2002 Nissan Xterra engine problems

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 Feb 18, 2018 · Engine · 144,500 miles · VA

Twice while driving vehicle, the engine cut off without warning. I was able to restart vehicle by putting it in neutral both time. Happened fairly close to each other when it stalled. Lost all control.

Filed Jun 30, 2017 · Acceleration, Engine · 170,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine stalled. The failure occurred without warning. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and turned off the engine. The vehicle was towed to anything automotive (located at 1228 e river rd, dixon, il 61021; (815) 285-3035) where the mechanic stated that the back seat was catching fire. The mechanic diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the fuel sending unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800‑647‑7261 and stated that the vehicle was too old and nothing could be done. Case number: 27261028 was provided. The contact also stated that the previous owner of the vehicle had a recall in 2004 for the fuel sending unit. The contact believed that the repair was not repaired correctly or the replacement part was faulty. The failure mileage was 170,000.

Filed Apr 30, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 96,000 miles · MD · crash

I purchased a used xterra about 6 months ago. I was pulling into a parking spot in a shopping mall at a low speed when the engine suddenly went into a high whining rev and the vehicle lurched forward and took off out of control. Before coming to a stop it ran into four other parked cars. I was as it had a mind of its own. This has never happened to me in all my years of driving only american made cars. The nissan is the only foreign car I have owned and will likely be the last after this episode.

Filed Apr 22, 2015 · Acceleration, Engine · 101,000 miles · MD · crash

I was entering a parking spot at my normal slow speed when suddenly the engine went into an extremely high rev and the xterra made a sudden lunge forward. In a matter of seconds it slammed into a number of other parked cars. It was as if it had a mind of its own. I can only guess it was a stuck gas pedal, stuck throttle or stuck accelerator. Over the years I have had nothing but american cars, the last several were caravans with no issues of this type. This nissan is the first foreign car that I have purchased.

Filed Jan 7, 2015 · Engine · 174,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning after depressing the accelerator. The failure occurred on a daily basis. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 174,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Electrical, Engine · 145,000 miles · SC · crash

The distributor has ball bearings under the solenoid and photo for cam sensor that comes apart and goes every where internally. It caused me to go off the highway and almost got hit by a trucker when it completely stopped my car with out warning of any kind on the highway. There was no sensor indicator until I turned the car off and it only registered the crankshaft sensor after the car was turned of an on to figure out what was wrong. It almost caused my whole electrical system to burn out as well. Please look into this and pull the material certifications and builds of material for the internal items of this, especially the ball bearing that came apart. This is the most common malfunctioning item on this model and year. I'm an industrial and build inspector at century fasteners corp. Please review this as it could be fatal to some one who dose not know how to control a situation like this. Please and thank you,[xxx] 2002 nissan xterra and all related model engines. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Feb 19, 2014 · Engine · 80,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed from the scene and taken to a dealer where the contact was advised that the head gasket and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The VIN was not available. The approximate mileage was 80,000.

Filed Jul 21, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · KY

My 2002 xterra engine stalls when at idle speed, it starts back but will stall almost everytime I stop at a light,stop sign or in traffic. Engine light does not come on and there is no codes. I spoke to a nissan dealership and when I asked them about a recall on the 2004 model for this problem that has to do with the ipdm relay, they said that is probably what is wrong with mine. The dealership also said there is an ongoing campaign for this issue with the 2002 model. I have already had it in the shop for this problem had spark plugs,distributor,plug wires,fuel filter ,maf sensor and the throttle body replaced $1300.00 later I still have the same problem.

Filed Mar 21, 2011 · Engine · OH · fire

2002 nissan xterra, unit 1 was traveling eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the engine caught fire. *bf (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0086-91) updated 03/29/11