2002 NISSAN ALTIMA

Total Reviews: 50
Average Overall Satisfaction: 2002 Nissan Altima Users Rating
More trouble then it's worth
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Cargojon from PA
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Date: 05/19/10
Pros:

Comfort is excellent. I bought the car because I drive a lot and the headroom is great.

Cons:

Almost everything mechanical.

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Bought my 2002 in 2005, with around 35,000 miles on it from a reputable dealer.
At 50,000 miles, the passenger power window motor died.
The gas cap cover has become mis-aligned and sometimes you need a screwdriver to open it.
The front pre-cat/manifold went out at 83,000 miles, right after the warranty expired. Thanks Nissan, I've read enough to know that this means my engine is probably already on its way out. Yes, the recall shield work was done at 17,000 miles, so apparently your recall didn't really prevent anything from happening.
I wish I would have never bought this thing.

Number one sedan in 2002!
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naltima2002 from Riverside, CA
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Date: 08/27/09
Pros:

Minor maintenace, good gas mileage w/ manual, 5disc cd changer w/ Bose sound system and amp, leather, power and heated seats, moonroof and very spacious seating esp. in backseat.

Cons:

Weak latches on doors, non-manual floor mats, headlights become hazy over yrs, and even though I have not encountered it, it seems that as if the rear springs or coil overs tend to go. The back end always seems to be a little lower in the rear than the front over yrs.

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I bought my 2002 Altima 3.5SE 5speed from an original owner with no problems in 2007. At almost 150,000 miles I have had close to none problems with it. Minor things, new battery, new headlight and taillight bulbs, new tires and a tune up. It is a great performing car, for only stock parts it is very fast and reliable. With 240hp and up to 246hp with a 5speed and 240lbs of torque, I put other imports and american muscle to shame. From Acura Integras with GSR's and Infiniti G35's to a Ford Mustang GT, they have all been surprised to loose to a 4dr sedan that doesn't look like much but a stock family car. Don't be fooled. And it's not even the SE-R edi.

used cars
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peanut from Rocky Mount, NC
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Date: 12/28/08
Pros:

Great car for family life and the single player.

Cons:

exhaust system

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I got the car used with no background from "Joe Public". The car has no clearcoat on hood/roof or trunk. Headlights are hazed as if it was not sealed properly. 02 senor codes. Ticking in engine. Per-cat going bad is a common thing in 02 but Nissan will not stand behind this because I can not produce proof of maintenance. I just got the car but the cat is a major problem for this make. Nissan last forever and I can't believe Nissan is not standing up to this. I have another Nissan and I have never had anything wrong but thermostat. It's a 92 pick-up.

Did I purchase the same car?
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AltimaLover from Winnipeg, MB
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Date: 12/10/08
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Love the ride, look, finish and quality.

Cons:

None

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I normally do not write reviews but after reading all the negative ones here I had to post this. 

We purchased the Altima 3.5 SE new.  After 6 ½ years and 190,000 KM we are still in love with it.  Maintenance so far has been minimal.  For oil changes and regular service I followed Nissans recommended maintenance schedule.  The tires have lasted as long as they are rated.  Brakes have been done once.  The only real problems; battery recently replaced (- 30 C Canadian winters are killers on batteries) and one rear wheel bearing (under $100.00).  Car still runs and drives as well as or better than any new car I have been in.  There was, I believe, 3 recalls which I think is normal for any new car.

This is with out a doubt the best car we have ever owned.  Since we purchased the Altima we have bought and sold a new GMC truck and a new Chevy Cavalier.  We kept comparing them to the Altima and the ride/fit/finish seemed like garbage compared to the Altima.  I would personally recommend the Altima 3.5 to anyone.

NOT A SATISFIED CUSTOMER
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Caring Karla from San Diego, CA
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Date: 12/10/08
Pros:

It looks nice!

Cons:

But you cant judge a book by it's cover!

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I've spent about 2 weeks researching the 2002 Altima SL and I've noticed that I found extremely BAD reviews. Also, I've found that MOSTLY every single one of these negative reviews had one thing in common with my car. My car has been at the dealer for over 2 weeks and still they can not find the "real" problem. They need to recall the whole car and give us our money back! According to their $304 dollar diagnostic my car needed a new throttle body since my car would not crank over when cold and it does not go over 10 miles per hr., after replacing the throttle it continued to do the same thing, turns out the throttle wasn't the problem; now they're trying to charge me an additional $508 + $208 dollars for labor to change the IPDM. Now I just have to wait and see. After sleepless nights and stress over my car, the service advisor still had the audacity to tell me to trust him/dealer/mechanic "we're here for you" he said...yeah right?!...oh, and $250 dollars to change a $16 dollar belt. Dang creeps!!!

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