Car diagnostics for a 2002 Nissan Frontier
Car diagnostics for the 2002 Nissan Frontier: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 11.2 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Body
- Standard Pickup Trucks

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Nissan Frontier for car diagnostics
- Body: standard pickup trucks (EPA size class).
2002 Nissan Frontier: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
| MPG combined (US) | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 25 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,200 | US$3,550 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$4,200 | US$5,500 | US$5,500 | US$5,500 | US$5,500 | US$4,450 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,472 | $3,844 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $4,558 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $5,496 | $4,868 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Nissan Frontier
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (16), fuel system (14) and steering (14). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10V554000 | 2010-11-11 | steering:column | NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002-2004 FRONTIER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001 THROUGH OCTOBER 20, 2004, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2004, XTERRA VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 9, 2001, THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2005. OVER TIME CORROSION MAY FORM IN THE LOWER STEERING COLUMN JOINT AND LIMIT MOVEMENT OF THE... |
| 04V230000 | 2004-05-24 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIX CYLINDER ENGINES AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR OR SIX CYLINDER ENGINES, THE FUEL PUMP TERMINAL ON THE FUEL-SENDING UNIT CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE PLASTIC MOLDING. THIS CAN CAUSE THE TERMINAL STRIP TO CORRODE UNDER SOME ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS. |
| 02V298000 | 2002-11-12 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SUPERCHARGER, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, SUCH AS FULL THROTTLE IN LOW GEAR WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT FULLY WARMED UP AND AT COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURE, THE AMOUNT OF INTAKE AIR FLOW THROUGH THE AIR FLOW METER MAY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM PRESET DIAGNOSIS LIMIT... |
| 02V299000 | 2002-11-12 | suspension:rear | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, WATER MAY ENTER THE REAR AXLE HOUSING DUE TO INADEQUATE SEALING OF THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) SENSOR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2002 Nissan Frontier: Car diagnostics
Car diagnostics for the 2002 Nissan Frontier: the work is done by a shop we trust, never by CarmaCars. A warning light is the car asking for a diagnostic scan; the code tells the shop where to look.
Details the shop needs
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.4L 4-cylinder. Its 2.4L 4-cylinder drives through a 5-speed manual.
How the request works
We pass your request to a trusted shop or give you its name. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
Keep moving meanwhile
Rent by the day while the shop has your car. We collect the rental when your car is back. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Car care, briefly
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Listen for new noises and mention them to the shop with as much detail as you can. Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair.
What to ask
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask the shop to call you before doing anything not on the estimate. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Make a request
Ask us, and we tell you whether we can arrange it.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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