2002 Nissan Altima Fuel/Propulsion System Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving on the highway i proceeded to try and reach the speed limit but the car lost power to merge into traffic almost causing an accident. Vehicle cannot go past 55 mph, it loses power during acceleration.
ODI 11266020
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
This can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop, which could result in a crash without warning.if the manufacturer has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for your vehicle in a timely manner
ODI 11182882
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump leaking gas very dangerous situation
ODI 10972090
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
My car has been having steering problems to wear i got it fix with replacing a steering rack which has not lasted longer then a year. 2015-2016 and i can't seem to get a repair man to figure it out. This has happen driving, and turning. I have had exhaust problem to were the repair men has told that my car could catch of fire due to the heat shield so they remove one. Which still left my car dealing with oil…
ODI 10899014
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
My 2002 nissan altima started to have problems with the car engine shutting off without any warning. Just 98000 miles on it dealer charged me $900 for set of sensor and labor. Car would stall in traffic on the highway, no warning, we would lose all power. Went to nissan and they said no one else had this problem.
ODI 10810728
Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel pump leaked under the back seat and spread the gas all around the seat
ODI 10839680
Electronic Stability Control · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Nissan altima 4 door. My daughter [xxx]. While driving the vehicle ignition switch, oil, cooling, coil pack cause a major crash, totaling a complete wreckage. [xxx] sustained, serious medical attention, taken to the hospital by ambulance. I started a series of complaints which nissan failed to comment or investigate. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11043748
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Power valve screws in their 2003 nissan altima 2.5s. There is currently a recall on 2004 and 2005 altimas with the 2.5s engine with vins starting with 1n4al11. The recall campaign id for this problem is p5202. However, the same problem affects the 2003 altima with the 2.5s engine, but nissan north america has not added the 2003 year model to the recall. Both the 2003s and the 2004s have the exact same engine and i…
ODI 10722927
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
My car is burning 3 quarts of oil evry 2 weeks..i tryd replacing parts..using different oil..nothing works..i looked online to get some ideas of what the problem might be..but most people with the same model have the same problem and still haven't found a answer. *tr
ODI 10693447
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System
HARD STARTING. *TR
ODI 10652245
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
- faulty intake valve timing control solenoid valve - intake valve timing control solenoid valve harness is open or shorted - intake valve timing control solenoid valve circuit poor electrical connection - faulty camshaft position sensor - camshaft po
ODI 10639988
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 03v251000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the service engine warning lamp remained illuminated. The contact also stated that the oil was constantly low and had to be refilled. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who replaced the 02 sensor, but the failure recurred. While traveling, the…
ODI 10711995
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel/Propulsion System · Vehicle Speed Control
The check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle would also stall while driving at various speeds and would often hesitate to start while parked. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated that the crank shaft and the cam shaft position sensors would have to be replaced. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000…
ODI 10499757