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2002 Nissan Frontier Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Frontier has 13 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Nissan Frontier

Brakes
19
Engine
15
Fuel System
14
Electrical
13
Steering
13
Speed Control
11
Other
10
Structure
8
Suspension
8
Powertrain
8
Lights
8
Airbags
5
Tires
4

13

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Dec 18, 2024ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCEThe main issue on the Nissan Frontier that I just bought a few months ago that I need to report that...
Mar 2, 2020ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSSEAT BELT LIGHT ON THE DASH TURNED ON AND CONTINUED FLASHING. THE DIAGNOSIS READ ON IT WAS TENSIONER...
May 15, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERELECTRICAL SHORT IN WIRING,AFFECTING BRAKE LIGHTS,RADIO,CRUISE CONTROL AND WARNING LIGHTS.THE PROBLE...
Feb 3, 2017ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDURING VEHICLE OPERATION THE BRAKE AND BATTERY LIGHT WILL FLASH REPEATEDLY ON AND OFF UNTIL ENGINE I...
Oct 1, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 NISSAN SENTRA SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CUSTOMER STATES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSP...
Sep 14, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTI WAS INFORMED BY NISSAN THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM 12/03. I FOLLOWED UP AND HA...
Jun 23, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMDT: THE CONTACT STATED CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 6-23-05. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT THOUGHT IT WAS THE WIPER...
Oct 24, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY NISSAN FRONTIER, 2002 MODEL, IS JUST OUT OF WARRANTY, LESS THAN 3 YEARS OLD. WITHOUT ANY WARNING ...
Apr 15, 2004ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHEN DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO RESTART VEH...
Nov 14, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTACH, ODOMETER, SPEEDOMETER, FUEL AND TEMPERATURE GAUGES DID NOT ACTIVATE ON START. DRIVING ENGAGED...
May 17, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE SHUTS COMPLETELY DOWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON. ALL ELECTRIC FAILS AND VEHICLE WILL NOT START ...
May 16, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE TURN SIGNAL/ HAZARD ...
Jun 23, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMFUSE FOR AT CONTROLLER BLEW CAUSING A NO START SITUATION AND RESULTED IN VEHICLE HAVING TO BE TOWED....

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