2002 NISSAN SENTRA Structurebodytrunk Lid Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebodytrunk Lid Issues in the 2002 NISSAN SENTRA
4 structurebodytrunk lid complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 7 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
7
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebodytrunk Lid Complaints
THE TRUNK DOOR DID NOT STAY OPEN WHEN IT WAS FULLY OPENED. THE NEW TORSION BAR DID NOT WORK AND WHILE LOADING THE TRUNK, THE LID FELL ON THE PASSENGER'S HEAD. *SC NO WARNINGS IN MANUAL AND NO INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPEN POSITION. *TC
THE TRUNK LID ON MY 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE IS FREE FALLING AND HAS INJURED MANY. THE DEALER STATES THAT MY TRUNK IS WITHIN NORMAL OPERATION FOR MY VEHICLE. I CONSIDER IT TO BE VERY DANGEROUS. IT HAS FALLEN ON THE TOP OF CHILDREN'S HEAD AND SHOULDERS CAUSING MUCH PAIN. I HAVE INVESTIGATED TO DISCOVER THAT ALL THE TRUNK LIDS OF THE 02 SENTRA'S THAT I TESTED ARE FREE FALLING. THE 04 SENTRA'S DO NOT HAVE THIS SAFETY FLAW. I AM VERY WORRIED THAT THIS IS GOING TO SERIOUSLY HURT SOMEONE. SINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY VEHICLE 5 CHILDREN UNLOADING BACKPACKS FROM MY TRUNK HAVE BEEN INJURED BY THE TRUNK LID FALLING ON TOP OF THEIR HEAD. I'M REPORTING THE INCIDENT DATE AS THE PURCHASE DATE BECAUSE THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE THEN. THE INJURIES HAVE OCCURRED BETWEEN THEN AND NOW, 3/28/2004. PLEASE NOTE THAT MY TRUNK HAS FALLEN MANY...
TRUNK FILLS WITH WATER EVERYTIME IT RAINS, THOUGH THERE IS NO VISIBLE LEAK. IN THE WINTER WHEN I REALIZED THIS PROBLEM, I NEEDED TO RETRIEVE MY SPARE TIRE AND IT WAS FROZEN N INCHES OF WATER, MAKING FOR A VERY DIFFICULT REMOVAL (CROW BAR). *NLM
TRUNK FAILED TO OPEN. ASSEMBLY LOOSE AND KEPT FALLING INTO VALET MODE. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN THEY ACTED LIKE I WAS STUPID EVEN THOUGH I TRIED TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM TO THEM. ALL THEY DID WAS PUSH IT UP OUT OF VALET MODE AND SEND ME HOME. PROBLEM PERSISTED SO I RETURNED AND TOLD THEM THAT IT MUST BE LOOSE OR FAULTY. IT WAS FIXED THAT TIME AND HAS BEEN OK EVER SINCE.
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67 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
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Electrical System
30 complaints
Engine
27 complaints
Air Bags
24 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
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Vehicle Speed Control
14 complaints
Unknown Or Other
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Power Trainmanual Transmission
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Tirestreadbelt
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Power Train
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Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
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Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
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Tires
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Steeringrack And Pinion
4 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
4 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
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Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Suspensionfront
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint