Nissan Frontier 1999–2003, Xterra 2000–2003
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 9% |
| 2024 | 3 | 14% |
| 2022 | 3 | 3% |
| 2021 | 3 | 15% |
| 2018 | 2 | 8% |
| 2017 | 10 | 26% |
| 2016 | 8 | 18% |
| 2015 | 1 | 3% |
| 2014 | 5 | 12% |
| 2013 | 1 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 5% |
| 2009 | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 | 16 | 12% |
| 2007 | 200 | 38% |
| 2006 | 251 | 41% |
| 2005 | 160 | 30% |
| 2004 | 9 | 14% |
| 2003 | 16 | 21% |
| 2002 | 25 | 20% |
| 2001 | 33 | 25% |
| 2000 | 28 | 15% |
| 1999 | 13 | 17% |
| 1998 | 7 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Frontier
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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