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2002 NISSAN Sentra ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Moderate

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Safety Recalls

Moderate #03V477000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
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.
Free 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.
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Other NISSAN Sentra 2002 Recalls

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4 recalls
AIR BAGS
4 recalls
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 recalls
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 recall

Other NISSAN Sentra Years

2026
1 recall
2025
4 recalls
2024
3 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
2 recalls
2021
3 recalls
2020
4 recalls
2019
2 recalls
2018
2 recalls
2017
3 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2015
3 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
6 recalls
2011
2 recalls
2010
3 recalls
2009
1 recall
2008
3 recalls
2007
1 recall
2006
6 recalls
2005
6 recalls
2004
5 recalls
2003
10 recalls
2001
8 recalls
2000
7 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2002 NISSAN Sentra safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE recall for the 2002 NISSAN Sentra? (Campaign #03V477000)

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. 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. 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.