2002 NISSAN ALTIMA Suspension Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA
3 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
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 NISSAN WOULD BE FORCED TO OFFER A RECALL TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT.
I HAVE FOLLOWED THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERS MAINTENANCE AND HAVE SO MANY MAJOR PROBLEMS WITH MY CAR. I THINK NISSAN NEEDS TO REVISIT THIS MODEL AND DETERMINE IF IT IS A DEFECT. I HAVE AN 02 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE HEATER WAS REPLACED IN THE 2ND YEAR, THIS YEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS REPLACED AND NOW THE STRUTS ARE WORN OUT. TO MY UNDERSTANDING, THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS IN THE LONG RUN, NOT WITH A NEW CAR. *JB
I OWNED THIS NISSAN ALTIMA FOR THREE MONTHS, AND DID NOT ENCOUNTER ANY PROBLEMS UNTIL THIS INCIDENT. OVEMBER 25, 2004 DROVE OVER 200 MILES TO MARYLAND. TRAFFIC WAS NOT BACKED-UP AT ALL. WEATHER WAS PERFECT. *AK NOVEMBER 28, 2004, APPROXIMATELY 4AM, I WAS DRIVING, AND A FRIEND WAS FOLLOWING ME (DRIVING), ON A WELL PAVED, TWO LANE (ONE LANE FOR EACH DIRECTION) ROAD WITH NO SIDEWALKS AND ABSOLUTELY ZERO POTHOLES. AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 1 (ONE) MILE, THE ROAD BEGAN TO BEND TO THE LEFT. FOLLOWING THE ROAD AS IT WAS BENDING TO THE LEFT, I FELT A SLIGHT DROP/BUMP, THEN PROCEEDED TO SPIN AROUND, MORE THAN 360 DEGREES, TO THE LEFT. AS I STARTED TO SPIN, I HIT A MAILBOX ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE STREET (LUCKILY THERE WASN?T ANY ONCOMING TRAFFIC) IN THE FRONT OF A HOUSE, WHICH CAUSED MINIMAL DAMAGE ON MY FRONT PASSENGER DOOR, THEN...
Other 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA Problem Areas
Engine And Engine Cooling
229 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
164 complaints
Engine
92 complaints
Structurebody
92 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
91 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
69 complaints
Electrical System
48 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
48 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
33 complaints
Unknown Or Other
23 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
22 complaints
Air Bags
20 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
15 complaints
Equipment
15 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
15 complaints
Power Train
14 complaints
Structure
13 complaints
Structureframe And Members
12 complaints
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
12 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
11 complaints
Tires
11 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
9 complaints
Steering
9 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
6 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
6 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
5 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
5 complaints
Suspensionrear
5 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
4 complaints
Exterior Lighting
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
4 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
2 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Equipmentotherlabels
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
2 complaints
Power Traindriveline
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplycheck Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint