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2002 Nissan Xterra repairs by problem area
Engine (58%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 59 repairs.
2002 Nissan Xterra engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (6%)
$1000 - $2499 (9%)
$500 - $999 (22%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2002 Nissan Xterra
Engine not specified
| 265000 mi US $5000 |
Piston rods broke |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
supercharged 210hp 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 98000 mi US $200 |
replaced fuel injectors and replaced leaking intake lower plenum plate and gasket. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 152000 mi US $150 |
Small coolant hose which connects to intake manifold developed a leak. |
| 180000 mi US $280 |
Coolant bypass hose rupture. |
| 85000 mi US $3300 |
Engine burning oil very badly, black exhaust, adding a quart every couple of days. Told engine swap would be $2500 but a rebuild would be cheaper, so opted for rebuild. Weeks later after it was done we were billed $3300. |
| 86000 mi US $900 |
A few months went by when the next thing to go was the radiator and one other thing i cant think of to save my life at the moment but it was $900. Different mechanic shop much better all around. |
| 85000 mi | Not running when sold as-is for a little over $2,000. Awful vehicle. Rebuilt engine earlier, now needed a new engine and catalytic converter. Will never buy another Nissan. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 212000 mi US $55 |
Loud exhaust, found out the muffler is gone. Needs to be replaced |
| 212200 mi US $60 |
Loud exhaust |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 123000 mi US $900 |
rear main seal, $500 (major job, most shops were going to charge $700) |
| 89200 mi US $260 |
Muffler needed to be replaced |
| 90900 mi | Oil odor that could either be rear main seal or oil pan. I cleaned and tightened the valve cover seals afterward and the odor was greatly reduced. Update: So far the leaking and odor seems to have stopped by tightening them. |
| 93300 mi US $50 |
Heat shield needed a spot weld, second time it has come loose. |
| 96000 mi US $1100 |
Distributor melted, needed plugs and wires, diagnostic etc. |
| 91300 mi US $887 |
Muffler, center tube, gasket exhaust. Four wheel alignment. |
| 148000 mi US $300 |
just changed the head gasket, it was leaking coolant from the left rear of the engine. |
| 93000 mi US $350 |
One catalytic converter threw the code, replaced both with aftermarket at muffler shop |
| 107000 mi US $100 |
repaired a valve cover oil leak by tightening the screws |
| 119700 mi US $250 |
Replaced Radiator and Thermostat. The upper hose connection broke at the radiator body. |
| 131000 mi | Valve Cover Leaking. Tightened Bolts that were accessible. Rattling sound over bumps. Skid plate bolts were broken off. Drilled out remainder and replaced bolts. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
170-horsepower 3.3L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 92000 mi US $500 |
replaced serpentine belt, valve gaskets on both sides |
| 95000 mi US $150 |
Replaced wires and plugs and distributor |
| 130820 mi $100 |
Thermostat stopped working and radiator was very clogged, so the engine was overheating, had to pour water into the engine exterior to low temp and continue driving to the repair shop to get the problem fixed.Paid $100 for all. |
| 116000 mi US $780 |
Timing belt broke. Replaced |
| 119800 mi US $600 |
Failed emissions test. Replaced O2 sensors and knock sensor. Also did a tuneup, needed spark plugs, still had the original ones, they needed replaced. |
| 198000 mi US $85 |
Changed Mass Air Flow Sensor |
| 122000 mi US $100 |
Rattle due to loose heat shields. |
| 135000 mi | Heat shield rattle was fixed temporarily multiple times. When I sold the vehicle another heat shield was rattling. |
| 90000 mi US $850 |
fix a coolant leak/replace coolant. |
2002 Nissan Xterra 4dr SUV
143-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual RWD
| 155000 mi US $100 |
Spark plugs, tensioner squeal. Belts and A/C tensioner pulley replaces. Squeal on start up after warm, remains. |
| 220345 mi US $345 |
Replaced water pump, all water related hoses, and radiator |
| 257190 mi US $1354 |
Rebuilt Head, due to blown head gasket. |
| 238000 mi US $1500 |
Cracked block due to bad head gasket. Engine overheated and was driven until engine seized. Driver error. |
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