Four problems related to engine shut off without warning have been reported for the 2002 Nissan Sentra. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Nissan Sentra based on all problems reported for the 2002 Sentra.
While driving my 2002 Nissan Sentra it shuts off no matter the speed now. Started only when I was at a stop light, sign,or going at a slow speed. This has been happening for 3 years, have the mass air flow sensor changed, fuel filter, and still stopping. Also the oil dip stick keep breaking off. Most recent sept 5, 2010 now car won't start.
While both driving on the highway and in stop and go traffic, car shuts off entirely. Sometimes not starting again. Have had car towed to mechanic and mass air flow sensor replaced and on a different occasion the cam sensor reset. Problem still occurs. Never received a single recall notice; warranty period has expired.
2002 Nissan Sentra. While driving on the highway the car shut off, took the car to a mechanic. Went on the Nissan website and found two recalls, they were engine control module case holder and head lamp adjuster. Then, took car into dealership, they ran VIN # and they found three recalls, one was on the foam on the engine control module and the other two were unknown. One of the recalls would cause the vehicle to shut down or cut off. Took the car into the dealership on Friday August 19, 2005. They did not repair due to warranty issues. Spoke to consumer affairs office of Nissan and they said this car would not be fixed by Nissan without cost. The car has not been repaired and it is still at the dealership.
When going around a curve or slowing down for a stop vehicle shuts off. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.