The vehicle started to sputter and the ABS and airbag lights started to come on. When the gears shifted up, it started to resist acceleration and losing transmission power. Started to shift down and coast. Pulled over to the side and the vehicle shut off. Would not start back up.
2002 Nissan Xterra: airbag warning light
9 of the 157 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Xterra describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the vehicle was experiencing the same failures listed in the federal safety agency campaign number: 03v061000 (air bags). The contact stated that the air bag light intermittently illuminated. The dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 136,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
The air bag warning light began blinking on my 2002 nissan xterra. I found that the car had a recall. Nissan and it's dealers refuse to make the repair, claiming that they had already done so for a previous owner in 2003.
Problems with control unit on 2002 nissan xterra. *mr the SRS light would come on, the first dealer replaced the control panel but the second service dealer suggested that the part was not replaced. The consumer found that the problem was due to a faulty connector. *sc
The air bag light continues to come on. The dealer service dept has replaced the left front seat belt(driver) tongue assembly, as a way of correcting the air bag indicator light. This was done on 5-31-02. The light came back on, that same day, before I left the dealership. They then reset the computer. On 8-9-02, I returned to delarship again, the airbag indicator light came back on, 8-2-02. The service dept attempted to correct problem again by: r&r pillar cover trim to check seatbelt pretensioner. They found harness was in a bind & was taped short frm the factory. Cut away tape & pulled some slack in wire. Then on 8-14-02, the airbag indicator light came back on again. I called the dealership & advised that when I bring car in for regular service on 8-16-02, they need to correct the airbag indicator light problem or I want to get a replacement vehicle. I also called the nissan consumer affairs dept, my complaint# is 3862334. I was advised they will contact the dealership & assist them in repairing problem or if it cant be repaired, then they will take the necessary steps to buy back the vehicle. I researched your web site today & found: pe02-038, nissan xterra 2002 problem has prev been reported for the driver's airbag system malfunction. At this point, I am requesting assistance in obtaining a new vehicle, since it appears this may be a problem for the 2002 xterra's that were prev sold. Thank you for you assistance.
Abs light came on while driving. Vehicle was taken to dealer who stated rear passenger side wheel was about to fall off. Inner seal on axle bearing had failed. Consumer noticed gear oil around rear passenger side tire. Vehicle at dealership at this time.*ak consumer states that now the air bag light has illuminated, dealer stated that the control module and the coil wire for the drivers side air bag needed to be replaced.
Intermittently SRS light stayes illuminated while driving. Dealer has reparied vehicle four times; however, light is still illuminated. Also, according to owner's manual when light illuminates there is a possibility that restraints will be inoperable. Please provide additional information.
Airbag indicator light started to blink during normal driving conditions. Dealer was contacted. Upon diagnostic reading, the said that the airbag would need to be replaced if indicator started blinking again. The light functioned properly for the rest of that day, but the light started blicking again after starting the vehicle the next day. The dealer was contacted.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Nissan: SRS precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation...
- Subject regarding air bag warning lamp is flashing and driver air bag module [short] code stored. jg
- Subject regarding air bag warning lamp flashing and driver airbag module (SHORT) code stored
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain vehicles, the electrical connector for the driver air bag may come loose. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light flashes intermittently.
- Risk
- The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a retaining clip on the clock spring electrical connector. Owner notification began april 21, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1‑800‑647‑7261.
Recall number 03V061000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 Nissan Xterra airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2002 Nissan Xterra?
9 of 157 owner complaints about the 2002 Nissan Xterra (6%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2005.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 Nissan Xterra?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 Nissan Xterra
Stalling 19ABS 11Pulling 9Check engine light 8Fuel gauge 7No deployment 6Jerking 5Loss of power 5Won't start 5
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