1. Nissan Sentra
  2. Problems
  3. 2002
  4. Accelerator Pedal

2002 Nissan Sentra Accelerator Pedal Problems

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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.

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi2
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 1, 2007 · 95,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    The accelerator freezes frequently. When it becomes unstuck, the car lurches either forward or backward depending on which gear it's in. I have had some near misses with other autos and structures. *tr

    ODI 10229855

  • July 27, 2004

    Accelerator Pedal

    While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to move. Consumer applied the accelerator pedal numerous times, and vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak

    ODI 10089092

  • October 29, 2003

    Accelerator Pedal

    Gas pedal sticks when accelerating after stopping. As per invoice and charge to customer: bg3 bg fuel system service special 1 cp $49.52; 1 9182-6x fuel ind svc $46.43. Service advisor advised customer to discontinue use of regular gas (87 octane) and to start using premium gas.problem occurred over a period of time. Incident date indicated is actually date of service. I have no idea what oem means. It is difficult…

    ODI 10052460

  • June 10, 2003 · 15,800 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    The floormat of my 2002 nissan sentra ser spec v got caught under my gas pedal causing it to become stuck to the floor. I was able to turn off the key and pull off to the side of the highway. I noticed that the floor mat keeps twisting where this will be a recurring problem. These are the factory floor mats. I checked to see if there was a recall, which there was, but the manufacturer states that my car was not…

    ODI 10023408

  • December 31, 2002 · 17,000 miles

    Accelerator Pedal

    I have a 2002 nissan sentra gxe that was bought on september 29, 2001 as a brand new car. The gas pedal hardens and does not respond when my foot press on it after the car has been stationary at a stop sign or at a red light. A second foot press on the gas pedal gets the car going but it causes the car to jerk back and the back wheels to skid as though i was putting excessive force on the acceleration. This has been…

    ODI 10082777

  • November 15, 2002

    Accelerator Pedal

    Throttle pedal sticks. When going to take off from a stopped position excessive force needs to be used. Was told to clean throttle body and it didn't fix the problem. *jb

    ODI 10023655