Three problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 2002 Nissan Xterra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Nissan Xterra based on all problems reported for the 2002 Xterra.
I was driving when suddenly the engine of my 2002 Nissan Xterra with approximately 50,000 miles just shut down and caused difficulty with steering and braking of the vehicle. I had to have the vehicle towed to the Nissan dealership. It appear the dealer know the cause of the problem just by speaking to me on the telephone. After a diagnosis, the dealership stated the the problem was with the fuel sending unit and that it would require replacement. The issue that I have is that with the extreme danger associated with this issue and after research on the internet of other Xterra owners who experienced this problem that Nissan is not doing a proactive role and recalling this part if it is prone to such failure.
Engine light has been coming on since the last of January 2002. Consumer has taken vehicle to dealership 4 times, and was told they did not know what was wrong with truck. Engine shut off while going about 60 mph.
Consumer was traveling about 55mph on a main highway and without prior warning vehicle shutdown. Vehicle was costed to side of road, dealership is aware of problem.