One problem related to starter solenoid has 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.
The distributor has ball bearings under the solenoid and photo for cam sensor that comes apart and and goes every where internally. It caused me to go off the highway and almost got hit by a trucker when it completely stooped my car with out warning of any kind on the highway. There was no sensor indicator until I turned the car off and it only registered the crankshaft sensor after the car was turned of an on to figure out what was wrong. It almost caused my whole electrical system to burn out as well. Please look into this and pull the material certifications and builds of material for the internal items of this, especially the ball bearing that came apart. This is the most common malfunctioning item on this model and year. I'm an industrial and build inspector at century fasteners corp. Please review this as it could be fatel to some one who dose not know how to control a situation like this. Please and thank you, casey singleton 2002 Nissan Xterra and all related model engines.