2002 Nissan Frontier fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 25 complaints for the 2002 Nissan Frontier, 16% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 16% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 104,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 104,000 miles, and 17% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
2002 nissan frontier. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle leaking gas. *smd the consumer stated when he looked under the vehicle, there was an explosion and he had to be rushed to the burn center, for second degree burns on his left and right arms.
2002 nissan frontier fuel tank evap leaks and fuel leak due to rust damage on tank. Shop is unable to obtain a replacement tank and states tank is not the normal tank for this truck is unable to identify it. They informed me nissan has a problem with faulty tanks for the frontier this year.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Frontier
- Brakes 16 complaints