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
I have a 2002 nissan altima 2.5s. My car has 140k miles and i have an impeccable service record and have all of my receipts from every oil change and service i have ever done--almost exclusively at nissan dealers. A couple of months ago i noticed that my car began burning oil very quickly. It was not leaking oil at all, i just started going through a quart of oil every week. The engine also began to run rough…
ODI 10241876
Engine And Engine Cooling
I am an owner of a 2002 nissan altima 2.5l that has recently been told my car is not fit for the road and as the mechanic and sales person told me, is a "ticking time bomb". The car was voluntarily recalled in 2003 by nissan and i took my car in to have the issue fixed. The issue is that the catalytic converters are too close to the transmission and they heat up and break down the catalyst causing it to spray pieces…
ODI 10235058
Engine And Engine Cooling
MY ENGINE LIGHT WILL NOT SHUT OFF!!!! *TR
ODI 10232017
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System
Catalytic converter went out. Heater core went out, therefore no heat in the car. *tr
ODI 10261093
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would shut off and take 5-10 minutes to restart. The failure worsened over the course of a few days. The dealer stated that the crank shaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced. There are two nhtsa campaign id numbers (03v455000 and 07v527000), both for engine and engine cooling; however, the contact was informed that there were no…
ODI 10228193
Electrical · Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 nissan altima catalytic converter failures that are increasing according to reports widely publicized on the internet. There is a recall in canada for the problem, but not in us. In speaking with a representative from nissan consumer affairs, i have been advised that the reason for the recall being recognized in canada but not in the u.s. Is due to the factory in which vehicles were produced. Seems to me this…
ODI 10227469
Engine And Engine Cooling
In late 2007, i would have to start up my 2002 nissan altima a couple of times before it would crank up. On the way home one day, as i was getting on the interstate my car shut off at low speed. I reviewed my problem online and found a recall for the exact same problem. I took it in to the dealership thinking that this would be a free fix, nooottt! It just so happens that my vin was not on the recall. I paid about…
ODI 10232655
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 nissan altima began overheating, losing coolant rapidly and gauges indicated rapid temperature fluctuations. Upon taking vehicle to dealer, visual diagnostic suggested a replacement of valve cover gasket. Gasket was replaced for approximately $300. Overheating resumed after repairs in addition to overheating, vehicle began producing white smoke as well as misfiring upon start-up. Computerized diagnostic was…
ODI 10226571
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). Nissan refused to perform the recall repair because the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle does not always start, it is losing coolant, and the oil and check engine lights illuminate intermittently. The failure mileage was 94,400.
ODI 10226661
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). He called the dealer and had the vehicle repaired. Several years later, while driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed without warning. He took the vehicle back to the dealer and a representative informed him that because the vehicle had previously been repaired under the…
ODI 10228015
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off after the electronic control module (ecm) was replaced under nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for a diagnosis, but no failure was identified. The current mileage is 109,000 and failure mileage was 108,000. Updated 05/13/08. *ljupdated 05/13/08. *jb
ODI 10225520
Engine And Engine Cooling
No heat, oil loss, coolant loss, check engine stating misfire, o2 sensors replaced, replaced spark plugs, currently car will not start. *tr
ODI 10224310
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). The contact is experiencing difficulty getting the recall remedied because she lives in a remote area with the nearest nissan dealer being 2.5 hours away. She is fearful of driving the vehicle due to the safety defect. She called the manufacturer to have them tow the…
ODI 10224198
Engine And Engine Cooling
CAR ENGINE STOPPED WORKING ON THE ROAD. *TR
ODI 10222683
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stopped running without warning. The contact made several attempts before the engine finally restarted. The engine was running roughly and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer, who stated that the failure was related to the catalytic converter. The vehicle has not been repaired. Recently, the engine warning indicator…
ODI 10245089
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle becomes difficult to accelerate. Occasionally, the vehicle stalls and becomes difficult to start. A local mechanic stated that the crankshaft was faulty and a recall was pending from 2004 for this year, make, and model vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the crankshaft was repaired under recall in 2004; therefore, the dealer did…
ODI 10267092
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I purchased a new 2002 nissan altima that falls within nhtsa recall # 03v-084 (campaign id# r3007, r3014, r3015, r3016 & r3017). The recall campaign (ntb03-070b) was done in 2003 with approximately 20,000 miles on the vehicle. However, sometime before 95,000 miles on the car, a failure of the pre-cat occurred with exactly the same symptoms as described in the recall campaign bulletin. Material from inside the…
ODI 10220062
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but offered no assistance because the vehicle was already repaired under the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v455000 (component: engine and engine…
ODI 10451770
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle completely shut down and lost all power steering. The contact had the vehicle repaired on february 6, 2008 for nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). Approximately three days after the recall repair was performed, she noticed the same symptoms with the engine, but of a milder degree. The vehicle appeared as if it…
ODI 10219299
Engine And Engine Cooling
At approx 100k miles, my altima was consuming alot of oil, running poor, eventually the engine failed, had engine repaired, began same oil burning problem again, had cat converter hallowed out, engine failed again. *tr
ODI 10264888
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. She stated that she received a recall notice for the engine and engine cooling (nhtsa campaign id #07v527000). The dealer stated that they would not repair the recall because the service engine light was illuminated. The contact felt that this was unacceptable. The current mileage was 71,000 and there had been no failure to date.
ODI 10216646
Engine And Engine Cooling
We own a 2002 nissan altima (purchased at autoway nissan, clearwater, fl in 2002) and have experienced the same mechanical failure as many who have posted to this and many other sites. With 100,300 miles on the vehicle we have just learned the catalytic converter has disintegrated and metal parts are now throughout the engine. As a result we are required to have a new engine installed or walk away from a 5 year old…
ODI 10215723
Engine And Engine Cooling
Recent recall for 2002 nissan altima dated 11/07/2007. I recently called nissan north america regarding a recall i saw while surfing the web. I called nissan twice, nov. 7, 2007 & jan. 10. 2008, and they gave me a file# and faxed me a letter stating "these repairs are free of charge to you". Yet when i tried to have it fixed at the nissan dealership they said i had to pay for a diagnostic or they would not fix it…
ODI 10214964
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle shuts off while stopped at a light, idling in traffic, driving downhill, pulling out of a parking space, or when the vehicle is first started. The failure occurs everyday. While driving between 65-70 mph, the vehicle will jerk hard. This failure has occurred on three occasions. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number…
ODI 10225450