2002 Nissan Sentra Recalls

What To Do If Your Sentra Has Been Recalled

The following recalls have been announced by Nissan, so if you own a 2002 Sentra take action immediately to get your automobile fixed. Interested in how this information is collected? Read more about recalls and the NHTSA.

1. Call Nissan to get more information. Verify that the cost of repairs will be covered free of charge.
2. Setup an appointment with a local authorized mechanic to schedule your maintenance.
3. Keep up to date with recalls for your vehicle by following this page.

Recent 2002 Sentra Recalls

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced MAY 11 2009
  • NHTSA Reference #09E025000
  • Number Affected 42,540

  Summary: Dope, Inc. Is recalling 42,540 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.

  Consequence: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Dope, Inc. Will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on July 28, 2009. Owners may contact dope, Inc. At 1-626-272-1798.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #09E025000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 14 2007
  • NHTSA Reference #07V527000
  • Number Affected 653,910

  Summary: 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: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07V527000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced JULY 17 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E064000
  • Number Affected 4,029

  Summary: Certain tradesonic combination lamps sold as replacement lamps for use on the above listed passenger vehicles. Combination lamps not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

  Consequence: Lack of amber side reflectors in the lamps will decrease lighting visibility to other drivers and may possibly result in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Tradesonic will notify owners and replace the lamps free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2006. Owners may contact tradesonic at 626-934-8884.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E064000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced MARCH 13 2006
  • NHTSA Reference #06E023000
  • Number Affected 292,000

  Summary: Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, And Associated Equipment."

  Consequence: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

  Fix: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began May 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #06E023000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 10 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V511000
  • Number Affected 70

  Summary: 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: 

  Fix: Dealers will replace the bracket on these vehicles. Owner notification began December 15, 2003. Owners should contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V511000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 17 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V455000
  • Number Affected 630,000

  Summary: 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: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V455000 »

• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced NOVEMBER 14 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V477000
  • Number Affected 276,000

  Summary: 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: 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.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V477000 »

• ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced MARCH 11 2003
  • NHTSA Reference #03V084000
  • Number Affected 338,000

  Summary: 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: Either of these two conditions could result in a fire.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #03V084000 »

• EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS Recall for 2002 Nissan Sentra

  • Recall Announced DECEMBER 12 2001
  • NHTSA Reference #01V376000
  • Number Affected 81,393

  Summary: 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: These caps are installed to prevent misadjustment of the headlamps.

  Fix: 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.

  For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #01V376000 »