2002 Nissan Frontier

53 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 2002 Nissan Frontier

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 Frontier are official communications between Nissan & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
  • POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  • SEAT BELTS:FRONT
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • INTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • STEERING

    • TSB #NTB01083

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #628209

      VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE STEERING PULL DURING BRAKING. *JG Read More »

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #NTB01083

      Date Announced:
      NOV 28, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627440

      SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING PULL DURING BRAKING. *JG Read More »

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #02120A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002224

      ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #02120

      Date Announced:
      DEC 05, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000022

      ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #06009

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019300

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #04002A

      Date Announced:
      AUG 10, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005192

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH MULTIPLE FRONT/REAR O2 SENSOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0134, P0154, P0140, P0160, P0132, P0152, P0138 AND P0158. *TT THIS BULLETIN REPLACED 04002 DATED 02/05/2004. Read More »

    • TSB #04083

      Date Announced:
      JUL 14, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008834

      SUPERCHARGER NOISE AT IDLE AND LACK OF POWER. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #NTB02020

      Date Announced:
      FEB 18, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629507

      SUBJECT REGARDING KNOCKING NOISE ABOVE IDLE (800-1100 RPM). *YD Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #NTB02044

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631329

      SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD WATER OUTLET. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02044

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633628

      SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAK FROM INTAKE MANIFOLD WATER OUTLET. *JG Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #NTB02039

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631335

      SUBJECT REGARDING TACHOMETER NEEDLE ON WRONG SIDE OF STOP PIN.(ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT THE QUEST) *JG Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

    • TSB #NTB02035A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 09, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635795

      SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSFER CASE DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02035

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631339

      SUBJECT REGARDING MANUAL TRANSFER CASE NOISES. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02019

      Date Announced:
      FEB 19, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629492

      SUBJECT REGARDING BEARING NOISE FROM TRANSFER CASE AREA. *YD Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #NTB01064

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #624026

      INFORMATION REGARDING MIL ON WITH DTC.*JB Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

    • TSB #NTB02003

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #627444

      SUBJECT REGARDING VG33 SUPER CHARGER MALFUNCTIONINDICATOR LAMP Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #NTB02003A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630981

      SUBJECT REGARDING VG33 SUPERCHARGER MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0103 WITH LOW POWER. *JG Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    • TSB #03030

      Date Announced:
      APR 18, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021508

      EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. *KB Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #03118

      Date Announced:
      DEC 10, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005762

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN WINDOW REGULATOR FOR UNEXPECTED OR DIFFICULT OPERATION OF THE WINDOWS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • TSB #04133

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012843

      AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #NTB-08-055-A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025522

      NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS ... Read More »

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT

    • TSB #99022

      Date Announced:
      OCT 28, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017473

      FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB99022C

      Date Announced:
      AUG 05, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003515

      FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #NTB-13-038

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051767

      NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

    • TSB #03037

      Date Announced:
      APR 15, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001739

      SURGE OR NO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION UPSHIFT WITH AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL DEVICE (ASCD - CRUISE CONTROL) ON. *TT Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #NTB-09-101

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031305

      NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB Read More »

    INTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #02017B

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000137

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1491. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #NTB-09-129

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032506

      NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC ... Read More »

    • TSB #03050

      Date Announced:
      MAY 28, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002439

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN - JACKING POINT OWNER'S MANUAL UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #NTB02017A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 06, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635792

      ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1491 SET. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02079

      Date Announced:
      JUL 24, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633652

      SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR AJAR WARNING LIGHT DIMLY LIT. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02080

      Date Announced:
      JUL 24, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633677

      SUBJECT REGARDING ABS WARNING LIGHT DIMLY LIT. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02065

      Date Announced:
      JUN 19, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633923

      SUBJECT REGARDING ANTILOCK BRAKE LIGHT ON CODE FR LH SENSOR OPEN. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02054

      Date Announced:
      MAY 06, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #633592

      SUBJECT REGARDING DRIVERS SIDE FRONT FLOOR CARPET TORN. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02034

      Date Announced:
      MAR 25, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #631337

      SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0420. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02003A

      Date Announced:
      MAR 13, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #630816

      INFORMATION ON VG33 SUPERCHARGER MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0103 WITH LOW POWER.*JB Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02017

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629483

      SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DTC P1491.*YD Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 15, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #628223

      SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP. *JG Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02003

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #627444

      SUBJECT REGARDING VG33 SUPER CHARGER MALFUNCTIONINDICATOR LAMP Read More »

    • TSB #NTB02003

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #629206

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0130 STORED, LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #NTB01064

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #625518

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0402 (EGRC / BPT VALVE) STORED. *TT Read More »

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