CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Nissan Sentra has 10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 304 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 6 fires, 22 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (134 reports).
2002 Nissan Sentra recalls
Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments
Certain 2002-2006 Nissan Sentra vehicles have a passenger-side frontal airbag whose Takata inflator may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles uses a propellant that can degrade over time after long exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature swings.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when it deploys, which may cause it to rupture.
Most common 2002 Nissan Sentra problems
Problem areas named in the 304 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 134 |
| Electrical System | 54 |
| Air Bags | 30 |
| Engine | 27 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 20 |
| Tires | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 12 |
| Structure | 10 |
| Steering | 8 |
What owners report
The contact called regarding the ownership of the 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V008000 (Air Bags); and would like the address to be removed from the vehicle recall distribution list because the vehicle owner does not live at the contactâs address. The manufacturer was contacted.
Unknown
THERE'S SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM WHEN I RECALL DATA REFRESHED ON NOV 04,2020 1UNREPAIRED RECALLS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS VIN JAN 09,2020 MANUFACTURER RECALL NUMBERPM684 NHTSA RECALL NUMBER20V-008 RECALL STATUSRECALL INCOMPLETE SUMMARY TAKATA HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFECT RELATED TO MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY MAY ARISE IN SOME OF THE SUBJECT NON-DESICCATED AMMONIUM NITRATE INFLATORS DUE TO PROPELLANT DEGRADATION OCCURRING AFTER PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO HIGH ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY, HIGH TEMPERATURES AND HIGH TEMPERATURE CYCLING THIS CAR.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH OR STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE VEHICLE SHUTOFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP, THE SPARK PLUGS, THE FUEL FILTER AND THE EXHAUST PIPES. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
NO LONGER OWN THIS CAR
2002 Nissan Sentra questions
Does the 2002 Nissan Sentra have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 10 safety recalls for the 2002 Nissan Sentra: Passenger airbag may explode and spray metal fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode, sending metal fragments; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Sending Metal Fragments; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Nissan Sentra?
Based on 304 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (134), Electrical System (54), Air Bags (30).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Nissan Sentra has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.