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.
Cooling System · Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased a 2002 nisaan altima and have had many problems with it since. It has been in twice already for the heater not working properly. It blows cold air when car is at idle below 2500 rpm. It was taken in twice and temporalily fixed. This problem has recurred for the third time. Also the enigine would run rough and sometimes stall, this was initially recalled as a bad engine crank sensor. I had it in a second…
ODI 10078959
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving engine warning light illuminated. Vehicle jerked forward heavily. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10076206
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving 55 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership repaired the problem twice, but problem was not resolved. *ak
ODI 10075771
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at any speed vehicle stalled, causing the driver to drift off the road. Consumer towed the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic was not able to duplicate the problem. *ak
ODI 10073862
Engine And Engine Cooling
Consumer stated while traveling on the highway at approximately 65 mph motor lost power. Consumer pulled to the shoulder until the vehicle came to a complete stop. Also, consumer waited for a few minutes and then restarted the vehicle. Consumer checked the fluids. After everything checked out okay, he then drove the vehicle home. Two days later, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer, and he told them what had…
ODI 10072024
Air Bags · 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) and had the repair work performed on the vehicle. Three years later, while driving approximately 45 mph, the engine light illuminated. The vehicle restarted five minutes later. The dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine…
ODI 10212323
Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Floor Shift · Seat Belts · Starter Assembly
2002 nissan altima overheats, air conditioner and engine failures. Customer states that she has brought the car in on numerous occasions for the overheating, air conditioning, and engine failures. *kb the consumer stated she was backing out of the driveway, when all of a sudden the engine light flashed and there was an immediate loss of power and no steering capability. The starter, engine control module and…
ODI 10201571
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicle shuts down a highway speed without warning. Dealer is not able to duplicate the problem. *ak *nm the consumer made many attempts to notify representative. Vehicle stalled 4 times at highway speeds. *tc
ODI 10063307
Engine And Engine Cooling
After the crank position sensor weld recall was performed, the check engine light came on. The vehicle was taken back to the dealership, but they were unable to correct the problem. *jb
ODI 10073761
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 nissan altima 3.5l oil consumption! I have owned the car since 18 miles, i have done oil changes every 3k. I lose almost a quart every 1k miles. I have seen many issues with the vq and still no recall. Please help! *tr
ODI 10240156
Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine had a clicking sound. There was noise when vehicle accelerated. Then, pedal was loose, and engine was hard to start.*ak
ODI 10101265
Engine And Engine Cooling
The engine check light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to change the oxygen sensor, but the dealer refused to replace the oxygen sensor because this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10053367
Catalytic Convertor · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior Lighting
2002 nissan atlima customer states since 30,000 miles the check engine light has been on**cc the consumer was unable to defrost the windows, due to the defroster being inoperative. The consumer stated the vehicle would lose power, so he would have to take his foot off the gas and eventually it would gain speed. The consumer had various repairs made on the vehicle. The catalytic converter was deteriorating, the valve…
ODI 10191092
Engine And Engine Cooling
The cam sensor located in the engine compartment without warning . The light appear on the dashboard while driving she heard a poppying noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle shut down no power no brakes, steering. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem
ODI 10038540
Engine And Engine Cooling
While traveling on highway in passing lane, engine light and brake light came on and vehicle lost all power, steering and brakes. Vehicle started again and broke down 3 more times before arriving at dealership. Very dangerous situation. Dealership would not supply loaner vehicle, left without vehicle and dealership does not know if or when vehicle will be repaired. Vehicle has 14000 miles and oil was changed about…
ODI 10037045
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
When applying brakes vehicle shuts off without warning.*ak
ODI 10039769
Engine And Engine Cooling
I was driving from mi to il on the day before my starting my new job in illinois. Thirty miles out from my destination, the engine shuts down as i was driving approximately 60 mph. I was able to pull off the road safely and wait over two hours for a tow truck. The dealer claims the mass air flow (maf) sensor was at fault. Although the maf sensor was replaced, i don't believe it was the component that disabled the…
ODI 10064381
Engine And Engine Cooling
Intermittently while trying to start the vehicle, it would take an extremely long time. The consumer claimed that black smoke blew from the tail pipe. The dealer has examined the vehicle three times for this problem. *jb
ODI 10074286
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving, my 2002 nissan altima 2.5 s has stalled and left me in the middle of traffic lanes. This has happened 3 different times (including once being stalled on railroad tracks). My local dealership refuses to co-operate with me, telling me one time that it was the "cam sensor," another i was told "the vehicle was flooded," and the last time i got no assistance (including no loaner vehicle!). The dealership…
ODI 10045478
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving at 65 mph, vehicle stalls without warning, vehicle is unable to re-start right away leaving driver in eminent danger of been rear ended by on coming traffic. No codes or lights turn on dashboard signaling a malfunction of vehicle. After letting the vehicle cool off for about five to ten minutes it re-starts again. Vehicle was taken to dealer who was unable to diagnose failure because no lights are…
ODI 10455018
Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving approximately 60mph on highway engine stalled, almost causing consumer to have a collision.*ak
ODI 10006119
Air Conditioner · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Catalytic Convertor · Engine And Engine Cooling · Wheel Bearing
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The air conditioning system will not circulate heat. Also after service the oil and antifreeze levels depletes prematurely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and she was advised that the catalytic converter and the engine coil needed to be replaced. A representative from the dealer and manufacturer stated that the repairs cost $1600.00. No repairs were made. The failure…
ODI 10297131
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure · Wiring
While traveling 70mph on highway and without prior warning engine check light appeared on dashboard, indicating that vehicle caught on fire. The dealership was aware of the problem. *ak there was a sudden loss of power, there was also a clicking sound as if it were coming from the fuel injection system, the oil light, and the light had illuminated. *cc
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 8017813
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Multiple problems with recall service work not correcting the malfunction the recall is supposed to correct. Specifically of concern nhtsa campaign id numbers : 03v455000 & 03v084000 & 03v251000. Not receiving recall notices by manufacturer or being informed by nissan service dept. I have since contacted nissan corp consumer affairs but received no resolution or suggestions. Problems with engine performance,…
ODI 10064144
Engine And Engine Cooling · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 nissan altima. 1)rear pads + rotors worn at 35,000 miles: replaced at owners cost. Now 83000 miles(may '08): dealer has told rotors and pad need replacement and possibly calipers need to be evaluated. At 75000 mile check everything was ok. (per the service record). In jan'08 i had specifically asked the breaks to be inspected. Told ok. Now suddenly the rotors are shot. Other than a squeal sound for 2 days no…
ODI 10228972