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Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Update on Post #655
Hello, So as an update on my recant post #655 yesterday I received SES(Service Engine Light Soon). Checked at Auto Zone with result of an P0011. Not sure what might be causing this as I replaced Camshaft Position actuator few weeks ago and drove about 450 miles with no issue. The light came on right after I filled my tank with mid grade fuel(octane) asn my mechanic told that will help ... Read More
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Re: Nissan Altima 2002 2.5SL [guestk]
Well the engine itself can be tested with a cylinder leakdown test, and after that you'll know the extent of internal engine wear. If the engine tests okay, you can also test the cat and the 02 sensors. There's no reason to be guessing here with a shotgun blast replacing all possible causes for the SES light. but no sense replacing any parts on a car with a genuinely ailing engine. ... Read More
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Re: Nissan Altima 2002 2.5SL [Mr_Shiftright]
I really appreciate your advice. I am not sure if really my engine is going bad or not. It drives with no issues but SES light on. I am not sure if replacing CAT, o2 sensors and camshaft sensors are enough to resolve this issue of SES light?
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Re: Nissan Altima 2002 2.5SL [guestk]
Well given the history of these engines, it seems like "used" is not a good idea at all. It's probably too valuable to junk, and you can't get much on a trade-in on a crippled car, so really the new engine is your only logical option IF...IF...the rest of the car is in good shape and you still want to drive it for another X years. If you're sick of it, ... Read More
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Nissan Altima 2002 2.5SL
Hello, I have an SES light on. We scanned for the code and received P0420 and P0010. Went to Nissan Dealer and they told my My CAT is bad and I also need a new engine.We found my previous owner had code p0420, p1122, p223 an P123. Called Previous owner and he said he fixed the problem with local mechanic, but no proof. Nissan told me it will take about $4100 ... Read More
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Re: To Electricdesign [freeadventurer]
Free Adventure, The exact same thing happen to my 2002 Altima a couple years ago (a car I bought new and have babied!). The dealer first recommended adding sealing pellets to fix the head gasket leak as the car was already consumming oil and a new head gasket was $2000 (90K miles on the car). The sealing pellets worked for a few months but the issues continued. I finally agreed to ... Read More
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Re: Nissan Altima Engine [bree1212]
Had an 2002 and 2003 Altima. Replaced the engine in the 2002 twice with the same problem. The 2003 engine was replaced once. I finally gave up and sold the cars. No more Nissans for me
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [tonders]
Go to a race shop - and have the precat taken out you can either hollow it out, or replace it with a racing header. I opted to replace mine with a header / manifold the part looks like this http://www.yourhotcar.com/prod/Spyder/Exhaust/Headers/Nissan_Altima_Spyder_4-1_C- hrome_Header_Exhaust_-_TS-HE-NA93-C/637902/ but any brand is okay. The shop will have to install two "cheaters" which are small 2 inch spacers for the 02 sensors, so the SIS engine light does ... Read More
Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience
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2012 Altima Price Good or Bad.. Miami Florida
2012 Altima Nissan 2.5S Convience Package sub total 23785. Florida disp 6.5 Vehicle Service contract 2002. (Gold Security Package 72 months or 100,000 miles) Amount taxable 25793.50 Sales tax 1547.61 tag and registration fee 110.10 Sub total 27451.21 warranty enforcement act 2.0 non taxable Gap 695.00 Customer rebate 1250.00 Down 2000 unpaid balance 24898.21 My plan is to refinance with the credit union is 6 months The Gap will be credited ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Re: 2002 Nissan Altima Oil Burning / Engine Failure & Replacements [czander [gooddeal2]
This is ridiculous. Anyone who has a computer and does the research elsewhere too knows Nissan is totally covering up a bunch of crap adn they will do anything adn everything to weasel their way out of it. Sure. EVERY car has problems. Agreed. BUT. . Type in Ford complaints. . HYUNDAI complaints. . NADA. . maybe a few hear and there NON LIFE THREATNING TOO. . THEN Type in Nissan ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [tonders]
Take it to your nearest Nissan dealer and ask if there are any open recalls on this particular car. If there are...get them fixed. It's a recall so it shouldn't cost you anything. My issues would have been fixed if I'd known about the recalls on my 03 Altima. Just watch the vehicle and if it starts to burn oil get it check immediately. The closer to 100,000 miles the more ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [tonders]
If he bought the 02 Altima from a Nissan dealership they may have extended the warranty out to 100K miles. Check with the local Nissan dealership if the vin number has any recalls outstanding, they had several on mine. This will also inform them of the total service history of the vehicle since it was built by Nissan and the dealership that sold it originally. You could have the dealership do ... Read More
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Nissan 2.5 Engine Problems
I have a 2002 Altima 2.5 with144,000 miles that is having the oil consumption issues that everyone else seems to have. In addition, I had low coolant a couple of weeks ago. I agree about the bad design of the "precat" being so close to the exhaust manifold which is in my opinion, a design flaw that Nissan is responsible for. If anyone has any information on a class action lawsuit ... Read More
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2002 Altima Question
My grandfather just went out and bought me a 2002 Nissan Altima. He bought the car on his own and bought it for me as a surprise gift. I've been reading about the 2.5 engine and how the catalytic converter ruins the engine. Being that I don't want to be ungrateful, since I just received a fairly new car for free, I am going to take the car even if it ... Read More
Nissan Altima Real World MPG
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bad MPG
I purchased a 2010 Altima coupe with the 2.5 engine.This thing is bad on gas for a small car.I thought it might get better after breakin ,but 7 months later,i found out i was wrong.Real world driving by my wife in suburban town,rarely into the city,my best average has been 22.4 mpg.My wife loves the styling,and i hate the mpgs'.The car we replaced was a 2002 Chrysler 300M,a v6 with 250hp ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Reasons Nissan Engines go bad!!
Head gasket are blown because of overheating due to low oil. Jumped timing due to low oil pressure. ALL NISSAN ENGINES GO BAD BECAUSE THE OIL DISAPPEARS. The reason for the oil consumption issue IS caused by a bad catalyst. The engine sucks the substrate in and it scores the cylinder walls. This allows the oil to blow past the oil rings and burn in the combustion chamber and causes the ... Read More
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2.5l engine failure
I just had my 2002 2.5L nissan altima engine replaced by the local Nissan dealership, fort pierce nissan, at my expense, almost $4500. I called Nissan NA consumer affairs dept. today and was told that they would not re-imburse me for my expenses. I feel very strongly that Nissan sold me a defective automobile and that this expense should be their's , not mine. What are my options ..? Have I ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5s 99,000 mi [ramoall]
I am very sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately Nissan does not stand behind their product after the warrenty expires. If you read all the messeges in the Nissan Altima Engine Failure forum on Edmunds.com, you will read many sad stories of 2002 Nissan Altima owners with the same problems, including my story. Unfortunately, none of us have a legal leg to stand on, because Nissan does not have any ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [dallasowen]
Amazingly, after literally a hundred calls to my Nissan dealer and Nissan North America, Nissan did agree to pay for a new refurbished engine fo my Altima. This was after my claim was initially turned down twice. I also had recently had the cat converter and head gasket replaced so I had already put $2500 in the car right before the engine failed. My local dealer really jerked me around as ... Read More
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2002 Nissan Altima 2.5s 99,000 mi
I seem to be at the right place.I have a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5s I bought in Jan this year. Everything went well untill my crank position sensor went. I replaced it, but my ses light came on and my engine overheated. Opened the hood found that I was burning oil and loosing coolent. It shakes when I start for the first five seconds. I took it to the Nissan dealer ... Read More
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Re: GOOD NEWS - BAD NEWS 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S [electricdesign]
thanks for the complete reply ED. I have been using it for 32k miles since the head gasket job, got new pre-cat under 80k/8years federal emission law (coolant poisoning). Everything runs Ok, except light pinging at part throttle during dry weather. Probably the compression is a little too high or my Oxygen sensor need to be replaced (coolant poisoning). I have unused Mass air flow sensor for $40 (for sell) if ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [masterbigrah]
I hate my 2002 Altima. I hit 100K in 2008, the cat went out on the freeway, $1K hit at the dealership. That same year, the engine had to be replaced, another $3K hit. A week after the warranty expired on the 2nd cat, it went out again. Nissan is so sorry, they would not provide me any credit or help me out. I went after market and spent about $600.00. ... Read More
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Re: GOOD NEWS - BAD NEWS 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S [electricdesign]
Additional note to my previous messege - the miles on the 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S is 150,000 miles, so we consider ourselves lucky to get that many miles out of it with the original engine. Also the oil consumption was getting higher, my daughter never really kept track of it, she just bought 5 quart jugs of oil and dumped oil in the engine whenever it needed it, which seemed to ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [dallasowen]
Nissan Corporate didn't do anything for me. They told me, basically that I was SOL. The dealership, however bent over backwards for me and got me a great deal on a used car. I refused to put more money into my altima. As much as I loved the car initially, I had to get rid of it.
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [masterbigrah]
I am in the same boat as you. I took mine in for the recall at 22k and they didn't do anything. Now I'm at 107, and engine is on the verge of failing. Did Nissan do anything for you even though you were over the 100k mark?
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Re: GOOD NEWS - BAD NEWS 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S [rondhol]
Well, the Altima runs, sometimes. The precat repair is good, but the head gasket has began to seep a little again. I put sealer in the radiator to hold it, but I just don't trust this engine. Then lately the engine has been dying on her in traffic for no reason, After sitting on the side of the road a minute, it restarts and runs ok. The car would never act ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [pibzz]
Thanks a lot for your help. I plan on doing this modification. The 2002 Nissan which I have is currently running great, but I definitely want to ensure that it lasts. There are currently 97,000 miles on it and it just really worries me that so many people keep talking about how their engines go bad around 108,000.
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Re: 2002 Altima Question [pibzz]
pibzz - O how I wish I would of seen your post a couple months ago. I'm at 108,000 miles and now need a new engine (after recently fixing the head gasket on the failed engine and cat converter for a cool $2500). The dealer has agreed to put in a re manufactured engine in it at their cost (ie no labor $$) for all my troubles but I'm still concerned ... Read More
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Re: GOOD NEWS - BAD NEWS 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S [electricdesign]
So your Altima is not running anymore? I thought you already fixed the head gasket and hollowed the pre-cat. Is there anything wrong after 2 years of head gasket job?
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GOOD NEWS - BAD NEWS 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S
GOOD NEWS - BAD NEWS The good news is that I bought my daughter a newer car, an 07 Pontiac Vibe, to replace her 02 Altima 2.5S, the worst car we have ever owned. The bad news is that someone else may own this crappy car in the future. We don't have the heart to sell it to someone, so we may give it to a dealer or send it to ... Read More
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Re: 2002 nissan altima [sad8]
Yes, the stop leak can work for a while, maybe 2 to 6 months, depending on how big or bad the leak is. Usually the the leaks are small, more like a seepage past the head gasket. I used a half bottle of the Bars Leaks Radiator Sealer with good success. Keep the remaining half bottle in the trunk in case you should need to add more, also keep at least ... Read More
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Re: 2002 nissan altima [electricdesign]
Would the stop leak that you mentioned work as temporary fix for now till other options explored prior to putting out monies for an used headache of someone else's? As I said, car ran great on way to shop. Thanks for all advice given so far. SAD
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Re: 2002 nissan altima [sad8]
I completely agree with what Mr Shiftright said. I assume that you have the 2.3L 4 cyl engine. That car is not worth throwing $5K into it. You had the head gasket replaced, and then afterwards had more problems with overheating, coolant and head gasket leaking again. Too much wrong with it. Possibly get a good used or remanufactured engine, if you can get one installed cheap, BUT, be SURE that ... Read More
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Re: 2002 nissan altima [sad8]
From my point of view (others here may differ) I can't see putting the cost of a new engine into this car, which is no longer worth that much. Also it's a bit distressing to hear that there would even be a dispute about whether the head gasket is bad or not---this can and should be easily diagnosable and no mystery should have to ensue about it. So my advice would ... Read More
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2002 nissan altima
2002 altima: at 102000 had head gasket replaced along with thermostat. Since that time has had 4 thermostats replaced due to check engine light on/overheating/car idling hard/bucking. Again check engine light on, took back in and told coolant air pocket and needed 1/2 gal. coolant plus take to a Nissan dealer due to code P0420 (cat below threshold). Car ran great for 3 days prior to going to Nissan. Got to ... Read More
Nissan Altima Electrical Issues
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2002 Nissan Altima - Potential Electrical Problem??
Hello All, I've owned this 2002 Nissan Altima since 2005, it's been a great car. I've done all the oil changes and tune-ups as required, but recently I've driven the car a few times and while i'm driving the car seems to lose power. It starts slowing down even while i'm pressing on the accelerator and then accelerates by itself when i'm not pressing the accelerator. Is this an electrical problem?? ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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P0302 ERROR TWICE IN A YEAR
Nissan Altima 2002/ 4cylinder/ Automatic Transmission/ 91,000 miles In July 2009 (at 72,000 miles) my car began to overheat which was followed by the SES light turning on. I took the car to the Nissan Dealership and the code for the SES light was a CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE (P0302). The tech notes stated: -Fluid leaking into cylinder 3 -Radiator leaking -Head Gasket Bad As a result, they replaced my head gasket ... Read More
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Re: 2002 nissan altima 2.5 engine cuts off while driving [altimaoil]
Hei, If you have altima 2006 you are under warranty 60k/5 years. They have bad piston rings and recall thousand of 2006 models. You have to claim this problem and ask your dealer to fight with you against NNA. You have the right to get new engine.
Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience
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Re: Finally got rid of my 2002 Altima 2.5S [onyx2005]
I saw bulletin board messages even for 2005 & 2006 Altimas. It looks like you will find it only when your Altima is near 80K and your catalytic converter disintegrates without warning while you are driving on a highway. I discussed this with their customer support. Nissan is not even ready to recognize it as a problem. They just made me go to a dealer for investigation. Dealer confirmed that engine ... Read More
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Re: Finally got rid of my 2002 Altima 2.5S [dg4]
Do you think Nissan may have improved it?
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Re: 2002 Altima in Trouble [altimaoil]
It is very very bad. Watch this video on You Tube, everyone that owns one of these 2.5 Altimas, you MUST MUST MUST get the pre-cat out of your engine before your car reaches 80K miles After 80K your pre-cat warranty expires, and you are SOL Briefly: The PRE CAT inside the manifold, runs way too hot - and it breaks down the gaskets in the engine, leading to an oil ... Read More
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Re: 2002 nissan altima 2.5 engine cuts off while driving [rednthick]
Hi i have a 2006 altima that did this today. also it burned a lot of oil between changes on two separate occasions. what did yours turn out to be? did yours burn oil?
Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience
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Finally got rid of my 2002 Altima 2.5S
I know that this is a buying experience forum. However I am posting my experience here in hope that others will find it useful. I have only owned Nissan vehicles till now. However Altima was worst piece of car that I bought. Its catalytic converter blew twice. First time it was at 78K mile and Nissan changed it. Second time it happened at 98 K mile. It disintegrated and engine got ... Read More
Nissan Altima Real World MPG
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Re: How do I improve City MPG in 2002 4cyl Altima? [ndiboy]
Engine is a 2.5 CVT. The 24 to 26 hiway and 17 to 18 city is from the computer. As was the 33 -35 hiway in Arizona. My mileage started climbing during the trip to Arizona somewhere around Roswell, NM where it increased to about 30. Then as we went further north and west it continued to climb. On the trip from Williams AZ to Grand Canyon and back to Williams, ... Read More
Help Me Choose!
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Re: still looking
I have a 95 altima GXE 2.4 with 5 Spd manual. 300K miles. Clutch was gettingthin. Had oil pump, water pump, clutch, both axles, brakes all around (only 3rd set on car), new timing set, headers, with a flowmaster exhaust. I thought it was time before it left me on the side of road. Nothing was broken though. mechanic said it still had factory honing swirl marks on cylinder walls and ... Read More
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A local car dealer ... opinions on this?
OK, so I went and looked at some cars on a local car dealer's lot. The cars have a Free Carfax Vehicle History Report and a clean title guarantee. 3 month or 3,000 miles warranty, or they have extended warranty service plans. There are two cars there, that I feel are pretty good deals, but have some hesitations. 1. 2002 Saturn SL1, 28,000 miles: $5,900 - it's in excellent condition, outside ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Re: Stalling while starting [ndiboy]
#510 of 536 Stalling while starting by ndiboy Jan 12, 2010 (4:06 am) "I just noticed that my 02 altima stalls when started but picks up later. What might the problem be? Is it the nozzles, injeector or what. It drives well once it gets over it whih takes few seconds. Thanks. Onuchukwu Chuma." "#535 of 536 Stalling engine, 2002 Altima by ndiboy Apr 19, 2010 (8:16 am) Regarding all the ... Read More
Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair
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Re: 2002 Nissan Altima burning oil, engine needs replacement [Mr_Shiftright]
My other half just acquired a 99 Altima that is running good at this time, what problems should we expect in the near future?? It has 112K miles on it. I removed the spark plugs #1 and #2 and they were both very heavily coated in oil. How difficult will it be to put in a plug seal kit?? Will I have to put on a new valve cover gasket too?? ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Nissan Altima burning oil, engine needs replacement [golls]
There's no easy or obvious answer here as your situation is a bit of a fence-sitter. I'd just sleep on it and rely on your gut feeling after considering the pros and cons. Keep in mind though, that your car, unfixed, is worth very little to anyone.
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Re: 2002 Nissan Altima burning oil, engine needs replacement [Mr_Shiftright]
Thanks for your perspective! I agree that the car can be considered almost totalled. The decision is still tough because at least I know I have taken good care of this car, and there are no other major expenses imminent (tires are in good shape, brakes were replaced recently, shocks/struts replaced recently, AC works fine), but I will have no idea about another used car I buy in the market. On ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Nissan Altima burning oil, engine needs replacement [golls]
Tough call. The problem with major repairs like this is that it becomes difficult to control costs. You have the engine out, pieces all over the floor, and while the estimate was $4K, they call you up and say (perhaps quite honestly) "well, we found a bad____" OR "Look, while we're in there, it's crazy not to replace the ____". I don't think $6K is a realistic price if this is ... Read More
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2002 Nissan Altima burning oil, engine needs replacement
This appears to be a common problem with 2002 Nissan Altima - the catalytic converter goes bad, the head gasket blows, the engine starts burning oil like mad and finally it needs engine replacement. My car has all of these problems. According to Kelly Blue Book, the private-party value of this car in good condition is $6k. The dealer is asking me for roughly $4k to replace the engine and the ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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2002 Altima burning oil, needs engine replacement
I have researched and this appears to be a common problem with 2002 Nissan Altima - the catalytic converter goes bad, the head gasket blows, the engine starts burning oil like mad and finally it needs engine replacement. My car has all of these problems. According to Kelly Blue Book, the private-party value of this car in good condition is $6k. The dealer is asking me for roughly $4k to replace ... Read More
Nissan Altima Audio Questions
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Re: crappy bose audio [marcin]
marcin, Most car manufacturers don't really care an individual customer. I bought 5 new Toyotas from 96 to 2002. A dealer sold me a car but later they backed out claiming they didn't have the car. I called Toyota corporate as well as wrote them a letter but they didn't care. That was when I changed to Nissan...(well, part of that b/c I like the 2003 Altima and the G coupe) ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Re: replacement headgasket/ piston rings [dmh2010]
"Are there better quality aftermarket manufacturers of headgaskets and piston rings versus Nissan? My auto mechanic is going to be doing repairs and is concerned about the quality of Nissan parts for the Altima (2002 2.5S)." Use one of the following: Head Gasket: FEL-PRO Part # 26261PT {PermaTorqueMLS™} Head Gasket only $26.79. DOHC engine; Head bolts not incl.; Head bolt replacement recommended - they run about another $90. or Complete upper ... Read More
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replacement headgasket/ piston rings
Are there better quality aftermarket manufacturers of headgaskets and piston rings versus Nissan? My auto mechanic is going to be doing repairs and is concerned about the quality of Nissan parts for the Altima (2002 2.5S).
Buying a used Altima
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Re: Used 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 S [rgokhale]
I would not get a 2002 altima; it was the first model year for that body style and that year there was a lot of recalls and problems, like most first model years where they work the kinks out; just check out consumer reports magazine or online for the reliability history for the altima, which goes all the way back to 99 in 2002, there was several worse then average and ... Read More
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Used 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 S
I am planning to buy 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 S. But after cheking on net i found recalls & engine start up problem for this car. I have carfax and it shows no recalls for this car. Is it still safe bet to buy 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 S ?
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Re: Help [dkapper]
"I just discovered this forum, and I have some questions. Let me start by saying that I am not very knowledgeable about auto mechanics." Welcome to the Forum. This is a VERY unfortunate situation, but unfortunately most people are not very knowledgeable about cars. This topic is a matter of controversy, as it is all a matter of priorities. If having reliable transportation is important to you, and ESPECIALLY if you ... Read More
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Help
I just discovered this forum, and I have some questions. Let me start by saying that I am not very knowledgeable about auto mechanics. My Story: In 2008 I purchased a used 2003 Nissan Altima from my father. It had about 100K miles on it, and he told me to watch the oil because it was burning out. I checked the oil every week or two since then. Every time I ... Read More
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Re: 2002 nissan altima engine replacement [mikola1]
Under federal emission law. (Pre)catalytic converter is covered for 8 years/80k miles. If your engine is damaged by this part, you have right to get a new engine. Polite and Firm, your Dealer is your friend to fight Nissan North America. Some of our college in Nissanclub.com have same story and got new engine under this Federal emission law.
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Re: 2002 nissan altima engine replacement [rondhol]
Did I read you properly when you said you can get a new engine at less tha 80k? if true, can you advise procedure as i hav a multitude of these peculiar to Nissan Altima problems.
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Re: 2002 nissan altima engine replacement [jrc5]
Get new engine from 2004-2006 model and change the precat with after market header. Call Nissan 1-800# to check all recall (ECM-reprogramming, Pre-cat,etc) . If it is under 80k/8 years, you can get new engine + pre-cat from Nissan for free under Federal Emission Law.
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2002 nissan altima engine replacement
Well sounds like I have joined the band wagon. I know I need to replace my engine as I have the oil consumption problem and have replaced the cat. Now the head gasket is blown. Is there a replacement motor that want have the same problem?Any help will be appreciated.
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Re: fix your head gasket [tripj]
Let's get the whole story straight please... You just posted that your mechanic said "he saw no sign of head gasket damage-no leaks, no coolant in exhaust", But remember back in your first messege #470 on sept 17, you said "At a "free" car clinic at my dealership, I was told that the head gasket needs to be replaced ($1,600) because coolant is seeping in and causing the misfires". I assumed ... Read More
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Re: Did I catch the problem in time? [tripj]
All the answers to your questions are in this forum! The problem is that most people just blow in here and read the current conversation, and comment on what they just read and what their problem is. This forum is only up to 470 posts at this time. That may sound like a lot, but it is not. This problem goes way back for a long time. If you REALLY want ... Read More
Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair
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Re: Buying a 2006 Nissan Altima [bmrich]
I have owned the 2002 2.5 and now the 2005 3.5. The only issues I have had is the sunroof creaking when turning into driveways,a new radiator was leaking when it was new,the cup holder door broke,the leather steering wheel wore out quickly(cover it),The engine was smoking on intervals during start up when newer but has since stopped? I had a major leak with water coming in from just beneath the ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Thank God
I am so happy things worked out for you. My daughter's Altima is still sitting in my yard but I am feeling a little optimistic lately because there is a law firm investigating Nissan for these exact complaints for possible class action lawsuit. I have also received an email from someone who investigate federal agencies who fail to protect consumers. Maybe this director is looking into NHTSA's failure to following up ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima - Oil Burning/Engine Failure [jd10013]
....But it doesn't mean Nissan is building junk. and neither does a dozen or so people bitching on an internet message board. I agree with you 100%. People usually don't go out and try to spread good words about you when you do something nice...but they will try to spread bad words about you every chance they have when you do something bad.
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Re: 2002 Altima - Oil Burning/Engine Failure [electricdesign]
and I had a 1992 sentra with 212k miles on it, no head gasket, not cat converter, no problems at all and still running when I traded it in. I also have a 1998 200sx with 165k miles on it that has never had anything done to it but front brakes. It's still sitting in my driveway, and I usually drive it to and from work. every ford and chevy I've ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima - Oil Burning/Engine Failure [achaiah]
This discussion is about Nissan Altimas, but since you brought up other brands of cars, I have a 2004 Toyota Highlander with 120,000 miles, and it runs and drives perfect, no engine, no head gasket and no Cat converter problems. I also have a 2000 Ford Explorer with V8 and 170,000 miles, that is trouble free. I have never had to replace a Cat or hollow out a Cat, on any ... Read More
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Re: 02 Altima pre cat and head gasket failure. [jophish]
hard to say. believe it or not, head gaskets do fail. but don't go nuts after reading here. yes, when Nissan redesigned the atlima in 2002 they designed and used a new engine (QR25DE) in it. and yes, like anything else new, it had some problems. But here's the important part. Even though some people have had issues, Nissan has probably sold somewhere in the neighborhood of 3/4 of a million ... Read More
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Re: Good and Bad [achaiah]
That's totally right. He is amazing but unfortunately Nissan doesn't care about the buyers after the warranty is over. 100k miles is the average lifetime of Altima 02 instead of 200k. The number of Altima 02 engine failure caused by pre-cat and bad head gasket is so big. More than 200 just from 1 website. http://www.carcomplaints.com/Nissan/Altima/2002/ They should issue a recall or there will be no altima 02s on the road ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima - Oil Burning/Engine Failure [electricdesign]
Yes...and I will never buy ANOTHER Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Subaru, Mercedes, BMW etc. etc., since every manufacturer in the world has had problems with their cars at one point or another. I am already doing research on the best bicycle that I can get (hopefully I can find one that absolutely 100% population loves). I currently own 2002 Altima, 2007 Altima (drives like a dream) and 2008 BMW 525I and I ... Read More
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Re: Nissan Altima 2002 Oil Consumption SOLUTION [kcvab]
Well folks I had to buy a new engine. Costs were $5200. Unbeknownst to me, they replaced my precat. I had my main cat hollowed out. By still having the main cat hollowed out, is my new engine safe from debris if the precat fails? Should I get the precat hollowed out? I do not want to ruin my new engine. There is a 12 month/12,000 warranty. I have a 2002 ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima - Oil Burning/Engine Failure [nomorenissan]
It is very sad to see another very sad message about the Nissan Altima. There have been so many sad messages written in this blog, this should be complied into a book, and should be in the hands of anyone who owns an Altima, or is anticipating owning an Altima, or even anyone who owns a Nissan. Maybe the book could be titled "The Sad Saga of the Nissan Altima and ... Read More
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2002 Altima - Oil Burning/Engine Failure
I've posted the question to Lawyers.com. We've had the same problem and I absolutely intend to pursue this. My son bought the 2002 Altima for $5250 with the money he has been saving since he was 12!!!! I'm so angry with Nissan, I could spit. Here is what I wrote to the class action forum.... ************ I have a significant problem. My son purchased a 2002 Nissan Altima with 98,000 miles ... Read More
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Re: Hating Nissan right now [fedfuzz]
I filed a formal complaint with Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov; click on “consumer protection” then click on “file a complaint” the click on FTC Complaint Assistant” then answer all questions. The form will start out with question about identity theft but keep going because you will get to part to file complaint against Nissan North America. Now, this website: autosafety.org does provide a place for you to check the box ... Read More
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ACTION YOU CAN TAKE
I have similar problems with my daugther's 2002 altima engine which caught fire. Of course Nissan North America refuse to do anything about so here is what I have done to get justice: I filed a formal complaint with Federal Trade Commission at ftc.gov; click on “consumer protection” then click on “file a complaint” the click on FTC Complaint Assistant” then answer all questions. The form will start out with question ... Read More
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Re: Posting phone numbers [fedfuzz]
I just read the post and I was hoping the phone numbers could be shared with me as well. I am having the exact same issue with Nissan. I entered a case with my regional office in New York. So, far I am being that I am SOL. My 2002 Nissan Altima Engine died @ 101K miles. The catalitic converter recall was repaired back in 2004. I was told the engine ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima [casper17]
Honestly Casper....I say dump the car. If you don't dump it, then change the exhaust hjeaders and the cats and sell it. It's only a matter of time before your engine is ruined. Either that, or contact the people I gave to fedfuzz in my last post. The problem's only going to continue - on that you can be certain...and my friend this I can GUARANTEE...having been through it SIX times ... Read More
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Re: Replaced Engine - OIL PROBLEM [czander]
Has there been a class suit against Nissan. I am the owner of a 2002 Altima which has just been diagnosed with engine problem. I am the original owner and have always taken the car to Nissan for the recommended servicing. My car has about 85,000 miles on it. I have been in touch with Nissan but they don't seem willing to acknowledge there are any problems with this model.
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Re: 2002 Altima Engine Failure [brossr]
Yes catalytic converter by law are covered for 80k miles. I have a 2003 Altima 2.5 S which I bought with 57k miles on it, carw as driving fine but I knew something was wrong The Nissan dealership around the corner diagnosed the car and explained my cat was bad and the engine needed to be replaced becuase it was sucking down oil like crazy When an Altimas's pre cat breaks ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Engine Failure [brossr]
That is true however every time that the cats have a problem, material is sucked back into your engine, and eventually, it will ruin the engine forever. Replacing the cats is a bandaid until they fail again, or the failures ultimately lead to the ruin of the engine. I would return the car under the lemon law.....because once you reach over 80,000 miles what will you do when they fail? Then ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Engine Failure [keilse]
Thanks for the reply Sara. He didn't say why he thought I needed a new engine except to say that if we just replaced the head gasket he thought it would eventually still need a new engine. I believe it's the pre cat problem. I think they think that because the oil was 1/2 quart low some engine damage has already occurred and will just get worse. It's been 6 days ... Read More
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Re: Nissan Altima 2002 engine problems [jd10013]
5% is 5% too many...and you wouldn't give a crap what the % is if you were one of the people that has experienced these problems and the financial hardship. I don't know of a single person that has NOT experienced these issues either in these forums or in person. Maybe you just got lucky.
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Re: 2002 Altima Engine Failure [brossr]
Continued from 414...this message 3 of 3. I have to tell you one more thing...I am one of those peple that battled, and I do mean BATTLED, with Nissan for some compensation, or at least some fair treatment of ANY kind...it took a year, but Nissan gave me a brand new 3.5 engine and cats (on them) and reimbursed me for ALL expenses related to these problems, including rental car costs...which ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima Engine Failure [brossr]
Rough engine running is a symptom of a much larger issue... Why exactly did he say you need a new engine? You need a new head gasket - but why? What broke in your engine to cause the gasket to become fouled? These cars DON'T burn oil and have gaskets go bad out of the blue - and I would bet money that if you only replace the gasket - your ... Read More
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2002 Altima Engine Failure
I have a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 S which I bought new. It has always has all recommended maintenance performed and all maintenance has been performed by the Nissan dealership. The other day the check service engine soon light came on soon after I started the car. A couple of times in the last few days I had noticed that when I first started the car in the mornings it ran ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima [keilse]
Definitely try to find another Nissan dealer, better yet look up reviews on local nissan dealers and see who has the best overall reviews and choose the dealership with the best rep. The 3.5 SE v6 engine is a much better build then the 2.5 S, i actually wish i had spend the extra $1100 for the 04 altima with the v6 engine then the 03 2.5 S. Im suprised that ... Read More
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Re: 2002 Altima [electricdesign]
Hi! I have a 2002 3.5 liter Altima and the problem with the cats is prevalent throughout my ownership of the vehicle. I have had 5 cats replaced, and the last time, Nissan forgot to put oil in my car and I battled with them for a year, and they replaced the engine and cats with all new Nissan factory parts. Well, the new engine has less than 10,000 miles on ... Read More
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Re: Precat issue advice??? [rondhol]
QR25DE is not bad engine. Without pre-cat it will last hundred thousands of miles as other Nissan engines. even with the pre-cat it will probably last hundreds of thousands of miles. if you compare the number of QR25DE engines sold to the number having problems and your odds are pretty good. on top of that, its mostly limited to the 2002 model (first use of QR25DE) year. once the problem surfaced, ... Read More
Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair
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Cruise control problems
Ive got a 2002 Nissan ALtima. Ive been having problems with the cruise control when Im driving on the interstate. When you get up to about 70 mph, the cruise kicks off and the car starts jerking a little bit. I thought it might be a clogged injector but I ran "Sea Foam" through it a couple of times and it only helps for a couple of days ( i drive ... Read More
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Never again will I buy a Nissan! My car's problems- a warning for others...
I have a 2002 Altima 3.5 V6 that I bought used with 84k miles on it in Jan 2007. I was the 3rd owner and this car had everything I wanted so I was excited thinking I was buying a reliable brand...WRONG! I thought maybe the person that had it before me ran it too hard but I've been reading the reports and maybe that's not the case and I'm afraid ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Re: Nissan Altima 2002 Oil Consumption SOLUTION [kcvab]
To all those who have posted latey in this forum, I suggest to anyone who has an Altima 2.5 to be sure to read ALL the messeges in this forum starting from #1 to the very end, they are all important. My first messege in this forum was #75. Please tell anyone you know that has an Altima 2,5 about this forum, and warn them of the possible problems that they ... Read More
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Re: Nissan Altima 2002 Oil Consumption SOLUTION [kcvab]
that is a pretty clever solution. 4 qts every 220 miles? is that on a V6 or V4? what year?
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Re: Nissan Altima 2002 Oil Consumption SOLUTION [kcvab]
Interesting solution. The advantage to that is you don't have to worry about it going bad again...
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Nissan Altima 2002 Oil Consumption SOLUTION
I met a mechanic today who fixed 2 Nissan Altima for the same problem: loss of power and high oil consumption. All he did was hollow out the main cat converter. He showed me the honeycomb chunks that were filthy on one side and clean on the back side. He explained that the exhaust was being backed up with pressure causing the oil to spew out of the engine. That explained ... Read More
Midsize Sedans 2.0
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Re: Predictions [deltheking]
When altima came out in 2002,,the redesign was stylish exteriorly with decent reliability and it was a success.The new 08 redesign could not do that. Really? So the fact that Nissan tried to keep the Altima the same size (and even make it a little smaller) is a bad thing? Have you even driven one? They're a blast as far as driving dynamics goes. After sitting in an '02-'06 model and ... Read More
Nissan Altima Engine Failures
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Re: Service Engine Soon Nightmare [mj4248]
We also own a 2002 Nissan Altima and are also experiencing a very similar problem as yours. We just in the last month spend approx 1500 doing all the maintenance and changing all he oils and etc., etc. Something is definetely wrong with it now. The SES sign keeps coming of and on. THe car is sucking up the engine oil like crazy. We just put 3 qts in last week ... Read More
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