One problem related to automatic transmission has been reported for the 2002 Nissan Frontier. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Nissan Frontier based on all problems reported for the 2002 Frontier.
While vehicle was still running but in park with no warning gears switched to reverse, causing vehicle to slowly roll backwards. Dealer notified.
| Power Train problems | |
| Axle Assembly problems | |
| Driveshaft problems | |
| Overdrive Light On problems | |
| Power Train Driveline problems | |
| Automatic Transmission problems |