2002 Nissan Frontier problems and complaints
Owners have filed 139 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Nissan Frontier. The most-reported areas: Service Brakes (19), Hydraulic (17), Engine And Engine Cooling (16).
Key takeaways
- 139 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 13 involve a crash, 2 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 19 | 14% |
| Hydraulic | 17 | 12% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 16 | 12% |
| Electrical System | 15 | 11% |
| Fuel System | 14 | 10% |
| Steering | 13 | 9% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 13 | 9% |
| Gasoline | 12 | 9% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | 8% |
| Structure | 11 | 8% |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 7% |
| Suspension | 9 | 6% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Nissan Frontier 4-DR. | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
| 2002 Nissan Frontier Extended Cab | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,engine,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2024-12-18
The main issue on the Nissan Frontier that I just bought a few months ago that I need to report that I think should be recalled item is the passenger side exhaust manifold is cracked and it makes ticking noises the exhaust is loud and I am definitely getting exhaust fumes drawn into the cab especially when I turn the h...
Fuel System, Gasoline - filed 2022-05-26
The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove home safely. The contact performed an inspection and noticed that the fuel pump was r...
Steering - filed 2022-01-10
The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V554000 (Steering). The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was take...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.