2002 Audi A6 vs 2002 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Audi A6 | 2002 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 88 | 1,047 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 130 | 142 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 71,145 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Audi A6 | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 15 | 594 |
| Structure | 4 | 128 |
| Engine | 5 | 92 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 77 |
| Power Train | 10 | 39 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 10 | 38 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 7 | 34 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 6 | 128 |
| Stalling | 0 | 164 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 126 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 107 |
| Overheating | 0 | 47 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 32 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 30 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 28 |
2002 Audi A6
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.