2002 Nissan Xterra electrical system problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2002 Nissan Xterra — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wires underneath the steering column were burnt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 204,391.”
filed Nov 9, 2015
“The vehicle started to sputter and the abs and airbag lights started to come on. When the gears shifted up, it started to resist acceleration and losing transmission power. Started to shift down and coast. Pulled over to the side and the vehicle shut off. Would not start back up. *tr”
filed Mar 20, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 21, 2024SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or…
NTB23-053 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 202312 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These…
NTB23-049 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 16, 2023VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-107F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 27, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Xterra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Xterra | 4 | 17% |
| 2010 Xterra | 8 | 21% |
| 2008 Xterra | 11 | 9% |
| 2007 Xterra | 27 | 5% |
| 2006 Xterra | 41 | 5% |
| 2005 Xterra | 39 | 5% |
| 2004 Xterra | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 Xterra | 4 | 6% |
| 2001 Xterra | 17 | 11% |
| 2000 Xterra | 26 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Nissan Xterra
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.