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
On november 8, 2006 i took the vehicle to nissan of rivergate with 78,903 miles on it which was well within the expiration date of the extended warranty. At that time i was told to bring the car back after i had driven approximately 1,000 miles. On november 22 , 2006 i returned and spoke with a service advisor and a mechanic. I was told the oil was about quart low. The mechanic looked up some qualifications on the…
ODI 10189991
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle over heated continuously and she smelled fuel. She also stated that it was difficult to start the vehicle after it had been parked; she had to pump the accelerator pedal several times in order for the vehicle to start. On one occasion, the contact noticed a burning smell from the engine once the engine was warm. The dealer advised the…
ODI 10324535
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling
Check engine light comes on and off constantly. Spark plugs died. Took car to shop. Repaired and other issues appeared: catalytic converter-fail (in pieces) repaired for $800. One week of driving and check engine light comes on constantly, oil extremely low, coolant low took back to shop now engine gasket blown, engine damaged and needs repair/replacement. This nissan na made some preventive changes to the 2002…
ODI 10186943
Engine And Engine Cooling
Following the format requested above: 1: events leading up to the failure: simply bought the car and drove it... Seems that all 02 4 cylinder altima owners are experiencing issue b/c of design flaw! 2. Failure: the pre-catalyst completely disintegrates into the engine and causes the engine to fail! Consequence: need a new engine. 3. What was done to correct the failure: nothing but hide! They mask the problem to get…
ODI 10182820
Engine And Engine Cooling
Overthe past two months both the cam sensor & crank sensor failed on my 2002 altima. The cam sensor failure turned on the check engine light. However the crank sensor failure shut down the engine while i was in traffic making for a very unsafe condition. Just last week i was notified by the dealer of a recall for the crank sensor, two weeks after it failed. Why i wasn't notified sooner is beyond me. I contacted the…
ODI 10188949
Engine And Engine Cooling
This vehicle will burn oil at a rate of 1-2 quarts every 1000 miles. This is a known recall situation from nissan related to failure of the precat and material from the failure being sucked back into the engine. Engine replacement is usually necessary. Nissan has yet to replace the parts or engine on a vehicle that now needs oil every 2000 miles. *nm
ODI 10182765
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 40 mph under dry conditions when the vehicle lost power, the contact was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without a crash. There were no warning lights before the failure, but once the vehicle restarted the check engine light stayed on. There was recall 03v455000 for the crank position sensor, and was is the same…
ODI 10178280
Engine And Engine Cooling
Various services performed by dealer did not correct problem---such as throttle body cleaning, checking spark plug coils, crankcase sensors, o2 sensors---after 6 months dealer decided head gasket blown which i told them from beginning plus oil usage and antifreeze usage---head gasket replaced on "extended warranty" which i did not purchase with car- so there is some acknowledgement of problem---currently oil…
ODI 10200861
Engine And Engine Cooling · Exhaust System
2002 nissan altima with a list of problems including lost power, electrical issue with 02 sensors, exhaust, cruise control**cc when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, she was told the vehicle had 2 recalls. After the two recalls were completed, the consumer still experienced problems with the vehicles lack of power. The vehicle had also started to consume large amounts of oil. The consumer took the vehicle…
ODI 10178550
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* - the contact owns a 2002 nissan altim,a and stated that while driving there was excessive consumption of engine oil. The contact stated that the engine used a quart of oil every 350 miles. The engine light was on and the engine was running rough. The contact stated that the recall repair was completed when it had 40,000 miles, but had the same failure as stated on recall 03v455000 engine and engine cooling. The…
ODI 10181088
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle did not start. There were some fumes prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who determined the catalyst converter came apart internally and sent the debris to the engine, damaging the engine. Updated 03/07/07. *jb
ODI 10176044
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the problem was identified as a failed crank shaft position sensor and recall information was provided. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer where the contact was informed the vehicle was not included in recall # 03v455000 for engine and engine cooling due to the…
ODI 10173629
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 nissan altima customer states that in october she noticed oil leak and has taken car in and notice has been found but continues to have the same problem**cc the consumer was told she qualified for a new engine. However when she returned to the dealer, she was told she didn't qualify for a new engine or even having the existing engine fixed. The consumer was told that the manufacturer's standards that a vehicle…
ODI 10192145
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle suddenly lost all power without warning while driving at any speed. The check engine light illuminated in the vehicle. A nhtsa recall, # 03v455000 was performed on the vehicle in 2004 concerning the engine and engine cooling however, the recall did not remedy the problem. The dealership would not offer a second repair under the recall.
ODI 10169382
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle shut off suddenly without warning while traveling 60 mph on the highway. The vehicle was towed to a dealership who determined the engine needed to be replaced. There was a nhtsa recall, # 03v455000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin.
ODI 10169325
Engine And Engine Cooling
The 2002 nissan altima stalls repeatedly while driving on the road. The failure includes the loss of power steering and the ability to control the car safely. The problem is caused by the power valve screws coming loose and getting into the engine. The screws must be replaced with lock tight ones and the catalytic converter and oxygen sensor have been damaged and must be replaced. Nissan has a voluntary service…
ODI 10169995
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 nissan altima vents were blowing warm air when the air conditioner was on, service engine light illuminated. Vehicle is difficult to start. *kb after the dealer stated they fixed the problem, which they claimed there was too much freon in the vehicle, the engine light illuminated again the next day. The consumer was then told the head gasket was leaking. *jb
ODI 10169113
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car needs an oil change every month because it burns so much oil. No heat in the winter because of malfunctioning radiator. Almost had several serious accidents on highway from the engine stalling, leaving me with no power steering or brakes. *jb
1 injury
ODI 10167269
Engine And Engine Cooling
I brought my car into the nissan dealership in middletown, ct. Aug. 2006 because i was loosing antifreeze. They told me i had a blown head gasket and my engine seemed to be using oil. They wanted to do an oil consumption test and asked me to bring the car back in at 500 miles. I did that and was told it wasn't conclusive enough so bring it back in another 1000 miles. When i brought it back they told me i would need…
ODI 10174977
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall and hesitate to start. She replaced the alternator and battery, but the failure continued. On a separate occasion, the head gasket blew and was replaced by an independent mechanic. However, the vehicle continued to stall and hesitate. The contact found hundreds of complaints for the same year, make, and model vehicle and was…
ODI 10255176
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was burning oil excessively. There is a nhtsa recall, # 06v223000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The vin was not included in the recall. Updated 7/25/2006 - the consumer had to add oil to the engine every 500 to 800 miles. The vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the camshaft position sensor. *nm
ODI 10161651
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph on dry roads, the motor stalled. However, the electrical system remained operational. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, where it was determined that the crank sensor was faulty. The mechanic was able to repair the problem. Updated 07/25/06. *jb
ODI 10160881
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle consumes oil at a high rate due to a defective catalytic converter. As a result, the contact would have to constantly add oil to the engine. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine…
ODI 10423961
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima se. When starting the vehicle, the contact heard the engine attempting to turn over, but would only start when the accelerator pedal was depressed. While driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall and shut off completely. The vehicle only restarted with a jump start. The battery was checked by a mechanic who found no failures. The vehicle was serviced for nhtsa recall #…
ODI 10192529
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have a 2002 altima with 35,000 miles on it. I have had it to the dealership several times due to fact the check engine light was on and it was running rough. I was told that the #1 cylinder was showing up faulty on the computer reading for the check engine light. The dealer had my car for 3 days and found nothing wrong and replaced the plugs. The whole time they were in contact with the nissan factory tech team. 2…
ODI 10163899