2002 Nissan Xterra Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 5%of 157 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Nissan Xterra, 5% of the 157 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,950 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“All of the window regulators on my 2002 Nissan Xterra do not work,causing the windows to never be used for fear of them being stuck in the down position. I have had to repair the drivers side once already to the tune of $200. This apparently a known problem by Nissan,and the best they would do is to extend the warranty to 60k miles or 5 years from purchase. Most people I've talked to were already past this point,so there is nothing that Nissan will do for them...me included. I could replace the other 3 windows but at $200 ea and with it being a known issue why should I be stuck with this.”
NHTSA complaint #10384235, filed 2011-02, 81,000 miles“Power window regulator and motor failure. Took my 2002 Nissan Xterra in for its 45,000 mile standard service. 2 weeks earlier I noticed that the passenger side rear power window motor stopped working. So I asked the technician to look at the issue. Technician called me later in day to say that the motor died, and needed to be replaced. Also, warranty expired. This surprised me because being the only driver of the car, without kids, I only put the rear windows down a handful of times since owning the vehicle. It seemed very premature for this part to fail. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118746, filed 2005-04, 46,900 miles“The windows on the front and back on the driver side go down and will not go up. Vehicle was given an extended warranty from 30,000 miles to 60,000 miles after vehicle had already 60,000 miles on it. Therefore, the extended warranty was pointless. Currently, consumer had to pay out of pocket to repair the windows.”
NHTSA complaint #10089358, filed 2004-08, 30,000 miles“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 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 11001201Apr 30, 2024WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001194Apr 30, 2024REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11001191Apr 30, 2024WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10172258Feb 7, 2020Expiration Notification - Window Regulator Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2003, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2001 Model Year Altima…
- 10192677Nov 16, 2015SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most…
- 10012843Feb 25, 2005Auto-dimming electrochromic (ec) mirror diagnosis.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Nissan Xterra
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 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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