general problems of the 2002 Nissan Altima

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle had failed the state inspection because the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v251000 (fuel system, gasoline). The dealer was contacted for recall completion and informed the contact that the recall was not applicable to the vehicle because the contact did not reside in the states listed in the recall. The contact stated that the vehicle registration could not be renewed due to the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The contact was referred to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Will not start,replaced crank an cam sensor nothing they are recalls on these cars for lots of problems I purchased this car thinking it was a good car for my wife two days later it leaves her an my daughter stuck on the freeway. I have done resets nothing works is there something yall can help me with im out of pocket cause this car. Can I take it to Nissan dealer an they fix it for a recall.

Driver smelled gasoline at startup. Was only faint at first, but grew stronger over the next few days. Odor became so overpowering that driver had to drive with windows open to vent fumes. Driver identified gas dripping from fuel pressure regulator visible on driver's side of engine. Dealer confirmed fuel pressure regulator leak, ordered replacement part, and returned vehicle to owner stating that it's still safe to drive. Driver concerned over possible engine fire since gas drips onto engine while it's running. Driver has discontinued using vehicle until repair is made.

My 2002 Nissan Altima 2. 5 s vehicle "shuts off" suddenly when I am driving, leaving me in a very dangerous situation. It has happened about 7 times in the past 2 months. Nissan sent out a safety recall in early 2008 regarding this issue, but the recall only "reprogrammed the electronic control module". I took my vehicle to an authorized Nissan dealership/service center, and they refused to reprogram the ecm module until I pay for replacing the crankshaft position sensor and camshaft sensor which would cost me $324. The current recall from Nissan does not fix the problem. A quick search online for the same symptom reveals that many people have had the same problem and reprogramming the ecm module hasn't corrected the problem. The real problem is with the crankshaft position sensor and that needs to be fixed, but the cost for fixing it is being borne by the consumer, and not by Nissan.

Too many issues to remember than all but I'll try: - excessive oil use - excessive coolant use - overheating to the aforementioned issues - intermittent transmission issues - failing airbag - electrical issues - broken sensors - catalytic converters gone bad - oxygen sensors gone bad - intermittent failure to start - intermittent car shaking and so on.

Gas door did not latch closed. Had repaired on 3/9/06. Now I have noticed several 2002 Nissan Altimas with the same problem. I contacted Nissan north America on 7/7/06 and was told that this defect was not in recall status, and I could therefore not be issue a refund for the repair. I began collecting plate numbers of Altimas with the same problem, I'm at number seven so far. I believe that the gas door not closing could be a safety issue and should be recalled. This defect is not exclusive to my car.

"pure" gas smell in exhaust. . . . Vehicle fails to restarts after being driven short distances , turne off, and re-started. Has happened since I have purchased the vehicle. . . . Dealership/repair never finds any problems. This is the 5th time it has happened over a year. Car will not re-start, unless I wait 2-4 hours & try again. Dealership/service said may have something to do with where I purchase fuel. . . . But I fill up at several places through out the week. . . So I know that's not the problem.

Had a gas leak in my drive way and called dealer and informed them of problem and they had it towed to shop for observation. Could not find leak. Had a second leak just yesterday 5 March 2003 and the service dept supervisor came to my location to check it out, he saw the leak and called to have it towed to the shop for observation. I am still waiting to find out why my new car is leaking gas. 8jb.