2002 Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 228
- 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 228 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 7 indicate fire
What owners report
- Exhaust System · 6 records
- Engine · 5 records
- Cooling System · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 84 |
| 100–150k mi | 53 |
| 30–60k mi | 25 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Purchased vehicle pre-owned,seller appeared honest & truthful about the vehicle,however after about 2 weeks of ownership i noticed high oil consumption,probably about a quart a week,,didnt think much about it,except that i probably have bad rings,or leaking intake valves/seals and would require costly engine repair.my daughter came home one day and mentioned the car wouldnt go over 15 mph,so i took it for a ride &…
ODI 10731083
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a general question please. Someone in my home purchased above mentioned car recently from dealer and was never told of the recall or the problems these cars have. When my friend called the dealer asking why the oil continued to be eaten up, they responded that it was normal. Tonight this individual drove it home from work, it acted up, and had "engine over temp" according to machine that gives codes when…
ODI 10618875
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
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that the crank position sensor would have to be repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised that the vin was not included in the…
ODI 10512405
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the engine was consuming oil rapidly and every two weeks, he would have to add oil to the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who advised the contact that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. The mechanic was unable to replace the component. The dealer was notified of the failure who advised the contact that there were no…
ODI 10456717
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
I believe that this engine defect caused the pre-catalyst to overheat and damaged the catalyst substrate. These particles entered the combustion chamber and probably scoured the cylinder walls prior to recall 03v-084 implementation. This resulted in increased oil consumption throughout the lifetime of the vehicle which in turn adversely affected the heater system not working properly, coolant reserves disappearing,…
ODI 10451286
Engine And Engine Cooling
Hi, i own a 2002 nissan altima. It shows up a check engine light with issue on catalytic converter and consumes a lot of oil. I am very much concerned on the safety of the car. Requesting nissan to fix this issue as this is a very much known issue with recalls. Thanks! *tr
ODI 10449625
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact shut the vehicle off and once restarted, the vehicle stalled a second time. The vehicle was towed to the contact's place of residence. The contact did not take the vehicle to a dealer or a local mechanic for diagnosis or repairs. The failure mileage was 160,000.
ODI 10444883
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Will not start,replaced crank an cam sensor nothing they are recalls on these cars for lots of problems i purchased this car thinking it was a good car for my wife two days later it leaves her an my daughter stuck on the freeway. I have done resets nothing works is there something yall can help me with im out of pocket cause this car. Can i take it to nissan dealer an they fix it for a recall. *tr
ODI 10444821
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle would also stall while driving at various speeds and would often hesitate to start while parked. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the crank shaft and the cam shaft position sensors would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000…
ODI 10499757
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 nissan altima was serviced @ recall campaign in 2003. The dealership states the remedy was completed. However my car, overtime, shows the symptoms of a damaged catalyst substrate from the catalytic converter. These symptoms are exactly what is described in the original recall notice: ntb03-070d. Additionally my automobile has soot from burning oil in the tailpipe and has always run hot even though the dashboard…
ODI 10436239
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was abnormally consuming four quarts of engine oil in under a month. The contact referenced nhtsa recall campaign id number: 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) and stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer where he was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The dealer…
ODI 10438781
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving on the freeway and my engine caught fire which resulted in my car being totaled. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10434884
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact was driving 60 mph when the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted after thirty minutes and was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that a new engine was needed. The manufacturer was contacted and they confirmed that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000(engine and…
ODI 10433950
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while sitting at a traffic stop. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic who diagnosed that oil was leaking into the catalytic converter and as a result, became clogged causing the engine to blow. The mechanic stated that the engine, catalytic converter and the exhaust system needed to be replaced. The…
ODI 10433489
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated the service engine light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told the catalytic converter needed to be replaced and that it was under recall. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa recall campaign id number: 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/ header/ muffler/…
ODI 10426790
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced and that it was also under recall. The contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number: 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/ header/ muffler/ tail…
ODI 10426756
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Blown head gasket determined by mechanic after proper maintenance used on the car for past 9 years. Causes loss of coolant, and thus car can overheat and engine will eventually fail. Car also hesitates when starting and idling. Can cause an accident if car stalls while driving through intersection and thus is a safety issue. *tr
ODI 10423898
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling
Floor pans on both driver and passenger sides are rusted through engine dies randomly. *tr
ODI 10428194
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated without manual force and a fire emerged from the harness of the vehicle. The fire was put out by the contact. A police report was filed. The contact did not sustain any injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Fire reported
ODI 10535091
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 mph, there was an unusual noise emitted from the front end of the vehicle. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road and inspected underneath the hood and detected there was no oil in the reservoir. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who informed the engine would need to be replaced. The contact planned to have the vehicle…
ODI 10444554
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 mph the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The manufacturer filed report 721-1351 and advised the contact that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06v242000, engine and engine cooling; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. The…
ODI 10411770