2002 Nissan Sentra engine and engine cooling problems
127 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Nissan Sentra — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. While driving at 65 mph, the temperature gauge fluctuated from hot to cold and the service engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was informed that the ecm needed to be…”
filed Feb 19, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan sentra. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, there was a knocking noise coming from the engine. The contact noticed the vehicle was smoking and oil was leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who advised that the…”
filed Mar 12, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR…Campaign 07V527000 · Nov 14, 2007
- ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES, THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK'S BALL JOINT BRACKET…Campaign 03V511000 · Dec 10, 2003
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM…Campaign 03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE, THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN MAY…Campaign 03V084000 · Mar 11, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sentra years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 Sentra | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Sentra | 3 | 1% |
| 2013 Sentra | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 Sentra | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Sentra | 4 | 3% |
| 2010 Sentra | 8 | 6% |
| 2009 Sentra | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 Sentra | 10 | 6% |
| 2007 Sentra | 11 | 7% |
| 2006 Sentra | 14 | 12% |
| 2005 Sentra | 48 | 28% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Nissan Sentra
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.