2002 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
- 41
- 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 41 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- check engine · 10 records
- engine light · 10 records
- same problem · 5 records
- head gasket · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 10 |
| 60–100k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
The car just started cutting off. First mechanic said bad gas, did computer check nothing. Would cut off turning, full idle to silent cut off. Now does it on start up. *tr
ODI 10344755
Engine
This was the third time that my engine has cut off due to a malfunction of the butterfly screws on the intake valve of my 2002 nissan sentra se-r spec v. I have contacted nissan corporate about the issue and they have issued a recall on the 2003 and up models but refuse to issue the recall on the 2002 model. This could have resulted in a highway crash on two occasions as well as continuous damage to my engine. *tr
ODI 10317735
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving 45 mph the vehicle stalled. After the failure,the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. A mechanic concluded that the crank shaft position sensor failed. She contacted the dealer in reference to recall# 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling).her vehicle identification number was excluded from the recall. The vehicle was in the…
ODI 10290330
Engine
My 2002 nissan sentra will stop running, shut off when in low speed. This started about one year ago. I have contacted the dealership and have been told there is not recall on my car. But i have read on the internet many people with the same problem, when trying to find a fix for my problem. I also have had three dip stick come off into the dip stick holder. 12/4/08. *tr
ODI 10325562
Engine
2nd time since owning the car that my dipstick has broken off in the oil tube. I now must either pay $150 to get it removed or try and figure out what to do to get it out. *tr
ODI 10245872
Engine
Hi , i have a 2002 nissan sentra ser , this car is equipped with a qr25de engine , the piston rings came defective from factory , nissan doesn't assume their responsibility , but they sell improve piston rings for this type of engine ... Engine oil disappear with stock piston rings, car doesn't have any leak .... Machine shops know this problem ... Consequence of this matter is that people brakes connecting rods ,…
ODI 10246292
Engine
1. Car overheated first night it was bought new zero miles. Dealership fixed a stuck thermostat. (car should have been checked before it was sold to the customer!) this may have forever damaged this car. 2. 59,000 miles - car blows head gasket. Fixed by dealership. 3. ~60,000 miles - car running rough because the spark plug sleeve was not put in correctly after head gasket was replaced at the dealership leading to a…
ODI 10239099
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
The dipstick cap on my 2002 nissan sentra gxe is plastic. Due to this and the normal heating and cooling of the engine, it has broken away from the dipstick and the dipstick is stuck down in the dipstick tube. To get this out and replace it, the dealerships and repair garages want $100-200+ dollars. This i have learned is a common defect among most cars of this make and model. *tr
ODI 10205506
Engine
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving 55 mph, the engine failed and the vehicle shut down. The vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic. Nissan stated that it would cost between $400 and $500 to dissect the engine and locate the cause of the failure. The vehicle has not been inspected by the dealer. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 107,000.
ODI 10221929
Engine
Tl*- the contact stated that while driving a 2002 nissan sentra at 65 mph the vehicle kept misfiring, causing the check engine light to turn on. At the dealer they determined that two screws were missing, causing the throttle plate to fall into the intake. The current and failure mileage were both 77,000. *ak
ODI 10185296
Engine
2002 nissan sentra had a recall done and the same parts failed again . **nar**cc the vehicle was recalled for contaminated engine control module by the inner lining material. This proble caused the vehicle to stop running while deing driven. The recall repair was complete on 4/2004. Nov 28, 2006 the problem recurred. The dealer only paid for part of the repair. The consumer believes that the dealer should have…
ODI 10181600
Engine
Hello, thank you for taking the time to read this e mail, it started with a simple oil change for my sister nissan sentra, i had just finished taking the used oil out and replacing a new oil filter, i went for the dip stick, and it broke, my day was already bad and it went to worst. The failure of the poorly design dipstick, its plastic handle, broke and the dipstick metal went in, i have tried players, metal stick…
ODI 10171516
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the engine oil dipstick tube would fracture every one to two years. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the tube was replaced with a newer one at the contacts expense. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact on how to remove the broken dipstick. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 132,000.
ODI 10359617
Engine
June 15 , 2006 - i was driving on the freeway and all of sudden , car stalled . Took it to the dealer. They replaced the emc. It ran fine for 2 months . Today again it stalled . Luckily i was able to restart the car. Taking it to the dealer for checkup on thursday. Talked to the dealer, as of today no recall is due on my car. *jb
ODI 10166247
Engine
My 2002 nissan sentra se-r experienced a power valve screw liberation consistent with nissans voluntary service campaign # 5202. The issue is that the campaign is written to only cover 2004 and 2005 models. Obviously this manufacturing issue predates the dates covered in the vsc. *nm
ODI 10165193
Engine
I own a 2002 nissan sentra se-r. It has approximately 80,000 miles on it. One day last month, on the way home from work, my car stalled at a red light. I was able to get it started and drive it the 15 miles to my dealership, but it stalled at least twice on the way. The engine also was not running smoothly and the "check engine light" was on. When i got to the dealership, they told me that a "power valve screw" had…
ODI 10163433
12v/24v/48v Battery · Engine
Went to get an oil change today and the mechanic pulled the dipstick and discovered that the half of the plastic handle that the dipstick was attached to had broken off. We luckily were able to remove the dipstick from home with a pencil and tape, however this signifies a more common problem that this vehicle is made of shotty parts. I had to get a tune-up at 25,000 miles, my battery has corrosion problems that have…
ODI 10155246
Engine
Butterfly valve on the 2002 nissan sentra the car started to idle very rough while driving on the highway at 70 mph. The check engine light came on & the engine vibration became worse. The car stalled & i was almost killed trying to get to the side of the road. I was able to restart the car & drive a few more miles to work. The car was then towed to the dealership where they found spark plug #1 smashed because a…
ODI 10149350
Engine · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rack And Pinion · Radiator Assembly
Nissan sentra 2002 with less then 28000 ml has leaking engine head gasket and radiator and broken steering rack and pinion and steering power assist. Car was purchased new and never had an accident. Car is dangerous to drive - steering does not work. Nissan sold me a lemon car and refuses to repair it. *jb
ODI 10147477
Engine · Fuel Pump
Severe engine failure. I bought my 2002 nissan sentra spec-v with only 7,000 miles on it and thought i had a great car. Thank goodness i opted for the extra 100,000 extended warranty. My car's engine experienced massive oil consumption around 60,000 and i noticed the whole time i owned the car that the oil was always low each time i changed it. I used only mobil 1 full syn every 5,000 miles. The engine failed 3,000…
ODI 10204558
Engine
In april of 2005 check engine light went on. Brought car to my mechanic and codes came up for my oxygen sensors. When sensors were replaced the codes would not go away and check engine light would not come off. He replaced them again and no change. In october 2005 my car stalled unexpectedly and after starting it up drove so bad i cannot drive car anymore. Brought car to dealer and would not explain what the problem…
ODI 10141430
Engine · Headlights
Dt: 2002 nissan sentra. While driving on the highway the car shut off, took the car to a mechanic. Went on the nissan website and found two recalls, they were engine control module case holder and head lamp adjuster. Then, took car into dealership, they ran vin # and they found three recalls, one was on the foam on the engine control module and the other two were unknown. One of the recalls would cause the vehicle…
ODI 10134246
Engine
2002 nissan sentra computer (ecm) went bad and needed to be replaced.*mr the consumer received a recall notice on the ecm in 2004 but was unable to take the vehicle to dealer to have it correct due to work obligations. The recall stated that the engine may stop running due to contamination of the ecm by the inner lining material. While driving in may 2005 the consumer's vehicle stalled and the check engine light…
ODI 10134517
Engine
2002 nissan sentra engine light came on which was caused by the oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor was replaced and still experienced the same problem. The vehicle also stalled while the vehicle was in motion. *ts the consumer requested a replacement of the ecm or for a recall to be issued. The computer showed a code for the throttle sensor. *sc
ODI 10144275
Engine
Went to check the oil and the plastic dipstick had broken off and the dipstick has fallen down into the engine. Checking online for help on removal shows a number of people with the same problem.they want $156 dollars to fix a problem that nissan is aware of that could have been prevented with a new dipstick not made of plastic for $3.*jb
ODI 10109915