2002 Nissan Crew Cab problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Structure:body:bumpers (1) · Structure (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags:frontal:sensor/Control Module-Inactive 2014-01-27 · NTB-08-055-A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. *pe updated 2/21/14. *pe
Exterior Lighting:tail Lights 2013-11-27 · NTB-03-074-C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: exterior lamp fogging. occasionally water is noticed in the exterior lamps. this is generally not due to a defect. all current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). this is necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature variations
Tires:pressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 2010-09-30 · NTB-09-101 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) warning light on/flashing. no models or model years listed. *pe updated on 08-11-2011. *kb
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2010-09-13 · NTB-09-129 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:cables 2009-04-06 · NTB-09-030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
nissan: the 12 volt battery is an important part of the vehicle electrical system and is required to stay connected when the engine is running. to prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. no model years listed. *pe
What owners report
2012-01-05 · Vehicle Speed Control · 131,000 mi“gas throttle was stuck and the rpm was racing very high. i had to use both feet on the brakes to keep the vehicle under control before putting it into neutral. the case occurred when i was approaching a traffic light. according to maroone nissan in miami, it is the throttle cable which is damaged. my truck had the last two major service done at …”
2011-06-10 · Seat Belts · 95,211 mi“i can't put on my seat belt because is stuck an don't work. *tr…”
2003-08-26 · Structure · 28,000 mi“front bracket for driver's side running board has broken twice, this part suffered a fatigue fracture at the weld of the 2 parts that make up the bracket, starting where the weld undercut the base metal. had this part failed at highway speed it would have acted as a spear when it came loose. *nlm…”
2003-08-02 · Structure:body:bumpers · 6,900 mi“while towing a 600 lb trailer (aproximate inside cargo was 100 lbs)with my nissan frontier(weight recommendation of 2000 lbs or less as stated in owner's manual), the rear bumper broke also causing my trailer to ram into the broken bumper.no one was injured but nissan isn't backing thier product with my warranty. they are saying that i should not h…”
2003-04-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper · 10 mi“when the brakes were depressed, there was a severe vibration, due to an inoperative caliper. *jb …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.