2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo 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 | 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 2002 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 230 | 1,047 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 440 | 142 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 24 | 28 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 20–22 | 19–23 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 74,501 mi | 90,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Monte Carlo | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 30 | 594 |
| Structure | 8 | 128 |
| Electrical System | 55 | 77 |
| Engine | 38 | 92 |
| Exterior Lighting | 33 | 41 |
| Air Bags | 20 | 34 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 27 | 25 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 38 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 164 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 28 |
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 9 | 107 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 128 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 126 |
| Overheating | 0 | 47 |
2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo
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.