2002 Nissan Frontier Vehicle Speed Control Problems
- 11
- 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 11 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- speed limiter · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. While driving 68 mph, the vehicle made an abnormal noise then decelerated without warning. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle did not respond. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off and then back on and the vehicle functioned normally. Several miles into the driving the vehicle, the accelerator pedal seized, causing the vehicle to accelerate…
ODI 10760765
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact stated that the vehicle began to accelerate independently while sitting at a traffic stop with the brakes applied. The contact was able to shift into park and turned the ignition off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to call a local dealer. The failure mileage was 165,000.
ODI 10474235
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly began to accelerate. The contact applied the brakes which slowed the vehicle down but it began to accelerate again. The failure occurred several times in one day. The rpms rapidly increased as well. The vehicle slid into an intersection although the contact forcefully depressed the brake pedal. The vehicle…
ODI 10399299
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. While parking the vehicle and applying the brake pedal, the vehicle accelerated on its own. The contact applied extreme force to the brakes; however, they failed causing him to crash into the front door of a bank. The damages to the vehicle were unknown. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The dealer was not notified. The vin was unavailable. The failure and…
Crash reported
ODI 10344579
Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan frontier. The contact was driving 1 mph and entering a parking space when the vehicle abnormally accelerated and the contact crashed into a pole. She stated that she engaged the brake, but the vehicle did not respond. The vehicle sustained damages to the front bumper. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure recurred within two years while the contact was attempting to park the…
Crash reported
ODI 10375422
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Vehicle Speed Control
While driving vehicle suddenly accelerated. Driver applied the brakes, but the brakes had a delay in response. Extended stopping distance was necessary based on poor performance of brakes. *ak
ODI 10044357
Vehicle Speed Control
Sudden loss of engine power without warning, severe vehicle vibration/jerking and momentary loss of control of vehicle at 80 mph while attempting to merge onto interstate when first occured. No where in owners manual is this limiter stated, nor why it is so severe.
ODI 10007609
Vehicle Speed Control
Vehicle was involved in accident due to engine racing when consumer pressed on the brake pedal. This prevented consumer from stopping, rear ending the vehicle in front. *jg *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10001498
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
While vehicle was still running but in park with no warning gears switched to reverse, causing vehicle to slowly roll backwards. Dealer notified.*ak
ODI 8016163
Vehicle Speed Control
While traveling 80mph on interstate and without prior warning accelerator went to 30mph from 80mph. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
ODI 8004757
Vehicle Speed Control
The nissan speed limiter engaged at approximately 80mph causing me to almost lose control of the vehicle. Nissan claims that the speed limiter causing the vehicle to start bucking back and forth is normal and has refused to repair my vehicle. There is no information anywhere in the owners manual warning them that there is a speed limiter on the vehicle and that it might possibly engage without warning causing the…
ODI 758764