2002 Nissan Sentra Exhaust System Problems
- 5
- 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.
What owners report
- Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
This is pertaining to an existing campaign (#03v084000). I bought a used 2002 nissan sentra ser spec-v in may 2007. Shortly after my purchase (june 2007), i had this outstanding recall, including several others performed. The above recall states that the pre-catalyst could overheat and disintegrate, blowing particulate into the combustion chamber, scoring the cylinder walls, and cause excessive oil consumption and…
ODI 10317705
Exhaust System
Bought nissan brand new in 2002. This car is only 8 years old with 75,000 miles. First the car started jerking when it sits still at stop signs and traffic lights. Took the car to maintenance shop and paid to have the catalytic converter removed and replaced. However, after a few months, in april the car starts jerking again. Paid to have the ignition coils replaced by the dealership. Car engine light still on and…
ODI 10350729
Exhaust System · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Catalytic converter deposits go back into engine scoring the cylinder walls. Engine burning oil, potential fire and engine seizure. Nissan says nhtsa campaign 03v084000 was performed. Recent diagnosis shows code po 420, problem not fixed. Nhtsa needs to issue another recall. *tr
ODI 10283672
Exhaust System
I bought a 2002 nissan sentra se-r with approximately 70k miles on it. At the time of purchase the engine was running fine, however, at approximately 72k miles it started burning oil and i had to put oil in the engine once a week. I took the car to the local dealership were they replaced the catalytic converted due to a recall, but did not state that the engine was damaged to that defective part. I asked about an…
ODI 10349157
Exhaust System
I haven't had the car for a year yet and i have already had the catalytic converter replaced twice & the engine replaced because there was no oil in it. What kind of car has these kind of problems? The gears shift hard now to where it about jerks you and i drive an automatic. Not to mention the dealership wouldn't even give me a rental while they had to practically replace the entire engine. *nlm
ODI 10016181