Car financing: 2002 Nissan Frontier
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 11.2 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 11.2 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2002 Nissan Frontier for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2002 Nissan Frontier specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 | Powertrain 9 | Powertrain 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.3L 6-cylinder | 3.3L 6-cylinder | 3.3L 6-cylinder | 3.3L 6-cylinder supercharged | 3.3L 6-cylinder supercharged | 3.3L 6-cylinder supercharged | 3.3L 6-cylinder supercharged | 3.3L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Regular gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km |
| Combined | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 263 g/km | 291 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 345 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.36 | $19.22 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $22.79 | $27.48 | $27.48 | $27.48 | $27.48 | $24.34 |
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: before you buy
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2002 Nissan Frontier for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 2002 Nissan Frontier? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
Before you sign for the Frontier
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 124 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, fuel system and steering; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
Reading the spec sheet
It is powered by the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 34 litres, from its 11.2 L/100 km rating. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $52.08 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Frontier
Being a pickup truck, it trades parking ease for a cargo bed.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It uses more fuel than most, so it suits shorter trips or people who need its size.
A longer test drive
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Drive the Frontier on your commute before you commit to it. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.36 in fuel. The EPA estimates US$3,200 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $173.60 at our price setting.
Which one to look for
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Next step
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Nissan Frontier from us first.
Ask us about the 2002 Nissan Frontier
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Nissan Frontier for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2002 Nissan Frontier
Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Nissan Frontier?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2002 Nissan Frontier before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2002 Nissan Frontier have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2002 Nissan Frontier cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,200 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3472.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.