2002 Nissan Altima Mechanical Problems
- 8
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System · Mechanical
I purchased a 02 altima 2.5 (automatic) on thursday, july 16, 2009. On friday, july 17, i had to take it to the mechanic because it was making a terrible sound coming from the engine. Upon arrival, it was found that the oil tank was bone dry. After adding 3 quarts of oil, the noise was gone. Throughout that day when driving i smelt something like exhaust or burning oil or something. I just thought oil was spilled on…
ODI 10282326
Engine · Mechanical
Power valve screws fell into the intake manifold plate on 2002 nissan altima 2002 nissian altima 2.5 stalled on the highway. Car had been idling very rough and engine vibration as well as intermittent power loss 24 hours prior to issue. Took it to two independent mechanics. Both confirmed that the pvc value screw fell intake manifold. This was also confirmed by nissan. However it was only recalled on the 2004-2006…
ODI 10257026
Gasoline · Mechanical
I have a 2002 nissan altima with 117,000 miles. Nissan usa replaced the engine and the catalytic converter as part of a recall january 06 when the car had 99600 miles. Last week on 1/24/08, the car shut off while driving and i was lucky to pull to the side on time to prevent an accident. I took the car to the dealer nissan cox in the bronx the following saturday. They checked the car out and told me that the reason…
ODI 10216650
Gasoline · Mechanical
I own a 2002 nissan altima. It seemed great when i bought it and now after 5 years it is crap and the thing wont run. The car idles rough when it first starts if it starts at all, there is a water rushing sound under the dash, and my check engine light has been on for quite some time. I am constantly refilling the radiator with coolant and adding so much oil to my car it is crazy. My father-in-law which is a…
ODI 10209962
Column · Mechanical
Steering wheel began tightening making it extremely difficult to move. Turning became arduous , slow and scary. We went to the nissan dealer for service. They told us they corrected it. But, the problem returned shortly thereafter. So we returned the vehicle for repair. They told us that the original repair didn't solve the problem (obviously). They needed a new steering part. The agency called that the part…
ODI 10138464
Engine · Mechanical
Nissan's recall deals severely with the motor. Heat sensors were not installed on the motor allowing the motor to reach extreme temperatures, thus burning off the oxygen sensor into the pre-catalyst converter causing my motor to lose 3 qts. Plus of oil per day. Nissan knew of the problem and have tried to correct the problem. Although i have 117,000 miles have kept up with oil changes, nissan wants me to pay 50% of…
ODI 10107887
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 · Mechanical
My 2002 nissan altima has complete loss of power while driving on three separate occasions, twice i lost control of car and miraculously avoided a crash. I have been told that the problem was repaired the second time having it towed to the dealership. I no longer feel safe placing my children in this car. This car is a death trap, i'm surprised the government (lemon law) requires a total of 5 times same…
ODI 10052352