Oil consumption very high , engine seized without any warning or dashboard warning light.on highway engine stalled and burned some ruber hoses etc..car inoperabble.nissan stated it was my problem due to miles on car were high..I paid $7,000.00 in canadian money for repair that seems to be a defect..I am angry at nissan for saying it was my problem...with no warning lights or other warning , I do not feel this is normal...
2002 Nissan Altima electrical complaints
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Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle was purchased less than two months ago and oil has been added 8 times. There is a the federal safety agency recall, #03v084000, regarding the electrical system. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt: contact states while driving on the freeway vehicle stalled/ lost power. The vehicle was taken to a dealership. They told the contact it was an alternator, and it was repaired. When she drove the vehicle home it started doing the same thing . She took vehicle back to the dealership, they said it was the intake manifold. There was a recall on this year, make and model of vehicle, but this vehicle was not included due to VIN. Also, the dealership told her that if she didn't have this fixed that it would blow the pistons.
My 2002 nissan altima stalled in the middle of a residential area for no apparent reason. The engine line, battery light and all other lights including headlamps, and hazard lights were blinking erratically or stopped working altogether. I called for a tow and asked the tower to check the battery and see if a "jump" would fix it. The car started again after the jump. I head off towards home. The car started losing power. Luckily, I made it home as the car stalled while in motion. If that would have happened on the freeway, my fiancee and I would have probably suffered an accident. There was somewhat of an unusual smell like burning plastic. Upon closer inspection, the low beam headlamp was burned through, but the source of the burning smell was coming from under the vehicle. There appeared to be a small fire, judging by the amount of smoke coming off from under the car, that may have stopped shortly after the car stalled.
I have a 2002 nissan altima 2.5l. My car receives regular maintenance every 3 months and/or 3,000 miles (documentation can be provided), it never sits longer than 2 or 3 day, and it's driven on the highway for my work commute. Twice my car suddenly wouldn't start without warning. The first time it was fixed, which was around april, there were several recalls for my car. One was for the fuel pump screen and the engine sensor that would cause the car to not start or suddenly stop running. This second time (10-24-05), my local mechanic showed me a 6-page service technical bulletin that was issued by alldata for my non-starting problem. The document suggested replacing the starter, adding a nissan brand fuel injector cleaner and/or reprogramming the computer to fix the problem. This second repair will cost me about $500 to fix when I pick up my car tomorrow. I thought the recall repairs would resolve this issue, but those repairs proved to only provide a temporary fix, but not resolve the underlying problem. Since there's a service technical bulletin about my non-starting issue, 2 recalls related to this same problem, and I've had the same problem happen twice, I think my car should be recalled. I'm fortunate that I wasn't driving the car when it stopped running or that could have caused a serious accident. I should not have the same problem happen twice in 6 months. If my car fails to start twice in 6 months and the recall repairs don't remedy the problem, then there must be something else causing the problem. I'd hate to find out in a few months that the $500 start replacement wasn't the culprit, because I'd be back at square one. Please tell me how I can get this issue escalated to a recall status or what I can do to prevent a 3rd failure. Thank you, jenny r. Baker.
Dt: the wire to the alternator loosened twice. Consumer was not driving when this happened, the vehicle would not start, and first suspected it was the alternator and later determined it was the wiring to the alternator. Has not been to the dealer for this problem. Aaa was called , and noted the loose wiring. No repairs have been made. Consumer simply placed/pushed wire back into to place.
The first thing was the oxygen sensor. Then the oxygen sensor again. The dealership fixed the problem. Mext there was, and still is, the jerking transmission. When driving in rush hour traffic or driving on the open highway, the trans shifts hard comming out of first into second. I have taken this car into several nissan dealerships and to this day, no one has found the problem. They keep telling me that this is normal. I have driven other altimas including several rentals while mine wasin the shop and they didn't shift like mine. The next problem is those headlights. They have replaced one of my light asemblies an great river nissan but the other has not been replaced. Next, there was the heater coil that leaked and it took almost 6 months to determine because it didn't leak inside the car. Next there was the ignition coils that were replaced 2x within a week and still caused the check engine light to come on. After the ignition problem the mechanics at sterling mccall nissan told my that it was my sparkplugs that had hust been checked about 2 weeks prior at great river nissan in mississippi. I went back to the dealership and invited the service man to a nice long ride. After driving about 20 miles, I stopped the car and le it sit for about 5 minutes. The car started and he smiled. He said, "see there is nonthing wrong." after explaining that he needed to let the car set for a while and then try to start it, he said that it is still going to start.after sitting for about 2 hours, I asked the service man to step outside and lets giv the car a start... To no suprise, when I turned the key the car puttered, spitted, jerked, and everything else but started. It was determined the next morning that there was a blown head gasket that could have been caused by the catalyst that was just replaced due to a recall.
2002 altima with 54 thousand miles on it just died today with a battery light and the emergency brake light on the dash. Dealer is acting like they dont cover this...but I bought the car in february 2003....this is still a new car and I take excellent care of it!
Nissan altima 2002, headlight assembly has a latent design defect. *bf the dealer informed the consumer that the entire headlight assembly had melted which was caused by electrical power surges.
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!!!!!!!
Intermittently ignition will not start. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
Intermittently while driving vehicle at any speed vehicle lost power between 10 to 15 seconds. Dealership inspected vehicle several times, and they didn't find nothing wrong. The last incident was on friday august 7, 2004, and technician indicated they will replace the alternator.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle caught on fire. As result, consumer almost lost control. No injuries reported. *ak the consumer received two recall notices related to problems which could result in a fire (recall 03v‑455 and 04v‑251). It is unclear if the consumer had theses recall done and if the consumer received these notices before of after the failure. The consumer has retained a lawyer.
The dashboard light went out on the vehicle. The dealership serviced the vehicle twice for this issue. They replaced the computer and fuse, however the problem recurred. *ak the left front seat was loose and the wipers were inoperative. *sc
My car stalled on rt 9 at a light and did not start right back up. 6 weeks later it stalled on the mass pike going 70 MPH hr. Both times I brought it to my local nissan dealer who has told me they do not know what is wrong with it. I am scared for my family (my infant) and I. This is a safety issue that should be addressed! They built this car they really should know more about its mechanics!
Scheduled recall work on car on friday, was notified that there was actually three recalls on my car (which I have owned for about a year, purchased used) thet needed to be done and that I need my 30,000 mile service done. $476 and later that afternoon, igot my car back. I noticed that the braked seem a little tight, but figured that was part of the service. The next day, saturday, while merging from one freeway to another at about 65 miles per hour, car sounded like it caught a piece of thin metal under front right quadrant of car, after about 15 seconds noise stopped and nothing in road behind me. I notice my brake light came on. When I tried to change lanes, I realize I had lost the power steering function, the brakes lad loosened up (but functioning) and the air conditioning was now blowing hot air. I realize I had no idea where the hazzard lights switch was and niether I nor my passange could find it. After 2 more minutes passes going up a slow incline, the car started jerking at round 55 MPH. At this point the battery light came on, as well as, the "service engine soon". Well no kidding, service engine soon! Pulled into the emergancy lane and dropped my speed to below 25 miles per hour and the car stopped jerking. Fortunantly, I was just one mile from home at this point. Limped home and call dealership. The car had been towed to crown nissan in birmingham. I was annoyed that the service man that took my call showed no empathy when I told him what happened on the fastest freeway in town . Additionally, I was angered by the receptionist when she came back to me from being on hold and knowing my perdictment, laughing and asking who I was on hold for.
Multiple problems with recall service work not correcting the malfunction the recall is supposed to correct. Specifically of concern the federal safety agency campaign id numbers : 03v455000 & 03v084000 & 03v251000. Not receiving recall notices by manufacturer or being informed by nissan service dept. I have since contacted nissan corp consumer affairs but received no resolution or suggestions. Problems with engine performance, excessive exhaust, and strong burning smell are still present along with service engine soon light remaining on. Have taken vehicle to service department for over 6 visits in last 5 months - vehicle is still at service dept. I have been told the vehicle was safe to drive over these past months while these problems persisted. I asked for a loaner vehicle or to have transportation to get my vehicle to the dealership but was declined any help - even though id # 03v084000 nissan recall notice states it should be offered free of charge if customer makes this request. I am greatly concerned for the safety of myself and my family and am scared to drive this vehicle any further. My local nissan service dept (pine belt nissan automotive) and nissan consumer affairs has not addressed my concerns and have failed to correct this problem that has existed for months. Vehicle has had reduced power, hesitation, pulling and vibration, excessive exhaust and an increasingly strong burning smell from engine shortly after vehicle is started.
While driving 55 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer tried to restart, but was unable to start vehicle. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic was unable to resolve the problem.
Occasionally when it rains, the windshield wipers do not work. I have taken it to the dealership and they were unable to find the problem. Also, at any given time (day or night) the head lights will flicker on and off. Sometimes not even coming on at all. This is my second nissan altima purchase. I was so pleased with my first purchase I decided to get another one. I feel that is the biggest mistake that I made. I would not recommend this care to another consumer. What bothers me the most is the lack of concern that I received from the dealership. The car has never been wrecked therefore, I do not understand where the problem lies.
Cold morning, car would not start even after temperature outside reached 45 degrees. Dealer indicated that the problem was a faulty crank angle position sensor and replaced it under warranty. This was the third time the car would not start during "cold weather", first time they're we're able to make a diagnosis. Hope they we're correct this time!
While driving instrument panel lights would blink and shut off intermittently. Dealer replaced the cluster on 4 different occasions.
Vehicle stalls without warning at any speed. Nissan mechanic at local dealershiip witnessed the car stalling. Nissan engineers state they are unable to find the cause, cannot actively duplicate the problem, and therefore have not repaired the car. This car is an uncalculating risk not only to passengers, but to anyone on the highway. Nissan should take possession of the vehicle to conduct further testing and replace this vehicle for highway use.
No start - car towed for third time - dec. 30, 2002 ; feb. 19, 2003 and june 9, 2003 - each time given a different reason--rented car2 times-reimbursed once. On 12/30-told problem due to cold damp weather;2/19 charged $113. By legend nissan--said no start my fault because I moved car for plow and did not run long enough before turning off; 6/9-returned from 4 day vacation-again no start.
On different occasions, 08/07/03 being the latest, my car has stalled, or shown poor accelleration while driving. It has happened while driving over 65 MPH, soon after starting the car and putting it into drive, and a small time period after driving it. On one occasion I exited out of a parking lot onto a busy two-way traffic road, to cross to the other side and it stalled while there was oncoming traffic. I was very reluctant that the traffic speed wasn't high, for they may not have had the time to slow down. I have taken my car in several different times to my dealer, and other car maintenance shops, and they say that they can't find the problem, and in order to fix the problem, they must duplicate it. But the problem that comes from that is, it doesn't happen on a recurring basis. It can happen hours apart to 2 months apart. It gives no warning, and it goes back to running normal as if nothing has ever happened. The first time it happened was approximately 3 months after.
The vehicle experienced an electrical failure prior to receiving recall notification 03 v 084 000.
My 2002 4 cylinder nissan altima has suffered two complete starter motor failures. Once at approx. 2000 miles and again at 10,000 miles vehicle would not start on both occasions.
Car would not start after sitting overnight. I had the car towed to the dealer who had no solution. They used a cold start and told me not to let the gas go below 1/4 tank and not to park on an incline. Two incidents happened in november 2002. In april 2003, the car would not start again after sitting one day and night. I took my car to another nissan dealer who gave me the same answer. Anyone with a similiar problem?
The tic-toc sound from the blinker is muted, then comes back days later. Fixed once before, problem is back again.
I depressed the clutch then the brake, the brake peddle seemed stiff like something was preventing from going down. Ph
While driving and without warning vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Dealer notified. Ts...
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