Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Table 1 shows 35 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2002 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the engine exhaust system (101 problems). The second most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (82 problems).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Nissan Altima

Problem Category	Number of Problems
Engine Exhaust System problems	101
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	82
Engine Burning Oil problems	73
Catalytic Convertor problems	72
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	68
Engine Cooling System problems	55
Check Engine Light On problems	50
Car Stall problems	37
Engine problems	35
Radiator problems	24
Service Engine Light On problems	21
Engine Oil Leaking problems	12
Engine Stall problems	11
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	11
Coolant Leaking problems	10
Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problems	10
Engine Failure problems	10
Crankcase (pcv) problems	9
Engine Head Gasket Failure problems	9
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	6
Gasoline Engine problems	6
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	5
Loud Engine Noise problems	4
Engine Clicking And Tapping Noises problems	4
Vehicle Overheat problems	3
Engine Knocking Noise problems	3
Engine Head Gasket Leaking problems	3
Emission Control problems	3
Blown Head Gasket problems	2
Engine Noise problems	1
Cooling Fan problems	1
Timing Tensioner problems	1
Engine Grinding Noise problems	1
Radiator Hose problems	1
Engine Funny Noise problems	1

Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 2002 Nissan Altima

The Engine Exhaust System problem

The pre-catalyst on the exhaust has failed, and caused damage. There is a recall for certain VIN #'s but mine is not coming up. Nhsta campaign 03v084000. Read details...

The Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problem

My engine is destroyed because a screw came loose from the throttle body in the plenum, got sucked into an engine cylinder and destroyed that cylinder. This would cost somewhere between $3k to $5k to repair, more than the car is currently worth. Read details...

The Engine Burning Oil problem

Took our 2002 Nissan Altima in to Nissan for a recall repair (2003 recall for exhaust / catalytic converter issues) - recall states if engine is damaged, that it will be replaced. Engine has been destroyed due to catalytic converter failure. Read details...

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