2002 Nissan Altima problems by component
1,047 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Nissan Altima, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 594 | 57% | 88,000 mi |
| Structure → | 128 | 12% | 101,000 mi |
| Engine → | 92 | 9% | 125,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 77 | 7% | 66,000 mi |
| Exterior Lighting → | 41 | 4% | 60,500 mi |
| Power Train → | 39 | 4% | 80,000 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 38 | 4% | 47,514 mi |
| Air Bags → | 34 | 3% | 72,750 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 25 | 2% | 80,000 mi |
| Equipment → | 21 | 2% | 91,405 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 20 | 2% | 109,176 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Steering → | 15 | 1% | 35,000 mi |
| Suspension → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Tires → | 14 | 1% | — |
| Visibility → | 11 | 1% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 1% | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 1% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 0% | — |
| Seats | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0% | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 0% | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.