Earthling Vehicle Reviews ... Nissan Xterra 2002 Review

[@rustynail9077]

I bought my 2002 for $4,400. It came out of Virginia. Zero rust. It was undercoated from the original owners who bought it brand new. So I’m the second owner. 105,000 miles. V6 5speed stick 4x4. I just put a timing belt and water pump in it last week. I’m satisfied with my Xterra.I live in NJ by the way

[@kylesteinhauser2535]

Nice find! It'll treat you well for another 200k

[@ricdonato4328]

My daily driver is a 2004 Xterra purchased 2005. One suggestion for Gen one Xterra owners, add an idler arm brace. If you at all will be driving over dirt roads, in general rough roads, be aware the OEM idler arm connection for the Gen One vehicles is known to have issues, thus the need for the brace; in 2005 mine cost $30. It is a fifteen-minute job, remove four bolts, slide in the brace, using those OEM bolts, bolt it back together. Very simple, you may not get your hands dirty, well maybe a little but not much, and you do not need to jack up the vehicle.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Great advice!

[@ClovisRamsay]

I had a '95 Pathfinder XE and drove it to 300,000 miles until the transmission lost reverse in 2015. I am self taught maintenance mechanic out of necessity and became an expert on that engine so when I found out that the 1st generation Xterra's (99-04) were the same engine design slightly larger, I tracked me down a 2002 Xterra SE w/120k miles for $4k. Now 7 years later owning it, I've replaced one major component per year such as radiator/starter/alternator as one must do after 120k miles, no modifications, all original trim and features, still my favorite daily driver and for crawiling around mountain trails! Yearly maintenance cost on these Xterra's are listed as #2 lowest and only beat out by the Toyota Corolla!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Love it!~

[@slabbusterrtr7690]

I got a 2001 in 2018 with 254 k no reverse when I bought it I drove it like that until just recently rest of tranny tore up won't shift outt second hear it now has 308 k I pulled a boat with it alot to only really problems ive had other than tranny the distributors are junk in these things ive put 2 in it in 50k milea so far good trucks over all though

[@arvionmathews4487]

​@@FixingWithPassion is this the one u put rod bearings in

[@Joshoptimus]

Definitely everything I wanted to know about The Nissan Xterra nice solid 4×4 Very good restoration

[@FixingWithPassion]

Great!

[@elyadg]

Your videos helped me get mine going. Same year but silver. I went ahead and installed the knock sensor back in the factory position. I figured if it goes on me again I know what to do to fix it. Thanks for taking the time to produce your videos.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@deloshki6171]

I put a lot of money into mine and I still love it 😂

[@alfredobaleriano7618]

I have 4 Nissan Xterra 😁2,2002,one 2003, and 2007😁

[@alfredobaleriano7618]

@@SPIKETHIS 2007 , second generation, I have no problem, ride beautiful?

[@Arnnnnn]

traded a 2017 kawasaki z125 pro for my 2002 xterra with 160k miles lol. good little truck so far

[@scootermustang7683]

Thanks for the rundown. I recently had my Triumph motorcycle stolen, my only vehicle, and waiting for insurance to do their thing. I have my eye on an Xterra and hoping it's still available when I get reimbursed.

[@ruiz212]

Had my heart set on a 4runner but the old xterra is looking like it might be what I need. Looking at an '02 with 140k miles tomorrow. 4x4

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!! Good Luck!!

[@ruiz212]

@@FixingWithPassion thanks if it checks out I'll be bringing it home.

[@calziz]

I purchased a 2002 Nissan xterrra brand new back in 2001 and we still have it.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Dang!! Man that's cool.

[@charlesthistlethwaite]

Just came onto your video. $400 for a structurally sound Xterra with a usable engine and transmission is a steal. I have a 2000 Xterra SE with a lot of the same minor annoyances like the ABS light (after replacing the sensor) and a cross threaded lug nut that broke off when I changed the tires. I'm looking forward to viewing your Xterra playlist, even after almost 25 years as an Xterra owner, learning about my vehicle!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice! I might but a 2nd one!!

[@johnl9135]

I has 2003 Xterra 4x4 and love it. Shout out from Cali! Wow for 2002 it looks very nice still.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@Ropoangler]

I got my 2001 Xterra for free only has 150k miles. I’m loving it

[@gabenavarro483]

First car?

[@faceinthecrowd5810]

Just bought a 2006 Xterra for my next driver. I like to buy older models that you just don’t see many on the road, this is replacing my 2002 Avalanche. If I can anticipate the market demand for my “project vehicles “, I’ve found that when I sell years after I can reclaim a lot of my investment. It looks to me that the Xterras have been in the shadows but are becoming more popular to the off road crew. 4 runners and older Jeeps have been moving beyond the buy in cost I like.

[@TheMattnw94]

Kind of strange, I’m currently replacing my 2004 avalanche with a 2004 xterra.

[@GrnXnham]

I have a 2002 Xterra with 237k miles on it. Original owner. My ABS light comes on intermittently and has been doing it for the last few years. I WAS able to verify that the ABS still works when that dash light is on, so I think it's just a sensor issue. As long as the ABS still works, I'm not going to worry about the light on the dash. The X has become our "dog" car. IOW, we haul dirty stuff in the X (like our dog after she's been rolling in the mud.) It's also our trail-head vehicle. We figure the thieves will leave it alone because it looks kind of junky. BTW, the SE is the high end version. The XE is the low end Xterra model. Mine is the XE, like yours, with the manual windows.

[@Foxlone]

I have a 2003 Nissan Xterra that needs a lot of work. I’m trying to fix up one of my other cars so I can park it and slowly fix it up to be as good as condition as yours

[@djsantiagornfl7264]

This is a great review, to the point and simple 👍🏽

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

Dude I love my 04 Xterra XE it's such a fun little truck.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Right! I just Found a supercharged one!!

[@LeaveNoTrashBehind]

@@FixingWithPassion That's awesome, I was thinking about hiding a used supercharger. I got mine for 5k with 74k miles.

[@andrealucas7424]

Watching from Tacoma Washington 35 miles south of Seattle.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@4910devin]

Nice comment pay cash for vehicle and spend little to nothing to keep them going.

[@Foxlone]

Do you still have it? If so, can you make an update video? It would be awesome to see it!

[@alexkalish8288]

You MUST change the timing belt on these V3.3's every 100k miles , I change the number 6 plug by putting one hand on the plug hole and doing it by feel. It's much smarter to buy a gen II with the 4.0 which has 100 hp more and the same gas mileage. It also has a timing chain .

[@brandonthompson6389]

Thanks!

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!

[@jaedan14]

Oh wow 😯... this car changed a lot... I have to ask, what happened to the 4Runner?

[@MissouriValleyArms]

good review. well done sir.

[@E5mma_combat]

You can also spliced those knock sensor wires and relocate it

[@prestondeters5093]

Only a tall man's vehicle if you have no one in the back seat. These things are tiny inside compared to comparable vehicles.

[@jarrlan]

i love this guy

[@starguard4122]

Thank you for making this

[@johnsxterra9020]

I am replacing my head gaskets and (racing headers) GA

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@trevor19qhshe]

Trying to buy a 2003 manual 4x4 for 4k. 180k miles. I found a 2nd gen 4x4 manual but the seller seems kinda sus....unfortunate....

[@FixingWithPassion]

O my! FB market place!

[@trevor19qhshe]

@@FixingWithPassion the 2nd gen has upwards of 300k miles, so im extremely warry even though thats the only one iv seen in a 500 mile stretch of the east coast. Theres a dealer with a manual 1st gen, so im going to check it out and see if im worthy of the Xterra crew

[@DR-ge8hp]

163k and I just installed an AC 3 in lift. :)

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@thesleep6408]

What lift?

[@markusroads3779]

I have a 2002 SE SC 5 speed. Pig on gas 13 to 15 mpg + prem gas for a supercharger

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!! I think lol

[@markusroads3779]

@@FixingWithPassion thank for your video's as to the repairs. I've done cutch slave, starter, shocks, radiator etc. Keep up the good work, stay safe

[@floatpvnk]

I’m looking at one that’s for sale for around $4000. Not sure if it’s a good deal 🤔

[@justinblake6543]

2002 SC manual. 130,000 miles

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@walterphillips9950]

3.5 quarts of oil? I thought the owner's manual said 4.5

[@yammietits5040]

Who did your AC work? You replaced the compressor yourself?

[@FixingWithPassion]

Little old me;)

[@yammietits5040]

@@FixingWithPassion nice! Was asking cuz I need to tackle same task but on an Acura and there’s not much info on how to diy. Nice xterra!

[@notyouraveragemechanic7376]

My 2002 super charged xterra does the same with the ABS

[@FixingWithPassion]

I see this quite often! Weird tho, no One has actually had a solution to fixing this.

[@notyouraveragemechanic7376]

@@FixingWithPassion yeah I’ve got a ticking noise from the passenger side that seems kinda low couldn’t tell exactly what it was stethoscoped the valve cover sounded fine was loudest around manifold couldn’t hear it from the oil pan thinking lifters or exhaust leak because it’s not a loud noise nor a tapping sound very faint ticking louder when you’ve got your head in the wheel well

[@ExpoPerformence]

@@notyouraveragemechanic7376 you ever figure it out? Manifold? I’m having the same issue 04 118k xterra

[@notyouraveragemechanic7376]

@@ExpoPerformence yes cracked manifold! Burned out my 02 sensor went to replace and found the crack

[@nissanxterra4339]

hello when you turn on 4H what proportion is there?

[@hoosierhiver]

What is the 2 switches directly to the left side of the steering wheel at 7:32 ? Mine is different from this

[@myorpain]

Waching from Puerto Rico

[@FixingWithPassion]

Nice!!

[@sheilam4964]

👍👍👍

[@vermontvermont9292]

260k on my 2002.

[@FixingWithPassion]

Hell ya!!!

[@vermontvermont9292]

@@FixingWithPassion the previous owner really took care of it. I'll have to do timing belt at 322k 😆. Plan is to run it until the engine dies. Then either do a swap, or put in a new vg33e.

[@juandediosabreu1835]

De cuantos pitones es este vehiculo

[@santastabber]

Black painted trim is lame.

[@santastabber]

But I still like it.

[@FixingWithPassion]

@@santastabber Word!