2002 Nissan Xterra: engine stalls while driving

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 Mar 5, 2017 · Acceleration · 147,000 miles · AZ

When driving it is impossible to accelerate to normal speed even when pressing pedal to the floor, when I try to accelerate past 15 MPH the engine revs really hard and jerks as if it is about to stall. I stalled out on the freeway without warning. It is hard to control speed when tryin to increase or decrease acceleration. The pedal feels inconsistent with the throttle and/ or RPM and is very hazardous. When trying to drive in low speeds in residential area or park the pedal arely moves and if given the slightest gas it will shut off e fine or take off and does not respond when you stop acceleration, or brake as it should. I have had power steering column fixed and air intake flow hose replaced, I keep getting error codes that come and go: p0122, p0128, and p0123. This seems to have similar recalls for othe model and year of nissan, and when I inquire a out the issue to nissan recall dept. They say the previous recall for gas response unit has been completed on this vehicle however, I cannot understand how that is possible with this issue I am having. I just bought this truck to drive my child to school and I'm afraid this will cause an a cident if not repaired soon however, I am certain this is a manufactur defect related to fuel line or throttle since the loss of acceleration is extremely noticeble to othe nissan owners and I hope it is investigated as current recalls need to be expanded or investigated for the nissan xterra and possibly all nissan vehicles with similar reported issues.

Filed Mar 5, 2017 · Acceleration · 147,000 miles · AZ

Unable to control speed when trying to accelerate from low to higher. Vehicle stalls when going above 40mph without warning often. Also, it is hard to sometimes increase speed or drive at a constant MPH speed such as when going through residential neighborhoods. When traveling -15 MPH and trying to a celebrate onto freeway etc the engine stalls and jerks, and the rpmspins very hard and rough when trying to accelerate. Throttle is not responsive acceleration when given gassed pedal does not increase and decrease speed accordingly, which gives a complete lack of control over driving vehicle. There is also a problem with securing back row seatbelts hence, my increased concern of outcome should an unfortunate collision occurr with my child in the car.

Filed Nov 9, 2015 · Electrical · 204,391 miles · IN · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wires underneath the steering column were burnt. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 204,391.

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 Apr 21, 2014 · Fuel system · 200,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted about the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 200,000.

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 Dec 3, 2010 · Fuel system · 138,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that the cause of the failure was the fuel sending harness which shorted and caused the plastic fuel line to melt and started a small fire. The contact called the manufacturer who took a complaint and stated that they would review the problem. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 138,000.

Filed Mar 23, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · VA

Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 nissan xterra. While driving at 35 MPH the vehicle began to vibrate. The contact pulled into a gas station, purchased oil and put it into the vehicle, and then the vehicle would not start. The contact had triple aaa tow the vehicle to a nissan dealership. The problem was diagnosed as diesel fuel mixed with gas. The contact was told that the vehicle needed the fuel tank and the fuel system to be flushed, and the oil changed, spark plugs replaced, and the fuel filter replaced. The dealer had the contacts vehicle for approximately three weeks and performed an oil change, flushed the fuel tank, and fuel system. The contact picked up the vehicle ,went directly across the street and purchased high octane gas. The vehicle ran long enough for him to go across the street, got the gas and then the vehicle stalled. The contact did not believe that the vehicle was working as it did before the repairs were performed. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer , where another diagnostic had to be done, and the dealer told the contact that the engine needed to be rebuilt. The contact believed that the first diagnostic should have revealed that the engine had a problem, and that nothing on the dashboard ever indicated that the oil was low. The vehicle was purchased in august, and the problems began at the end of january. The contact felt that if the vehicle did not have oil it was purchased that way. The current and failure mileage were 50,000.*ak the dealer states tag light not working and cd player not working. The consumer provided information from carfax and a repair invoice. Updated 06/08/07