2002 Nissan Crew CAB Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 5, 2012 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Crew CAB years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Nissan Crew CAB. That is the most of any Crew CAB model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 17,450 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Nissan Crew CAB problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Structure2 · ~17,450 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~95,211 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~10 mi
Vehicle Speed Control1 · ~131,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Structure240%17,450——
Seat Belts120%95,211——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic120%10——
Vehicle Speed Control120%131,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 3 complaints
2003: 3200332011: 1201112012: 120121

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Nissan Crew CAB recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Nissan Crew CAB.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Gas throttle was stuck and the rpm was racing very high. I had to use both feet on the brakes to keep the vehicle under control before putting it into neutral. The case occurred when i was approaching a traffic light. According to maroone nissan in miami, it is the throttle cable which is damaged…

Vehicle Speed Control · received Jan 5, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10442556

I can't put on my seat belt because is stuck an don't work. *tr

Seat Belts · received Jun 10, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10405911

Front bracket for driver's side running board has broken twice, this part suffered a fatigue fracture at the weld of the 2 parts that make up the bracket, starting where the weld undercut the base metal. Had this part failed at highway speed it would have acted as a spear when it came loose. *nlm

Structure · received Aug 26, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10033524

While towing a 600 lb trailer (aproximate inside cargo was 100 lbs)with my nissan frontier(weight recommendation of 2000 lbs or less as stated in owner's manual), the rear bumper broke also causing my trailer to ram into the broken bumper.no one was injured but nissan isn't backing thier product…

Structure · received Aug 2, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10030647

When the brakes were depressed, there was a severe vibration, due to an inoperative caliper. *jb

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 10, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10015595

Other Nissan Crew CAB years

← 2001 Crew CAB

YearComplaintsRecalls
200250
2001 Crew CAB30
2000 Crew CAB50

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Nissan Crew CAB?

Owners most often report structure, seat belts, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Nissan Crew CAB?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Nissan Crew CAB a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Crew CAB model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.