2002 Nissan Altima Gasoline Problems
- 15
- 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 15 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Catalytic Convertor · Gasoline
2002 altima, loss of power early in dec 2007, dec 17 2007 at 85,000 miles catalytic convertor fails, at 90,000 miles using 1 quart of oil in 700 miles. At 91,125 miles to dealership and report made with nissan. A recall part of a exhaust pipe hanger replaced by dealer and i am told the other expenses of convertor (approx $800.00 plus labor and possible motor replacement $3900.00) are up to me. Yet there are…
ODI 10213830
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
Gasoline
Twice last month the car just cut itself off and i was able to pull to the side of the road. Thank god i was on a secondary road and not going over 35 mph. I got an appointment with the roanoke va dealership and took the car in. *ak because the check engine light did not come on, the service mgr stated they could find nothing wrong with the car--he then charged me $77 and told me to drive on the right side of the…
ODI 10193273
Air Bags · Gasoline
First was the service engine light was coming on and off. Then i noticed as i accelerate there was a strange noise, which was getting more pronounced daily, finally the last two days as i was traveling and accelerated to go faster it was almost like it was slowing down instead of increasing in speed. The noise also is obvious in park now. I went on-line and noticed a recall (03v455000) for the exact same symptoms so…
ODI 10114539
Gasoline
While driving during cold days at any speed engine will shut down , and force consumer to pull of the road. This was due to a faulty gas module sensor. Consumer most have at least half tank of gas to avoid freezing up the module sensor.*ak
ODI 10029568
Gasoline
My 2002 nissan altima has been having problem with suddenly shutting off without any warning since around february of 2003. In april 2003, it grew worse & stopped in the middle of traffic and i manage to get it restarted. The check engine light would be reset only to come back on within a few days to a week later. They stated it was the engine sensor and they replaced that but that was only a temporary fix. Just…
ODI 10147409
Gasoline
No collision-no warning lights until engine exploded and burst into flames-auto undfrwent 7500 mile service at tourelle's 12 days prior.*ak
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 766610
Gasoline
While driving vehicle shut off with out any notice. This was the third time that this problem has occurred. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything about it. *ak
ODI 8015824
Gasoline
Consumer states that when accelerating vehicle will lose engine power very breifly. Dealer and maufacturer contacted. *mr
ODI 8019691
Gasoline
Consumer states while driving the vehicle caught on fire under the hood, vehicle was pull out of the road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide any further information. Nlm
Fire reported
ODI 8018641
Gasoline
Car has been burning oil since 1st oil change and dealership and nissan have refused to acknowledge this problem. *nlm
ODI 10016635
Gasoline
CAR USING 2 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3000 MILES. *AK
ODI 10045412
Fuel Injection System · Gasoline
While driving 40-45 mph, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled over and fire department put out the fire. Vehicle was totalled. Fire department thought fire was caused by fuel injection system. However, cause of fire has not been officially determined yet. No injuries. *ak *jb
Fire reported
ODI 8003249
Gasoline
Since december of 2001 every month vehicle needd an oil change. Vehicle was burning too much oil. Took vehicle to dealer, and they stated that engine needed replacement, but couldn't say what the cause was. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8009585