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2002 Nissan Xterra Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Xterra has 12 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Nissan Xterra

Engine
30
Brakes
26
Steering
22
Airbags
14
Electrical
12
Speed Control
11
Suspension
11
Fuel System
9
Other
6
Powertrain
6
Visibility
6
Wheels
5
Tires
4
Structure
4
Seat Belts
3
Lights
3

12

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN XTERRA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING...
Jun 8, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETHE DISTRIBUTOR HAS BALL BEARINGS UNDER THE SOLENOID AND PHOTO FOR CAM SENSOR THAT COMES APART AND ...
Sep 12, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN XTERRA. THE CONTACT STATED THE ALARM ON THE VEHICLE ACTIVATED CON...
Oct 1, 2007ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2002 NISSAN SENTRA SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. CUSTOMER STATES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSP...
Mar 3, 2006ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVEHICLE: 2002 NISSAN XTERRA SE TAIL LIGHTS, FRONT SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, DASH PANEL ILLUMINATION FAILE...
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...
Feb 9, 2005ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE DASHBOARD LIGHTS, HEADLIGHTS ALL WENT OFF AT NIGHT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. THE CON...
Dec 17, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMALL PARKING LIGHTS, SIDE MARKER LIGHTS, AND INSTRUCMENT LIGHTS STOP WORKING. THE "TAIL LAMP" FUSE IN...
Oct 15, 2003ELECTRICAL SYSTEMONE BY ONE MY 2002 NISSAN XTERRA WINDOW REGULATORS HAVE ALL FAILED. THEY HAVE FAILED DURING INCLEMEN...
Jun 6, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMPROBLEMS WITH THE CAR STARTING. FIRST PROBLEM CAR DIED JUST AFTER STARTING. ODOMETER TRIP AND A @ B ...
May 28, 2002ELECTRICAL SYSTEMI HAVE SERIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION WITH MY 2002 NISSAN XTERRA. THE ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSES MY AM...
Jan 1, 1970ELECTRICAL SYSTEMENGINE WILL STALL OUT WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. CAUSE UNKNOWN.*AK

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