Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Nissan Xterra has 11 NHTSA suspension complaints and 1 suspension-related recall.
11
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
02V299000
SUSPENSION:REAR
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR AXLE HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2008 | SUSPENSION | THE MAIN LEAF SPRING IN THE REAR SUSPENSION SHEARED OFF NEXT TO THE AXLE WHILE DRIVING. I WAS THE ON... |
| Jan 10, 2006 | SUSPENSION | THE VEHICLE LEFT A COUPLE LARGE PUDDLES WHILE PARKED. DEALER IDENTIFIED THE PROBLEM AS A COMPLETELY ... |
| Jun 27, 2004 | SUSPENSION | RIGHT REAR SHOCK BROKE WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND THEY INFORMED THE CONSUM... |
| Jun 5, 2003 | SUSPENSION | THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A RECALL #02V299000. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE MECHANIC DID N... |
| Mar 21, 2003 | SUSPENSION | CAR PULLS TO THE RIGHT SINCE I BOUGHT IT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES ABOUT 4 TO DO AN ALI... |
| Mar 6, 2003 | SUSPENSION | I OWN A 13 MONTH OLD 2002 NISSAN XTERRA THAT HAS 32,600 MILES ON IT AND HAS NEVER BEEN DRIVEN OFF-RO... |
| Jun 21, 2002 | SUSPENSION | WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT, IF THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AGGRESIVELY THE VEHICLE RUNS... |
| Jun 5, 2002 | SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | ABS LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER WHO STATED REAR PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL W... |
| May 31, 2002 | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE VIBRATES SO HARD THAT PASSENGER'S SEAT MAKES AN ANNOYING NOISE, CONSUMER LOSES CONCENTRATIO... |
| May 21, 2002 | SUSPENSION | VEHICLE VIBRATES SO HARD THAT PASSENGER'S SEAT BACK VIBRATES AS IT THE SEAT IS BROKEN AND MAKES AN A... |
| Jan 1, 1970 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,TIRES,EQUIPMENT | WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO RIGHT AND LEFT. ALSO WHEN BRAKING IT HAS A PULLING EFFECT. IN ADDITIO... |