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
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving approximately 50 mph, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. When pressure was applied to the brake pedal, the vehicle began to shake and vibrate excessively. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and it was discovered that there was a misfire in the…
ODI 10276263
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System
I have a 2002 nissan sentra se-r with the 2.5 liter (qr25de) engine i purchased new. This is the same engine that the problematic 2002 nissan altima has. My car has had numerous serious recalls, originating within the first year and a half i purchased it. Two years ago, my ses light went on. My car was still under warranty at this point as i'd purchased nissan's "gold plus" warranty coverage. I was told it was a…
ODI 10318850
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The vehicle was purchased new in 2001. The contact took the vehicle to jiffy lube for an oil change and the oil light illuminated on the instrument panel one week later. She checked the dipstick and noticed that there was no oil in the vehicle. She took the vehicle back to jiffy lube and oil was added; however, the oil light illuminated again. She took the vehicle to a…
ODI 10267658
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While checking the oil in the vehicle, the contact noticed an oil leak. He replaced the oil with at least two quarts of oil per week. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and the technician stated that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The contact was advised to take the vehicle to a local dealer for further…
ODI 10266154
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to overheat. The contact shut off the engine but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where she was informed that the head gasket had failed due to there being very low oil in the vehicle. The contact stated the engine was recently replaced. The dealer replaced the head…
ODI 10346211
Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought my 2002 2.5 nissan 72k four days ago. A day after i bought it, the service engine light came on. There is excessive oil consumption. I put oil in, and a few miles later i need to add more. I haven't changed anything yet, simply because i can't afford it. Nissan needs to take responsibility. I will tell everyone i know to never buy a nissan. I am never buying a nissan again. I've read numerous posts by…
ODI 10262087
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System
Nissan 2002 2.5 sl has to be checked once a week because the engine loses oil. When the oil is checked it is completely dry. Oil has to be put in the car once a week. The engine knocks and comes close to shutting down. *tr
ODI 10302319
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer
This isn't fair. 2002 nissan altima. 5900 miles. Man this car is junk, nissan should reimburse people about that, work car ever. And i notice everyone have the same problem. The car stall, camshft problem.. Something need to be done. Its not safe when u driving and car die on you. *tr
ODI 10260184
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
I own a 2002 nissan altima , i have to put a quart of oil in this car every 50 miles, from wha t i have found on the internet this is a very common problem , that nissan knows about and refuses to admit to the public this is a defect in the motor, that the recall will cost the company to much in repairs. We are a family on a fixed income and can't afford the $6000.00 for repairs on this car. Nissan asks so much for…
ODI 10253515
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact noticed that the engine would consume abnormal amounts of oil. She has a 2.5 liter engine in her vehicle. The dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling); therefore, she would have to…
ODI 10258947
Engine And Engine Cooling
The cooling system has failed twice, each time i had to replace the head gasket. Now it is doing this again. Noticed there were 3 recalls about this. Two before i purchased and one after, but i do not recall getting a notice about the recall. Much money has been spent, now dealer is telling me i need a new engine. How do i find out if any recall was performed? Do not trust this dealer. *tr
ODI 10450457
Engine And Engine Cooling
On tuesday 11/25/08 i was driving my 2002 nissan altima to work and the car turned off in mid drive on a major highway. I did some research and found out about a recall (#03v455000) on this website. It matched exactly what happened to my vehicle. I took the car to the dealership and told them of the recall. They told me that the same parts needed to be replaced (crank position sensors, and camshaft position sensors)…
ODI 10250087
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle shut off and struck a guardrail. There were no injuries. The vehicle was able to be restarted; however, it stalled again approximately four times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and is currently being repaired. The vehicle was not included in any recalls. The failure and current mileages were 119,000.
Crash reported
ODI 10249030
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 altima began stalling during low speeds triggering check engine light and accompanied by reduced engine power. Diagnostics indicated problem with crank shaft position sensor which was clearly listed under recall. Nissan would not acknowledge recall stating that i needed to have to ecm reprogrammed which would not fix stalling problem but would make the ecm more sensitive to the problem with the csp sensor.…
ODI 10248758
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated the vehicle was burning engine oil at an excessive rate. The vehicle would often blow black smoke from the tail pipe. The contact stated the vehicle was consuming approximately one quart of oil per week. The dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 140,000 and the current mileage was…
ODI 10339880
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact checked the oil and noticed that it was low. He placed 11/2 quarts of oil into the vehicle and had a local repair shop change the filter at the cost of $42.68. The contact inspected the vehicle again and noticed that it was losing a quart of oil per week. Each week,…
ODI 10264288
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2002 nissan altima has very high oil consumption. Seems that i"m not alone according to the dealer service people. Is costing me a lot in replacing engine and catalytic converter. *tr
ODI 10243561
Engine And Engine Cooling
I went through inspections in delaware and the car failed for catalytic converter. Engine makes a very loud rattling noise when the oil is too low. I think the car dealer went out of business. Is there anything that can be done? *tr
ODI 10247508
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) and took the vehicle to the dealer for repair. A technician stated that because his electronic control module already failed, the contact would have to replace the ecm at the cost of $500. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 99,359.
ODI 10241107
Cooling System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
I loved the car until recently when i started having problems with the heater. Months ago, i noticed that my heater was not working properly. I took it to be looked at and the mechanic told me that there may be bubbles in the coolant line. They bled the line, refilled it and it was fine for awhile. I have no heat again. They checked and could find no external leaks. This has been a problem for the past year, and…
ODI 10240730
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the service engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to the authorized dealer for a diagnostic and they stated that the catalytic converter failed. The vehicle has not been repaired or driven. The failure was identical to the one mentioned in the recall; however, her vin was not included. The recall…
ODI 10239686
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2002 nissan altima 2.5l. I had my car looked at in early 2008 because my heater was not working. The mechanic said the coolant was low but could find no problem so he topped it off and told me to keep an eye on it. In the summer of 2008 i noticed it was going through coolant again. It would also shudder when first started and a foul black smoke would come out of the tailpipe. My mechanic looked at it and…
ODI 10240238
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2002 nissan altima with 105,000 miles. I have no oil leaks, smoke coming out when i drive but my car is consuming a quart or more a week. I have 2 small children and i have contacted nissan and they said they haven't heard anything. But on car complaints there are several. I am afraid my engine would blow when i am driving. *tr
ODI 10238902
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving 30 mph, the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle eventually came to a slow stop and the steering wheel stiffened. The contact turned off the vehicle, but it failed to restart. The failure was diagnosed as the catalytic converter, which needed to be replaced as well as the engine. The failure and current mileages were 81,000.
ODI 10248618