2002 Nissan Altima engine and engine cooling problems
594 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Nissan Altima — 57% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the traction control warning light illuminated. The vehicle hesitated to restart. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who related the failure to…”
filed Jun 17, 2022
“2002 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to power valve screw issue. *ld the consumer stated he was quoted a price of $1,000 for a catalytic converter and $5200 for a new engine with less than 90,000. *jb”
filed Mar 15, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR…Campaign 07V527000 · Nov 14, 2007
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM…Campaign 03V455000 · Nov 17, 2003
- ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE, THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN MAY…Campaign 03V084000 · Mar 11, 2003
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Altima | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 Altima | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 Altima | 44 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.