2002 Nissan Altima SE from North America - Comments

Check engine light, severe oil consumption problems.

I bought the car used from a car wholesaler just 6 months ago when it had 94k and now has 110k.I also paid $1500.00 for an extended warranty. From my first oil change around 98K, I began to hear a noise coming from the motor. On the next oil change I told the dealer about it and when they check I had more than 2 litres missing. They suggested a oil consumption monitoring, at every 1500km. Every time I went in for a oil check there was 1 litre or more to add. By the end of the 5000k (yesterday) there was a total 3.5 litres that had to be added. Today, the Nissan dealership called the warranty company to address the problem but they said they wanted to speak to me. There initial reaction was that it "may be normal use"--I don't think so!! There is nothing normal about this situation. So, they asked me to go to their garage for an inspection this Friday morning.I will see what they say... My Nissan dealer is recommending an engine change. I have the 3.5 SE model, which is the V6. I will keep you posted with whta happens. Not a happy camper, given that I just got the car and have major payments to make towards it!

My email address is: amaciocia@sympatico.ca

You are not the only one. I have a 2002 Altima 2.5 S. I was just told yesterday that I need a new Catalytic Converter and new re-manufactured engine for my oil consumption problems.

I asked the dealership regarding the earlier recall for the pre-catalyst. If you look on the recall notice on Nissan's website it said that a damaged pre-catalyst could cause increased oil consumption.

I asked if maybe I already had damage before the recall was done. Of course, they denied it.