2002 Nissan Pickup

2002 Nissan Pickup

The 2002 Nissan Pickup is a mid-size pickup truck that was available in both regular and extended cab configurations. It was offered with three different engine options: a 2.4-liter inline-four, a 3.3-liter V6, and a 4.0-liter V6. The 2.4-liter engine produced 143 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque, while the 3.3-liter V6 produced 170 horsepower and 200 lb-ft of torque. The 4.0-liter V6 was the most powerful engine option, producing 210 horsepower and 252 lb-ft of torque.

All three engines were available with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. The 4.0-liter V6 was also available with a six-speed manual transmission.

The 2002 Nissan Pickup was praised for its durability, reliability, and affordability. However, it was also criticized for its lack of power and poor fuel economy.

Engine

2.4-Liter Inline-Four

• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaking coolant, overheating, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Timing chain tensioner failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Noisy engine, loss of power, engine failure
  • Solution: Replace timing chain tensioner
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+
  • Recalls: None Found

3.3-Liter V6

• No Issues Found

4.0-Liter V6

• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaking coolant, overheating, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Rear main seal leak
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaking oil from the rear of the engine
  • Solution: Replace rear main seal
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

Five-Speed Manual Transmission

• No Issues Found

Four-Speed Automatic Transmission

• Torque converter failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Shuddering, slipping, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace torque converter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $1,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Six-Speed Manual Transmission

• No Issues Found

Suspension

• No Issues Found

Electrical

• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dim headlights, flickering dashboard lights, loss of power
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $700+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Starter failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Engine won’t crank, clicking noise
  • Solution: Replace starter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• No Issues Found

Interior

• Dashboard cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracks in the dashboard
  • Solution: Replace dashboard
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $1,000+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Door lock failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Doors won’t lock or unlock
  • Solution: Replace door lock actuator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2002 Nissan Pickup is a generally reliable vehicle with few major issues. However, there are some common problems that owners should be aware of, such as intake manifold gasket failure, torque converter failure, and alternator failure. The severity of these issues varies, but the cost to fix them can be significant. Overall, the 2002 Nissan Pickup is a good choice for those who are looking for a durable and affordable truck.