Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| 04114 | 09/24/2004 | 10010167 | Essential tool: j-47242 engine support table. various models including 2005 murano and quest. *nm | 11/04/2004 | |
| 02022A | 09/24/2004 | 02022B | 10010139 | Available tool: engine support bar (otc #1724). *nm | 11/04/2004 |
| 02014B | 11/06/2002 | 02014A | 10000395 | Front console box lid retainer clip availability. *tt | 02/25/2003 |
| 02095 | 09/10/2002 | 10000134 | Nissan essential tool drive plate installer. *tt | 02/13/2003 | |
| 02108 | 12/15/2002 | 10000023 | Center console armrest middle or lower latch broken or hard to open. *tt | 02/07/2003 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 04077 | 06/15/2004 | 10007879 | A/c evaporator and expansion valve service. *mj | 07/14/2004 | |
| NTB02048 | 06/12/2002 | 633691 | Subject regarding manual a/c temperature is not adjustable. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
| 09-MAY-2002 | 05/09/2002 | 633608 | Subject regarding air conditioning inoperative/ warm air from a/c vents. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||||
| NTB02089B | 12/15/2003 | NTB02089 | 10005212 | Buzz or hum noise from speakers. *tt | 02/13/2004 |
| NTB02089A | 09/03/2002 | NTB02089 | 635803 | Technical information regarding buzz or hum noise from speakers. *tt | 10/31/2002 |
| NTB01073B | 03/01/2002 | NTB01073A | 631716 | Subject regarding radio static noise. *slc | 06/19/2002 |
| NTB01073 | 10/26/2001 | 627436 | Subject regarding static radio noise caused by ignition coils. *jg | 02/07/2002 | |
| NTB01073A | 11/09/2001 | NTB01073 | 627437 | Subject regarding static radio noise caused by ignition coils. *jg | 02/07/2002 |
| NTB01073 | 10/26/2001 | 625896 | Subject regarding static radio noise caused by ignition coils. *jg | 12/11/2001 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| NTB-09-129 | 11/17/2009 | 10032506 | Nissan: vent control valve replacement. when replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service | 04/07/2010 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 03/18/2011 | 20000 | ||
| When my 2002 nissan altima was about a year old, my vehicle began having difficulties starting in the morning. i live in sunny southern california, so our coldest mornings are in the high 30s. as a result, i don't believe that outside air temperature was a contributing factor to my vehicle not wanting to start. however, this issue never occurred in the warm afternoon. ever since the initial instance, it has continued to happen a couple of times each year. i notified my local nissan dealership on at least two occassions. of course the problem never arose when i was at the dealership, so i decided to just dop the issue, as it didn't happen frequently enough to be of major concern to me. more recently; however, my car nearly stalled on my way home from my friend's house. i had to throw my car into neutral and press the gas pedal to prevent it from doing so. ever since my car never wants to start on the first turn of the key. in fact, my check engine light is now on, and i have to pump the accelerator to get the car started. i had the check engine light code checked and discovered that there was a problem with the cam position sensor. through online research, i discovered that nissan recalled this part on some 2002 nissan altimas. as a result, i contacted two different local nissan dealesrhips and gave them my car's vin number so they could see if the recall applied to my car. of course it did not. i also discovered through my research that numerous people are encountering the same problem, and i was directed to file a complaint with nhtsa which is what brings me here today. please help to keep us safe from vehicles stalling in the middle of busy intersections. not only is this a terrifying thought, but if and when this happens, it could be a fatal problem. | |||
| 05/21/2010 | 154635 | ||
| Car shuts of while driving. car will start immediatly after engine has shut off. very dangeruous lmost wrecked. my 2002 nissan altima doesn't feel safe. there are several problems with this vehicle that should have been recalled. all which could cause potentialy fatal and or severe accidents. the head gasket blew on my 2002 2.5 s qr25 4 cylinder engine. i had the head gasket replaced and it blew again. upon further inspection the head had been cracked and there were thousean of marks in cyclinder 1. one of the power valve screws located in the intake manifold of the engine came loose and shot through the engine, ruining engine compression (in turn destroying the engine) and it also destroyed the exhaust manifold, o2 sensor and power valve intake and power valve plates. the estimate to repair this is over 6000. apparently one of power valve screws had gotten loose and was banging around the engine. apparently this can ruin these engines. i experience power loss because of this. my car has stalled several times nearly causing a severe accident each time. the vehicle starts right up immmediately after it stops. besides the cost to repair these issues it is very concerning driving this vehicle. it is definelty unsafe and should not have been allowed to be mass produced in my opinion . i believe many others would agree. the is avoluntary service campaign on the 04 and 05 models, but 02 and 03 owners have the exact same engine and are experiencing the exact same problems. are not included in these recalls? it's ridiculous and someone willl get hurt or killed if these issues arent adddressed. nissan should be required by law to fix these issues. t he results are very simlar to toyotas reecent problems which killed several. apparentlt nissan is trying to use some kind of loophole by volunteering a service campaing. but this needs to be fixed. | |||
| 05/02/2008 | 53995 | 1 | |
| I have a 2002 nissan altima, i have an error message on my 6 disc cd changer. it is err3. i cannot load or eject any cd's. this is ridiculous. i am not paying to have this fixed. nissan should cover, or bose. thank you. *tr | |||
| 05/01/2002 | 7 | ||
| This car has been a lemon since day one, in and out of dealership for one reason or the other, it started with the car running hard, dealership told me it was because i have broke the car in and now this is how they run, took it back again 3 to 4 more times with same problem,told them car idles high, shifts bad, runs bad, they said nothing wrong, i do alot of highway miles and as soon as i was over the miles and out of the warrenty they told me that the motor mounts were gone only 800 to get fixed, i was then hit by a car head on and really hurt i suffered major back problems , come to find out i probaby could have prevented some of the damage to my self if i had a saver car, my air bags didn;t deploy. i have had every recall to this car , the service men at the dealserships are the rudest men i have ever delt with. i was right the whole time !!!!! i have also experienced the same thing with the lights cost around 800 to fox kept changing the lights not to mentions the tickets i recieved from the cops , i explained to them the light keeps going out, they are like this is a 02 that doesn't happen, if they only knew!!! i am really tired of this car , now i was just told that the car has another problem, it over heats they think it might be the therostat but they don't know. how much money will that cost me??? i am one angry person when it comes to this car!!!!!!!*ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. the contact stated the catalytic converter broke down and damaged the engine. the engine burns oil weekly and the contact has to add oil every two weeks. the check engine light illuminates constantly. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop who ran a diagnostic test and charged the contact $105. they informed her the catalytic converter fail. the dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 140,000....mw | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 12/10/2002 | 21 | 2 | |
| 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 mileage was 21. the mileage was 105,000. the consumer stated the vehicle would stall while driving at any speed. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and upon inspection, the consumer was informed a sensor was soaked in oil. there was no oil leaking from the vehicle, but they were not able to tell the consumer where the oil was coming from. soon after, there was a recall for the same problem. the wheel bearing and alternator had to be replaced. the engine light has been on for over 2 1/2 years, the vehicle has no heat and anti-freeze was evaporating, but there were no leaks. the consumer stated she could smell coolant coming through the vents. updated 02/01/10*jb | |||
| 03/18/2004 | 6 | ||
| 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 radiator were replaced. the thermostat was sticking which was one of the reasons the engine was overheating. the rear middle seat belt locked into place. the fuel door would not open when using the internal latch. the gear was difficult to get out of park. *jb | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | |||
| 05/02/2008 | 53995 | 1 | |
| I have a 2002 nissan altima, i have an error message on my 6 disc cd changer. it is err3. i cannot load or eject any cd's. this is ridiculous. i am not paying to have this fixed. nissan should cover, or bose. thank you. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2001 | 1 | 09/01/2001 | |
| Airbag warning light goes off - dealer orders new airbag module and combination must be replaced. has happened at 600 mile and again at 3700 miles , still not repaired- parts are on nation wide back order - major safety factor: ignition noise and static in radio from coils. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | |||
| 11/16/2000 | 1 | 09/15/2001 | |
| The consumer stated that the vehicle is lacking a sticker which shows the correct tire pressure to be maintained. *yh | |||