2002 Nissan Altima Exhaust System Problems
- 91
- 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.
What owners report
- Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 38 |
| 100–150k mi | 29 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System
My nissan altima 2002 2.5 car needs a new engine that will cost me approximately $5000. My car had close to 90,000 miles. But in tracking down my repair history, the problem could have occurred between 70,000 - 90,000 miles. I've taken my car to the dealership (younker nissan in renton washington) several times during a year to maintain so that i don't run into any of these problems but apparently didn't help. The…
ODI 10280542
Engine · Exhaust System
2002 nissan altima 2.5 s excessive oil consumption began around 92k miles. This vehicle has always had timely oil changes, suddenly the car was low on oil. The car was brought to the nissan dealership in smithtown, ny on 2/22/07, and i was informed that it needed a new engine and that there wasn't anything else that could be done. The catalytic converter was ordered on 2/23/07 (this was back-ordered). The catalytic…
ODI 10261689
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
Exhaust System
I have a 2002 nissan altima that has been giving me nothing but problems . I have had the catalytic converter changed and now it needs another one . Oil is being consumed or at least that's what the nissan dealer told me in 2006 he said i need a motor i have been taking this car to the nissan dealer too many times to think they have claimed to change things every time i'd take it . It's always something different i…
ODI 10244755
Exhaust System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. When the contact started the ignition, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the instrument panel. He also heard a loud noise coming from the four cylinder engine, which was not operating properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the failure was related to an oxygen sensor that was replaced. The vehicle was…
ODI 10248310
Engine · Exhaust System
At about 80,000 miles my 2002 nissan altima had an issue where the coolant started leaking into to combustion chamber, had to have the heads resurfaced, and cat converters replaced. Now the car burns oil, has to be replaced at about 1000 miles (completely empty if i let it go to 1500 miles). The car now stops when driving at slow speeds, starts right back up, but dies while driving. *tr
ODI 10240278
Exhaust System
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. When the ignition key was activated, the contact heard a loud noise coming from outside of the vehicle. The noise occurred intermittently and without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection and they stated that the failure was related to the catalytic converter. The contact was advised to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The dealer…
ODI 10253256
Electronic Stability Control · Exhaust System
2002 nissan altima with various check engine light with catalytic converter breaking up and pieces destroy engine. Ongoing battle never resolved can't get help still owe 3700 on vehicle without vehicle now. Engine won't crank have to pump gas pedal even then like not getting gas but mechanics all say the same you got a bad car, defective catalytic converter. Plus nissan refuses to do recalls never even done that…
ODI 10286853
Exhaust System
2002 nissan altima, case#5865538. The very public and well-documented problems with oil consumption in the 2002 and 2003 nissan altimas warrant your immediate attention. I have spent over 26 months and thousands of dollars trying to fix my car. I first noticed an oil consumption problem at about 75,000 miles. I keep up with the required services on my vehicle and i make oil changes at the recommended intervals at a…
ODI 10231287
Exhaust System
In the beginning of april 2005 the engine light in my nissan altima came on - since i was told unless the light was flashing it is okay to drive - i called for the next appointment with nemith nissan. On the days prior to taking my car in i noticed white smoke coming from the exhaust. I no longer drove the car and had it towed to nemith nissan. Upon inspection of the car a t nemith they stated that the pre-catalyst…
ODI 10134283
Exhaust System
Nhtsa campaign # 03v084000. This recall was performed on my nissan altima back in 6/2004. It was not performed completely. Precat was found damaged and replaced but engine was not. Precat failed again in 5/2008 and was replaced under warranty. Engine was not replaced a second time. Engine is now using excessive oil and is a fire hazard. I have contacted nissan north america and i am receiving resistance from them on…
ODI 10236979
Exhaust System
Ref. Investigation pe 02-078 the 'check oil' light flashed on the dashboard of my 2002 nissan altima on 1-16-2004. I stopped to check the oil level and found the dipstick to be bone dry. I filled the oil reservoir on this date and have checked the oil daily since. The oil level has steadily dropped. It appears that the description of potential engine damage described in odi resume for investigation pe 02-078 (i.e.…
ODI 10054772
Exhaust System
My vehicle stalls when driving on the highway. And the heat doesn't work at all, when the weather conditions are bad, i can't see out the window.*ak
ODI 10187525
Exhaust System
In the beginning of may my oil light came on while driving. I stopped at the first store i came to and put oil in the car. Before this i had never had any issues with the car burning oil. Within a few days, the car was burning oil at a high rate, about a quart a week. I had a technician look at my car and was told that it looks like some kind of engine failure. At this point i went on line and found out that 2002…
ODI 10234166
Exhaust System
I have taken my car to nissan april 6, 2010, due to dashboard lights went out, i had to pay $630.00 for a new cluster, after 4hrs of diagnosis testing nissan had to arrange for me a ride home two days later while driving the service engine soon light lit again i returned the car back to nissan and was told i need a catalytic converter and sensors $1668.00, there was a recall regarding this problem , but i do not…
ODI 10328174
Exhaust System · Fuel Pump · Radiator Assembly
Repairs required for 3 recalls, replacement or radiator and mass airflow sensor. However, manufacturer is willing to pay replacement of radiator, but won't pay for the replacement of mass airflow sensor. *la *mr
ODI 10061025