Gasoline Engine problems of the 2002 Nissan Xterra

Two problems related to gasoline engine 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.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

The owners of this truck live 6500 feet above elevation. The truck will lose power or will not maintain moderate speed. The truck was returned to the dealership and they told him that the truck was too heavy for that size engine to deal with that kind of altitude. Two other dealers in the area also came to the same conclusion. Please describe details.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

This is the worst vehicle I have ever purchased, 10 months old and I am scared to take it on a the highway, waste of money. No safety defect listed.




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