2002 Nissan Altima Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe Problems
- 48
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 48 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- catalytic converter · 33 records
- engine engine · 19 records
- engine cooling · 17 records
- tail pipe · 17 records
- cooling exhaust · 16 records
- manifold header · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the service engine soon warning light was illuminated on and the contact experienced a reduction in engine power. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact inquired of nhtsa campaign id numbers: 03v084000 ( engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) and 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer…
ODI 10452232
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine light constantly illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that the pre-catalyst had broken down and destroyed the engine. The dealer then informed the contact of the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust syste:…
ODI 10447268
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Purchased vehicle from a dealer in rittman, ohio, on september 10, 2011. Consumer reports rate this model as very reliable for the years manufactured. Less than one week later, 9-15-11, the oil light came on. Took to a quick change oil place on the morning of 9-16-11, and the worker commented that it only had 1 quart of oil in the engine. Drove for 2 days and was checking the engine compartment and notice there was…
ODI 10428457
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
My vin should be included in the below recall as my mechanic diagnosed and recommended i bring to nissan to fix. But per there recall my car vin is not included even though be as campaign # 03v084000. Please see campiagn notice below to reference. What can i do to make nissan do the right thing and fix under recall. Recall number: 03v084000 summary: on certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust…
ODI 10427045
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
My family has owned my 2002 nissan altima since it was originally driven off the lot. We have maintained the vehicle and have completed all recalls. In july 2005 recall 03v084000 was "supposedly" corrected, but i have been informed that my catalytic converter and engine needs to be replaced due to particles from the converter being inhaled by my engine. I have 143,582 miles on my vehicle. Due to this design defect i…
ODI 10408831
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2002 nissan altima. Consumer requests reimbursement for the expense of replacing catalytic converter and oxygen sensor *tgw the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. When the consumer took the vehicle to the a mechanic for a diagnosis, they found a stored code p0420; catalyst system efficiency below threshold. They erased the code to see if it would return and shortly thereafter it returned. Another…
ODI 10385061
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Recall number 03y-455 for 2002 nissan altima. *nj the consumer stated over the past 24 months the service engine light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle also exhibited poor acceleration and power and it also ran a little rough. But, after driving a couple of miles the light went out, but a few days later the light illuminated again. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on several occasions and they…
ODI 10294890
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving approximately 45 mph he began to see smoke coming from the exhaust pipe. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where he was informed that the pistons and catalyst needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified informed him that his vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000, engine and engine…
ODI 10365939
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. He heard a peculiar noise coming from the engine. A technician from the dealer made repairs to the catalytic converter. His vin was included in recall campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe). However he was advised by the manufacturer that the recall ended in december 2009 and was not an "actual recall". The…
ODI 10294065
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The vehicle was repaired according to recall # 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe). Several years afterwards the engine warning light would illuminate on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the error code was reset. Soon afterward the engine would intermittently stall. The current and…
ODI 10291536
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I began to burn about 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles that i drove at the beginning of 2009. There was also a strange growling noise when starting my car. Eventually the check engine light came on. The oil usage also began to increase. I brought my car to a local mechanic and they said that my catalytic converter needed to be replaced and there were some engine issues that was beyond their capabilities. They…
ODI 10281563
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I recently purchased a 2002 nissan altima. Since i've had it, it uses oil and has a bad catalytic problem due to manufacturer defect. This 2.5s is under a recall. The ecm was replaced on the car to avoid this problem, but it still persists. Nissan refuses to acknowledge the recall even though its never been fixed......the recall number for this catalytic converter is 03v084000. *tr
ODI 10281554
Engine · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving 40 mph, the contact heard a clicking sound followed by a popping sound. The consumers daughter pulled the vehicle over and noticed smoke coming from the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced due to a lack of engine oil. There were no warnings prior to the failure. The current and failure…
Fire reported
ODI 10275053
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I have a concern involving my 2002 nissan altima it is a 4 cylinder engine my check engine light has come on and its burning large amounts of oil (1 quart every 1000 miles) i bought this car in 2004( second hand)the cars burning of oil was strange to me because i always changed my oil approximately every 3000 miles,so i started to do some investigating on the web and came across a recall campaign in 2003 (…
ODI 10274557
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
A month or so ago, the check engine light went on and i took it to the nissan dealership for diagnosis. My car is a 2002 nissan altima 2.5s, 104,000 miles and the mechanic stated it needs a catalytic converter and possibly a new engine . The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) in 2004, but that recall has…
ODI 10266248
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I purchased this car from a dealer used (2nd owner) in 2005 with approx 37,000 miles. Ran fine. During the first year it was noticed it burned alot of oil, however had no oil leak. Also began having heating issues (which persist)in the way that it will only give off heat if car is moving at 2rpms or higher. Check engine light was on probably within first 6 months and has only not been on since then when a mechanic…
ODI 10428670
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact experienced an issue with her catalytic converter. When she took the vehicle in for emissions testing, she was informed that the catalytic converter was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that there was no recall for this issue. The failure mileage was 114,000. Updated 06/10/09 *bf updated 06/11/09 updated 06/30/09. The consumer wanted to…
ODI 10272585
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that repairs for recall 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) had been partially performed by the previous owner. The dealer told the contact that the catalytic converter, which was supposed to be replaced, was not and was not malfunctioning; the converter failure caused the engine to malfunction which…
ODI 10327917
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. He took the vehicle to the gas station from where the vehicle was purchased and they referred him to a dealer. The dealer performed an oil consumption test and discovered that the vehicle lost three quarts of oil after 630 miles. The dealer stated that the vehicle was outside of the…
ODI 10254383
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The check engine indicator illuminated and the dealer stated that it needed to be replaced. The engine was damaged; however, the dealer did not know the severity. The nissan manufacturer stated that there was a recall for the catalytic converter, but the vehicle was never repaired according to the recall.…
ODI 10252258
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was losing one quart of engine oil per week. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the pre-catalytic converter had disintegrated. The contact inquired with the manufacturer about nhtsa recall campaign id number: 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) however, his vin was…
ODI 10336237
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that her vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe). Several months later, she noticed that her vehicle began consuming an abnormal amount of oil and the engine warning indicator was illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer stated that the…
ODI 10255343
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The engine has to be replaced, because the oil rings and the cylinder wall have collapsed. The vehicle identification number was excluded from recall# 03v084000 , ( engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe). The nissan manufacturer was notified, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 91,000.
ODI 10296260
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that her catalytic converter will not pass inspection and needs to be replaced. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe), although the failures were identical. The contact is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The failure…
ODI 10258475
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I purchased a new 2002 nissan altima that falls within nhtsa recall # 03v-084 (campaign id# r3007, r3014, r3015, r3016 & r3017). The recall campaign (ntb03-070b) was done in 2003 with approximately 20,000 miles on the vehicle. However, sometime before 95,000 miles on the car, a failure of the pre-cat occurred with exactly the same symptoms as described in the recall campaign bulletin. Material from inside the…
ODI 10220062