2002 Nissan Frontier engine and engine cooling problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Nissan Frontier — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 30 mph, the engine warning indicator continuously illuminated until the engine was turned off. On a separate occasion the vehicle jerked violently with a reduction in the engine power. The vehicle was taken to an independent…”
filed Dec 7, 2011
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the exhaust manifold was fractured and sending co2 through the vents while driving 25 mph and above. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the dealer replaced the passenger side exhaust manifold. After the repairs, the…”
filed Sep 16, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Frontier years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Frontier | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2010 Frontier | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 Frontier | 9 | 7% |
| 2007 Frontier | 62 | 12% |
| 2006 Frontier | 74 | 12% |
| 2005 Frontier | 106 | 20% |
| 2004 Frontier | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Frontier | 4 | 5% |
| 2001 Frontier | 22 | 16% |
| 2000 Frontier | 9 | 5% |
| 1999 Frontier | 10 | 13% |
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.