In a few cases, the vehicle goes in what is known as the failsafe mode. Nissan and its spinoff, jatco, have produced a large number of automatic transmissions for many auto makers. Mar 14, 2016 nissan altima has been added as another vehicle to the list of cars with troubling transmissions. Beginning in 1982, it gained a locking torque converter l3n71b for greater. We took it back to the dealership the next day to be checked and we were told it was normal. Nissan altima standard transmission with 5speed aichi f51a transmission 2002, manual transmission input shaft seal by national. Not sure about the 2005 check your owners manual or the one on this forum. Hey guys, i am due for transmission oil change after 90k miles on my 02 altima 2. We noticed a rough vibration when we are sitting at a traffic light in drive and when we have it in park.
Nissan manuals and guides provide you with important details regarding the use and care of your vehicle, such as its maintenance schedule, oil type and recommended tire pressure. Manual transmission parts for nissan altima for sale ebay. My mechanic said i needed to replace transmission but after just replacing that sensor the problem was solve. Troubleshooting nissan transmission problems youcanic. Today when i was driving it wouldnt let me shift from 1st to 2nd gear. Nissan maxima transmission removal 6 speed manual transmission hlsd vlsd 2002 2003 2004. If the transmission fluid level on your altima is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. Choose top quality brands action crash, anzo, diy solutions, dorman, tyc, vaip vision lighting. To see how frequently 2009 nissan altima problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. Since then, other than normal maintenance, the radiator sprung a leak at around 175k miles or so.
Car complaints, car problems and defect information latest news. Download your free pdf file of the 2002 nissan altima on our comprehensive online database of automotive owners manuals. Nissan maxima transmission removal 6 speed manual transmission hlsd vlsd 2002 2003 2004 vq35de. Need advice about a specific nissan altima problem. Complete manual transmissions for nissan altima ebay. The nissan altima was introduced in 1993 to replace the nissan stanza. Our list of 23 known complaints reported by owners can help you fix your 2002 nissan altima. The current altima seats five passengers and offers a 4cylinder v6 engine and either front or allwheel drive. The transmission issues in the 2002 nissan altima involve the. Before adding transmission fluid, make sure that your engine was running when you checked the fluid level.
Once in third it wouldnt let me get into any other gear. So now, after getting the 2010 nissan rogue back on the road with a new cvt installed, we finally have a chance to answer the most important question. The consumer cannot get assisted with the recalls issued for her vehicle. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, doityourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance. Manual transmission problems of the 2002 nissan altima. Trust 2002 nissan altima service repair manual will give you everything you need to do the job.
Ive had a 1999 nissan altima, a 2003 nissan altima and now drive a 2006 nissan frontier. Complete manual transmissions for nissan altima for sale. The worst complaints are tranmission problems, transmission failure. See our lemon odds and nada odds page to see vehicles with no repairs or vehicles with more than three repairs. What could he have done in 6 wks that would totally blow a brand new clutch. Year model engine displacement liters engine idvin engine oil with filter qts. Sometimes something like a pen or other items find their way to the shifter linkage and it can cause the linkage to bind preventing it going into park etc.
The 2002 nissan altima has 3 problems reported for transmission failure. Dec 16, 2007 seven problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 nissan altima. Although manual transmission cars are most likely to have clutch issues. Extra weight is given to the more serious areas such as major engine or transmission problems. The consumer was not listed as the owner of the vehicle as the dealer did not change the name. Watch this video to see all the steps required to remove the transmission for your 2002 nissan. Initially, the cars official name was stanza altima, which appears on the early owners manuals.
Nissan altima automatic transmission 2002, mercon vatf matic s automatic transmission fluid, 1 quart by aisin. Nissan altima questions might have cvt transmission. This service manual has easytoread text sections with top quality diagrams and instructions. Feb 25, 2017 nissan maxima transmission removal 6 speed manual transmission hlsd vlsd 2002 2003 2004 vq35de. The nissan altima sedan and coupe have both had many problems and none of. Nissan altima ser troubleshooting questions answered. Below youll find a detailed application guide listing vehicle manufacture information. The worst complaints are engine, exhaust system, and ac heater problems. The 2002 nissan altima has 4 nhtsa complaints for the power train.
Nissan altima questions my car will shift into gear but wont drive. Transmission trouble is one of the most significant and common car problems you can experience. Acdelco atf type iii h is a premium quality automatic transmission fluid for use in a variety of passenger cars and. To find the available downloadable manuals and guides for your nissan vehicle, select a model and year below. They took a quick look and said its likely the new clutch is gone. I have a 96 nissan altima with manual transmission. Im having the mechanic try the redline nonslip cvt oil and replacing the internal transmission filter.
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The first nissanjatco transmission, the jatco 3n71 transmission, used a simple naming scheme. Some time last year, when i was at the grocery store, my clutch was all the way down and it wouldnt come back up. This video shows you how to add transmission fluid to your 2002 nissan altima. Automatic transmission problems of the 2002 nissan altima. This could be an early sign of transmission failure but before coming to that conclusion there are other possible causes that should be eliminated. Once engaged, the manual shift mode will display on the position indicator and the transmission will automatically choose a range closest to. My 2002 nissan altima will not shift into any gear fixya. Manual transmission problem of the 2002 nissan altima 4. Nissan makes reliable engines, but their automatic transmission and especially the continuously variable transmissions cvt have been a weak point for years. Im looking into a new 2009 nissan altima coupe but have been reading so. Like the stanza before it, the original altima was the export version of the nissan bluebird sss chassis model u, though its original styling hailed from nissans california design group blue studio under allan flowers in 1989. The 2002 altima went on sale in september 2001, and nissan expects to sell 190,000 units annually, in contrast to recent totals of 140,000 to 150,000 per year for the previous altima.
Truedelta 2009 nissan altima transmission problems. Nissan altima transmission fails third time youtube. We purchased a 2003 nissan altima s on november 12, 2002. How many quarts of transmission fluid in what type go into a 2002 nissan altima for a full tranny rebuild use nissan altima automatic transmission fluid and it should hold about 10 quarts total. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
This product is made of highquality components to meet and exceed strict quality requirements. The nissan altima is a midsize car which has been manufactured by nissan since 1992. I would fill with 9 quarts and start the engine and circulate the fluid. Seven problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2002 nissan altima. Follow these steps to add transmission fluid in a 2002 nissan altima s 2. The clutch was completely replaced about 7k miles ago.
Two problems related to manual transmission have been reported for the 2002 nissan altima. My 2003 nissan altima has same problem as every one else, it wont start in. Seeing as a torque converter is the equivalent of a clutch in a manual car if it stops. Northern kentucky woman says her 2008 altima needs still another transmission. Normal driving in air temperatures above 80 degrees. Using a properly formulated transmission fluid for your nissandatsun altima can protect your vehicle from costly problems down the road. Your input as to what brand, weight, or rating, etc. Nissan manual transmission we offer a complete line of parts and rebuild kits to help you with manual transmission problems. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 nissan altima based on all problems reported for the 2002 altima. Nissan transmission problems range from delayed shifting, jerking when changing gears to no drive or reverse. Similar to what it would feel like if you were popping the clutch on a shift between first and second on a manual transmission.
Jun 20, 2017 so now, after getting the 2010 nissan rogue back on the road with a new cvt installed, we finally have a chance to answer the most important question. It has about 82,000 miles on it now and is in the shop. Buy a 2002 nissan altima headlight assembly at discount prices. Nissan altima transmission problems nissan cvt transmission. Rs5f31a, rs5f32v, rs5f50a, rs5f50v, rn4f30a, rs5f31a, rs5f32v, f4w71b, fs5w71a, fs5w71b, fs5w71c, fs5r90a and borgwarner t5. Nissan altima transmission problems cash cars buyer. Original factory 2002 nissan altima service repair manual is a complete informational book. I recall i had a dealership fix one issue so minor under warranty when it was a year or two old that i dont even remember what it was. If a 2005 nissan altima ser with 165,000 miles jerks when put into reverse gear on a cold start, does that mean that the transmission is beginning to fail. For the past few years, many drivers have been complaining of nissan altima transmission problems, most notably stuttering between gears, hesitation, sputtering, vibration, not shifting properly, and even complete transmission failure. Dont let a damaged transmission jeopardize that safety when affordable nissan altima automatic transmission parts are available today from your local autozone.