The service and repair manual for the 2002 Nissan Xterra — 3.3L V6 and 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 engines, 2 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 | 3.3L V6 — 200 cu in, SOHC, supercharged 3.3L V6 — 200 cu in, SOHC 2.4L I4 — 146 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SE Sport Utility 4-Door · XE Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 3 recalls · 214 complaints · 65 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2002 Xterra manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 331
- Engine Performance 1,397
- Accessories & Equipment 275
- General Information 1,665
- Body & Frame 111
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 129
- Brakes 506
- Restraints 92
- Drivelines & Axles 323
- Steering 88
- Electrical 915
- Suspension 48
- Engine Mechanical 199
- Transmission 72
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2002 Xterra
- Air Bags — frontal › driver side › inflator module · 03V061000The driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of personal inj.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — delivery › fuel pump · 04V230000If corrosion occurs, the terminal strip could eventually break causing the fuel pump to stop operati.
- Steering — column · 10V554000The shaft may break which could result in loss of steering control during these low speed maneuvers.
Owners have filed 214 complaints and Nissan has issued 65 technical service bulletins for the 2002 Xterra. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2002 Xterra manual
Is this manual specific to the 2002 Xterra?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2002 model year, covering the 3.3L V6 and 3.3L V6 and 2.4L I4 across the SE Sport Utility 4-Door, XE Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2002 Xterra problems does it help with?
3 recalls are on federal record for the 2002 Xterra, covering air bags, fuel system, gasoline, 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 Xterra 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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