2002 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 79 complaints for the 2002 Nissan Altima, 6% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 79 6% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 63,000 miles 54 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 54 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 63,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 9 fires, 5 injuries.
What owners wrote
While traveling 70MPH on highway and without prior warning engine check light appeared on dashboard, indicating that vehicle caught on fire. The dealership was aware of the problem. There was a sudden loss of power, there was also a clicking sound as if it were coming from the fuel injection system, the oil light, and the light had illuminated.
The dashboard light went out on the vehicle. The dealership serviced the vehicle twice for this issue. They replaced the computer and fuse, however the problem recurred. The left front seat was loose and the wipers were inoperative.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Altima
- Engine 720 complaints
- Exhaust system 218 complaints
- Body & structure 130 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Lighting 42 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints
- Cooling system 32 complaints