2002 Nissan Xterra suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Nissan Xterra — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The main leaf spring in the rear suspension sheared off next to the axle while driving. I was the only person in the car and the total load in the rear of the car was approximately 100lbs. The spring caught on the brake line as it broke. My abs light came on. The repairs have not been made yet. *tr”
filed Apr 22, 2008
“The vehicle left a couple large puddles while parked. Dealer identified the problem as a completely failed rear shock, due to corrosion, and recommended immediate replacement or risk diminished handling. At 37,500 mi, the 2002 model year vehicle was no longer under factory warranty so both rear…”
filed Jan 16, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR AXLE…Campaign 02V299000 · Nov 12, 2002
Suspension problems in other Xterra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Xterra | 1 | 4% |
| 2010 Xterra | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 Xterra | 1 | 5% |
| 2008 Xterra | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Xterra | 11 | 2% |
| 2006 Xterra | 12 | 2% |
| 2005 Xterra | 8 | 1% |
| 2004 Xterra | 11 | 13% |
| 2003 Xterra | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 Xterra | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 Xterra | 9 | 4% |
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.