The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2002 Nissan Xterra, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: DRIVER'S AIR BAG SYSTEM FAILURE

    NHTSA #EA02020

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  2. INVESTIGATION: DRIVER'S AIR BAG SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

    NHTSA #PE02038

    Status:
    CLOSED

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  3. INVESTIGATION: BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGE

    NHTSA #DP03005

    Status:
    CLOSED

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