Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Nissan Altima has 25 NHTSA other complaints and 0 other-related recalls.
25
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I purchased a 2002 Nissan Altima from Stone’s Automotive in Somerset, Kentucky on [XXX]. I was told ... |
| Apr 19, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | TOOK MY CAR TO EMISSIONS AND THEY PRINTED THIS PAPER OUT OF A RECALL ON MY CAR. |
| Oct 8, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA S WAS HIT ON DRIVERS SIDE (T-BONED) WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN ONTO THE HWY, DRIVE... |
| Jun 13, 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF NO WARNING NO ENGINE LIGHT JUST DIED |
| Jun 3, 2017 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | I HAVE A 2002 ALTIMA BUT I ONLY PURCHASED IT ABOUT 8 MONTHS AGO. SOMEWHERE AROUND 2 MONTHS AGO MY CH... |
| Apr 2, 2017 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL PUMP LEAKING GAS VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION |
| Sep 25, 2016 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | CAMSHAFT AND CRANKSHAFT SENSORS HAVE FAILED AGAIN THOUGH SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED PER RECALL IN 2005. NOW... |
| May 20, 2016 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | THE VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. IT HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES AND WE HA... |
| Jan 20, 2016 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I HAVE A 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA THAT I TOOK TO GET INSPECTED. THE CAR FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO HEAVY COR... |
| Oct 14, 2015 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL PUMP LEAKED UNDER THE BACK SEAT AND SPREAD THE GAS ALL AROUND THE SEAT |
| Aug 4, 2015 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WELL ONE DAY I WAS GOING GROCERY SHOPPING AND WE GET TO THE STORE TAKE THE KEY OUT THE IGNITION LOCK... |
| Apr 3, 2015 | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | NISSAN ALTIMA 4 DOOR. MY DAUGHTER [XXX]. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH, OIL, COOLING, ... |
| Nov 6, 2014 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | MY CAR IS BURNING 3 QUARTS OF OIL EVRY 2 WEEKS..I TRYD REPLACING PARTS..USING DIFFERENT OIL..NOTHING... |
| Apr 18, 2014 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | WHEN RETRIEVING MY CAR AFTER AN OIL CHANGE THE MECHANIC ASKED ME IF I KNEW THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR ... |
| Aug 24, 2013 | TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | MY AUTOMOBILE TCS OFF SLIP LIGHT CAME ON AND THE CAR LOST ACCELERATION. ONCE CAR SHUTOFF THE VEHICLE... |
| May 2, 2008 | EQUIPMENT | I HAVE A 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA, I HAVE AN ERROR MESSAGE ON MY 6 DISC CD CHANGER. IT IS ERR3. I CANNOT L... |
| Jan 2, 2007 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE REARVIEW MIRROR ON MY 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA HAS FOGGED UP ALMOST COMPLETELY, LEAVING ABOUT 20 PERCE... |
| Jun 1, 2004 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PROBLEMS WITH 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA. *MR THE CONSUMER WAS NOT LISTED AS THE OWNER OF THE VEHICLE AS... |
| Apr 15, 2003 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | CUTCH PEDAL DID NOT RETURN WHILE DRIVING AFTER THE THIRD DAY I PURCHASED. I BROUGHT THE CAR BACK TO ... |
| Jun 24, 2002 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | THE INSTRUMENT PANEL IS NOT VISIBLE ENOUGH FOR CONSUMER TO QUICKLY AND SAFELY CHECK THE GAUGES WHILE... |