Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V455000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/01/2000 to 06/30/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 630000 | 12/22/2003 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/17/2003 | 11/19/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor or cam position sensor may have an improper solder joint due to solder deformation caused by heat stress accelerated by the existence of flux residue during the soldering process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause the service engine soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation, which could result in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the crank position sensors. camshaft position sensor(s), and in some cases, the variable timing control sensor(s). vehicles involved in a previous recall campaign, 01v357, are also included in this new campaign. the replacement sensors used in that campaign are also affected. owner notification began on december 22, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261 or infiniti at 1-800-662-6200. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Nissan recall no. r3022/infiniti recall no. r3021.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 07V527000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/27/2001 to 07/19/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 653910 | 12/31/2007 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/14/2007 | 11/15/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. certain my 2006 altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. the recall began on december 31, 2007. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This is an expansion of a previous campaign (06v223).customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| 03V511000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 01/20/2000 to 03/25/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 70 | 12/15/2003 | MFR | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 12/10/2003 | 12/11/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain electric vehicles, the front suspension transverse link | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bracket on these vehicles. owner notification began december 15, 2003. owners should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V084000 | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | from 09/27/2001 to 06/28/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 338000 | 07/28/2003 | ODI | NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/11/2003 | 03/18/2003 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road that could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst. also on 2002 altima and sentra vehicles, certain engine operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Either of these two conditions could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin. in addition to the corrective action, in order to reduce the risk of fire in the event of poor or improper maintenance that could result in oil spillage, heat shield(s) will be installed on the pre-catalyst and exhaust tube. owner notification began on july 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. nissan recall nos. r3007, r3014, r3015, r3016, r3017. also on 2002 altima and sentra vehicles, certain engine operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate. if substrate particles enter the combustion chamber, they could score the cylinder walls, resulting in increased oil consumption. if the engine oil level is not checked on a periodic basis and drops below the low level, and the driver continues to operate the vehicle ignoring noticeable engine noise, engine damage may occur which could result in a fire. the pre-catalyst will be tested to ensure it is working properly and replaced if necessary. if damage is found inside the pre-catalyst, it will be necessary to replace the engine. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 05052 | 09/08/2006 | 05052A | 10015991 | Long engine crank time before start. *sc | 08/18/2005 |
| 04016 | 02/03/2004 | 10006150 | Alternator noise after engine shut off.*mr | 04/22/2004 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| NTB-05-052C | 10/01/2010 | 10039804 | Nissan: the engine cranks longer than 3 seconds when starting. 2002-2006 sentra. *rm | 08/11/2011 | |
| NTB-05-052C | 10/01/2010 | 10039804 | Ready | 08/11/2011 | |
| 06009 | 03/31/2006 | 06009A | 10019613 | Mil on with dtc u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. *tt | 04/05/2006 |
| 06009 | 02/08/2006 | 10019300 | Malfunction indicator lamp on with diagnostic trouble code u1000 or u1010 stored in engine control unit. *ak | 02/28/2006 | |
| 04055 | 05/05/2004 | 10007685 | Essential tool - j-47010 tamper resistant torx plus 25ipr bit. *tt | 07/08/2004 | |
| 04015 | 02/03/2004 | 10006193 | Unable to maintain idle or low/rough idle at start.*mr | 04/26/2004 | |
| 04004A | 05/26/2004 | 04004B | 10005677 | After a cold soak, the engine cranks but does not start. *tt | 03/11/2004 |
| 03106 | 11/12/2003 | 10004604 | Qr25 engine - drive belt auto-tensioner service caution. *tt | 12/24/2003 | |
| 02082A | 10/08/2003 | 02082 | 10004566 | Low power/poor running and/or malfunction indicator lamp on with front o2 sensor/transmission gear diagnostic trouble code stored. *tt | 12/19/2003 |
| 02125 | 12/19/2002 | 10000792 | Engine; rough idle, hesitation when accelerating, or idle hunting. *tt | 03/31/2003 | |
| 99063C | 05/17/2005 | 99063D | 10000401 | Engine will not start. nissan vehicle immobilizer system / nissan anti-theft system (nvis/nats) description key registration. *tt update. *tt | 02/26/2003 |
| 02113 | 10/29/2002 | 10000205 | Hard / no start / fluctuating / rough idle at temperatures below freezing. *tt | 02/19/2003 | |
| NTB02082 | 08/12/2002 | 633671 | Low power/poor running and/or malfunction indicator lamp on with front o2 sensor/transmission gear dtc stored. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
| NTB02067 | 06/18/2002 | 633694 | Subject regarding qr25de (4cyl) engine head gasket handling precautions. *jg | 09/23/2002 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 05087 | 09/22/2005 | 10017405 | Alternator drive belt noise. *tt | 11/07/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 103000 | 1 | |
| I began to have trouble with my car a couple of weeks ago. i have been going through a quart of oil a day and a tank of gas in a few days. i took it to my mechanic and he found out there is a recall for my vehicle. i was never notified of this recall. i was in the marines and was stationed at several different bases. my mother?s address was also used by nissan but she never received any information on the recall. i contacted the nissan dealer in norfolk ne. he told me i had to wait two weeks for them to look at it. the people i dealt with were rude and unprofessional and acted like i was an inconvenience. i did not have another vehicle and i am in school and have work so i contacted nissan usa. after several phone calls i was able to get an appointment in sioux city ia. i had to have my vehicle towed at my expense to sioux city. they looked at my car and found out that there were shreds of metal in the engine and the engine needs to be replaced. they stated they were not going to replace the engine. they stated i have to pay for it to be replaced. in the recall they said it would be replaced at nissans expense, a tow if necessary would be paid and a rental vehicle would be provided. none of this has happened. i would like assistance with this issue because the engine should be replaced by nissan. i told them what was wrong and my mechanic called and told them as well. they have still are not willing to pay for the engine. *tr | |||
| 10/15/2012 | 103000 | ||
| I began to have trouble with my car a couple of weeks ago. i have been going through a quart of oil a day and a tank of gas in a few days. i took it to my mechanic and he found out there is a recall for my vehicle. i was never notified of this recall. i was in the marines and was stationed at several different bases. my mother | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic that determined that there was a manufacturing defect with the crank position sensor. the vehicle was repaired by replacing two sensors located at the top and bottom however the failure recurred. the mechanic then advised that the remedy was to reprogram the computer at an authorized dealer. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included. the current mileage was 170,000. the failure mileage was 150,000. | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic that determined that there was a manufacturing defect with the crank position sensor. the vehicle was repaired by replacing two sensors located at the top and bottom however the failure recurred. the mechanic then advised that the remedy was to reprogram the computer at an authorized dealer. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the vin was not included. the current mileage was 170,000. the failure mileage was 150,000. kmj | |||
| 06/20/2012 | 150000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving at 40 mph the vehicle stalled and shut off. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact restarted vehicle after several attempts. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic that determined that there was a manufacture defect with the crank position sensor. the vehicle was repaired by replacing two sensors located at the top and bottom. the failure recurred. the mechanic stated remedy was to reprogram the computer at dealer. there was a recall nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling), related to failure; however the manufacturer stated vin was not included. the current mileage was 170,000. the failure mileage was 150,000.yn | |||
| 02/18/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without any warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician detected a trouble code within the ecm. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module); however the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. sm. | |||
| 02/18/2012 | 140000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without any warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician detected a trouble code within the ecm. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module); however the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. js | |||
| 06/13/2012 | 112000 | ||
| Cylinder head gasket blown. car 100 miles away from home and will not start | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 10/22/2011 | 121500 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that when first starting the vehicle, exhaust fumes would enter the interior cabin with the illumination of the check engine warning light. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for inspection where the contact was advised that the ecm needed replacing. the manufacturer was contacted and advised having the failure diagnosed by an authorized dealer. the diagnostic test confirmed that the ecm was defective. the manufacturer then advised that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and no assistance would be provided. the contact stated that the vehicle was non-drivable. the failure mileage was 121,500. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 159000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that here was a burning odor coming from the vehicle as it stalled without warning. the dealer advised the contact to replace the electronic control module since it had failed as a result of the lining failure. the dealer repaired the lining under nhtsa recall number: 07v527000 ( engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the failure corrected. the current and failure mileages were 159,000. | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 159000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that here was a burning odor coming from the vehicle as it stalled without warning. the dealer advised the contact to replace the electronic control module since it had failed as a result of the lining failure. the dealer repaired the lining under nhtsa recall number: 07v527000 ( engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the failure corrected. the current and failure mileages were 159,000. kmj | |||
| 10/01/2011 | 159000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that he smelled something burning coming from the vehicle when it stalled without warning. the dealer advised the contact to replace the electronic control module since it had failed as a result of the lining failure. the dealer repaired the lining under nhtsa recall number: 07v527000 ( engine and engine cooling). the manufacturer had not been notified nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileages were 159,000. bw | |||
| 09/27/2011 | 130000 | ||
| Hello- i want to know why nissan dont recalls the sentra 2002 with 2.5l with the same engine and catalyst with the same recall from 2006 sentra, because my car happen the same problem of oil consumption, i know they change the catalyst for another one but is the same that the old one,not a re-design catalyst? this is that recall from the sentra 2006 that happen in my car 2002 1. nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 recall date: 2006-06-21 summary: certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. consequences: if the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire. remedy: dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. in a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. on june 9, 2006, nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during august 2006. followup letter to owners was sent on november 15, 2006. owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261. component affected: engine and engine cooling potential cars affected: 85,000 notes: nissan north america, inc | |||
| 04/18/2007 | 72108 | ||
| While driving the will stop running without warning or my service engine light will come on and my car will not start. this started about 5 years ago. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 79650 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically fail to start and would often stall without warning while driving 40 mph and above. the contact stated that the ecm was faulty and referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the vin was not included in the recall. the contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. the failure mileage was 79,650. | |||
| 04/17/2011 | 79650 | ||
| Tl. the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated the vehicle does not start due to a faulty ecm. the contact stated the vehicle shut off while driving at 40 mph. the contact notice a a nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but due to the vin number the vehicle did not fall into the recall. the contact stated the vehicle could have caused a crash and does not feel safe driving the vehicle. the failure mileage was 79,650. | |||
| 03/31/2011 | 85191 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically. the vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but to no avail as the vehicle continued to stall. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the crank shaft position sensors. the local mechanic replaced the crank shaft position sensors and the manufacturer denied any assistance with the repair. the failure and the current mileage was 85,191. | |||
| 10/01/2010 | 120000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the engine light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership regarding recall 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer replaced the insulation in the ecm. the contact asked the dealer to inspect the ecm to make sure it was functioning correctly and was charged for the inspection. the dealer then stated that the ecm needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would call her back. the contact was awaiting the call back at the time of the complaint. the current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000-bk | |||
| 09/05/2010 | 160000 | ||
| While driving my 2002 nissan sentra it shuts off no matter the speed now. started only when i was at a stop light, sign,or going at a slow speed. this has been happening for 3 years, have have the mass air flow sensor changed, fuel filter, and still stopping. also the oil dip stick keep breaking off. most recent sept 5, 2010 now car won't start. | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 100000 | ||
| 1. the engine stopped running without warning while the vehicle was driven. it could have caused a crash. i couldn't start the engine until the engine was cooled off. 2. it occurred once, but it is strongly believed to be related to a previous campaign (nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000 and 06v223) the condition, events and the consequences are the same. 3. a mechanic fixed the condition by replacing the crank position sensor, but i am not sure the vehicle is in fair condition. air flow meter was also replaced although it is not strongly correlated with the i have contacted the nissan usa and a dealer (darcars nissan), but i was told that there is no campaign for my vehicle. | |||
| 04/14/2010 | 176000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra gxe. the contact referenced recall 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the repair work was performed in 2004. however, when she was driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. she coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to her home. the vehicle was later towed to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the cam and crankshaft sensor were defective again. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer but was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall after the first repair. the current and failure mileages were approximately 176,000. | |||
| 09/08/2009 | 63000 | 1 | |
| Our 2002 1.3l engine nissan sentra shut off while driving. this left the car uncontrollable and unresponsive. power steering was impaired and safe operation of the vehicle was compromised. we took the car to the dealership and the ecm crankshaft sensor was identified as mis-reading the condition of the car. it turns out that this incident is identical to the failure of the 2002 2.5l nissan sentra crankshaft sensor under recall 07v527000. our car is not covered under this recall, though the part, system, and failure are the same. this issue will be fixed at my expense initially, but this issue could cause many safety issues and should be addressed immediately by the manufacturer. *tr | |||
| 06/02/2009 | 92000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving approximately 55 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. there was a low power response when the accelerator pedal was depressed and the engine began to misfire. the vehicle coasted to the side of the road and resumed normal operation at low speeds. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing and they stated that the failure was related to the engine compartment. the technician recommended that the vehicle be inspected by an authorized dealer. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the power valve within the throttle body failed. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileages were 92,000. | |||
| 03/16/2009 | 75000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving 25 mph, the vehicle failed and shut off. the contact was able to restart the vehicle, but began experiencing idling issues. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and inspected by a technician, who determined that the mass air flow sensor failed. the vehicle was repaired at the cost of $370. three days later, while driving 10 mph, the vehicle slowed down and failed. the contact was able to restart the vehicle and drove to a local repair shop. it was determined that the ecm was failing. no repairs were performed. the contact called the manufacturer and was informed that no compensation would be provided because there were no recalls. the current and failure mileages were 75,000. | |||
| 01/15/2009 | 71000 | 1 | |
| I am the owner of a 2002 nissan sentra. the dipstick broke in the ordinary course of standard maintenance of the oil in the car and the broken dipstick fell in, resulting in a $250-$300 repair (to retrieve the dipstick from the engine and replace the dipstick). the dipstick is clearly defective, as a brief internet search reveals hundreds of nissan sentra owner complaints regarding this exact problem, including numerous complaints on the nhtsa websiter (over several model years). this dipstick, with its flimsy plastic part, is clearly not suitable for its intended purpose and can ultimately result in a dangerous engine failure. nissan is trying to avoid responsibility for the problem by saying that they are not responsible because, in my case, the dipstick broke when it was being handled by an independent service station, rather than by nissan service. this response is absurd since this is not an isolated episode and since dipsticks are meant to be used in gas stations and in car owners' own garages and driveways. nobody takes their car back to the car manufacturer to check the oil. that is like saying that if the gas tank is defective, nissan will not cover the repair because gas was put in the car at a gas station instead of at a nissan dealer. apparently, even jiffy lube has had numerous problems with nissan on this front as well. it was necessary for us to proceed with the repair immediately and at our own expense, since the broken dipstick in the engine was obstructing the entry of a new dipstick and also distorting the measurement of the oil. thus, it was impossible to know if the car needed oil, and running the car with insufficient oil would have further damaged the engine. this could ultimately result in engine failure and an accident. we had the dipstick repair done at a local nissan dealer and are seeking reimbursement for the repair (but, as stated above, nissan has refused to reimburse us). thank you for your attention to this matter. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2007 | 2 | ||
| 2002 nissan sentra has a stalling problem followed by the check engine light. *nj the consumer was informed a recall existed for the stalling he experienced. the dealer reprogrammed the ecm, however a year later the stalling occurred again. the consumer believed the ecm should have been replaced rather than reprogrammed. recall # 07v527000. *jb | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 130000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. as a result, the vehicle failed its emissions inspection. the dealer replaced the o2 sensor. the contact took the vehicle to a personal mechanic and had the o2 sensor replaced; however, the failure recurred. the manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). the vehicle still has not passed emissions. the current mileage was 153,000 and failure mileage was 130,000. | |||
| 11/30/2008 | 1 | ||
| Upon noticing an unusual smell coming from my car i opened my hood to remove the oil dipstick only to find that the plastic ring had melted away from the dipstick. the dipstick was now stuck and after about an hour i was able to remove it because of the numerous suggestions, which i found online in order to avoid a mechanic fee of more than $150.00 to remove it. this seems to be a common problem with nissan sentra according to the many blogs found on the web simply by typing nissan broken oil dipstick. i was given a defective part, time wasted trying to remove the dipstick and had to incur the cost to replace the part, only to be given the same type of dipstick with a plastic handle. *tr | |||
| 11/10/2008 | 32000 | 1 | |
| My 2002 nissan sentra w/ 1.8 engine started dying at low speeds. my mechanic said it was a known defect of the camshaft position sensor & a recall was issued for the 2.5l engine, but not for my 1.8l engine. it cost me $408 to fix. here is the 2002 nissan sentra defect summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. defect consequence: if the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. *tr | |||
| 10/04/2008 | 10200 | 1 | |
| The dipstick on my nissan sentra had a plastic head. twice, the dipstick has been broken by a serviceman changing the oil. he simple pulls it out and the plastic head comes off, leaving the stick in the tube. nissan charged me $168 dollars four years ago to replace the tube and dipstick. now it has happened again. the heat is too much for the plastic, making it brittle. because this has happened twice, and i've read of hundreds of similar complaints on consumer websites, this should be a recall item. *tr | |||
| 06/21/2008 | 70000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled. through online research, the contact discovered numerous recalls on the vehicle with the same failure that he was experiencing. the manufacturer stated that his vin was not included in any of the recalls; therefore, the contact would not be reimbursed for any of the repairs related to those recalls. the contact feels that his vehicle should be included in the recalls since he is experiencing the same failures. the vin and recall numbers were unavailable. the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 71,000. | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 1 | ||
| Hi, my name is clarence mabane. i have a complaint/recommendation about the manner in which a vehicle recall is being handled/performed. i am the owner of a 2002 nissan sentra se-r spec v. this vehicle has/had a recall in place to fix a condition that would lead to unrepairable engine failure. the condition you may be aware of as a pre-cat (catalytic converter located on the exhaust manifold in addition to the main one) failure condition. basically unburned fuel is burned in the pre-cat resulting in its disintegration. it is then sucked into the engine causing cylinder wall damage. this condition results in the engine burning excessive amounts of oil, a further degrade in compression over time and overall engine failure before it should expire under normal conditions. this situation happened to me and i was notified in any manor at any time about any recall even during service for the recalled item. this repair was in excess of a thousand dollars. at which time i was told nothing about the particles being sucked into my engine causing my the engine wear which caused the oil condition. at the very least i should have been advised of the recall at the time of repair and of my oil being contaminated. instead i was told it would be fine to drive 100+ miles to my local nissan dealership. it would of great help is you could look into this matter or make recommendations on how else this would be best handled? *tr | |||
| 05/17/2008 | 15000 | 1 | 06/01/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while attempting to drive up an exit ramp, the vehicle began to stall. the engine light illuminated and then the vehicle stalled completely. the contact had to wait five minutes to restart the vehicle and drive home. the vehicle has been diagnosed several times, but the failure still persists. the current and failure mileages were 15,000. updated 07/10/08. *lj updated *jb | |||
| 04/25/2008 | 131000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. when the contact purchased the vehicle, he had the oil consumption of the fuel system inspected. the mechanic informed him that the vehicle was burning large amounts of oil, causing the piston rings to wear down. he was also informed of a recall with this identical failure, which stated that they were supposed to replace the parts as well as install a catalyst. the contact called the dealer to see if he could have this repaired under the recall, but they stated that his vin was excluded from the recall. the failure mileage was 131,000. updated 5/20/08 *cn updated 05/20/08 | |||
| 10/17/2007 | 1 | ||
| My vehicle would cut off while driving. i took it to a nissan dealership to have the recalls r3022 (crank position sensor) and the inside lining of the ecm box removed. because of the damage done to the ecm box from the lining by ecm box has to be unjustly fixed at my own expense. *tr | |||
| 10/10/2007 | 61450 | 1 | |
| Oil dip stick broke on 2002 nissan sentra. with only about 60,000 miles on the nissan sentra, the plastic oil dip stick broke off inside the tube. the vehicle was taken to a nissan dealer for repairs at a an out outrageous cost of $380.63. checking the internet, i found numerous complaints for the same problem. it surely appears to be a design flaw with the dip stick and nissan should initiate a recall to replace existing oil sticks made of plastic. additional, nissan should reimburse the owners who have already paid for this repair. *tr | |||
| 08/22/2007 | 82416 | 1 | 08/21/2007 |
| The dipstick cap on my 2002 nissan sentra gxe is plastic. due to this and the normal heating and cooling of the engine, it has broken away from the dipstick and the dipstick is stuck down in the dipstick tube. to get this out and replace it, the dealerships and repair garages want $100-200+ dollars. this i have learned is a common defect among most cars of this make and model. *tr | |||
| 08/12/2007 | 86590 | 1 | 12/22/2001 |
| The handle on the engine oil dipstick has broken off. the stick itself is now in the dipstick tube. i was looking on the internet yesterday, august 12, 2007 and uncovered numerous complaints from people about this same problem. it seems to be a common problem with nissan vehicles. *tr | |||
| 06/22/2007 | 100003 | 1 | 08/18/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. two weeks later, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle completely shut off. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the vehicle was towed to her residence and then to the dealer. the dealer performed two repairs under recall # 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) and recall # 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). the dealer performed a diagnostic test and determined that the vehicle's computer failed. the vehicle was then towed back to the contact's residence. the vehicle still does not start. the current and failure mileages were 100,003. | |||
| 03/09/2006 | 46800 | 50 | |
| Vehicle(2002 nissan sentra gxe) becomes rough and the engine stop intermittently while driving the vehicle. taken the vehicle to the dealership, the ecm (engine control module) was detected to be bad. it was replaced at a cost of $95.00. the vehicle odometer was showing about 47,000 miles. talked to the nissan manufacturer and i was told that all recalls were already done on this vehicle on march 24th, 2004 at stevens creek nissan. this included rectifying the defects related to ecm. however the ecm became bad again. there may be defects which have not come to the review. please help to identify the defects and make the vehicle safe on the road.*jb | |||
| 01/22/2007 | 56758 | 1 | 04/17/2002 |
| Tl*- the contact was driving the 2002 nissan sentra at a speed of 50 mph exiting the freeway when the engine suddenly lost power without any prior warning. the contact had the vehicle towed into the dealership in reno, nv. the dealership is currently working on the vehicle. the contact felt that vehicle had the same failure as mentined nhtsa recall campaign id number : 03v455000 concerning engine and engine cooling. *ak | |||
| 10/06/2006 | 58000 | 1 | 11/26/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the engine stalled without warning. afterwards, the engine was easily restarted. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. there was a nhtsa recall, # 06v242000, regarding the engine. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was not alerted. | |||
| 06/12/2006 | 1 | ||
| At 6:30 am, i was driving, trying to defrost the windows with the defroster at a light and the car started a jerking motion and overheated. i parked the car at family member's residence. i took the car to the dealer and was told that the engine needed to be replaced; however, the replacement was covered under the warranty. nissan needed to be contacted and they were. my case was in the warranty department for 3.5 weeks, mean while i was without transportation i wasn't approved to have a vehicle supplied by nissan. nissan made a decision not to replace the engine in my 4 year old car that received regular maintenance; but to replace the cylinder head gaskets (which from what i am told is a temporary fix). this is because i am at 58,000 miles and my warranty is up at 60,000 miles. beware of nissan and their warranties. *jb | |||
| 06/20/2006 | 123000 | 2 | 08/14/2003 |
| Early march, i noticed on consumer reports website that there were recalls associated with my 2002 nissan sentra. engine sensors. nissan did not send me a recall notice even though they had my name and address. i registered the car when i bought it used. march 16 2006 my nissan had 115754 kms on it when i took it into nissan victoria for the recalls. they replaced the crankshaft/camshaft position sensors (3 in total) recall r86. removed ecm case holder foam r87. june 20, 2006 i was heading to the highway when my engine started racing and jerking, i drove it home. the car died and i had it towed to an automotive shop around the corner from my house. i was so lucky i wasn't going down the highway with lots of traffic! the mechanic came to the conclusion fairly quickly that it might be the computer and he called the nissan dealership. they told him that they had no problems with the computers. i rented a car in the meantime to get to work. the mechanic got a used computer from the auto wrecker and the car started right up. apparently the foam on the ecm damaged the computer (some kind of gas-fumes) while it was curing. this is why nissan removed the foam. maybe they are trying to avoid another recall like for the sensors...too late... i have since discovered that a lot of people have had the same problem with the ecm. i don't trust the used ecm i have in the car because i don't know anything about it. but i feel that nissan should either rebuild or give me a new computer. if this happens at 123,000 kms what can i expect further down the road? i have the old computer, not sure what to do with it. *jb | |||
| 02/22/2006 | 36000 | 1 | 02/01/2003 |
| When my 2002 sentra was brought into habberstad nissan for a routine oil change, i was informed that the oil dip stick was broken and the bottom was stuck in the bottom. i was told by nissan that the oil pan had to be removed to get it out and that it would cost $290.00. i have an extended warranty and was also told that this was not covered under the warranty. the service person also mentioned that he has seen this problem on several 2002 sentras, however nissan has not acknowledged that this is a problem with the car. i have since seen several complaints regarding this same problem with the 2002 model. if anything, this should be covered under nissan's warranty and should probably be included as a recall for this problem. nissan should resolve this problem at no cost to the consumer since there is obviously a problem with the plastic dipstick breaking apart.*jb | |||
| 08/05/2005 | 26000 | 100 | 05/25/2002 |
| Dt*: the consumer stated while driving, the vehicle vibrated and jumped from side to side. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they determined the rack and pinion and power assist system needed to be replaced. *jb the head gaket was leaking, the driver side window was i noperative, the oil stick was broken. updated 02/24/06. *jb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2002 nissan sentra service engine soon light illuminated and the car stopped running.*mr the consumer experienced the same problem as stated in the recall notice. *jb | |||
| 01/08/2004 | 34000 | 2 | 03/15/2002 |
| While driving 70 mph vehicle stalled without warning. vehicle restarted, and they continued on driving. later, vehicle stalled again. vehicle was towed to a dealer, who informed consumer that the problem was a crankshaft sensor that was on recall. consumer did not receive a recall notice. however, problem recurred. *ak | |||
| 10/19/2004 | 7 | 02/01/2002 | |
| While driving, the vehicle cut off. there was a safety recall on the vehicle, and it was a taken to the closest dealer to get it repaired. after being repaired it was found that vehicle was still shutting off. *ak customer was charged for repair that was covered under recall notice. after paying for the service the engine light was still on. after four additional trips light finally went off. electric tape was use to repair harness now car smells like something is burning while driving. *eh *jb | |||
| 05/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 03v455000. however, consumer's vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/11/2004 | 1345 | 10 | 05/03/2002 |
| Intermittently while driving at any speed and shifting any gear the vehicle stalled. the dealership inspected the vehicle 10 times on different occasions, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. *ak there were numerous probles with engine stalling, the maf had to be replace numerous times, the check engine and the reverse light did not work properly. (the wiring harness also repeated intermittent problems) the engine would stall when the clutch was depressed and when in neutral idling and when shifting the gears. the front speaker/tweeters made cracking noises. the cooling fan would come on when not activated. *sc *jb | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 10 | 08/01/2002 | |
| While driving at any speed vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the mass air flow sensor needed to be replaced, and replaced it. the mass air flow sensor has been replaced several times but the stalling recurs. *ak the oil pan, rear main seal and front engine seal were leaking oil. the vehicle drive belts also needed to be replaced. *nm | |||
| 04/17/2004 | 16850 | 4 | 06/01/2002 |
| When driving at any speed vehicle stalled. *ak vehicle also intermittently jerk when shifting gears. *la | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 1 | ||
| Driving 50 mph, the vehicle stalled. *ak | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 6000 | ||
| 1) ongoing intermittent problems with gears grinding, gears popping out (while driving no less!), gears refusing to go into proper gear (especially a problem with reverse.) dealer tells us car drives fine for them and problems cannot be replicated. several observers have seen and heard these problems on various occasions. dealer continues to tell us that there are no problems with the transmission. 2) car refused to start and needed to be towed to dealer, where upon we were told the car started right up for us. this problem has not recurred as of this date. note: the exact milage may not be accurate, but is close. the car only has 13,000 miles on it. | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 200 | ||
| 2002 spec-v heater temp control cables broke. drove car to 10000 miles.. in dec was given a rentalcar..told parts would be in any day. been without the parts for over 90 days.. no eta on parts ..no eta on repair..only get the run around from nissan | |||
| 1 | 04/16/2003 | ||
| Engine continued to make noises upon starting even after recall was performed. *ph since the work was performed on the vehicle, the consumer had 14 oil changes, on one of four occasions the vehicle was noted as having low oil. *jb | |||
| 12/23/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving, consumer felt like vehicle went into neutral. consumer barely made it to the shoulder because vehicle was shutting down. after incident consumer received recall notice regarding contamination of engine control module (ecm). *la *jb | |||
| 01/26/2004 | 40400 | 1 | |
| While driving 80 mph the vehicle stalled. three weeks later, the consumer received a recall notice for the defect, however the dealer refused to inspect the vehicle. *ak after descending downhill at 80 mph and upon going uphill, the vehicle shut completely off. *sc *jb | |||
| 3400 | 1 | ||
| While driving consumer noticted smoke coming out of the vents in vehicle. took to dealer. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 03/09/2009 | 72037 | 1 | |
| 2002 nissan sentra, 73000 miles. i bought the car used-- and have pumped out less than 800 miles before this problem happened to me. basically, the car stalls out, has low acceleration before parking. here's the kicker--- this problem happens every week... but not everyday. i took this car to the bfit a local car university-- who looked at the car inside and out... they noted that i should replace the mast air head for $600 which i did. but less than a day later-- same problem.. the car stalls out. i decided then i needed to take it to nissan dealership. they told me the same thing... i need a new mast-head! i told them i have a new masthead-- and they said they will just clear out the computer codes. guess what? a week later the car stalled in the middle of downtown boston traffic. the beauty of the problem, the problem goes away if you turn off and turn back the machine on. i took it back to the dealership and at this point, they do not know what is wrong with it as they kept it the dealership for 1 and a half weeks. but i know the problem: http://www.activetuning.com/blog2/2006/02/28/nissan-altima-crank-sensor-recall-being-reviewed/ help== a national recall must occur before someone gets hurt. *tr | |||
| 03/20/2006 | |||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving approximately 20-30 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. in addition, the vehicle hesitated intermittently. the failures occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on ten occasions for a diagnostic, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. after continuous repair, the dealer stated that the revolution sensor was the cause of the failure. the sensor was replaced twice. the vehicle was excluded from the recall due to excessive mileage. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin, mileages, and nhtsa campaign id number were unknown. | |||
| 03/19/2004 | 1 | 02/19/2002 | |
| Vehicle heated, (still under warranty) so i took the car to the dealer nissan world of springfield, nj. my car has been sitting there since 3/19/04 and still my vehicle has not been repaired. they keep telling me that the part is on back order and that there was nothing they could do about this. i have no transportation. they also rented me a car for 5 days and they extended for an additional 5 days. after those 10 days were up i had to return the vehicle with me not having any transportation to get around. my car is still sitting there. no one has informed me of an update on the parts as to when they will be shipped. i have no transportation and its beginning to really bother. please help me resolve this issue. *la | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE | |||
| 01/13/2003 | 18903 | 2 | 10/01/2001 |
| Car running hot - several times - ran out of fluid - replaced fluid - same problem - dealer replaced lower radiator hose. purchase date was oct 2001 - do not recall exact date. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/25/2006 | 45000 | 2 | 01/04/2006 |
| After purchasing a nissan sentra gxe 2002 -- about 1 month later the service engine light came on and i had to pay almost 300 dollars to replace the radiator thermostat--of course this repair and the next was not covered by the warranty that i purchased--after 5 months both engine belts had to be replaced--another 175 bucks. now i hear a suspicious creaking from the rear end--i can't wait to find out what that is. oh--i almost forgot--one day after taking the car home i had to repair a rear tire and the paint is peeling and fading. *jb | |||
| 12/10/2005 | 20000 | 4 | 05/25/2002 |
| Nissan sentra 2002 with less then 28000 ml has leaking engine head gasket and radiator and broken steering rack and pinion and steering power assist. car was purchased new and never had an accident. car is dangerous to drive - steering does not work. nissan sold me a lemon car and refuses to repair it. *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 132000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the engine oil dip stick tube breaks every one to two years. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who charged him a $150 to pull the tube out and replaced it with a new tube. the manufacturer was contacted who informed him on how to remove the broken dip stick and offered no other assistance. the failure mileage was 132,000....mw | |||
| 04/14/2009 | 140000 | ||
| My 2002 nissan sentra will stop running, shut off when in low speed. this started about one year ago. i have contacted the dealership and have been told there is not recall on my car. but i have read on the internet many people with the same problem, when trying to find a fix for my problem. i also have had three dip stick come off into the dip stick holder. 12/4/08 | |||
| 10/25/2009 | 145000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled. after the failure,the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. a mechanic concluded that the crank shaft position sensor failed. she contacted the dealer in reference to recall# 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).her vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall. the vehicle was in the process of being repaired. the current and mileages were 145,000. | |||
| 10/13/2008 | 95100 | 1 | |
| 2nd time since owning the car that my dipstick has broken off in the oil tube. i now must either pay $150 to get it removed or try and figure out what to do to get it out. *tr | |||
| 08/14/2008 | 190000 | 1 | |
| 1. car overheated first night it was bought new zero miles. dealership fixed a stuck thermostat. (car should have been checked before it was sold to the customer!) this may have forever damaged this car. 2. 59,000 miles - car blows head gasket. fixed by dealership. 3. ~60,000 miles - car running rough because the spark plug sleeve was not put in correctly after head gasket was replaced at the dealership leading to a pressure leak in a cylinder. this miss should have been found by the dealerships mechanic before releasing the car back to the customer. fixed by dealership. 4. ~119,000 miles - car blows second head gasket. dealership and nissan both say they wont help pay because the car has too many miles on it. 5. car is currently at dealership where they are repairing the head gasket at my expense of 2,000 dollars plus i won't have a car for over a week. i asked if i would have to pay another 2,000 dollars in 60,000 miles for another head gasket because of this defective engine. i was told that it was a possibility. i did a google search on this model nissan sentra and found this to be a common issue. we even purchased a warranty that is good for 100,000 miles or till 2009, whichever comes first. we are just barely out of that warranty which we spent extra money on. *tr | |||
| 04/28/2007 | 107000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving 55 mph, the engine failed and the vehicle shut down. the vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic. nissan stated that it would cost between $400 and $500 to dissect the engine and locate the cause of the failure. the vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. the purchase date was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 107,000. | |||
| 08/22/2007 | 82416 | 1 | 08/21/2007 |
| The dipstick cap on my 2002 nissan sentra gxe is plastic. due to this and the normal heating and cooling of the engine, it has broken away from the dipstick and the dipstick is stuck down in the dipstick tube. to get this out and replace it, the dealerships and repair garages want $100-200+ dollars. this i have learned is a common defect among most cars of this make and model. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2007 | 77000 | 1 | 04/06/2006 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that while driving a 2002 nissan sentra at 65 mph the vehicle kept misfiring, causing the check engine light to turn on. at the dealer they determined that two screws were missing, causing the throttle plate to fall into the intake. the current and failure mileage were both 77,000. *ak | |||
| 11/01/2006 | 2 | 02/27/2002 | |
| 2002 nissan sentra had a recall done and the same parts failed again . **nar**cc the vehicle was recalled for contaminated engine control module by the inner lining material. this proble caused the vehicle to stop running while deing driven. the recall repair was complete on 4/2004. nov 28, 2006 the problem recurred. the dealer only paid for part of the repair. the consumer believes that the dealer should have covered all cost. *nm | |||
| 10/21/2006 | 1 | ||
| Hello, thank you for taking the time to read this e mail, it started with a simple oil change for my sister nissan sentra, i had just finished taking the used oil out and replacing a new oil filter, i went for the dip stick, and it broke, my day was already bad and it went to worst. the failure of the poorly design dipstick, its plastic handle, broke and the dipstick metal went in, i have tried players, metal stick with no luck, i went to the internet and found others in the same boat as me, talking about how at an oil change place or house when the dipstick broke, i have search the internet for hints and advice to how to get the piece out, many people put that it takes $210 dollars to fix, i don't have that kind of money to be using it on detailed areas of my car i haven't been able to do much, it to late, i have waited for my brother in law to help me out but the sun has set and its real cold i write this e mail so that nissan cars don't get such a bad reputation, http://www.broomeman.com/mt/archives/001156.html, is a internet source you may or may not know, some people say that they well change to honda, honda is one of the most roomiest cars i have every been in, my sister car is a 02 nissan sentra, i thank you once more for your time in hopes that something might be done to help nissan owners feel that they did get their moneys worth buying a nissan, thank you. *nm | |||
| 08/22/2006 | 40000 | 2 | 03/13/2002 |
| June 15 , 2006 - i was driving on the freeway and all of sudden , car stalled . took it to the dealer. they replaced the emc. it ran fine for 2 months . today again it stalled . luckily i was able to restart the car. taking it to the dealer for checkup on thursday. talked to the dealer, as of today no recall is due on my car. *jb | |||
| 03/01/2004 | 1 | 08/29/2002 | |
| Dt: the contact states their check engine light is under a recall but their vehicle manufacturer states it is not. there are no other consequences that this has caused, the contact just wants the dealer to pay the bill so they can pass their state inspection. | |||
| 04/12/2006 | 1 | ||
| Went to get an oil change today and the mechanic pulled the dipstick and discovered that the half of the plastic handle that the dipstick was attached to had broken off. we luckily were able to remove the dipstick from home with a pencil and tape, however this signifies a more common problem that this vehicle is made of shotty parts. i had to get a tune-up at 25,000 miles, my battery has corrosion problems that have been communicated multiple times to the dealer with no fix, and my computer died at 40,000 miles and had to be replaced. i will now have to purchase a dipstick since they used a shotty plastic part that corroded and broke. this seems to be a very common problem. it may not be a safety hazard, however, the manufacture needs to be held liable. here is a link to many other nissan consumers who have had this same problem: http://www.broomeman.com/mt/archives/001156.html. *nm | |||
| 12/10/2005 | 20000 | 4 | 05/25/2002 |
| Nissan sentra 2002 with less then 28000 ml has leaking engine head gasket and radiator and broken steering rack and pinion and steering power assist. car was purchased new and never had an accident. car is dangerous to drive - steering does not work. nissan sold me a lemon car and refuses to repair it. *jb | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 3 | ||
| 2002 nissan sentra engine light came on which was caused by the oxygen sensor. the oxygen sensor was replaced and still experienced the same problem. the vehicle also stalled while the vehicle was in motion. *ts the consumer requested a replacement of the ecm or for a recall to be issued. the computer showed a code for the throttle sensor. *sc | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 1 | 04/05/2003 | |
| In april of 2005 check engine light went on. brought car to my mechanic and codes came up for my oxygen sensors. when sensors were replaced the codes would not go away and check engine light would not come off. he replaced them again and no change. in october 2005 my car stalled unexpectedly and after starting it up drove so bad i cannot drive car anymore. brought car to dealer and would not explain what the problem was but did take care of all recalls (i never received recall info-found it online myself). my car still was running terrible so i brought it to my mechanic. a code came up for throttle sensor not to mention 5 other codes. he replaced throttle sensor and no difference in how car runs. car now will stall in the middle of driving. i will not drive car for fear of an accident! nick, a regional specialist said nissan will not look at car free of charge even though i have spent over $1500 on these problems. my own mechanic has done more for me than a company who says they are their toughest critic. i decided to look up info online and found 5 different complaints very similar to mine where the ecm was involved on this website. the company who manufactured ecm's to nissan states on their web page that ecm's installed in cars they provided ecm's to from 1989-2003 had a higher rate of malfunction. this website also explained what can happen when your ecm fails- 1. warning light remains on; 2. nonsense fault codes show up when reader is connected; 3. vehicle breakdown w/o warning; 4. erratic idle, stall at traffic/poor running & starting problems. these are just a few but how interesting these all are happening to my car. i believe 2002 nissan sentra's probably have an even higher rate of failure because of the recall to the ecm case holder. i believe this may cause problems to the ecm. nissan should care enough about their customer and a human life to replace ecm's. before a serious injury occurs or worse, if that hasn't happened yet. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2002 | 7500 | 11 | 11/01/2001 |
| 2002 nissan sentra experienced problems with shutting down as well as faulty brakes.***no answer required***. *mr the service dealer was unable to find the problem. refer to recall campaign# 03v455000. the brakes were faulty, there was a problem with the battery due to leaking and wouldn't charge, the fan belt had crystallized, noise had come from the engine due to the radiator, there was a malfunction of the computer which caused the engine to flood with gas. *sc | |||
| 05/30/2005 | 83998 | 1 | 07/05/2002 |
| 2002 nissan sentra computer (ecm) went bad and needed to be replaced.*mr the consumer received a recall notice on the ecm in 2004 but was unable to take the vehicle to dealer to have it correct due to work obligations. the recall stated that the engine may stop running due to contamination of the ecm by the inner lining material. while driving in may 2005 the consumer's vehicle stalled and the check engine light illuminated on the dash. the vehicle was towed to the local repair shop who determined that the ecm had failed. the consumer contacted the dealer about replacing the part free of charge. the dealer explained that the recall was only for the lining not the module and refused to replace the module for free. the consumer had the ecm replaced at his own expense. *nm | |||
| 08/19/2005 | 1 | 04/22/2002 | |
| Dt: 2002 nissan sentra. while driving on the highway the car shut off, took the car to a mechanic. went on the nissan website and found two recalls, they were engine control module case holder and head lamp adjuster. then, took car into dealership, they ran vin # and they found three recalls, one was on the foam on the engine control module and the other two were unknown. one of the recalls would cause the vehicle to shut down or cut off. took the car into the dealership on friday august 19, 2005. they did not repair due to warranty issues. spoke to consumer affairs office of nissan and they said this car would not be fixed by nissan without cost. the car has not been repaired and it is still at the dealership.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2002 nissan sentra has problems with the check engine soon light illuminating on the dashboard.*mr *nm | |||
| 02/05/2005 | 38812 | 1 | 10/01/2001 |
| Went to check the oil and the plastic dipstick had broken off and the dipstick has fallen down into the engine. checking online for help on removal shows a number of people with the same problem.they want $156 dollars to fix a problem that nissan is aware of that could have been prevented with a new dipstick not made of plastic for $3.*jb | |||
| 03/06/2004 | 17380 | 2 | |
| Vehicle engine serviced twice and both repairs failed. (nar) *ph the consumer had experienced ongoing problems with service engine light flashing on. *cb *jb | |||
| 41000 | 1 | ||
| While pulling inside of the garage, the vehicle stalled. owner had the vehicle towed to a repair shop. the mechanic informed the owner that the head gasket had blown and the engine will need to be replaced. provide further details. *nm | |||
| 06/17/2003 | 1 | 05/31/2003 | |
| While making a right turn, the engine experienced erratic behavior causing loss of control. vehicle collided with a cement drainage gutter. *ph consumer received recall notice from nissan regarding engine related failure of ecm and crank position sensor. vehicle was repaired on consumer's expense and seeking reimbursement for repairs because dealer said that they could not fill the requirements of the warranty due to the nature of collateral damage on to the transaxle and surrounding suspension, which is a liability issue not warranty. *la | |||
| 12/18/2003 | 30000 | 1 | |
| Yesterday while driving my 2002 nissan sentra my vehicle stalled while driving at approx. 40 mph. luckily there was little traffic and i was able to manuever into a parking lot after crossing 3 lanes. the car would not restart. after having it towed to the nissan dealer they said the problem was the crankshft position sensor. after doing some research on the web i noticed a recall for the same issue on the 2000 nissan sentra (nhtsa campaign id number: 01v357000). you would think this issue would have been corrected after 2 model years.*ak | |||
| 09/04/2002 | 11900 | 3 | 06/01/2002 |
| While driving at any speed and without prior warning, the vehicle stalled intermittently.*ak while driving 35-45 mph the vehicle jerked when shifting gears. while stopped at a red lights the vehicle has stalled numerous times. one time it stalled four times within one mile. the vehicle was taken to the dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problem. the consumer retrieved the vehicle from the dealer and continued to drive it all winter with no problems. when the weather became warm the vehicle began to stall again. the dealer was still unable to duplicate or correct the stalling problem. the consumer is afraid to drive the vehicle. *ph *nm | |||
| 07/24/2003 | 600 | 3 | 08/09/2002 |
| 2002 nissan sentra gxe would stall while driving after braking at high speeds exiting off highway (60-70 mph). the vehicle would shake and the service engine soon light would display on the dashboard. the first time occurred at 2 weeks after i purchased the vehicle new with only 600 miles on it! this has occurred over 3 times. the 3rd time resulted in an accident. the nissan dealership has serviced the vehicle and stated that they could not duplicate the problem. the nissan consumer affairs and nissan arbitration has tested the vehicle and stated that they could not duplicate the problem. this model seems to have the same problems in 2000 and 2001. is it not obvious that nissan has a continuous problem with this model. *la | |||
| 11/17/2002 | |||
| Consumer stated that the engine is failing causing the consumer to replace the oil more than often. dealer notified. ts | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 1 | 03/14/2002 | |
| My car suddenly stalls and i have reduced engine power. the car tends to stall more after it rains and it could stall for weeks or months and than it will stop but it is getting progressively worse. i have taken for repairs three times and they were unable to find anything wrong with the car. i see there are recalls for similar problems in the 2001 & 2003 nissan sentra due to a defective crank sensor. i am not sure of the exact date this problem started but i have been experiencing this engine failing problem on and off for sometime. *tr | |||
| 04/04/2003 | 57760 | 1 | 09/01/2001 |
| When passing a semi truck on a curve traveling approximately 70 mph, the engine died and the steering had become hard to turn. the consumer was nearly rear ended by a semi truck. *ph the dealer stated the problem was the engine position sensor. all 2000 and 2001 sentra's had been recalled for replacement. *scc *jb | |||
| 07/14/2003 | 24500 | 1 | 12/01/2001 |
| While driving, the vehicle stalled. *ak the engine light sometimes illuminated on the dash board, it was determined that the crank position sensor was broke. *ts *jb | |||
| 09/30/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that shortly after starting the vehicle and trying to put the vehicle into reverse the vehicle started to rev up and when the consumer tried to go in reverse the vehicle went in reverse at a high speed until the consumer applied the brakes and shut the vehicle off. contacted dealer and the dealer cannot remedy the problem. *mr | |||
| 04/10/2002 | |||
| When going around a curve or slowing down for a stop vehicle shuts off. cause unknown. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 05/25/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states while driving the engine compartment caught fire. the dealer was contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 02/25/2006 | 45000 | 2 | 01/04/2006 |
| After purchasing a nissan sentra gxe 2002 -- about 1 month later the service engine light came on and i had to pay almost 300 dollars to replace the radiator thermostat--of course this repair and the next was not covered by the warranty that i purchased--after 5 months both engine belts had to be replaced--another 175 bucks. now i hear a suspicious creaking from the rear end--i can't wait to find out what that is. oh--i almost forgot--one day after taking the car home i had to repair a rear tire and the paint is peeling and fading. *jb | |||
| 12/22/2004 | 2 | 08/06/2002 | |
| Nissan sentra 2002 the consumer experienced a squeaking noise from the engine. *bf the service department suggested that the noise was coming from the alternator assembly or cylinder next to it. the drive belt was adjusted due to looseness. the vehicle stayed quiet for three days then the noise started again. the weather could cause a glaze on the drive belt which caused noises. the belt was replaced. *sc *jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Bought nissan brand new in 2002. this car is only 8 years old with 75,000 miles. first the car started jerking when it sits still at stop signs and traffic lights. took the car to maintenance shop and paid to have the catalytic converter removed and replaced. however, after a few months, in april the car starts jerking again. paid to have the ignition coils replaced by the dealership. car engine light still on and car still jerking. contacted nissan corporation and was told that the car was not under recall. now the dealership replaces the egr valve and 02 sensor. car engine light still on and car still jerking as if possessed as of august 20, 2010. money, money and more money. | |||
| 09/04/2009 | 145000 | 1 | |
| Catalytic converter deposits go back into engine scoring the cylinder walls. engine burning oil, potential fire and engine seizure. nissan says nhtsa campaign 03v084000 was performed. recent diagnosis shows code po 420, problem not fixed. nhtsa needs to issue another recall. *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 09/12/2005 | 52000 | 1 | 10/01/2003 |
| Dt: 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated vehicle stopped while driving at 45 mph. the contact then coasted to the side of the road and vehicle would not restart. the vehicle was towed to the dealership; they state the ecm module failed. the vehicle has not been repaired. it is still at the dealership. the contact was trying to get nissan to fix the vehicle under recall campaign 03v477000. if the ecm failed the ignition module will not be replaced. the problem with the vehicle occurred on september 12, 2005. *ak | |||
| 07/13/2004 | 29000 | 21 | |
| Vehicle stalled while driving. vehicle was then towed to the dealership, who performed the ecm material 03v477000 repairs. vehicle stalled 20 times since recall repairs were performed. dealership was unable to remedy the problem. dealership indicated that they done all they could do, but were unable to find the cause of stalling. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CRANKCASE (PCV) | |||
| 01/13/2008 | 112000 | 15 | 01/01/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stopped without warning. the instrumental panel illuminated after the failure occurred. the ecm was replaced and the failure was corrected for two weeks. the vehicle is currently being diagnosed by the dealer. the crankshaft also needs to be replaced. there is an excessive oil and antifreeze leak that could also be responsible for the failure. the powertrain was unknown. the current mileage was 114,000 and failure mileage was 112,000. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||
| 09/04/2009 | 145000 | 1 | |
| Catalytic converter deposits go back into engine scoring the cylinder walls. engine burning oil, potential fire and engine seizure. nissan says nhtsa campaign 03v084000 was performed. recent diagnosis shows code po 420, problem not fixed. nhtsa needs to issue another recall. *tr | |||
| 04/30/2009 | 136981 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that all the fluids leaked out through the tail pipe. the dealer stated that the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 03v084000 (engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe); however, the contact has no knowledge of this repair. the failure is currently worse than ever. the manufacturer will be notified. the failure mileage was 136,981. | |||