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2002 Nissan Xterra Equipment Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
4%of 157 total for the year
Median mileage
50,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Nissan Xterra, 4% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 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.

“Dear sir/madam: my vehicle has had the following problem/failure of the rearview mirror system, yet the dealer states it my responsible to pay to fix the item regardless of a formally issued service bulletin. Is that true?? Copy of service bulletin: make : nissanmodel : xterrayear : 2001 manufacturer : Nissan north america, inc. …”

NHTSA complaint #10384790, filed 2011-02, 26,050 miles

“My brakes were losing power with the brake pedal feeling 'mushy' and brake light on. The dealer, maita Nissan, advised me that the spare tire, had rubbed a hole in the brake lining going to the rear brake drums. Nissan did not feel that they were responsible, because the spare tire was oversized, compared to the recommended tire size (sears had installed a wrangler p26570s17 to spare tire compartment on 9/21/2004). Per Nissan, the recommended tire was p266565,17. Fortunately, the loss of hydraulic fluid and loss of braking fluid did not lead to a crash or injury. …”

NHTSA complaint #10254295, filed 2009-01, 55,000 miles

“- the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Xterra. While driving at 35 MPH the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact pulled into a gas station, purchased oil and put it into the vehicle, and then the vehicle would not start. The contact had triple aaa tow the vehicle to a Nissan dealership. The problem was diagnosed as diesel fuel mixed with gas. The contact was told that the vehicle needed the fuel tank and the fuel system to be flushed, and the oil changed, spark plugs replaced, and the fuel filter replaced. …”

NHTSA complaint #10186030, filed 2007-03, 50,000 miles

“Vehicles with extremely bright headlights cause a danger to other drivers. I am not talking about drivers with their high beams on, I'm referring to regular headlights that are unusually bright. I was almost in an accident on the 405 freeway last night because a driver behind me with bright headlights blinded me and I veered into the next lane because we were on a curve and I couldn't see well enough to stay in my lane. …”

NHTSA complaint #10000282, filed 2002-12

“While driving vehicle pulls to right and left. Also when braking it has a pulling effect. In addition, had problem with tires. The vehicle has temperature control problems. Also the windshield cracked. The cd player makes noise and the radio malfunctioned. The A/C shorted out. The right rear power window made noise when rolling up and down. Check the engine light came on.”

NHTSA complaint #8007282, filed 2002-04

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200822%
200731%
200641%
200561%
200422%
200264%
200143%
200042%

Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Xterra

Brakes
28 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTires
7 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Xterra

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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