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Common Problems with 2002 Nissan Altima

Retrospectively, the 2002 Nissan Altima had 548 complaints, and 42% of issues had something to do with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Nissan Altima?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Nissan Altima fall into the category of ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 228 ENGINE 89 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 45 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 20 AIR BAGS 20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 18 EQUIPMENT 15 STRUCTURE 13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 13 POWER TRAIN 12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 11 TIRES 11 STEERING 9 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 8 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 4 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4 SUSPENSION 3 SEAT BELTS 3 WHEELS 3 SERVICE BRAKES 3 SEATS 2 VISIBILITY/WIPER 2 VISIBILITY 1 INTERIOR LIGHTING 1 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 1

Worst 2002 Nissan Altima Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

ENGINE
2002 Nissan Altima December 29, 2008 Victims: 3 Mileage: 128000 miles

Nissan claims that they have fixed their recalls but car stalled on a hwy where speed limit was 70 my family & myself could have got killed. i paid 11...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2002 Nissan Altima May 1, 2002 Victims: 2

This car has been a lemon since day one, in and out of dealership for one reason or the other, it started with the car running hard, dealership told m...

TANK ASSEMBLY
2002 Nissan Altima August 2, 2007 Victims: 1 Mileage: 73000 miles

My 2002 nissan altima vehicle was taken in for service at bob bell chevrolet nissan, 7900 eastern avenue, baltimore, maryland, 21224, on thursday, aug...