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2002 Nissan Frontier Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Frontier has 8 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-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

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 22, 2017POWER TRAINRADIATOR COOLANT MIXED WITH TRANSMISSON FLUID AND CAUSED $5595.00 TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION AND RADIAT...
Mar 26, 2015POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMWAS COMING TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT IN S.C., WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE MOTOR STARTED TO RACE. I I...
Apr 16, 2007POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN FRONTIER. THE FAILUREWAS RELATED TO RECALL #02V299000 REGARDING ...
Sep 26, 2006POWER TRAINI TOOK MY TRUCK INTO BROWNS FAIRFAX NISSAN DEALERSHIP REGARDING THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE...
Oct 28, 2004POWER TRAINMY CONCERNS ARE ALSO REFLECTED IN 2 OTHER COMPLAINTS LISTED ON YOUR WEBSITE. MY 2002 NISSAN ALITMA...
Sep 1, 2002POWER TRAINCONSUMER STATES THAT DRIVE LINE FAILED WHEN VEHICLE HAD APPROX 15K-18K MILES. *MR
Jul 26, 2002POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING BUT IN PARK WITH NO WARNING GEARS SWITCHED TO REVERSE, CAUSING VEHIC...
Dec 8, 2001POWER TRAINENTIRE VEHICLE VIBRATES AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, VIBRATION COMING FROM UNDER SEAT AREA OF CAB SOURCE IS PR...

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