The service and repair manual for the 2002 Nissan Frontier — 2.4L I4 and 3.3L V6 and 3.3L V6 engines, 9 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC 3.3L V6 — 200 cu in, SOHC 3.3L V6 — 200 cu in, SOHC, supercharged |
| Trims | Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SC Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door · XE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door · SC Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 152 complaints · 66 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Frontier manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 292
- Engine Performance 1,396
- Accessories & Equipment 459
- General Information 2,047
- Body & Frame 215
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 132
- Brakes 122
- Restraints 111
- Drivelines & Axles 167
- Steering 220
- Electrical 838
- Suspension 43
- Engine Mechanical 208
- Transmission 71
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Frontier
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 04V230000If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operati.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 06E023000Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicl.
- Steering — column · 10V554000The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 152 complaints and Nissan has issued 66 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Frontier. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Frontier manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Frontier?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 2.4L I4 and 3.3L V6 and 3.3L V6 across the Base Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SC Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SC Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, SVE Extended Cab Pickup 2-Door, SVE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door, XE Crew Cab Pickup 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2002 Frontier problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Frontier, covering fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting, steering. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2002 Frontier wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2002 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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