2002 Nissan Sentra Engine Problems
- 24
- 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 24 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 11 records
- repaired failure · 7 records
- failure recurred · 7 records
- check engine · 6 records
- independent mechanic · 6 records
- replaced repaired · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
Car has been turning off a few times when brake had been pushing down.(when the car had been stopping)
ODI 10994171
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled and independently accelerated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 140,000.
ODI 10959864
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving 45 mph, the check engine code: p0335 (crank sensor) illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the crank sensor was replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate…
ODI 10861601
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
My nissan sentra decided to stall out in the middle of a very busy intersection. Was able to restart the nissan after about 15 seconds. Later that day i was unable to start my car. Battery was jumped and the car was running until i turned my headlights on. I had to be towed home. I believe my can sensor and crank sensor need to be replaced and there was a recall for this complaint before.
ODI 10824649
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving various low speeds, the engine stalled without warning. After restarting, the vehicle resumed normally. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the failure was identical to nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the vin was not included. The vehicle was not repaired.…
ODI 10808852
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would suddenly loose power and would not accelerate. In addition, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle would not start and was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the crankshaft position sensor failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the…
ODI 10778645
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving highway speeds, the vehicle lost acceleration and stalled. The contact maneuvered the vehicle to the shoulder of the highway and checked the oil level. The oil was approximately two quarts low. After twenty minutes, the vehicle started again and the failure recurred the contact had to call a tow truck to bring the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The…
ODI 10743386
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While attempting to accelerate, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that the throttle position sensor failed. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.
ODI 10643278
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
While driving up a steady grade the 'service engine soon', battery, and oil lights all came on simultaneously. A few seconds later, or possibly at the same time, the engine stalled and all forward power was lost without prior warning (except for the warning lights a couple of seconds earlier). I steered to the shoulder of the road using the existing momentum. The temperature gauge had been normal up until the…
ODI 10633412
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer but was not repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 07v527000(engine and engine cooling) however, the vin was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 10578972
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. The contact noticed the vehicle was smoking and oil was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who advised that the pre-catalytic converter and the engine would need to be replaced. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number:…
Fire reported
ODI 10568862
Engine
Nissan denies vehicle is part of an ongoing problem with oil issues that effect the catalytic converter. This vehicle has had a the catalytic converter replaced at 14,000 miles, and multiple recalls have been issued. Nhtsa has this case already on record for the continue problems with this make and model. Defective engine build, nissan attempts to deflect the issue to the dealers and then back again. Nissan case #…
ODI 10563458
Engine · Service Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving at 5 mph, the engine stalled and the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 7/21/15*cn updated 10/17/2017*cn
ODI 10721870
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming oil excessively and he could he hear a loud knocking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the catalytic converter had allowed debris to enter the pistons and as a result, the engine would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10568846
Engine
Engine stops running suddenly for no apparent reason, and with no warning. This may happen within seconds of starting the engine, after a few minutes, and sometimes even as much as an hour after startup. The engine runs smoothly when it runs, and there is no warning when it stops running. The check engine light is not illuminated (except immediately following startup), and my local service station cannot isolate a…
ODI 10542621
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated and the vehicle continuously stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 184,686.
ODI 10654868
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I currently own a 2002 nissan sentra se-r spec v and it is old but has been taken good care of and it only has 110,000 miles on it. Vehicle problems smoke black really bad, uses up to 5 quarts between oil changes, idles rough, runs rough. It has had a couple recalls i checked up on like the pre cat header it had been replaced in 03. I replaced coil packs, spark plugs, mass air flow sensor, cam sensor, and crank…
ODI 10662473
Engine
The car engine stops when at the traffic light and every time that i stop . I have to restart it to proceed and this happens very often and very frustrating.. Thanks god that i haven't had anyone rear-ended me so far. *tr
ODI 10522164
Engine
I began to have trouble with my car a couple of weeks ago. I have been going through a quart of oil a day and a tank of gas in a few days. I took it to my mechanic and he found out there is a recall for my vehicle. I was never notified of this recall. I was in the marines and was stationed at several different bases. My mother?s address was also used by nissan but she never received any information on the recall. I…
ODI 10481065
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic that determined that there was a manufacturing defect with the crank position sensor. The vehicle was repaired by replacing two sensors located at the…
ODI 10464250
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving 40 mph, the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the 02 sensor needed to be replaced. The repairs were made, but the failure recurred. The dealer stated that the ecm needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,955.…
ODI 10663165
Engine
Car stalled after coming up to stop sign. This has happened a few times. I heard it could be a crankshaft position sensor failure. Are there any recalls on this particular part? July 1st 2013, my blower knob did not turn on until i reached position #4--the rest do not work, so i cannot control heating, cooling or defrosting. Any recalls on a blower heat resistor failure? September 2010, intermittent speed control…
ODI 10523270
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10545286
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the air flow sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 138,000.
ODI 10614557