Nissan denies vehicle is part of an ongoing problem with oil issues that effect the catalytic converter. This vehicle has had a the catalytic converter replaced at 14,000 miles, and multiple recalls have been issued. NHTSA has this case already on record for the continue problems with this make and model. Defective engine build, Nissan attempts to deflect the issue to the dealers and then back again. Nissan case # [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Charlotte, NC, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the engine and transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and the current mileage was 165,112.

- Humble, TX, USA

Engine stops running suddenly for no apparent reason, and with no warning. This may happen within seconds of starting the engine, after a few minutes, and sometimes even as much as an hour after startup. The engine runs smoothly when it runs, and there is no warning when it stops running. The check engine light is not illuminated (except immediately following startup), and my local service station cannot isolate a problem that would cause this behavior.

- Westford, MA, USA

Car stalled after coming up to stop sign. This has happened a few times. I heard it could be a crankshaft position sensor failure. Are there any recalls on this particular part" July 1st 2013, my blower knob did not turn on until I reached position #4--the rest do not work, so I cannot control heating, cooling or defrosting. Any recalls on a blower heat resistor failure? September 2010, intermittent speed control accelerating on its own--ongoing problem. July 3rd 2013, heat shield broke in two. Are any of these conditions on a recall list? if so, where do I go from here, so I can get them fixed? are there any other recalls, such as airbags, etc."

- South Milwaukee, WI, USA

The car engine stops when at the traffic light and every time that I stop. I have to restart it to proceed and this happens very often and very frustrating.. thanks god that I haven't had anyone rear-ended me so far.

- Dumfries, VA, USA

I began to have trouble with my car a couple of weeks ago. I have been going through a quart of oil a day and a tank of gas in a few days. I took it to my mechanic and he found out there is a recall for my vehicle. I was never notified of this recall. I was in the marines and was stationed at several different bases. My mother?S address was also used by Nissan but she never received any information on the recall. I contacted the Nissan dealer in Norfolk ne. He told me I had to wait two weeks for them to look at it. The people I dealt with were rude and unprofessional and acted like I was an inconvenience. I did not have another vehicle and I am in school and have work so I contacted Nissan usa. After several phone calls I was able to get an appointment in sioux city ia. I had to have my vehicle towed at my expense to sioux city. They looked at my car and found out that there were shreds of metal in the engine and the engine needs to be replaced. They stated they were not going to replace the engine. They stated I have to pay for it to be replaced. In the recall they said it would be replaced at Nissan expense, a tow if necessary would be paid and a rental vehicle would be provided. None of this has happened. I would like assistance with this issue because the engine should be replaced by Nissan. I told them what was wrong and my mechanic called and told them as well. They have still are not willing to pay for the engine.

- Norfolk , NE, USA

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Sentra. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact restarted the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic that determined that there was a manufacturing defect with the crank position sensor. The vehicle was repaired by replacing two sensors located at the top and bottom however the failure recurred. The mechanic then advised that the remedy was to reprogram the computer at an authorized dealer. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign id number: 03V455000 (engine and engine cooling) but was advised by the manufacturer that the VIN was not included. The current mileage was 170,000. The failure mileage was 150,000. Updated 8/6/12 updated 08/14/2012

- Orange , CA, USA