2002 Nissan Xterra Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,804miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2002 Nissan Xterra, 7% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,804 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“After shifting into reverse, with one foot on the clutch, and one foot on the brake still, my Xterra begins accelerating in reverse though my feet were on the clutch and brake only. My Xterra's brakes only stopped my vehicle after shifting into neutral and then turning off the engine.”
NHTSA complaint #10777894, filed 2015-09, 150,641 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“Turned on vehicle in the morning to go to work. Engine check soon light came on and wouldn't go off. Dropped vehicle off at dealership. Say it is the purge volume control valve but they cannot get the computer to reset with their computer in the service department. Stated they may need to keep the vehicle more than one day.”
NHTSA complaint #759215, filed 2002-03“Engine light has been coming on since the last of january 2002. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership 4 times, and was told they did not know what was wrong with truck. Engine shut off while going about 60 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #8003989, filed 2002-02“Engine check light kept coming on. Everytime vehicle has to be reprogrammed. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that parts had to be replaced to keep engine light from coming on.”
NHTSA complaint #899914, filed 2001-12Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 10% |
| 2014 | 1 | 10% |
| 2012 | 1 | 6% |
| 2010 | 3 | 8% |
| 2008 | 9 | 8% |
| 2007 | 30 | 5% |
| 2006 | 26 | 3% |
| 2005 | 29 | 3% |
| 2004 | 5 | 6% |
| 2002 | 11 | 7% |
| 2001 | 7 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Xterra
28 complaintsEngine cooling
24 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsAir bags
19 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsTires
7 complaintsEquipment
6 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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