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 · Exterior · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Power Train
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The service engine light began illuminating intermittently and then remained lit. When starting the vehicle and taking off, the vehicle made a strange noise and jerked as if something were slipping. Once the vehicle gained speed, the noise stopped. The dealer stated that the following components needed to be replaced: the catalytic converter, two major sensors, and the…
ODI 10226943
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving 10 mph, the check engine light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The contact took his vehicle to a local mechanic and they stated that an error code appeared for the catalytic converter. The mechanic stated that the failure was caused by the same issued outlined in nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust…
ODI 10217655
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Nissan altimas have an engine flaw that nissan is aware of and refuses to correct. *tr
ODI 10214651
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I've recently heard loud noises in the engine of my 2002 nissan altima 2.5s. I took it to a mechanic and was told the engine needed to be replaced because the precatalytic converter broke apart and was sucked into my engine. He also told me this was inevitable in all the 2002, 2003 altima's because the placement of the pre catalytic converter was so close to the engine that the heat disintegrated the converter which…
ODI 10210116
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact heard a loud knocking noise coming from the engine compartment. The dealer stated that the engine was consuming a lot of oil due to the catalytic converter and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer stated that the vin was affected by nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe);…
ODI 10208003
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2002 nissan altima problems with the engine consuming oil. Consumer states that her vin and production date is not in the service campaign for the problem. Therefore the dealer told her they cannot fix her vehicle. *kb the consumer she took the vehicle to a repair shop after she noticed the vehicle began to loose oil and the vehicle made a rough idling sound. The mechanic informed the consumer that the catalytic…
ODI 10223934
Cooling System · Driveline · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe; i went to kraft nissian dealership to have this recall fixed; after about approximately 2-3 weeks later i experience a shut-off in traffic. I return the car back to kraft nissian and they stated that they did not see a problem. It did not happen a agin, but afterwards i notice my car was burining alot of oil. I replace the oil every two-to…
ODI 10277603
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
At 6:30 pm i turned left out of a restaurant parking lot. There was plenty of time to cross traffic and enter the vacant turn lane. My 2002 nissan altima lost power leaving me in the path of oncoming traffic. Luckily, the approaching traffic was able to brake before hitting me broadside. In the previous two days the car had briefly lost power while driving on the highway. There were no near accidents on these…
ODI 10200400
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2002 nissan altima 2.5s 77,000 miles. July 2006 took a road trip to chicago, when we arrived the check engine light came on. We took it to the dealership and we were informed that the catalytic converter had gone bad. It was replace under warranty. Prior to that we notice that there was no heat while the car was idling, rough starts, "whooshing" noise under the dash. July 2007 check engine light came on, took it to…
ODI 10206591
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving 55 mph on a smooth surface, the tail pipe began to smoke. The check engine warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall # 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) at 33,000 miles. The manufacturer stated that the failure was related to the recall, but they will not make…
ODI 10196806
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The service engine warning indicator light illuminated. The dealer stated that the catalytic converter was sucked into the engine and a new engine was needed. The catalytic converter was replaced in august of 2005. The failure mileage was 99,000 and current mileage was 101,000. Updated 01-11-08. *kb the consumer discovered a recall had been issued for the very same problem.…
ODI 10205078
Ignition · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle had problems turning the ignition on. This occurred on a regular basis. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who determined that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The dealer checked the vin # to see if it was covered under recall and stated that their system showed that vehicle part had been fixed on a previous recall. The contact stated that the vehicle was…
ODI 10173648
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Nissan website : http://www.nissanusa.com/owning/recall_info/altima/2002/index.html#result1 applies to 2003 altima models in the following vehicle identification number range: 1n4al11**3c100003 - 311983 reason for recall there is a possibility that the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road that could be ignited by contact with the catalytic converter and cause a fire. In addition, there is a…
ODI 10177539
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Dt*: the contact stated upon inspection, it was noticed the vehicle was burning oil from the main catalyst. Although the dealership and manufacturer were alerted, no inspections have been made. There is a nhtsa recall, # 03v084000, regarding the electrical system. The vin was not included in the recall. *ak
ODI 10159953
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1) on 4/15/06 my husband was driving my car and complained that it was not running right, and was missing. The check engine light came on. My husband drove the car directly to the nissan dealer in corona, ca. 2) the dealer service department checked out the car and stated cylinder #1 misfire, butterfly bolt fell into #1 cylinder broke spark plug. 3)removed intake manifold to replace butterfly bolt. Removed catalytic…
ODI 10157111
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima with a 2.5 liter engine. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated on two occasions. The first failure occurred approximately in march of 2006 and again in may of 2009. She found nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 on the internet and realized that she was experiencing the same issues with her vehicle; however, the dealer stated that her vin was not included…
Fire reported
ODI 10273176
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Dt: contact states while driving on the freeway vehicle stalled/ lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealership. They told the contact it was an alternator, and it was repaired. When she drove the vehicle home it started doing the same thing . She took vehicle back to the dealership, they said it was the intake manifold. There was a recall on this year, make and model of vehicle, but this vehicle was not included…
ODI 10141715
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I am very upset. Just all of a sudden, i started hearing a noise that sounded as if it was coming from the exhaust. I took it to a local service repair store for new tires and asked them to check out the noise. They informed me that this was a common problem with 2002 nissan altima's and that it was a very serious, dangerous problem. They indicated the problem was the 02 valve backed out of the catalitic converter…
ODI 10120026
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I bought a nissan altima sl new in 2002. The car has only 34,500 miles on it. I took it to elkins nissan today because of a noise. I was told i need a new exhaust tube assembly at the cost of 400.00. I find it hard to believe that this part has already failed in a car with low mileage. *nm
ODI 10170382
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Vehicle was recalled on may 17 2004 for the exhaust pipe hanger pin. The engine light came on while driving. The fire department was called due to the engine being engulfed in flames. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10075560
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe). Three years later, the contact stated that she smelled smoke underneath the vehicle. The local dealer stated that the catalytic converter was completely destroyed, which was causing the oil to burn. She took her vehicle to…
ODI 10210390
Catalytic Convertor · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2002 nissan altima. Consumer states premature breakdown of the catalytic converter *tgw the vehicle was burning a quart of oil every few days, due to a defective catalytic converter that was deteriorating and its particles were sucked into the engine destroying its ability to administer power to the vehicle. Also the vehicle would stall when accelerating. *jb updated 01/21/11
ODI 10357531
Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2002 nissan altima recall for catalytic converter. Consumer states that the mechanic stated that the vehicle is not safe for the road. Dealer says they can't do anything due to the fact that the consumer is over the 80,000 warranty. *kb the consumer was told by the dealer, the catalytic converter was too close to the transmission which could cause heat build-up and break down the catalyst which could cause pieces to…
ODI 10235008