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
Dt*: the contact stated a nhtsa recall # 03v455000 repair was performed on april 14, 2004 concerning, the engine and engine cooling. However, the repair did not remedy the problem. This failure almost caused an accident on april 28, 2006. The dealership would not offer a second repair without charge under the recall. Updated 05/16/2006 - the consumer believes that the part that was replaced under the recall was…
ODI 10156634
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
1) on 4/15/06 my husband was driving my car and complained that it was not running right, and was missing. The check engine light came on. My husband drove the car directly to the nissan dealer in corona, ca. 2) the dealer service department checked out the car and stated cylinder #1 misfire, butterfly bolt fell into #1 cylinder broke spark plug. 3)removed intake manifold to replace butterfly bolt. Removed catalytic…
ODI 10157111
Engine And Engine Cooling
There was a crank shaft sensor recall on my vehicle which was repaired 2 years ago. Last month the crank shaft sensor went out and was not cover by nissan. This vehicle has had 2 crank shaft sensors. It's hard to believe that a vehicle would go through 2 crank shaft sensors if the part weren't defective. *jb
ODI 10156319
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Losing oil and coolant which led to complete engine failure in march 2006. Replaced engine and 50k miles later losing coolant and misfire on cylinder 3. Suspect head gasket problem. *tr
ODI 10228547
Engine And Engine Cooling
I have had my 02 altima for 3 years now and have about 85000 miles on it. Around 15000 miles ago, the car started to loose power, burn oil, burn spark plugs and burn o2 sensors. I have since spent $1000's of dollars trying to prevent/remedy the problem but to no avail. Nissan won't talk to me and the dealerships are crooks who have been changing random parts for the same problem. Soon my engine will blow just like…
ODI 10166395
Engine And Engine Cooling · Heater Core
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle would not start for two days. The check engine light was illuminated prior to the incident. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who was not able to duplicate the problem. Also the heater defroster was not working.
ODI 10174708
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2002 nissan altima, which falls under the engine & cooling system recall, along with a number of other recalls. I did not receive the recall notice, however, because my service engine light came on, i took the vehicle to the dublin nissan for inspection. They noted the recall and apparently repaired the problem. After i picked up my car from the dealership in the evening, the service engine light came on the…
ODI 10176972
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the consumer experienced problems with the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealership to determine what the problem was. The dealership stated there wais a nhtsa recall, # 03v455000, regarding the engine and engine cooling. The vehicle was exhibiting the same problem as indicated in the recall; however, the consumers vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb
ODI 10148147
Engine And Engine Cooling
I bought an '02 nissan altima in jan. 2002. In 2003 i had recall work performed for the engine cooling system (cat converter defect) and at the time i complained that my vehicle went through excessive amounts of oil even though i had the oil changed regularly. The dealership stated that they inspected my vehicle and found that my car did not need any repairs and that the recall was performed. At 97,167 miles i took…
ODI 10161062
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Tank Assembly
I have a 2002 nissan altima 2.5l. My car receives regular maintenance every 3 months and/or 3,000 miles (documentation can be provided), it never sits longer than 2 or 3 day, and it's driven on the highway for my work commute. Twice my car suddenly wouldn't start without warning. The first time it was fixed, which was around april, there were several recalls for my car. One was for the fuel pump screen and the…
ODI 10140759
Engine And Engine Cooling
Certified ltr re complaints against the new nissan altima (my) 2002 & 2003 involving engine problems, requesting a defect investigation. *ts the consumer experienced problem with his vehicle not starting and cutting off once started. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The dealer claimed they fixed to problem but since the vehicle was no longer under warranty the consumer was financially responsible for the…
ODI 10141015
Engine And Engine Cooling
My "service engine soon" light came on and i took my car to a local shop. They let me know that the cam/crank sensor was the problem and that it had been recalled by nissan. I took the car and paper work on the recall to nissan and was told that it was not recalled on my car. I told them to fit it anyway and was quoted $385. I returned home and called nissan. I was told that the crank sensor had already been fixed…
ODI 10135430
Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling
My 2002 nissan altima had sparks plugs changed as a manufacturer recommended service. After i picked the car up and drove it for some time i would periodically smell gas coming through the vents. I took it to the dealer several times and they said they could not duplicate this problem. Later the catalytic converter ceased working and i am told the car has to have the engine replaced. The catalytic converter was…
ODI 10162511
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine shutdown and the car stopped suddenly at 70mph on a highway. Car was restarted but quickly shutdown again when trying to return to highway speed. Managed to pull over, but when trying to shift into park the transmission got stuck in reverse and the car would no longer move. Car had to be towed to dealer and is being looked at. Car has a recent history of stalling 1 second after cold start, including at least…
ODI 10119815
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the consumer was driving and heard a loud bang on the passenger side. She exited the vehicle and checked it and everything seemed fine. As they accelerated smoke started coming from the engine. Consumer exited the vehicle and was walking away from it to call for help when it burst into flames. *nm
Fire reported
ODI 10119932
Engine And Engine Cooling
On march 27,05 my altima began to stutter while driving on the interstate very badly. I decided to return home to switch cars, and it began to stall while traveling at slower speeds (glad it did not stall while i was on the interstate). I took it to nissan the next morning and they said that both of the screws backed out of one of the butterfly valve plates in the intake manifold and the plate itself and the screws…
ODI 10140507
Engine And Engine Cooling
Attempted to have an oil change done by wal-mart. They informed me that they are no longer authorized to change the oil on the 2002 nissan altima vehicle due to the dip sticks breaking off in many of the cars they have serviced. *jb
ODI 10095882
Engine And Engine Cooling
No collision- while driving the vehicle made a large noise and suddenly everything shut down.the engine was on fire and we had car towed. Car needs complete new engine. Two different auto shops said they had no idea what could have caused this. Car had always been properly maintained. Nissan was notified and came to take pictures of car in november 2004. Has been under "legal review" ever since and company has been…
Fire reported
ODI 10107962
Engine And Engine Cooling · Headlights · Module · Relay
The first thing was the oxygen sensor. Then the oxygen sensor again. The dealership fixed the problem. Mext there was, and still is, the jerking transmission. When driving in rush hour traffic or driving on the open highway, the trans shifts hard comming out of first into second. I have taken this car into several nissan dealerships and to this day, no one has found the problem. They keep telling me that this is…
ODI 10129520
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment · Fuel Injection System
(1) my 2002 nissan altima shutters and dies when being driven at low rpms. I.e.(heavy traffic, or stopping at a traffic light). (2) it shuts completely off when in motion. (3) i had the vehicle serviced last week, for this problem, and it's back at the shop again today for the same problem. I tried to explain that there was a related recall issue, but kevin at urban nissan in duncanville told me that according to…
ODI 10088624
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving vehicle stalled. Dealership repaired the problem once, but problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10090004
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start after driving a short distance. The vehicle would also hesitate while driving 5-10 mph. The failure only occurred during warm weather. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. She took the vehicle to a different dealer and they stated that the cam shaft positioning sensor should be replaced. They made the…
ODI 10201763
Catalytic Convertor · Crankcase (Pcv) · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical
Well i have 2002 nissan altima 2.5 i have about 66,000 miles on the car and it has been having the same problem . It first started when they had recall oxygen sensor. I have had to replace the same sensor 3 times already at about cost of $350 each time . Now my check engine light keeps coming on the replaced the catalytic converter and told me i had to change my engine coils and spark plugs for about $1000 dollars .…
ODI 10218911
Engine And Engine Cooling · Storage
Service engine light has come on seven times. The engine has shut off for no apparent reason four times. Total the car has been in for service nine times. Two recalls have been issued one for the crank position sensor (which i was never notified of) and now one regarding gas tank ice crystals (received my notification 5/20/04). Both of these problems can cause a "crash without warning." i have worked with the bbb…
ODI 10072936