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

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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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