2002 Nissan Sentra transmission problems
The 2002 Nissan Sentra has 20 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 5% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
20
Transmission complaints
5%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 NISSAN SENTRA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH THE IGNITION TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE UNEXPECTEDLY ROLLED AWAY AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. AN OCCUPANT WAS PRESENT IN THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED BUT WAS NOT INJURED. A POLICE…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2002 Nissan Sentra have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 2002 Nissan Sentra transmission — 5% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.