2002 Nissan Nissan problems, complaints & recalls

2009-06-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 79,500 mi

“i have a nissan altima with 88.000 miles on it this car it should be just getting broken in just got done paying this car off it cost me around 18,000 dollars in 2004 paid it off in june 2009 thinking i could get back on my feet again but i see that wont happen not with a bad defective catalytic converter and a ruined engine that eats antifreeze a…”

2008-11-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 83,235 mi

“nissan altima - check engine light came on november 2006. nissan dealership stated that the catalytic converter sensor could be bad and not necessarily the part. they shut the light off and sent me on my way. the light continued to go off and on over the course of the next year yet passed a state emissions test. no other engine problems occur…”

2008-01-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling

“since 09/07 i have paid more than $2500.00 to replace, change, check, and maintain the oil in my car. i know have to change my oil every 1,500 miles instead of every 3,000 so it wont burn out the engine. it is a 2002 altima but apparently the "vin" number is not one that was in the recalled numbers yet it is having the exact problem that the other…”

2007-11-27 · Exterior Lighting:headlights · 115,000 mi

“my new car was performing as it was supposed to and maintenance was being completed on a regular schedule. my vehicle started to cut off during operation in 2004/5. it would happen in the driveway, expressways, etc. it didn't matter. i took it to the nissan dealer and they claimed to fix the problem. next my headlight began to blow a bulb every 2,0…”

2007-10-11 · Electrical System:ignition:module

“2002 nissan sentra service engine light illuminated. customer states the vehicle would not pass inspection with the light on. oxygen sensor was replaced and code still remained. consumer found a recall for the ecm. *kb the consumer stated that the vin was not part of the recall, however the consumer feels this is an error and wants to be reimburs…”

2007-06-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 100,000 mi

“excess oil use, car using water, not starting then when it starts it blows black smoke. *tr…”

2005-09-14 · Electrical System · 81,000 mi

“i was informed by nissan there was a recall on the engine exhaust system 12/03. i followed up and had it repaired or replaced , at this point i'm uncertain what happened. today, i was informed that the catalytic converter is inoperable and it would cost approximately 800.00 to replace it. this is a device that is apart of the engine exhaust recall …”

2005-09-08 · Air Bags

“without notice, the airbag light has come on. i contacted the dealer & they have told me that i would have to pay $80+ tax to find out what the problem is. i just happened to check for recalls and the recall has stated that my issue is due to a defect and in the event of an accident. the driver's airbag will not deploy. i contacted nissan who, of c…”

2005-05-06 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

“i'm thoroughly disgusted with the design and quality of the headlights on my 2002 nissan altima. within 6 months i've now spent $600 ($300 each including labor) to replace both headlights on my auto all because it is not possible to replace a $6 bulb. there is a severe design flaw and shows lack of quality produced by nissan. apparently nissan i…”

2004-12-23 · Exterior Lighting:headlights

“the headlight assembly parts on this altima are defective and had to be replaced on both the left and right side of the car. prior to replacement the lights were replaced several times. but the actual defect caused by the lights being too hot and then melting the plastic was not brought to my attention until expenses had been incurred on replacemen…”