2002 Nissan Altima rust / corrosion reports

107 NHTSA complaints describe rust, corrosion and paint failures on the 2002 Nissan Altima — roughly 10% of all complaints for this model year.

107

Rust / corrosion reports

10%

share of complaints

100,000 mi

median mileage in rust / corrosion reports (82 with odometer)

Components reported on this vehicle

Engine and Engine Cooling 594 Structure 128 Engine 92 Electrical System 77 Exterior Lighting 41 Power Train 39

Rust / corrosion in other Altima years

2015 Altima	34
2014 Altima	56
2013 Altima	131
2007 Altima	31
2006 Altima	202
2005 Altima	304
2004 Altima	36
2003 Altima	107
1995 Altima	6
1993 Altima	6

Altima rust / corrosion by year →

Other symptoms owners describe on the 2002 Nissan Altima

Stalling 164 Check engine light 128 Oil consumption 126 Overheating 47 Loss of power 32 Vibration / shaking 30 Won’t start 28

Symptom counts come from keyword analysis of complaint narratives. One complaint can describe several symptoms, and classification is approximate — read the underlying reports on the full 2002 Nissan Altima report before drawing conclusions.

Rust / corrosion across all vehicles →