2002 Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:exhaust system ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 1,047 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Nissan Altima overview page.
What owners report
“REPAIRS REQUIRED FOR 3 RECALLS, REPLACEMENT OR RADIATOR AND MASS AIRFLOW SENSOR. HOWEVER, MANUFACTURER IS WILLING TO PAY REPLACEMENT OF RADIATOR, BUT WON'T PAY FOR…”NHTSA complaint 10061025 — filed 02/24/2004
“REF. INVESTIGATION PE 02-078 THE 'CHECK OIL' LIGHT FLASHED ON THE DASHBOARD OF MY 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA ON 1-16-2004. I STOPPED TO CHECK THE OIL…”NHTSA complaint 10054772 — filed 01/23/2004
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Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2002 Nissan Altima have engine and engine cooling:exhaust system problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2002 Nissan Altima: 91 of 1,047 complaints on file (8.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2002 Nissan Altima have in total?
1,047 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 29 involved a crash, 28 involved a fire, 27 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:exhaust system category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
