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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints
127 reportsClear category filter90 miles · Oct 21, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
HI , I HAVE A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA SER , THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A QR25DE ENGINE , THE PISTON RINGS CAME DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY , NISSAN DOESN'T ASSUME THEIR RESPONSIBILITY , BUT THEY SELL IMPROVE PISTON RINGS FOR THIS TYPE OF ENGINE ... ENGINE OIL DISAPPEAR WITH STOCK PISTON RINGS, CAR DOESN'T HAVE ANY LEAK .... MACHINE SHO…
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HI , I HAVE A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA SER , THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A QR25DE ENGINE , THE PISTON RINGS CAME DEFECTIVE FROM FACTORY , NISSAN DOESN'T ASSUME THEIR RESPONSIBILITY , BUT THEY SELL IMPROVE PISTON RINGS FOR THIS TYPE OF ENGINE ... ENGINE OIL DISAPPEAR WITH STOCK PISTON RINGS, CAR DOESN'T HAVE ANY LEAK .... MACHINE SHOPS KNOW THIS PROBLEM ... CONSEQUENCE OF THIS MATTER IS THAT PEOPLE BRAKES CONNECTING RODS , CYLINDERS HAVE UNEVEN WASTE ... NISSAN ONLY GIVE 60K MILES WARRANTY ON POWER TRAIN , BUT BEFORE THAT I NOTIFY THEM ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , THEY SAID THAT "WAS CYLINDER HEAD". MY POINT IS THE NEXT: " IF THERE IS NOT ANY PROBLEM WITH THE STOCK PISTON RINGS WHY THEY SELL IMPROVED PISTON RINGS? " .... THEY KNOW THAT ARE A PROBLEM WITH THE STOCK PISTON RINGS.... THANK YOU *TR
NHTSA ODI #10246292
95,100 miles · Oct 18, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
2ND TIME SINCE OWNING THE CAR THAT MY DIPSTICK HAS BROKEN OFF IN THE OIL TUBE. I NOW MUST EITHER PAY $150 TO GET IT REMOVED OR TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT TO DO TO GET IT OUT. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10245872
10,200 miles · Oct 5, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
THE DIPSTICK ON MY NISSAN SENTRA HAD A PLASTIC HEAD. TWICE, THE DIPSTICK HAS BEEN BROKEN BY A SERVICEMAN CHANGING THE OIL. HE SIMPLE PULLS IT OUT AND THE PLASTIC HEAD COMES OFF, LEAVING THE STICK IN THE TUBE. NISSAN CHARGED ME $168 DOLLARS FOUR YEARS AGO TO REPLACE THE TUBE AND DIPSTICK. NOW IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. THE HEAT IS T…
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THE DIPSTICK ON MY NISSAN SENTRA HAD A PLASTIC HEAD. TWICE, THE DIPSTICK HAS BEEN BROKEN BY A SERVICEMAN CHANGING THE OIL. HE SIMPLE PULLS IT OUT AND THE PLASTIC HEAD COMES OFF, LEAVING THE STICK IN THE TUBE. NISSAN CHARGED ME $168 DOLLARS FOUR YEARS AGO TO REPLACE THE TUBE AND DIPSTICK. NOW IT HAS HAPPENED AGAIN. THE HEAT IS TOO MUCH FOR THE PLASTIC, MAKING IT BRITTLE. BECAUSE THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE, AND I'VE READ OF HUNDREDS OF SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ON CONSUMER WEBSITES, THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10244435
190,000 miles · Aug 20, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
1. CAR OVERHEATED FIRST NIGHT IT WAS BOUGHT NEW ZERO MILES. DEALERSHIP FIXED A STUCK THERMOSTAT. (CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHECKED BEFORE IT WAS SOLD TO THE CUSTOMER!) THIS MAY HAVE FOREVER DAMAGED THIS CAR. 2. 59,000 MILES - CAR BLOWS HEAD GASKET. FIXED BY DEALERSHIP. 3. ~60,000 MILES - CAR RUNNING ROUGH BECAUSE THE SPARK …
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1. CAR OVERHEATED FIRST NIGHT IT WAS BOUGHT NEW ZERO MILES. DEALERSHIP FIXED A STUCK THERMOSTAT. (CAR SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHECKED BEFORE IT WAS SOLD TO THE CUSTOMER!) THIS MAY HAVE FOREVER DAMAGED THIS CAR. 2. 59,000 MILES - CAR BLOWS HEAD GASKET. FIXED BY DEALERSHIP. 3. ~60,000 MILES - CAR RUNNING ROUGH BECAUSE THE SPARK PLUG SLEEVE WAS NOT PUT IN CORRECTLY AFTER HEAD GASKET WAS REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP LEADING TO A PRESSURE LEAK IN A CYLINDER. THIS MISS SHOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND BY THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC BEFORE RELEASING THE CAR BACK TO THE CUSTOMER. FIXED BY DEALERSHIP. 4. ~119,000 MILES - CAR BLOWS SECOND HEAD GASKET. DEALERSHIP AND NISSAN BOTH SAY THEY WONT HELP PAY BECAUSE THE CAR HAS TOO MANY MILES ON IT. 5. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY ARE REPAIRING THE HEAD GASKET AT MY EXPENSE OF 2,000 DOLLARS PLUS I WON'T HAVE A CAR FOR OVER A WEEK. I ASKED IF I WOULD HAVE TO PAY ANOTHER 2,000 DOLLARS IN 60,000 MILES FOR ANOTHER HEAD GASKET BECAUSE OF THIS DEFECTIVE ENGINE. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A POSSIBILITY. I DID A GOOGLE SEARCH ON THIS MODEL NISSAN SENTRA AND FOUND THIS TO BE A COMMON ISSUE. WE EVEN PURCHASED A WARRANTY THAT IS GOOD FOR 100,000 MILES OR TILL 2009, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. WE ARE JUST BARELY OUT OF THAT WARRANTY WHICH WE SPENT EXTRA MONEY ON. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10239099
70,000 miles · Jul 3, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE WITH THE SAME FAILURE THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE RECALLS; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD NOT BE R…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED NUMEROUS RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE WITH THE SAME FAILURE THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY OF THE RECALLS; THEREFORE, THE CONTACT WOULD NOT BE REIMBURSED FOR ANY OF THE REPAIRS RELATED TO THOSE RECALLS. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT HIS VEHICLE SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALLS SINCE HE IS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURES. THE VIN AND RECALL NUMBERS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 71,000.
NHTSA ODI #10233108
Mileage unknown · Jun 2, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
2002 NISSAN SENTRA WITH ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO PRE-CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. HE STATES THAT HE WASN'T EVEN INFORMED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED UNBURNED FUEL IS BURNED IN THE PRE-CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH…
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2002 NISSAN SENTRA WITH ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO PRE-CATALYTIC CONVERTER. CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE. HE STATES THAT HE WASN'T EVEN INFORMED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED UNBURNED FUEL IS BURNED IN THE PRE-CATALYTIC CONVERTER WHICH IS LOCATED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. WHEN THE UNBURNED FUEL WAS BURNED IT CAUSED DISINTEGRATION. IT WAS THEN SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING CYLINDER WALL DAMAGE, WHICH RESULTED IN THE ENGINE BURNING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL. THE CONSUMER STATED HE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM WHICH COST HIM THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10229577
Mileage unknown · May 29, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
HI, MY NAME IS [XXX] . I HAVE A COMPLAINT/RECOMMENDATION ABOUT THE MANNER IN WHICH A VEHICLE RECALL IS BEING HANDLED/PERFORMED. I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R SPEC V. THIS VEHICLE HAS/HAD A RECALL IN PLACE TO FIX A CONDITION THAT WOULD LEAD TO UNREPAIRABLE ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONDITION YOU MAY BE AWARE OF AS A PRE…
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HI, MY NAME IS [XXX] . I HAVE A COMPLAINT/RECOMMENDATION ABOUT THE MANNER IN WHICH A VEHICLE RECALL IS BEING HANDLED/PERFORMED. I AM THE OWNER OF A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA SE-R SPEC V. THIS VEHICLE HAS/HAD A RECALL IN PLACE TO FIX A CONDITION THAT WOULD LEAD TO UNREPAIRABLE ENGINE FAILURE. THE CONDITION YOU MAY BE AWARE OF AS A PRE-CAT (CATALYTIC CONVERTER LOCATED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD IN ADDITION TO THE MAIN ONE) FAILURE CONDITION. BASICALLY UNBURNED FUEL IS BURNED IN THE PRE-CAT RESULTING IN ITS DISINTEGRATION. IT IS THEN SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE CAUSING CYLINDER WALL DAMAGE. THIS CONDITION RESULTS IN THE ENGINE BURNING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF OIL, A FURTHER DEGRADE IN COMPRESSION OVER TIME AND OVERALL ENGINE FAILURE BEFORE IT SHOULD EXPIRE UNDER NORMAL CONDITIONS. THIS SITUATION HAPPENED TO ME AND I WAS NOTIFIED IN ANY MANOR AT ANY TIME ABOUT ANY RECALL EVEN DURING SERVICE FOR THE RECALLED ITEM. THIS REPAIR WAS IN EXCESS OF A THOUSAND DOLLARS. AT WHICH TIME I WAS TOLD NOTHING ABOUT THE PARTICLES BEING SUCKED INTO MY ENGINE CAUSING MY THE ENGINE WEAR WHICH CAUSED THE OIL CONDITION. AT THE VERY LEAST I SHOULD HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE RECALL AT THE TIME OF REPAIR AND OF MY OIL BEING CONTAMINATED. INSTEAD I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE FINE TO DRIVE 100+ MILES TO MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP. IT WOULD OF GREAT HELP IS YOU COULD LOOK INTO THIS MATTER OR MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS ON HOW ELSE THIS WOULD BE BEST HANDLED? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).*TR
NHTSA ODI #10229233
15,000 miles · May 20, 2008
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE UP AN EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE UP AN EXIT RAMP, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THEN THE VEHICLE STALLED COMPLETELY. THE CONTACT HAD TO WAIT FIVE MINUTES TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND DRIVE HOME. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE FAILURE STILL PERSISTS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 15,000. UPDATED 07/10/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB
NHTSA ODI #10228353
131,000 miles · May 2, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE HAD THE OIL CONSUMPTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL, CAUSING THE PISTON RINGS TO WEAR DOWN. HE WAS ALSO INFORMED OF A RECALL WITH THIS IDENTICAL FAILURE, WHICH STAT…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE HAD THE OIL CONSUMPTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM INSPECTED. THE MECHANIC INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BURNING LARGE AMOUNTS OF OIL, CAUSING THE PISTON RINGS TO WEAR DOWN. HE WAS ALSO INFORMED OF A RECALL WITH THIS IDENTICAL FAILURE, WHICH STATED THAT THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO REPLACE THE PARTS AS WELL AS INSTALL A CATALYST. THE CONTACT CALLED THE DEALER TO SEE IF HE COULD HAVE THIS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL, BUT THEY STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 131,000. UPDATED 5/20/08 *CN UPDATED 05/20/08
NHTSA ODI #10226491
25,000 miles · Mar 31, 2008
Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA S-ER. THREE YEARS AGO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT COULD BE DUE TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED THE REST OF THE DAY. THE DEALER ALSO SUGGESTED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A CRACK IN THE WIRING HARNESS. THE COST TO RE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA S-ER. THREE YEARS AGO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT IT COULD BE DUE TO VARIOUS COMPONENTS. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED THE REST OF THE DAY. THE DEALER ALSO SUGGESTED THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A CRACK IN THE WIRING HARNESS. THE COST TO REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS WAS $1,800, DOES NOT INCLUDE LABOR OR GUARANTEE THAT THE FAILURE WOULD BE CORRECTED. THREE YEARS LATER, IN MARCH OF 2008, THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE ECM, WHICH STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COULD SHUT OFF. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM THE RECALL AS LONG AS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE MECHANICS WERE NOT QUALIFIED THREE YEARS AGO. THEY LEFT BLOWN AND LOOSE FUSES IN THE ENGINE AND ALSO DISCONNECTED THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT PAID OVER $400 TO HAVE THE O2 SENSORS REPLACED AND THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN. THE ECM REPAIR WAS ONLY GUARANTEED UNDER WARRANTY FOR 80,000 MILES; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 83,000 MILES. THE ECM REPAIR WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY THREE YEARS AGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE SHOULD NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS FOR A FAILURE THAT WAS IMPROPERLY DIAGNOSED THREE YEARS AGO. THERE ARE INVOICES AVAILABLE THAT INDICATE THE SAME COMPUTER READING THAT WAS DISPLAYED THREE YEARS AGO IS THE SAME READING THAT IS DISPLAYED TODAY. THE COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO HAVING TO PAY FOR A FAILURE THAT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY AND IMPROPERLY DIAGNOSED. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 83,000.
NHTSA ODI #10223869
Official recalls
10Dec 1, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
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Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
Air Bags
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2002-2006 Sentra vehicles whose passenger air bags were previously inspected and may have been released without replacing the Takata air bag inflator. In the event of a crash, Takata frontal passenger air bag inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been completed. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will re-inspect the vehicle and, if necessary, replace the air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PM964.
Jan 9, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2001-2003 Maxima, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2007-2011 Versa Sedan and Versa Hatchback, 2001-2004 Infiniti I30 and I35, 2002-2003 Inifiniti QX4, 2003-2008 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 and 2006-2010 M35 and M45 vehicles. The vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated, frontal passenger air bag inflators containing phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant that were used as interim remedy parts for previous Takata recalls. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflators with alternate desiccated inflators, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 888-737-9511 or Infiniti customer service at 888-810-3715.
May 15, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2001-2003 Nissan Maxima, 2002-2004 Pathfinder, 2002-2006 Sentra, 2002-2003 Infiniti QX4 and I35, 2003 FX35 and FX45, and 2001 I30 vehicles. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on June 15, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: On December 18, 2015 Nissan informed NHTSA of an amendment of this recall to remove 2004-2005 Infiniti FX35 and FX45 vehicles.
Nov 14, 2007
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. CERTAIN MY 2006 ALTIMAS WHICH HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY REMEDIED UNDER RECALL CAMPAIGN 06V223 (NISSAN R0606) ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL SINCE THE REPROGRAMMING FOR 06V223 ALSO INCLUDED THIS REPROGRAMMING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 31, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 10, 2003
ON CERTAIN ELECTRIC VEHICLES, THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK'S BALL JOINT BRACKET MAY BREAK FROM STRESS CONCENTRATION AT A NOTCH CREATED BY SURFACE ROUGHNESS AND THE SHAPE OF THE MATERIAL CUT-LINE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET ON THESE VEHICLES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Nov 17, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD CAUSE THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON, CREATE A NO START CONDITION, CAUSE REDUCED ENGINE POWER, OR CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CRANK POSITION SENSORS. CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR(S), AND IN SOME CASES, THE VARIABLE TIMING CONTROL SENSOR(S). VEHICLES INVOLVED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL CAMPAIGN, 01V357, ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS NEW CAMPAIGN. THE REPLACEMENT SENSORS USED IN THAT CAMPAIGN ARE ALSO AFFECTED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
Nov 14, 2003
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE QG18DE ENGINE OR QR25DE ENGINES, THE FOAM MATERIAL USED FOR THE INTERIOR LINING OF THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) BOX EMITS SULFUR AS IT CURES.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF ONE OF THE RESISTORS INSIDE THE ECM HAS A CRACK ON THE SURFACE COATING, THE GAS MAY CAUSE CORROSION OF THE RESISTOR. THIS COULD CAUSE THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT TO COME ON, POOR DRIVABILITY (IDLE INSTABILITY, POOR ACCELERATOR), OR THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSIDE LINING MATERIAL FROM THE ECM BOX. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 11, 2003
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE, THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN MAY CATCH DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD THAT COULD BE IGNITED BY CONTACT WITH THE MAIN CATALYST. ALSO ON 2002 ALTIMA AND SENTRA VEHICLES, CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE PRE-CATALYST TO OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: EITHER OF THESE TWO CONDITIONS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PROTRUDING PORTION OF THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN. IN ADDITION TO THE CORRECTIVE ACTION, IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE EVENT OF POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE, HEAT SHIELD(S) WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE PRE-CATALYST AND EXHAUST TUBE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261. NISSAN RECALL NOS. R3007, R3014, R3015, R3016, R3017. ALSO ON 2002 ALTIMA AND SENTRA VEHICLES, CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE PRE-CATALYST TO OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE. IF SUBSTRATE PARTICLES ENTER THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, THEY COULD SCORE THE CYLINDER WALLS, RESULTING IN INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. IF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS NOT CHECKED ON A PERIODIC BASIS AND DROPS BELOW THE LOW LEVEL, AND THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IGNORING NOTICEABLE ENGINE NOISE, ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE PRE-CATALYST WILL BE TESTED TO ENSURE IT IS WORKING PROPERLY AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND INSIDE THE PRE-CATALYST, IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE.
Feb 15, 2002
ON SOME PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NISSAN-APPROVED ACCESSORY FLOOR MAT THAT WAS INSTALLED EITHER AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT OR BY THE DEALER, DUE TO THE LENGTH OF THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT, A SMALL AMOUNT OF MAT MOVEMENT COULD CAUSE THE MAT TO INTERFERE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND NOT ALLOW THE PEDAL TO RELEASE AFTER IT IS DEPRESSED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS UNEXPECTEDLY, IT COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER SIDE FLOOR MAT AND IF IT IS A NISSAN FLOOR MAT SUBJECT TO THIS RECALL, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR MATS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 18, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Dec 12, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE VEHICLES WERE MISSING TAMPERPROOF CAPS THAT PREVENT HORIZONTAL HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THESE CAPS ARE INSTALLED TO PREVENT MISADJUSTMENT OF THE HEADLAMPS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A TAMPERPROOF CAP OVER THE HORIZONTAL ADJUSTMENT SCREW FOR BOTH HEADLAMPS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 14, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
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NHTSA investigations
1EA21002 · Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Opened Sep 17, 2021 · No close date supplied
Status: open (inferred from source dates) · Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module; Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.Consequently, all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=EA21002 -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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