2002 Nissan Sentra Module Problems
- 17
- 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 17 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- control module · 5 records
- electrical system · 4 records
- system ignition · 4 records
- ignition module · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the engine stalled without any warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. The technician detected a trouble code within the ecm. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 03v477000 (electrical…
ODI 10463293
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Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra xe. The contact started the vehicle and the check engine warning light was immediately illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic replaced the sensor. The failure recurred while stopped at a traffic stop. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic where she was advised that the foam material used for the interior lining of the electronic…
ODI 10347292
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Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. Occasionally, the vehicle would not start, but sometimes it would start, shut off, and then fail to restart. The dealer's final diagnosis was that there was computer failure. Nhtsa campaign id number 03477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) was referenced. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 93,000 and failure mileage was 92,000.
ODI 10222453
Engine And Engine Cooling · Module
My vehicle would cut off while driving. I took it to a nissan dealership to have the recalls r3022 (crank position sensor) and the inside lining of the ecm box removed. Because of the damage done to the ecm box from the lining by ecm box has to be unjustly fixed at my own expense. *tr
ODI 10207361
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2008 safety recall for faulty electronic control module. 2002 nissan sentra had a stalling problem. The consumer received a recall letter in the mail regarding a stalling problem. The consumer contacted nissan and stated he was about to trade the vehicle in due to the stalling issue. The consumer went to the dealership to get the recall taken care of and other work done as requested by nissan. However a few weeks…
ODI 10313147
Module · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 nissan sentra with a recall on the electrical system: ignition module failure customer states that he is entitled to a refund for the cost of replacing the ecm and relay**cc the consumer stated the engine kept stalling while in operation. The consumer took the vehicle took the dealership, they replaced the alternator, battery, front brake pads and resurfaced the rotors, however 4 days later the engine stalled…
ODI 10201564
Engine And Engine Cooling · Module
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that the check engine light illuminated. Two weeks later, while driving 65 mph, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. The vehicle was towed to her residence and then to the dealer. The dealer performed two repairs under recall # 03v477000 (electrical system:ignition:module) and recall #…
ODI 10196850
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I purchased my car in oct 2006. In dec 2006 i was leaving my brothers and my car would not start. The check engine light had came on earlier in the day. I had the car towed to nissan at the avenues, after doing a diagnostic test on it they told me the ecm was no good and was covered under recall. The next day the dealership called me back and said nissan would not pay for the ecm but it would pay for the 3 sensors…
ODI 10181899
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Dt*: the contact stated while driving 35 mph on normal road conditions the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent certified mechanic who determined the problem was in the electronic computer module (ecm) and recommended the vehicle be taken to an authorized dealership because there was recall # 03v477000. The dealership did not perform the recall repairs prior to the date the vehicle was purchased.…
ODI 10168171
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02/2003 car stalled and did not restart,called nissan they admitted there was recall on crank sensor. Car was towed to dealer and also recall on ecm cover,foam ripped out as "quick" fix. Now the engine control module is thumping the computer is bumping when accelerating and stopping; noise is audible inside car. Went to dealer to have part fixed dealer will not fix. Called nissan (nmac) they consider the recalled…
ODI 10156055
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Dt: contact stated while driving vehicle stalled. While pushing the vehicle off the road another vehicle hit the contact's vehicle from behind. The contact stated there was nhtsa recall campaign 03v477000 but the contact wasn't notified about this recall. The contact and passenger sustained injuries. *ak
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10143667
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I drive 2002 nissan sentra. I have been driving nissan sentra without knowing recall on sentra equipped with qr25de engines. A couple weeks ago, my car suddenly stopped on the freeway. Since then, the engine frequently stopped without any warning. I took my car to local auto repair shop and was informed of recall of nissan sentra. I towed my car to nissan dealer, and ecm case holder and crank sensor were replaced…
ODI 10139103
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I have a 2002 nissan sentra. This vehicle will stop running in normal freeway driving conditions. Without warning my car stalled in heavy commute traffic. My car is only three years old, and i had a hard time starting it. Once it started, it stalled again only a few miles down the road. I have since found out that there is a recall on the foam surrounding the electronic control module. The recall states that the…
ODI 10136760
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Dt: a recall was issued on the ecm cover. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled while her daughter was driving. The consumer did not receive a recall notification since then the damage was done to the ecm. The dealer only did the recall work and did not the fix the damage that was done because of recall defect. Dealer said they will fix it if the consumer paid for it. Manufacturer said they will contact her within…
ODI 10127172
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While driving the engine light came on; 10 miles later the vehicle stalled. This occurred because the ecm failed. The dealership charge the consumer to perform the ecm material recall 03v477000 because the ecm failure was not caused by the contamination of the inner lining material , it just shorted out. *jb
ODI 10119045
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I am contacting you with regards to nhsta campaign id number: 03v4777000 for the 2002 nissan sentra. The repair proposed by nissan is not appropriate since the components in question may already be partially affected and removing the foam will not solve the problem for the long term. Also it is very bad practice to open an electronic module at a dealer since a latent defect may be introduced in the sensitive…
ODI 10064231
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Recall letter regarding the possibility that the engine may stop running while being driven due to contamination of the engine control module (ecm) by the inner lining material (recall# 03v-455, 03v-477). *ph
ODI 10059217