2002 Nissan Frontier fuel system, gasoline problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Nissan Frontier — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Frontier. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove home safely. The contact performed an inspection and noticed…”
filed May 26, 2022
“In 2014 the fuel sending unit attached to the fuel tank had a 3-4 inch gap. Excessive fuel smell (health, environmental and fire hazard). A similar report was made in: receipt date: may 24, 2004 > nhtsa campaign number: 04v230000 > component(s): fuel system, gasoline these incidents may be…”
filed Oct 25, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES…Campaign 04V230000 · May 24, 2004
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Frontier | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 Frontier | 4 | 11% |
| 2008 Frontier | 3 | 2% |
| 2007 Frontier | 113 | 22% |
| 2006 Frontier | 174 | 28% |
| 2005 Frontier | 119 | 22% |
| 2004 Frontier | 7 | 11% |
| 2003 Frontier | 13 | 17% |
| 2001 Frontier | 25 | 19% |
| 2000 Frontier | 19 | 10% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Nissan Frontier
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.