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2002 Nissan Altima
Problems & Complaints
CarComplaints.com Notes: Here's a disturbing trend for the 2002 Nissan Altima: the engine starts burning oil like crazy, the catalytic converter goes bad, the head gasket blows and eventually the entire engine needs replacement. Sound familiar? Like a script from a horror film, these Altimas seem doomed to fail around 95k miles.
Worst 2002 Nissan Altima Problems by Category
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- engine problems
- exhaust system problems
- AC / heater problems
- body / paint problems
- transmission problems
- suspension problems
- exterior accessories problems
- lights problems
- interior accessories problems
- brakes problems
- electrical problems
- fuel system problems
- seat belts / air bags problems
- cooling system problems
- windows / windshield problems
- miscellaneous problems
- wheels / hubs problems
- drivetrain problems
- steering problems
- clutch problems
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Worst 2002 Nissan Altima Problems
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#1: Excessive Oil Consumption 2002 Altima
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $3,300
- Average Mileage:
- 96,000 mi
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#2: Catalytic Converter Failure 2002 Altima
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,300
- Average Mileage:
- 102,000 mi
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#3: Blown Head Gasket 2002 Altima
- Average Cost to Fix:
- $2,300
- Average Mileage:
- 103,000 mi