1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Automatic Transmission

2002 Nissan Altima Automatic Transmission Problems

10
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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi4
60–100k mi3
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 3, 2010 · 93,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximate speeds of 50 mph and applying the brakes, the vehicle stalled. He was able to restart the vehicle and momentarily, the vehicle exhibited hesitation and slight jerking. The vehicle then proceeded as normal. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not under recall or warranty and repairs would be at the owners expense. The…

    ODI 10323758

  • July 1, 2009 · 80,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent mechanic. The contact was informed that there was no oil in the engine and there were no signs of an engine leak. The mechanic was unable to determine where the oil was escaping to. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…

    ODI 10436345

  • May 25, 2008 · 100,260 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Exhaust System

    I have 2002 nissan altima 2.5 s,my car burn oil like crazy, could make a fire if i didn't keep checking on the oil level, i spent 5 quart just from iowa to minneapolis and for the local drive i need to refill 1 quart of oil every 5-6 days (between office and home which is just 4 minutes driving). *tr

    ODI 10229023

  • December 16, 2007 · 58,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling

    Throughout the last 4 yrs, on several occasions when shifting the transmission it doesn't engage. I have pulled from a parking spot using reverse, and just when i am pulling into traffic and shift to drive the car doesn't respond. The engine doesn't react to the accelerator; the engine is running but the car is unresponsive. When it happens i have to push the car to the side of the road and turn it off. One time it…

    ODI 10218488

  • June 30, 2006 · 55,000 miles

    Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Rear

    Too many issues to remember than all but i'll try: - excessive oil use - excessive coolant use - overheating to the aforementioned issues - intermittent transmission issues - failing airbag - electrical issues - broken sensors - catalytic converters gone bad - oxygen sensors gone bad - intermittent failure to start - intermittent car shaking and so on. *tr

    ODI 10240328

  • March 23, 2006 · 84,000 miles

    Air Bags · Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Headlights

    Dt*: the contact stated the air bag light on the dash flashed constantly. There is a safety improvement campaign, # 02i001000, regarding the air bag. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the safety improvement campaign; however it is not included in the safety improvement campaign due to the vin. Updated 4/17/2006 - the vehicle was taken to a dealer who indicated that eh air bag was defective. The…

    ODI 10153527

  • November 5, 2004 · 57,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    When accelerating at high speeds vehicle makes a grinding noise and vibrates, making it possible to feel it through the steering wheel. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. However, dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *ak dec 15 dealer picked up car to fix the problem of vibration car return 12/17 can still not found and there was no paper work given on what was done. *tt

    ODI 10101298

  • July 26, 2004 · 41,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission

    Car started, but as i was soon to find out, would not accelerate over 1000 rpms. Pulled out in traffic before i realized it would not go. Was pulling into traffic from driveway and almost has a collision because i could not accelerate to the flow of traffic. Managed to pull over the car to a safe spot. Turned off engine. Restarted and worked fine for a while. Later, would happen every few times i started the car. I…

    ODI 10095908

  • February 4, 2003

    Automatic Transmission

    Delays, obvious jerking, felt during acceleration at approximately 10 mpr. It is worse when car starts cold particularly in the morning. Jerking forward during deceleration (without braking) at approximately 30 mpr. It has been getting worse as the car puts on more mileage.

    ODI 10005278

  • July 15, 2002

    Automatic Transmission

    Car shifted in park and keys removed. Car failed to start until reinserted transmission into park. Dt

    ODI 768788