Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Nissan Frontier has 14 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.
14
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMI...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the ... |
| Oct 4, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | IN 2014 THE FUEL SENDING UNIT ATTACHED TO THE FUEL TANK HAD A 3-4 INCH GAP. EXCESSIVE FUEL SMELL (HE... |
| May 19, 2014 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE LEAKING GAS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED... |
| Nov 28, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. TH... |
| Oct 2, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | A VERY STRONG AND VERY OVERPOWERING GAS SMELL CAME INSIDE THE VEHICLE WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AT NIGH... |
| Jul 1, 2011 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL TANK W... |
| Oct 26, 2009 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER FUEL TANK EVAP LEAKS AND FUEL LEAK DUE TO RUST DAMAGE ON TANK. SHOP IS UNABLE T... |
| Aug 5, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE CONTACT EXAMINED HIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE C... |
| Jun 30, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | ON JUNE 30 MY NISSAN FRONTIER BROKE DOWN. I HAD IT TOWED TO THE WEBSTER NISSAN OFFICE. I SPOKE WIT... |
| Apr 14, 2008 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | I PURCHASED 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER XE AND HAVE HAD TO DO MAJOR REPAIR ON IT. CARFAX REPORTS THREE REC... |
| Oct 11, 2007 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | GAS FUMES ARE SMELLED AFTER FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION. THEY ARE NOT SMELLED INSIDE THE VEHICLE, ... |
| Jan 6, 2005 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDI... |
| Jan 6, 2003 | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | MY 2002 NISSAN PICKUP TRUCK HAS SOME SERIOUS GAS PEDAL ISSUES..... THE GAS PEDAL IS TO CLOSE TO THE ... |
| Oct 7, 2001 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | FUEL TANK IS SPILLING/LEAKING GAS.*AK |