Repairs required for 3 recalls, replacement or radiator and mass airflow sensor. However, manufacturer is willing to pay replacement of radiator, but won't pay for the replacement of mass airflow sensor. *la
2002 Nissan Altima engine complaints
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After t recall 03v08400 repairs were done vehicle overheated. Consumer managed to pull over to let the vehicle cool down. Dealership was notified, but problem was not resolved.
The engine check light illuminated constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to change the oxygen sensor, but the dealer refused to replace the oxygen sensor because this vehicle was not included in the recall. *ak *sc
Ref. Investigation pe 02-078 the 'check oil' light flashed on the dashboard of my 2002 nissan altima on 1-16-2004. I stopped to check the oil level and found the dipstick to be bone dry. I filled the oil reservoir on this date and have checked the oil daily since. The oil level has steadily dropped. It appears that the description of potential engine damage described in odi resume for investigation pe 02-078 (I.e. Scoring of the cylinder walls) has occurred and now my engine is consuming motor oil at a rapid pace.
Engine stalled at highway speed nearly causing a major accident. Car restarted and smae thing happened. I had car towed to dealer and they replaced a sensor as part of a reclaa (r3022).
My 2002 nissan altima has complete loss of power while driving on three separate occasions, twice I lost control of car and miraculously avoided a crash. I have been told that the problem was repaired the second time having it towed to the dealership. I no longer feel safe placing my children in this car. This car is a death trap, I'm surprised the government (lemon law) requires a total of 5 times same occurrence,report after the third time, then the dealership has another shot of repair #4, only then, they will consider replacement or buy back , after 5th time of engine failure. This to me is russian roulette, the worse part is , I'm paying for it (car pymt.)who is it that actually chose the criteriia for the lemon laws? And whose favor are they in ? The consumer and their families at risk, or the multi-billion dollar a year car manufacturers? I want a safe car!!!! And I want to be treated like the lives of my children matter and we're not just another number. Would mr. Ghosn (nissan ceo), drive his children in a car that has total power loss while driving, resulting in loss of control?? Do I paint big lemons on the side of my car,what does it take to get someone's attention, a death??? Feel free to contact me [email protected]
Was driving 40-MPH the vehicle stalled. Driver had managed to get vehicle out of traffic and towed to the dealer. Dealership had replaced the cam shaft sensor twice. Driver don't feel safe any more to driving this vehicle.
I purchased a 2002 nissan altima in november of 2001. Twice within a short period of time, I was stranded when my vehicle would not start after turning it off. Both times the service department where I bought the vehicle told me that some minor adjustments fixed the problem. The third time my vehicle failed was this week, and it put my baby daughter and I in a life-threatening situation. As we traveled down I-10 at the rate of 70 MPH my car stalled. I lost all power including power steering and brakes and ability to accelerate. This was a very dangerous situation. Come to find out, nissan knows of a faulty sensor that exists in some of their later model vehicles, and is waiting until december to launch a recall campaign. I find this to be highly unacceptable because in the meantime drivers of these vehicles are at great risk.
While driving, my 2002 nissan altima 2.5 s has stalled and left me in the middle of traffic lanes. This has happened 3 different times (including once being stalled on railroad tracks). My local dealership refuses to co-operate with me, telling me one time that it was the "cam sensor," another I was told "the vehicle was flooded," and the last time I got no assistance (including no loaner vehicle!). The dealership claims that these problems are caused by my actions (as though I am unable to operate a vehicle correctly). I am considering taking legal action, as this vehicle is unsafe for me and others around me. I was never notified of the latest recall until researching online few weeks ago (3 months after the recall was issued), I now have an appointment to have this situation remedied next week. I hope to get the excessive use of oil situation solved as well. I am appalled at the lack of customer service that nissan and the affiliated nissan dealerships afford their clients that shell out upwards of $25,000 for one of their death traps!
Car using 2 quarts of oil every 3000 miles.
Consumer said vehicle was taking in too much oil. Every 800 miles vehicle needed 8 ounces of oil. Dealers was aware of problem.
While driving at any speed the vehicle stalled out without warning. The dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor but the problem still occurred. Please provide further information.
When applying brakes vehicle shuts off without warning.
The cam sensor located in the engine compartment without warning . The light appear on the dashboard while driving she heard a poppying noise underneath the vehicle. The vehicle shut down no power no brakes, steering. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem
While traveling on highway in passing lane, engine light and brake light came on and vehicle lost all power, steering and brakes. Vehicle started again and broke down 3 more times before arriving at dealership. Very dangerous situation. Dealership would not supply loaner vehicle, left without vehicle and dealership does not know if or when vehicle will be repaired. Vehicle has 14000 miles and oil was changed about 200 miles ago.
Consumer was never notified about recall 03v084000 for debris/fire in the engine although the VIN number was included. Vehicle was serviced several times for this problem by the dealership, and nothing was ever said about recall.
Consumer states at any speed vehicle stalls . There is no warning. It is very dangerous.
The consumer stated the vehicle stalled without warning while driving on the highway. The dealer diagnosed the failure of the camshaft position sensor and replaced it. *ak. The vehicle failed to start twice and had to be towed, the first occurrence, the vehicle stalled while in driving. *ts
While driving during cold days at any speed engine will shut down , and force consumer to pull of the road. This was due to a faulty gas module sensor. Consumer most have at least half tank of gas to avoid freezing up the module sensor.
Hot air blowing in vents, burns 1/2 qt. Oil every 1,000 miles, nissan wants to replace engine.
While at a stop light, my car died. It was a hot day, the AC was on. I turned it off, it started after hesitating to turn over. Same exact situation except I was coasting down a hill the next day and it died, hot/AC was on. That time, the service engine light came on. I took it to the dealer the next day. I just got it back today and on the way home (again, hot day, AC on), it died again. The service ticket that I have says: job 1-parts ordered manifold exhaust,cover-exhaust m,bearing-seal e,gasket-exhaust and replace converter and heat shield. Job 2- part was spring kit, install new coil register. I did notice during this time that my oil was rather on the low side and I added 2 qts. I have not since checked the oil nor was it time to change the oil. The dealer told me to bring it back tomorrow morning.
I own a 2002 nissan altima, that my husband purchase for my 15 year anniversary, may 2002. In oct 2002, it started with lose belts that wasn't repaired until dec 2002. Well, in mar 2003, my car wouldn't start. So, the service guy told me to put it in neutral and try to start it, nothing!! So, when the tow guy arrived to tow to dealer, he tried with no success. So, my car was left at the dealer for 4 days, the service dept said it started for them. So, while I was checking out at the cashier, the service manager so happen to be standing by and over heard me talking to the cashier. So, he and I went out to my car and it started for him, but he stated that it's a delayed cranking and they've gotten a service complaint about the altima's not starting and they believe it's has something to do with the fuel injection, but before they can recall the car, they must know how to repair the problem. So, he said whenever it does it again, while cranking the car, push down on the accelerator and give it some gas and it should start. Well, in april, while in d.c., on vacation, coming out to start the car, it didn't start. So, I did what the service manager told me to do and it started, but I had to end my vacation, because I was afraid to chance it far from home. Well, I took my car in to get the oil change and I did let the service dept know of the problem. Well, here it is june 2003, my car stalled again and my husband was very upset, because he had driven it to work and he managed to get it back to work and when he got ready to leave work, it wouldn't start and he had to push down on the accelerator and give it some gas for it to start. Well, I'm taking my car to the dealer on saturday, june 21, 2003 and who knows what excuse they'll have. And to make it soo bad, I'm going to a reunion, in florida and I wanted to drive my car, but I'm not sure if it's safe to drive at all, now. Well, I hope those of you get some solution to this problem.
The consumer noticed every 1000 miles the engine consumed one quart of oil. The dealer was unable to find a problem.
The dealer replaced the catalytic converter because the vehicle consumed excessive amounts of oil (every 1500 miles).
The consumer noticed that the engine consumed 1/2 quart of oil every 1500 miles. The dealer replaced the engine.
The vehicle intermittently stalled while driving, which resulted in loss of control of the vehicle. The dealer replaced the ignition coils, but the problem recurred.
Car has been burning oil since 1st oil change and dealership and nissan have refused to acknowledge this problem.
Maf sensor failure..any complaints of this problem on altima . Org forum...with or without after market air intakes.
This is written notice of a complaint I have regarding my new 2002 nissan altima. At the time of purchase, I was sold a defective engine, which is leaking oil at the rate of 2 quarts every 1,300 miles. The federal safety agency has a recall for this as 03v084000 under the 'notes' section as I believe this is what my problem is. The car only has 7,000 miles but I have had to top the oil since I purchased the 2002 2.5 altima.
The vehicle failed to start.
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