2002 Nissan Frontier Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 9
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 9 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- fuel pump · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel System, Gasoline
In 2014 the fuel sending unit attached to the fuel tank had a 3-4 inch gap. Excessive fuel smell (health, environmental and fire hazard). A similar report was made in: receipt date: may 24, 2004 > nhtsa campaign number: 04v230000 > component(s): fuel system, gasoline these incidents may be connected and still occurring i have photos and documentation from the repair made by a nissan dealer available upon request.…
ODI 10650003
Fuel System, Gasoline
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. *jb
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10606300
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 04v230000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure…
ODI 10438580
Fuel System, Gasoline
A very strong and very overpowering gas smell came inside the vehicle while i was driving it at night. I had my 5-year old strapped in his car seat in the back. I was stuck in traffic on i-95 and didn't have many options but to continue to drive home. The "service engine soon" light came on as well. The next day, i took the vehicle in for servicing at my nissan dealership mechanic, and i have specific text from the…
ODI 10435724
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact stated that he noticed that the fuel tank was leaking. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they advised him that there was severe rusting and small pin holes in the gasket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised him that the component was no longer was being manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10428035
Fuel System, Gasoline
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. *tr
ODI 10292055
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact examined his vehicle and noticed that the check engine light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the gas tank was rusted. In addition, there was a small hole that allowed gasoline to leak from the tank. The dealer stated that nissan no longer manufactures the gas tank for his vehicle. The current and…
ODI 10237488
Fuel System, Gasoline
I purchased 2002 nissan frontier xe and have had to do major repair on it. Carfax reports three recalls;only two of which i can confirm attended to. The issues are suspension an dfuel: throttle linkages and control and fuel system, gasoline delivery:fuel pump. Despite the work i have also had done on these issues the truck still has problems: fails to accelerate at times and steering wheel shakes between 60k and…
ODI 10247118
Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle shut off without warning. The engine would not restart after several attempts. Roadside assistance was called to the scene and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician stated that the failure was related to the fuel pump. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was reimbursed by…
ODI 10246120