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2002 Nissan

Xterra 2WD

Man 5-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L

Nissan Xterra: best and worst years
2002 Nissan Xterra 2WD (photo 1 of 2)
2002 photoEthan LlamasCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11%
  • STEERING10%
  • AIR BAGS9%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM6%
  • SUSPENSION6%
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 211 total.

Nissan Xterra: best and worst years

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
3 yr / 36k mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 60k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.cars.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.