2002 NISSAN ALTIMA Electronic Stability Control Esc Problems

8 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electronic Stability Control Esc Issues in the 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA

8 electronic stability control esc complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

8
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electronic Stability Control Esc Complaints

#11099883 |
THE CAR KEEPS STALLING WHILE I DRIVE IT
#11043748 | Crash
NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DOOR. MY DAUGHTER [XXX]. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH, OIL, COOLING, COIL PACK CAUSE A MAJOR CRASH, TOTALING A COMPLETE WRECKAGE. [XXX] SUSTAINED, SERIOUS MEDICAL ATTENTION, TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE. I STARTED A SERIES OF COMPLAINTS WHICH NISSAN FAILED TO COMMENT OR INVESTIGATE. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
#11019514 |
I HAVE A 2002 ALTIMA BUT I ONLY PURCHASED IT ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. SOMEWHERE AROUND 2 MONTHS AGO MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SO I HAD IT LOOKED AT AND THEY SAID IT WAS A CRANK SENSOR CODE, SO I HAD IT REPLACED. DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM FOR LONG. THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON, THROWING THE SAME CODE. WELL THEN A WEEK LATER MY CAR COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE I'M DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. WHEN I BEGIN TO RESTART IT, NOTHING. IT TAKES SEVERAL ATTEMPTS BEFORE IT WILL START. SINCE THAT INCIDENT I'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN SEVERAL TIMES. I'M VERY CONCERNED THAT I OR MY CHILDREN WILL BE IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE VEHICLE SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!
#10914292 |
CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS HAVE FAILED AGAIN THOUGH SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED PER RECALL IN 2005. NOW MY CAR STOPS AND TURNS OFF MULTIPLE TIMES IN A SHORT QUARTER MILE TRIP. JUST SPENT $700 ON CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER & SLAVE CYLINDER. DEALER SAYS I MUST PAY AGAIN FOR THE SENSORS THOUGH THEY HAVE FAILED. NISSAN MUST COVER THIS. IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE. MANY DOCUMENTATIONS FROM OWNERS DENIED THE RECALL TO BE PERFORMED A SECOND TIME AND OUTRAGED NISSAN WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY. WANT NISSAN TO FIX.
#10895390 |
THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND WE HAVE BEEN LUCKY OTHER DRIVERS ARE PAYING ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE DOES START BACK UP. WE HAVE FOUND A RECALL BUT WHEN WE'VE CHECKED THE VIN # IT COMES UP WITH NO RECALLS. THERE IS A SENSOR ISSUE RECALL THAT DESCRIBES EXACTLY WHAT THE CAR IS DOING. IT HAS STALLED ON OFF RAMPS, CITY STREETS AND SUBURBAN ROADS. I HAVE FOUND THE FOLLOWING ONLINE: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINETHE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT. IF THE INTERUPPTION OF THE SIGNAL IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ECM ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE DOSE NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE VEHICLE MAY SHUT OFF CREATING THE RISK OF AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALER WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE NISSAN RECALL # IS...
#10725591 |
CAR WOULD NOT START. TOWED TO MECHANIC AND FOUND OUT IT WAS CRANK SHAFT POSITIONING SENSOR. AFTER REPAIR WAS MADE I FOUND THE RECALL ON THIS WEBSITE. ACCORDING TO NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. LOOKING IN NISSAN DATABASE THIS REPAIR WAS MADE AT 28K MILES BEFORE I BOUGHT THE CAR. I HAD TO HAVE THE SAME THING REPAIRED AND NISSAN WILL NOT REIMBURSE ME FOR THE REPAIRS. ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY INFORMATION POSTED ABOUT THIS RECALL THE SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT AND CAUSE LOSS OF POWER TO THE ENGINE AND CUT OFF THE ENGINE COMPLETELY. THIS HAPPENED TO ME A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO AND LUCKILY I WAS IN A PARKING LOT DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, BUT PRIOR TO THAT I WAS OUT ON A COUNTRY ROAD AND IT WAS GETTING DARK. IF IT HAD HAPPENED THEN I MAY HAVE BEEN HIT BY ANOTHER CAR. SINCE THIS PART IS STILL DEFECTIVE OR...
#10322204 | Crash
WHILE DRIVING MY CAR THE DAY BEFORE, ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED ON A FIVE LANE HWY IN CENTER LANE DURING HEAVY TRAFFIC AT SPEED LIMIT OF 70MPH. MY SON AND I WERE STRANDED HELPLESS IN THE MIDST OF CARS HEADING RIGHT TOWARDS US. AN HOUR LATER GEICO SENT A TOW TO TAKE US TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY CAR. THE STALL WAS DUE TO A RECALL ON THE ENGINE SENSOR ISSUED IN 2006. DEALER HAD DENIED RECALL MULTIPLE TIMES PRIOR BUT HAD FINALLY RECOGNIZED IT. LEFT THE CAR OVERNIGHT TO HAVE ECN REPROGRAMMED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT NEEDED DIAGNOSTIC FOR $192.14. I STATED I WANTED TO TAKE IT ELSEWHERE AND WAS CALLED THE NEXT MORNING TO COME PICK UP MY CAR. GOT THERE CAR WAS RUNNING, ASKED IF THERE HAD EVER BEEN ANY OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS MODEL AND TOLD NO. GOT 1/2 OF MILE AND LOUD...
#10286853 |
2002 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH VARIOUS CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WITH CATALYTIC CONVERTER BREAKING UP AND PIECES DESTROY ENGINE. ONGOING BATTLE NEVER RESOLVED CAN'T GET HELP STILL OWE 3700 ON VEHICLE WITHOUT VEHICLE NOW. ENGINE WON'T CRANK HAVE TO PUMP GAS PEDAL EVEN THEN LIKE NOT GETTING GAS BUT MECHANICS ALL SAY THE SAME YOU GOT A BAD CAR, DEFECTIVE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. PLUS NISSAN REFUSES TO DO RECALLS NEVER EVEN DONE THAT WERE ECM RELATED AND REAR SUSPENSION. ALL ONGOING SINCE APRIL 2006. HAVE RECORDS/EVIDENCE. *TR

Other 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling 229 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 164 complaints Engine 92 complaints Structurebody 92 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 91 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 69 complaints Electrical System 48 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 48 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 33 complaints Unknown Or Other 23 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 22 complaints Air Bags 20 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 15 complaints Equipment 15 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 15 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Structure 13 complaints Structureframe And Members 12 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 11 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 10 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 9 complaints Steering 9 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 6 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 4 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 4 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Service Brakes 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Suspension 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipmentotherlabels 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorage 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Seat Beltsrearother 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 2 complaints Suspensionrearshock Absorber 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Visibilitywiper 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplycheck Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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