10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2002 Nissan Xterra engine problems

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2002 Nissan Xterra Owner Comments

problem #7

Sep 052002

(reported on)

Xterra

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The owners of this truck live 6500 feet above elevation. The truck will lose power or will not maintain moderate speed. The truck was returned to the dealership and they told him that the truck was too heavy for that size engine to deal with that kind of altitude. Two other dealers in the area also came to the same conclusion.

- Highlands Ranch, CO, USA

problem #6

Jun 122002

(reported on)

Xterra 4WD

  • miles
This is the worst vehicle I have ever purchased, 10 months old and I am scared to take it on a the highway, waste of money. No safety defect listed.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #5

Apr 102002

(reported on)

Xterra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle pulls to right and left. Also when braking it has a pulling effect. In addition, had problem with tires. The vehicle has temperature control problems. Also the windshield cracked. The cd player makes noise and the radio malfunctioned. The A/C shorted out. The right rear power window made noise when rolling up and down. Check the engine light came on.

- Oklahom, OK, USA

problem #4

Feb 122002

Xterra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Engine light has been coming on since the last of January 2002. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership 4 times, and was told they did not know what was wrong with truck. Engine shut off while going about 60 mph.

- Milton, WV, USA

problem #3

Dec 112001

Xterra

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on a main highway and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Vehicle was costed to side of road, dealership is aware of problem.

- Queenbury, NY, USA

problem #2

Nov 202001

Xterra 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle died upon acceleration. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, and they said air control valve had shutdown. Dealer repaired problem. Three weeks later problem reoccurred. The consumer stated that engine fails to a default speed of about 15 mph. The dealer described as an error in computer engine control.

- Greenwich, CT, USA

problem #1

Dec 052001

(reported on)

Xterra

  • miles
Engine check light kept coming on. Everytime vehicle has to be reprogrammed. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that parts had to be replaced to keep engine light from coming on.

- Florham Park, NJ, USA

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