Major Problems with 2002 Nissan Sentra Derived from Complaints & Recalls
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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 Nissan Sentra
2002 Nissan Sentra
TRUNK LID
Victims: 6
2002 Nissan Sentra
FRONTAL
Victims: 3
2002 Nissan Sentra
TREAD/BELT
Victims: 2
Browse 2002 Nissan Sentra complaints by category
Problems with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Nissan Sentra owners.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i own a 2002 sentra spec v and this is my second one in 10 months that has failed to... |
67
~ 59811 miles |
| ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer stated that the engine is failing causing the consumer to replace the oil more than often. dealer notified. ts... |
41
~ 44134 miles |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i own a 2002 sentra spec v and this is my second one in 10 months that has failed to... |
30
~ 62715 miles |
| ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without... |
24
~ 109944 miles |
| AIR BAGS consumer states while driving 50mph had a collision accident air bags did noy deploy. nlm... |
23
~ 41918 miles |
| MODULE > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM recall letter regarding the possibility that the engine may stop running while being driven due to contamination of the engine |
17
~ 62708 miles |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving 15 mph engine surged up to 30-35 mph and consumer lost control hitting telephone pole. engine light was |
15
~ 44926 miles |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER the throttle got stuck wide open the floor mats are not secured enough which cause the problem if this happens |
13
~ 5060 miles |
| MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i bought a brand new 2002 sentra se-r spec v in feb of 2002. i have had major engine and... |
9
~ 16572 miles |
| TREAD/BELT > TIRES visible tire separation on firehawk gta 02 p195/55r16 86h m+s. the tires were replaced with michelin all weather here at... |
8
|
| POWER TRAIN while braking the vehicle suddenly surged forward. this has occurred on six occasions. *jb *cb *nlm... |
7
~ 101055 miles |
| ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL the floormat of my 2002 nissan sentra ser spec v got caught under my gas pedal causing it to become... |
6
~ 21300 miles |
| GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING consumer states while driving the engine compartment caught fire. the dealer was contacted. feel free to provide any further information.*jb... |
6
~ 13710 miles |
| MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when i went to get my oil changed the mechanic went to pull the dipstick out and since it is... |
5
~ 90884 miles |
| EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i haven't had the car for a year yet and i have already had the catalytic converter replaced twice &... |
5
~ 80000 miles |
| TIRES while driving on a paved hwy at 50 mph/rear tire blewout. 2 days later on another paved road at 30... |
5
~ 16687 miles |
| FRONTAL > AIR BAGS while traveling at 35 mph another vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. consumer hit the other drivers rear |
5
~ 12000 miles |
| POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY nissan sentra 2002 with less then 28000 ml has leaking engine head gasket and radiator and broken steering rack and... |
4
~ 55000 miles |
| RACK AND PINION > STEERING the rack and pinion steering gear assembly on our 2002 nissan sentra se-r was replaced by hall nissan of chesapeake... |
4
~ 30471 miles |
| COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle heated (still under warranty) so i took the car to the dealer nissan world of springfield nj. my car... |
4
~ 18009 miles |
| AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN while driving at any speed and without prior warning the vehicle stalled intermittently.*ak while driving 35-45 mph the vehicle jerked... |
4
~ 14802 miles |
| TRUNK LID > BODY > STRUCTURE trunk failed to open. assembly loose and kept falling into valet mode. the first time i took it in they... |
4
~ 73 miles |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving approximately 15 mph the vehicle stalled intermittently. there were no warning... |
3
~ 74468 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC i have a 2002 nissan sentra. i was going about 25 mph on a hwy. ramp it was wet out... |
3
~ 9531 miles |
| STRUCTURE paint problems... excessive paint chipping (front bumper) and surface rust after 1 year of owning car! dealer refuses to repaint |
3
~ 23333 miles |
| SUSPENSION while steering there is a loud clunking noise. dealership is aware of problem.*ak... |
3
~ 10000 miles |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM while driving up a steady grade the 'service engine soon' battery and oil lights all came on simultaneously. a few... |
2
~ 128250 miles |
| FRONT > SUSPENSION driver side front coil spring broke. *tr... |
2
~ 64000 miles |
| CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra se-r. the contact stated that her vehicle is experiencing pre-catalytic failure. one of... |
2
~ 49500 miles |
| FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph the vehicle stalled. although the dealer has not diagnosed the problem the |
2
~ 51500 miles |
| RADIATOR ASSEMBLY > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING nissan sentra 2002 with less then 28000 ml has leaking engine head gasket and radiator and broken steering rack and... |
2
~ 32500 miles |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER my 2002 nissan sentra se-r stalled several times and the check engine light came on. i took it to the... |
2
~ 18327 miles |
| BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS > GASOLINE > ENGINE nissan sentra 2002 the consumer experienced a squeaking noise from the engine. *bf the service department suggested that the noise... |
2
~ 22500 miles |
| HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the consumer complained about other motorist exterior headlights. they were blinding when driving at night. the consumer stated that they |
2
|
| ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT while driving or at idle the vehicle would stall. *nm recall number 03v455000 . engine and transmission problems consisting in... |
2
|
| EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING vehicle stalled while driving. vehicle was then towed to the dealership who performed the ecm material 03v477000 repairs. vehicle stalled... |
2
~ 40500 miles |
| WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i was driving my car on i-270 during rush hour traffic with my two year old son in the car... |
2
~ 41012 miles |
| RIM > WHEELS consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a ditch passenger's front rim was cracked and bent.&ak... |
2
~ 60495 miles |
| 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 nissan sentra experienced problems with shutting down as well as faulty brakes.***no answer required***. *mr the service dealer was... |
2
~ 3750 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving at 5 mph the engine stalled and the brake pedal... |
1
|
| MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT over the past 3 years i've had my 2002 nissan sentra ser spec v into nissan 15 times for service.... |
1
|
| EQUIPMENT i took my vehicle a nissan sentra gxe 2002 for oil change at nissan agincourt in scarborough in spring 2010.... |
1
|
| LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT i took my vehicle a nissan sentra gxe 2002 for oil change at nissan agincourt in scarborough in spring 2010.... |
1
|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 1) car was parked in driveway while gone for the weekend. car was driven as recently as the friday prior... |
1
~ 89000 miles |
| TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my turns signals and hazards flash unit intermittently work. *tr... |
1
|
| HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING my turns signals and hazards flash unit intermittently work. *tr... |
1
|
| CRANKCASE (PCV) > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. while driving 45 mph the vehicle stopped without warning. the instrumental panel illuminated... |
1
~ 112000 miles |
| LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving the vehicle on several occasions the doors have "unlocked" without any reason or action being taken. *tr... |
1
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the oxygen sensors in my 2002 nissan altima completely broken away from the catalytic converter. (not at the bolt but... |
1
~ 120000 miles |
| INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2002 nissan sentra se-r we own has been giving us a re-occurring problem with both the unified meter that controls... |
1
~ 79000 miles |
| STEERING while driving the will stop running without warning or my service engine light will come on and my car will |
1
~ 72108 miles |
| IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM vehicle(2002 nissan sentra gxe) becomes rough and the engine stop intermittently while driving the vehicle. taken the vehicle to the... |
1
~ 46800 miles |
| DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE the driver door on 2002 nissan sentra gxe will not open unless i let down the window and open the |
1
|
| SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM dt: 2002 nissan sentra. the contact stated vehicle stopped while driving at 45 mph. the contact then coasted to the... |
1
~ 52000 miles |
| ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS i hit a curb and my wheel broke off leaving just the center bolted to the car. the tire was... |
1
~ 120990 miles |
| WHEELS i hit a curb and my wheel broke off leaving just the center bolted to the car. the tire was... |
1
~ 120990 miles |
| ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING dt*: the consumer stated while driving the vehicle vibrated and jumped from side to side. the vehicle was taken to... |
1
~ 26000 miles |
| SIDEWALL > TIRES in mar '02 i bought a new nissan sentra se-r that came w/ firestone firehawk gta-02 195/55/r16 tires. i always... |
1
~ 28000 miles |
| RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING the steering wheel move back and forth while driving. consumer noticed that the steering wheel would wander from lane to |
1
|
| HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > HYDRAULIC > DRIVELINE when braking brake pedal went to the floor and caused extended stopping distance. the dealership repaired the brake line but |
1
~ 53000 miles |
| FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING the 2002 nissan sentra ran fine for the first year. there were no major issues concerning the electrical system. in... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
| FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE while driving at 30 mph consumer's vehicle collided head on with another vehicle. the seat belts were worn and the... |
1
~ 13000 miles |
| ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving on the interstate at 70 mph vehicle lost power and stalled. also the instrumental panel/ electrical system and |
1
~ 41000 miles |
| SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS air bags failed to deploy impact at 45 mph full frontal impact car electronic system (computer) registered that the bags... |
1
~ 35920 miles |
| VISIBILITY i own a 2002 sentra spec v and this is my second one in 10 months that has failed to... |
1
~ 7204 miles |
| BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING i own a 2002 sentra spec v and this is my second one in 10 months that has failed to... |
1
~ 7204 miles |
| RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT i own a 2002 sentra spec v and this is my second one in 10 months that has failed to... |
1
~ 7204 miles |
| TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE the vehicle ran out of gas the vehicle was towed to the dealership and consumer was told the gas tank |
1
~ 17900 miles |
| HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING car running hot - several times - ran out of fluid - replaced fluid - same problem - dealer replaced |
1
~ 18903 miles |
| LINKAGES > STEERING vehicle was cut off while at 60 mph. driver had to panic stop to avoid accident. engine stalled. on restart... |
1
|
| FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while driving at any speed vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle and took it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic... |
1
|
| COLUMN > STEERING steering column blasting cold air down to the brake. *ak... |
1
|
| DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE car stalls when driving. *tr... |
1
~ 97000 miles |
| DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY some kind of foam seal/gasket in center air vent. took vehicle to dealer and they said they reinstalled foam. now |
1
|
| CONVENTIONAL > PARKING BRAKE my emergency brake has been almost non-existent since i bought the car. my driveway is a steep hill so its... |
1
~ 9186 miles |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING had to go to the dealer on two separate occasions. first time the light on the map light assembly was... |
1
~ 9186 miles |
| FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i am a professional fire investigator. this vehicle fire originated with the headlight assembly. the burn patterns clearly indicate this... |
1
|
| HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING consumer lost control of vehicle and hit a ditch passenger's front rim was cracked and bent.&ak... |
1
|
| BODY > STRUCTURE oem side skirts do not fit right with car. seem warped. bow out in various spots along the body. compared... |
1
~ 5153 miles |
| SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 2002 nissan sentra experienced problems with shutting down as well as faulty brakes.***no answer required***. *mr the service dealer was... |
1
~ 7500 miles |
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