2002 Nissan Altima suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Nissan Altima — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After noticing excessive rust on both front floor panels of my 2002 nissan altima, I googled "nissan rust" and read the many articles and news shows on the amount of complaints. I live I st louis, so not a eastern state with excessive cold and snow. Very disappointed in this defect, and would hope…”
filed Jul 2, 2015
“I have a 2002 nissan altima, that is burning oil. I have to put at least two quarts of oil in there every 2 weeks. Now my car is shuttering and hissing at me and not getting anymore when I accelerate. I'm being told that I will need a new catalytic converter and possibly an engine. Nissan is…”
filed Nov 23, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 Altima | 2 | 7% |
| 2021 Altima | 5 | 7% |
| 2020 Altima | 5 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 4% |
| 2018 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 Altima | 11 | 3% |
| 2016 Altima | 12 | 2% |
| 2015 Altima | 61 | 6% |
| 2014 Altima | 130 | 12% |
| 2013 Altima | 288 | 12% |
| 2012 Altima | 16 | 4% |
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.