2002 Nissan Frontier problems
Owners have filed 152 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Frontier with NHTSA. Steering accounts for 9.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 9.2%.
Complaints152
Crashes13
Fires2
Injuries9
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Steering 9.2% · 14
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.2% · 14
Vehicle speed control 8.6% · 13
Electrical system 8.6% · 13
Engine and engine cooling 7.9% · 12
Fuel system, gasoline 7.9% · 12
Fuel/propulsion system 7.2% · 11
Structure 7.2% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 13 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 9 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 11 model years of the Nissan Frontier in this data, 2002 sits 8th by complaint volume. 2006 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 8 in the last three years against 7 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 69,000 miles.
In owners' own words
My 2002 Nissan freontier pickup has some serious bbrake pedal and gas pedal issues. The brake pedal is to close to the gas pedal. It is so easy to press the gas pedal at the sametime you press the brake. Several people here have made similar complaints. This is a serious issue that has already caused numerous accidents. Somebody needs to investigate this asap before somebody gets killed!!! Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 25 miles
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The abs braking light will appear on the dashboard. And will stay on until the vehicle is turn off. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts Service brakes, hydraulic
Brake failure, 1st repair-nothing found. 2Nd (diff dealer)-brake control switch adjust. 3Rd-refuse to repairfailure. 4Th (diff dealer) replaced entire brake system excpet computer control. Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 4,500 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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