2002 Nissan Altima vs 2002 Saab 9-3
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 | 2002 Nissan Altima | 2002 Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,047 | 37 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 142 | 54 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 29 | 0 |
| Fire reports | 28 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–23 | 21–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 90,000 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Saab 9-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 594 | 6 |
| Structure | 128 | 0 |
| Engine | 92 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 77 | 14 |
| Power Train | 39 | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 41 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 38 | 4 |
| Air Bags | 34 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 164 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 128 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 126 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 107 | 0 |
| Overheating | 47 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 30 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 28 | 0 |
2002 Nissan Altima
2002 Saab 9-3
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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.