2002 Nissan Altima suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 16 complaints for the 2002 Nissan Altima, 1% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 16 1% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 60,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 60,000 miles, and 45% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Rear shocks went bad, everytime consumer would go over a bump there used to be a noise that came from the shocks. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. While driving at any rate of speed or stationary he heard a noise coming from the engine. He stated that the vehicle burned excessive oil. Approximately one month ago the catalytic converter was replaced however the failure continued to occur. There is a recall for the catalytic converter; however, his vehicle was not included. The failure mileage was 116,000 and the current mileage was 119,000. Updated 02-01-08. The consumer also stated the rear shocks were bad. Updated
Other problems reported for the 2002 Nissan Altima
- Engine 720 complaints
- Exhaust system 218 complaints
- Body & structure 130 complaints
- Electrical system 79 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Lighting 42 complaints
- Air bags 35 complaints
- Brakes 34 complaints