2002 Nissan Sentra Electrical System Problems
- 30
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 30 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- engine light · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Ecu failure caused fuel pump relay to cycle errratically with accompanying engine hesitation. Nissan cosidered this a safety issue and requested that i did not drive the vehicle. Many ecu failures seem to be occuring since nissan told the dealer that they had issues with the unit and that they were on back order.
ODI 10041042
Brake Lights · Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Visibility
I own a 2002 sentra spec v and this is my second one in 10 months that has failed to perform as it should. The current vehicle has had 1 new engine, 1 exhaust manifold, 2 window regulators, 2 new windows, three new door speakers, two shift knobs, 1 timing belt tensioner, 1 third brake light, and is in the process of getting it's third engine. Car consumes oil at a rapid rate of 2 quarts per 1200 miles. Tried an…
ODI 10021051
Electrical System
The car started stalling at night on the highway with my newborn child and it stopped in the middle if the way. The car has been recalled for 3 different issues + they found out the main computer had a problem. It is almost a month and the part is on back order and will be for another 3 weeks according to the nissan parts representative. *la
ODI 10043250
Electrical System
Car stalls when driving. I first brought this car in at 36k miles stating it was difficult to start. I was told it was fine. The dealer noted it was difficult to start at 65k miles. I had numerous electrical problems with the car in the first 36k miles. Those appeared to be resolved. At 97k miles it began to refuse to start randomly. Now it turns off while driving. The dealer states the problem is with the ecm unit.…
ODI 10205986
Electrical System
Recall notice received for the possibility that the engine would stop running on 2002 nissan sentra.*mr the consumer was informed by the dealer that there was a waiting list for the recall. The consumer was told that she would be contacted as to when to bring the vehicle in for repairs. Before the vehicle was repaired it stalled exactly as the recall stated it would (recall# 03v-477000). *nm
ODI 10075610