2002 Nissan Xterra: ABS light or ABS activating

11 of the 157 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Xterra describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 11
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 117,950
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2015
1
2014
1
2013
1
2010
2
2009
2
2008
4
2007
1
2006
2
2005
2
2004
2
2003
2
2002
11
2001
2
2000
6

What owners say

Filed Aug 14, 2020 · Acceleration, Brakes · 188,000 miles · LA

Vehicle stalls at 100mph also ABS light keeps coming on and off randomly brakes aren't bad but it's like they're going out. The brake pedal wobbles when stopping hard or on wet roads also when acceleratating and driving the RPM gauge will jimp up for a second and make the engine sound louder while it does it and also steering wheel feels loose somewhat when driving on rough roads and bumps cruise control lights up but doesn't work happens every day

Filed Mar 20, 2015 · Airbags, Brakes · 245,000 miles · MS

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.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Suspension · 117,950 miles · NY

The main leaf spring in the rear suspension sheared off next to the axle while driving. I was the only person in the car and the total load in the rear of the car was approximately 100lbs. The spring caught on the brake line as it broke. My ABS light came on. The repairs have not been made yet.

Filed May 26, 2005 · Brakes · NM

The ABS brakes do not work due to the brackets missing. Also, sensor does not work. However, without the bracket vehicle can not be fixed.*ak the consumer stated that the part was recall and it took the delearship two to three months to get the part. *sb

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 2 injuries

I owned a nissan xterra(02)4wd-I drove it to the lassen nat'l volcanic park in red bluff,ca,I was about 300 ft from highway 36 going to the park. It was kind of chilly and the road have some snow on it. I was going slow about 13 to 15 miles, because I'm not familiar with the road, I was thinking I'll put on four wheel drive,but I have to stop the car and transfer it to 4wd-when I started sliding towards the mountainside,so stepped on the brakes(ABS) but I kept on sliding, I did not steer it to the opposite direction,I just went where the was going which is to the right,the vehicle did not stop. It hit the the mountain side trees and snow then it rolled over. My son and me were shaken and I smelled the gas so I turn the engine, it still running. We got out of the car and I can't believe that we survived the crash- we were wearing our seat belts, we got some bruise an d bumps in our head,but a week later I still feel aches and pains-my complaints are that why did our ABS did not work and the airbas did not deploy? Lucky enough that we were not on the side of the of the deep canyon when it happened. I always maintained that car.

Filed Jun 5, 2003 · Suspension · NC

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a recall #02v299000. The consumer noticed the mechanic did not put sealant on the ABS sensor. The mechanic stated he did everything as he was told.

Filed May 21, 2003 · Brakes · 8,467 miles · VA

Abs sensor. Ph

Filed Apr 10, 2003 · Brakes · NY

Nar 04/10/2003 the consumer is requesting that the federal safety agency please provide alternative information on how and where she can obtain purchase parts and procedure information specified to comply with recall #r2019. Which is in reference with nissan ABS warning lights.

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Brakes · PA · crash

While driving 55mph, my rear axle broke causing the wheel to fly off, loss of control, and obvious damage to the car. I later found out that there was a ABS recall for this identical problem, but I was never informed of the recall. After 4 weeks, I have been told the nissan will cover the repair of the vehicle, but that is all. I would like to know if there is anything else I can or should pursue for negligence on behalf of the corporation and the dealer. I was extremely fortunate that myself and my 2 year old were not seriously injured or killed in this accident, and feel someone should be held acountable.

Filed Jan 18, 2003 · Brakes · 9,000 miles · GA

Nissan dealer near mall of georgia. The service department not be able to order repair kit for nissan xterra 2002 to fix the problem of ABS warning light stay on.

Filed Aug 5, 2002 · Airbags, Suspension · MA

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.