Engine Stall problems of the 2002 Nissan Altima

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima. On several occasions, while driving, the engine stalled. The contact had to restart the vehicle while the accelerator pedal was applied. Also, while the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle would hesitate to gain speed and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 213,000.

Recall campaign r3022 / 03v455000 due to defective original manufacturer crankshaft / camshaft sensor, this caused my engine to completely stall at 65 mph on the California 57 south freeway. Extreme dangerous driving experience had occurred and caused unsafe driving condition for the surrounding vehicles. Vehicle had difficulty steering and braking which luckily avoided any accident. The recall campaign was conducted along with other recalls in the past, but when inspected, the crankshaft and 2 camshaft sensors were never replaced under the said recall. Hopefully the NHTSA can contact Nissan on my behalf to conduct an investigation on why the original sensors deemed defective in the recall campaign was not properly replaced.

Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the contact was driving up a ramp and the vehicle started to vibrate and was jerking. The rpm system went up to 35 to 4000. The vehicle speed odometer started to fail and the vehicle loss power. The vehicle engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart. This was a recurring failure. The vehicle was not taken in for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The maufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 165,000. Kc.

I am the original owner of my 2002 Nissan Altima and I bought the car in the fall of 2001. I religiously change the oil on time and have properly maintained the car. The car has extremely low mileage for its age. I have received all of the Nissan recalls. Since December 2001, I have had the problem of the engine stalling without warning and also, at times, losing all power in the car, an extremely dangerous condition and that almost caused me to have two accidents. After four recalls for the same problem of the engine stalling without warning, this year the car is again stalling without warning and I am told by my mechanic that I need to replace the crank sensor, which was replaced in 2004 by one of Nissan recalls. I am told a crank sensor should last of the length of car's life. I am also told that those who received the 2009 version of the sensor have had no subsequent problems only those who had the older sensors are apparently at grave risk. I was in the car trying to cross an intersection with my 5 year old son in the back of car when my engine stalled without warning and when the engine dies I am without power. This was the first time since the last recall that the car stalled on me. This makes the stalling problem even more deadly. People think the problem was fixed by the earlier multiple recalls and are instead driving cars that are time bombs. Nissan needs to address this problem immediately.

When driving the vehicle in warm weather for over 15 minutes, the engine will stall in traffic or refuse to start after engine is turned off briefly (at the gas pump. ) the dealership serviced the recall for the crankshaft sensor, and we had another put in by an independent mechanic since then. Diagnostics gave consult code po420 catalyst sys-b1. Gave us an estimate to replace the catalyst. Heard about a recall of some Nissans for a similar problem in fall of 2010, but I guess this car did not fall into this category. We are also told that the heater core needs replacing, but do not want to put any more money into a vehicle that has a stalling problem that cannot be fixed.

My 2002 Nissan Altima 2. 5 s started engine misfiring and stalling while in heavy traffic. This occurred with no prior warning lights or unusual performance from the engine. The malfunction indicator light then started alternating from flashing to constantly on. I consulted my vehicle manual and followed the directions to drive my vehicle at speeds less than 45 miles per hour to the dealer to have it serviced. The dealer diagnosed the problem and told me that a power valve screw had come loose and damaged the spark plug. The suggested replacing all of the power valve screws, but they indicated that I may have internal engine damage and catalyst failure that could not be seen. They further advised that I may have future problems with the car. I understand that the 2003, 2004 ,and 2005 versions of this car may have the same problem and that Nissan had a voluntary service campaign for 2004 and 2005 engines. I believe that the damage which might have been caused is potentially catastrophic and should be attended to by the manufacturer in the form of a recall and repair of any damages.

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the highway, smoke erupted from the engine compartment followed by the engine stalling without warning. No fire was present, only smoke from the engine. The vehicle was towed to the dealer who determined the oil was dry in the engine and the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not alerted. The inspector concluded that the failure was consistent from a lack of having the oil changed. Updated 10/12/06. Updated 1/17/2006 - at no time did the oil light illuminate to indicate low oil. The consumer indicated that the oil light had never illuminated because the vehicle received regular oil changes. The consumer believes the failure is due to a know defect in the 2. 5 liter engines. The consumer is requesting reimbursement for the engine she had to replace. Updated.

: the contact stated while driving 30 mph the engine stalled. The vehicle was taken to the dealership for inspection. They determined the engine needed to be replaced however no repairs were made. The manufacturer was alerted.

It has come to my attention that the Nissan 2. 5 liter power plant has issues with intake butterfly valve screws that have became loose and are sucked into the engine resulting in stalling and severe damage that could cause grave harm or death. I myself have not experienced this however there is great knowledge and a current recall for some of the 04-05 Nissan Altima models. I am a current 2002 Nissan Altima owner and this issue has me concerned to the point that for my own safety I am going to have all of the 8 screws lock tightened so I can feel safe when driving. . Read more...

Engine stalled at highway speed nearly causing a major accident. Car restarted and smae thing happened. I had car towed to dealer and they replaced a sensor as part of a reclaa (r3022).

While driving approximately 60mph on highway engine stalled, almost causing consumer to have a collision.