2002 Nissan Xterra engine problems
The 2002 Nissan Xterra has 33 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 15% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
33
Engine complaints
15%
Share of year
3
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“I PURCHASED A USED XTERRA ABOUT 6 MONTHS AGO. I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING SPOT IN A SHOPPING MALL AT A LOW SPEED WHEN THE ENGINE SUDDENLY WENT INTO A HIGH WHINING REV AND THE VEHICLE LURCHED FORWARD AND TOOK OFF OUT OF CONTROL. BEFORE COMING TO A STOP IT RAN INTO FOUR OTHER PARKED CARS. I WAS AS…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2002 Nissan Xterra have?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Xterra engine — 15% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.