2001 Nissan Altima vs 2002 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Nissan Altima | 2002 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 159 | 1,047 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 51 | 142 |
| Investigations | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–23 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 66,000 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 59 | 594 |
| Structure | 4 | 128 |
| Engine | 7 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 19 | 77 |
| Air Bags | 15 | 34 |
| Power Train | 6 | 39 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 38 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 27 | 164 |
| Vibration / shaking | 16 | 30 |
| Check engine light | 9 | 128 |
| Clunking / rattling | 9 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 8 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 126 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 107 |
| Overheating | 0 | 47 |
2001 Nissan Altima
2002 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.