2002 Nissan Altima Catalytic Convertor Problems
- 69
- 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 69 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- catalytic converter · 54 records
- engine light · 24 records
- check engine · 18 records
- needed replaced · 11 records
- engine engine · 9 records
- failure mileage · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 33 |
| 100–150k mi | 20 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Catalytic Convertor · Engine
2002 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to power valve screw issue. *ld the consumer stated he was quoted a price of $1,000 for a catalytic converter and $5200 for a new engine with less than 90,000. *jb
ODI 10965549
Catalytic Convertor
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact was unable to start the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter fractured and went into the engine. The contact was repaired per an unknown recall in 2003, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.
ODI 10884843
Catalytic Convertor
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. When the vehicle was started, the contact heard a loud abnormal noise. The contact mentioned that after having replenished the engine with oil, the engine light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.
ODI 10744428
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake and stalled. The contact stated that he had to add two quarts of oil to the engine in order for the vehicle to operate correctly. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 187,000. Updated…
ODI 10524974
Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated the catalytic converter broke and damaged the engine. The engine also burned oil weekly causing the contact to add oil every two weeks. The check engine light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test. The contact was responsible for paying $105. The dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted. The…
ODI 10404207
Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. An independent mechanic was performing a diagnostic test on the vehicle to determine what cause the check engine light to illuminate; however, he stated that the exhaust and the catalytic converter were defective. The vehicle was also consuming oil excessively. The independent mechanic informed the contact the vehicle needed a new catalytic converter system, oxygen sensors,…
ODI 10341009
Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. Whenever the contact drove the vehicle at any speed he noticed a rattling noise under the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who stated that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The contact previously noticed that the check engine light appeared on the dashboard. The current and failure mileages were 133,000.
ODI 10312999
Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle coasted to the side of the road and roadside assistance was called to the scene. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was contributed to the catalytic converter. The vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10276076
Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the catalytic converter was not working properly and the parts damaged his engine. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000; however, the failure continued. Debris from the catalytic converter entered the engine and caused more damage. The failure and current mileages were less than 103,000.
ODI 10273999
Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While the vehicle was at a service center, the technician observed that the engine oil reservoir was empty. An oil change was performed on the vehicle at that time. One week later, the reservoir was empty again. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the catalytic converter failed. The vehicle was repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10265871
Catalytic Convertor
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). The recall repair was performed in july of 2004; however, the failure is recurring due to the catalytic converter. The failure could cause an engine fire. The contact feels that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. The current…
ODI 10262546
Catalytic Convertor
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated the engine light illuminated while driving 40 miles per hour. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic of a recall for the catalytic converter. The contact spoke with the dealer who advised there was no recall. The contact received a call from the dealer the next day who advised the catalytic converter was defective and the contact would have to…
ODI 10327159
Catalytic Convertor
'service engine soon' light came on & would go on & off for the past 3-4 months. I took the car to a dealer due to a recall notice about something else and the dealer said the catalytic converter needed replaced. The exhaust system should not be failing on this car. When picking up the part from the dealer, the dealership told my father that they keep this part (exhaust manifold) in stock b/c they replace so many of…
ODI 10224677
Catalytic Convertor
Car misfiring ,took it to nissan dealer was told that power valve screws located in the intake manifold became loose in to engine damaging #3 spark plug head cylinder and precat dealer estimate repair over $3,000 .contacted nissan corp for assistance with no luck,recalls for the same problem on 04 and 05 but not for mine 02 or 03 although the engine is the same,and alot of complaints. Thank you. *tr
ODI 10224277
Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle feels as if it will shut off, but it remains running. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic, who stated that there may be recalls on her vehicle. The manufacturer stated that there were four open recalls on her vehicle and advised her to go to a dealer for the recall repair. The repair was made, but the failure continued. The…
ODI 10225871
Catalytic Convertor
While driving my 2002 nissan altima to work on march 16th 2008 i noticed that it was bucking severely on the freeway and that my check engine light was flashing rapidly. My car had approximately 85,000 miles on it at that time. I drove my car to the nissan dealership in tempe and had it looked at on march 17th 2008. I was informed that the head gasket had blown in the engine. After having my warranty company take a…
ODI 10223423
Catalytic Convertor
The vehicle was taken to a dealership for 90,000 mile maintenance on 2/26/08. At that time, we were informed there was an open recall for the ecm. The maintenance was done and the ecm was "reprogrammed" per the service dept. 3 days later on 2/29/08, the "check engine" light came on while we were driving home at night on the freeway. We stopped at a gas station and checked under the hood, but nothing unusual…
ODI 10220166
Catalytic Convertor
We purchased a 2002 nissan altima on 11/01/07 at newburgh nissan in newburgh ny on 17k.3 weeks after, we saw on the news that the nissan 2002 had a recall. Then we contacted nissan in newburgh & informed them .they informed they found that in addition to the recall that there was a coil that needed to be fixed. (this should sound familiar as every other complaint on the web states the same story) they told me that…
ODI 10215583
Catalytic Convertor
I was very happy with my car until 1-/9/08 i took my car to stewart nissan in fayetteville to do a computer update and to see why my check engine light was on. They did the update and turned the light off and said i might wind up needing a catalyst converter if the light comes back on. It came back on before i even got home. I called them back and ask if it was under warranty they said the one that tells them that…
ODI 10223325
Catalytic Convertor · Engine
I had a 90,000 mile vehicle checkup at nissan village in attleboro, ma. The vehicle had 88,000 miles at the time of the service. At the suggestion of the service technician, i had the catalytic converter replaced. My car currently has 92,000 miles on it and i noticed a problem with the engine. After looking the car over i noticed that the oil was bone dry. I searched on the internet for problems related to this…
ODI 10214215
Catalytic Convertor
I bought my 02 altima in march 02. There was several recalls over the years and once fixed there were no problems. In 2007 i reached 80k miles and the engine light starting coming on. I took it to the dealership and they said it was a catalytic converter going bad and since i was past the mileage for warranty i would have to fix it at a cost of $1000+. The car is hesitant to start at times, it rattles under the hood…
ODI 10219724
Catalytic Convertor · Gasoline
2002 altima, loss of power early in dec 2007, dec 17 2007 at 85,000 miles catalytic convertor fails, at 90,000 miles using 1 quart of oil in 700 miles. At 91,125 miles to dealership and report made with nissan. A recall part of a exhaust pipe hanger replaced by dealer and i am told the other expenses of convertor (approx $800.00 plus labor and possible motor replacement $3900.00) are up to me. Yet there are…
ODI 10213830
Catalytic Convertor
Massive oil loss which causes numerous problems, c02 censor, catalytic converter goes out, head lights went out, car shakes and rattles. Plug wires, spark plugs all needed to be replaced.*tr
ODI 10224675
Catalytic Convertor
Pre-catalytic failure causing engine damage leading to excessive oil consumption presenting a potential fire hazard. Nissan's previous recall campaign to address this issue has proven inadequate as i have read about numerous complaints regarding this same issue. *tr
ODI 10213314
Catalytic Convertor
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact noticed that the engine was using more oil than usual. While at the dealer for a 60,000 mile inspection, the mechanic stated that the catalytic converter failed. The catalytic converter was replaced; however, oil was able to enter into the engine valve and eventually the engine will also need to be replaced. The contact stated that he purchased the vehicle new…
ODI 10224196