Engine Cooling System problems of the 2002 Nissan Sentra

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. While driving 45 mph, the check engine code: p0335 (crank sensor) illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the crank sensor was replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that here was a burning odor coming from the vehicle as it stalled without warning. The dealer advised the contact to replace the electronic control module since it had failed as a result of the lining failure. The dealer repaired the lining under NHTSA recall number: 07v527000 ( engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer had not been notified nor was the failure corrected. The current and failure mileages were 159,000.

Hello- I want to know why Nissan dont recalls the Sentra 2002 with 2. 5l with the same engine and catalyst with the same recall from 2006 Sentra, because my car happen the same problem of oil consumption, I know they change the catalyst for another one but is the same that the old one,not a re-design catalyst? this is that recall from the Sentra 2006 that happen in my car 2002 1. Nhtsa campaign id number: 06v223000 recall date: 2006-06-21 summary: certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2. 5l engines may experience excessive engine oil consumption as a result of improper performance of the piston rings. Consequences: if the oil is not maintained at least at the minimum level, engine damage can occur and in extreme cases result in an engine fire. Remedy: dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm or engine computer). Your vehicle will also be inspected to determine if it has been consuming engine oil at a higher than normal rate. In a small percentage of vehicles, engine replacement will be needed. On June 9, 2006, Nissan notified owners of the possibility of excessive oil consumption and the importance of maintaining the oil at a proper level. Follow-up letter to owners advising them of the status of the recall was sent during August 2006. Followup letter to owners was sent on November 15, 2006. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. Component affected: engine and engine cooling potential cars affected: 85,000 notes: Nissan north America, inc.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would sporadically fail to start and would often stall without warning while driving 40 mph and above. The contact stated that the ecm was faulty and referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling) but the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact did not feel safe driving the vehicle. The failure mileage was 79,650.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the vehicle would stall sporadically. The vehicle was repaired under NHTSA campaign id number: 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) but to no avail as the vehicle continued to stall. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic that located the failure at the crank shaft position sensors. The local mechanic replaced the crank shaft position sensors and the manufacturer denied any assistance with the repair. The failure and the current mileage was 85,191.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership regarding recall 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer replaced the insulation in the ecm. The contact asked the dealer to inspect the ecm to make sure it was functioning correctly and was billed for the inspection; however, the dealer also stated that the ecm needed to be replaced at the contacts expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would call her back. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra gxe. The contact referenced recall 03v455000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the repair work was performed in 2004. However, when she was driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. She coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and had it towed to her home. The vehicle was later towed to an authorized dealership where she was informed that the cam and crankshaft sensor were defective again. The vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. The contact called the manufacturer but was informed that the vehicle was no longer covered under the recall after the first repair. The current and failure mileages were approximately 176,000.

2002 Nissan Sentra, 73000 miles. I bought the car used-- and have pumped out less than 800 miles before this problem happened to me. Basically, the car stalls out, has low acceleration before parking. Here's the kicker--- this problem happens every week. . . But not everyday. I took this car to the bfit a local car university-- who looked at the car inside and out. . . They noted that I should replace the mast air head for $600 which I did. But less than a day later-- same problem. . The car stalls out. I decided then I needed to take it to Nissan dealership. They told me the same thing. . . I need a new mast-head! I told them I have a new masthead-- and they said they will just "clear out the computer codes. " guess what? a week later the car stalled in the middle of downtown boston traffic. The beauty of the problem, the problem goes away if you turn off and turn back the machine on. I took it back to the dealership and at this point, they do not know what is wrong with it as they kept it the dealership for 1 and a half weeks. . Read more...

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. As a result, the vehicle failed its emissions inspection. The dealer replaced the O2 sensor. The contact took the vehicle to a personal mechanic and had the O2 sensor replaced; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer stated that nothing could be done. The contact stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle still has not passed emissions. The current mileage was 153,000 and failure mileage was 130,000.

The dipstick cap on my 2002 Nissan Sentra gxe is plastic. Due to this and the normal heating and cooling of the engine, it has broken away from the dipstick and the dipstick is stuck down in the dipstick tube. To get this out and replace it, the dealerships and repair garages want $100-200+ dollars. This I have learned is a common defect among most cars of this make and model.

- the contact was driving the 2002 Nissan Sentra at a speed of 50 mph exiting the freeway when the engine suddenly lost power without any prior warning. The contact had the vehicle towed into the dealership in reno, nv. The dealership is currently working on the vehicle. The contact felt that vehicle had the same failure as mentined NHTSA recall campaign id number : 03v455000 concerning engine and engine cooling.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. While driving approximately 20-30 mph on normal road conditions, the vehicle failed to move when the accelerator pedal was depressed. In addition, the vehicle hesitated intermittently. The failures occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on ten occasions for a diagnostic, but they could not determine the cause of the failure. After continuous repair, the dealer stated that the revolution sensor was the cause of the failure. The sensor was replaced twice. The vehicle was excluded from the recall due to excessive mileage. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN, mileages, and NHTSA campaign id number were unknown.

Vehicle heated, (still under warranty) so I took the car to the dealer Nissan world of springfield, NJ. My car has been sitting there since 3/19/04 and still my vehicle has not been repaired. They keep telling me that the part is on back order and that there was nothing they could do about this. I have no transportation. They also rented me a car for 5 days and they extended for an additional 5 days. After those 10 days were up I had to return the vehicle with me not having any transportation to get around. My car is still sitting there. No one has informed me of an update on the parts as to when they will be shipped. I have no transportation and its beginning to really bother. Please help me resolve this issue.

While starting up the vehicle check engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.