2002 Nissan Xterra safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
21
complaints reporting a crash
7
complaints reporting fire
5
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 13 report injuries (28 people injured, 17 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2002 Nissan Xterra vehicles were involved in 30 fatal crashes with 20 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskSteering · Nov 11, 2010
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY… · May 24, 2004
- Crash riskON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY COME… · Feb 27, 2003
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A… · Nov 12, 2002
- Crash riskON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR… · Nov 12, 2002