2002 Nissan Xterra Problems and Repair Histories
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2002 Nissan Xterras for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2002 Nissan Xterra problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
For 2002 Nissan Xterra problem frequency, check the Car Reliability Survey result. For the problems behind the score, check the 2002 Nissan Xterra problems and repair histories that follow it.
Nissan Xterra Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2002 | Nissan Xterra | 12 Xterras, 8.4 months of data per Xterra, average 129400 miles Small sample size. Join or 12 Xterras, 8.4 months of data per Xterra, average 129400 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Xterra in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 98000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 98000 | 200 | replaced fuel injectors and replaced leaking intake lower plenum plate and gasket. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| Nissan Xterra in Arizona, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2011 | 85000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2011 | 85000 | 3300 | Engine burning oil very badly, black exhaust, adding a quart every couple of days. Told engine swap would be $2500 but a rebuild would be cheaper, so opted for rebuild. Weeks later after it was done we were billed $3300. |
| Sep | 2011 | 86000 | 900 | A few months went by when the next thing to go was the radiator and one other thing i cant think of to save my life at the moment but it was $900. Different mechanic shop much better all around. |
| Jan | 2012 | 87000 | 0 | Not running when sold as-is for a little over $2,000. Awful vehicle. Rebuilt engine earlier, now needed a new engine and catalytic converter. Will never buy another Nissan. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| Nissan Xterra in Tennessee, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 91000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 93000 | 710 | Power Steering Leak. Replaced hoses that connect to resevoir Replaced Timing Belt Only One catalytic converter threw the code, replaced both with aftermarket at muffler shop |
| Jun | 2011 | 103000 | 150 | headliner was falling down, ordered new cloth for $35 bucks, shop put it in for $100 |
| Dec | 2011 | 107000 | 100 | replaced two power steering hoses repaired a valve cover oil leak by tightening the screws |
| Feb | 2013 | 120000 | 250 | Replaced Radiator and Thermostat. The upper hose connection broke at the radiator body. |
| Mar | 2013 | 121000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Xterra in Kansas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2012 | 146000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2012 | 148000 | 300 | just changed the head gasket, it was leaking coolant from the left rear of the engine. |
| Sep | 2012 | 163000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Xterra in Connecticut, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2010 | 82000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2012 | 89300 | 260 | Muffler needed to be replaced |
| Feb | 2013 | 90700 | 0 | Oil odor that could either be rear main seal or oil pan. I cleaned and tightened the valve cover seals afterward and the odor was greatly reduced. |
| Mar | 2013 | 91000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Nissan Xterra in Colorado, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Nov | 2010 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2012 | 116000 | 780 | Timing belt broke. Replaced Replaced water pump |
| Apr | 2012 | 120300 | 600 | Failed emissions test. Replaced O2 sensors and knock sensor. Also did a tuneup, needed spark plugs, still had the original ones, they needed replaced. |
| Sep | 2012 | 128000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Nissan Xterra in Texas, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 263000 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 265000 | 5000 | Piston rods broke |
| Nissan Xterra in Iowa, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2010 | 114000 | 63 | rusted out brake line. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Nissan Xterra in Chihuahua, Mexico | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2011 | 127720 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2011 | 130820 | 100 | Thermostat stopped working and radiator was very clogged, so the engine was overheating, had to pour water into the engine exterior to low temp and continue driving to the repair shop to get the problem fixed.Paid $100 for all. |
| Mar | 2012 | 136400 | 70 | Cleaning the AC system recharge of the system with R134a and construction of harness for the auxiliary fan in front of the radiator, the one that turns on with the AC. |
| Nissan Xterra in Indiana, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2010 | 109000 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2011 | 122000 | 100 | Rattle due to loose heat shields. |
| Mar | 2013 | 127000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| Nissan Xterra in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2009 | 345 | Replaced water pump, all water related hoses, and radiator | |
| Feb | 2010 | 1354 | Rebuilt Head, due to blown head gasket. | |
| Dec | 2010 | 238000 | 1500 | Cracked block due to bad head gasket. Engine overheated and was driven until engine seized. Driver error. |
| Aug | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
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