Overview & Reviews

The all-new third-generation 2002 Altima represents a total revision and rethinking of Nissan's midsize sedan -- it brings a level of design and performance that currently does not exist in its class. With a choice of a 240-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 or 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder and an all-new four-wheel independent suspension, the Altima offers spirit with state-of-the-art technology. An aggressive new exterior design with increases in all major dimensions and a driver-oriented interior with myriad convenience and luxury features set the Altima apart in the highly competitive sedan marketplace.

• Sports car power in a midsize sedan body, high level of features, distinct new shape.

• All-new design could mean first-year teething problems and dealer mark-up.

User Reviews:

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  Nissan Returns to Splendor - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By tankantc - November 15 - 10:00 am

  After years of being the whipping boy of other Japanese car companies, Nissan hits a home run with the new Altima. This car is both fun to drive, economical and a lot of ride for the money. I would highly recommend you take one for a test drive and experience the New Nissan for yourself.

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  Excellent Car - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By oc344 - October 25 - 3:26 am

  This car is great. No mechanical issues over the three years I have owned the car. I bought it used with 31K miles and have put over 60K miles. Oil change and brakes and tires over the three years. Excellent design inside and out. Very fast with great pick up from dead stop. Takes corners like its on rails. Going to buy a 2007 Altima in a couple of days.

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  you need one of these cars! - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By 02altimahunny - October 16 - 3:33 pm

  I just bought my Nissan and i love the way it handles and looks. i was looking for a car that fit me, and i found that in my Altima. I didnt really look at this car until i heard so many good things from co-workers. Im glad i listened to them because i could not have been more happy with my purchase.

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  not bad, but not perfect either - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By sales driver - October 14 - 2:00 am

  Bought the 2002 2.5s in sept2002 Nice car but some quirks, burns oil, interior is a little on cheap side. Some problems including: ride gets a little mushy-maybe the tires, steering wheel shakes and pulls alot while braking, crankshaft sensor went out- luckily car was at home and still under warranty-the dealer said this is a known problem, worst of all a very noisey interior especially at highway speeds - OK for normal low mileage usage around town. Cold weather starting. check out the nissan website for volunteer recall work, there are about six (esp ice crystals forming in fuel line) ask about the crankshaft sensor!

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  too fun - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By homebody609 - October 13 - 1:50 pm

  just absolute fun to drive, mad power, and the steering is great too, car has no body roll, or at least very little

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  Altima User - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By Nissanuser - October 13 - 10:00 am

  We purchased our first Nissan Maxima in 1981. We found it so dependable and trouble free that we then purchased 3 more Maximas over the next 20 years. On all of these cars we have experienced no repairs during the 100K miles and few after that. Earlier this year it was time to upgrade our 1996 Maxima, but found the 2002 Altima with a much better looking exterior body, yet basically the same size of car and power under the hood. Hopefully the 2002 Altima will prove to be as reliable as the Maxima.

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  I like the car - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By _boone_ - October 12 - 1:12 am

  i like the car I havent had any problems out of it besides the usually up keep of the car I honestly dont see how it has so many bad reviews like really what are some of you looking to get out of the car

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  Overpriced!!! - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By Furrball - October 9 - 10:00 am

  A mediocre car, especially for the price. Like others, I had problems with the cars handling in wet weather. The interior cant get much cheaper, there are more recalls on this car than one can imagine, and the engine flooding and not starting was a major nuisance. Also, the power windows intermittently stop working. The dealership, like other Nissan owners have mentioned, is not very helpful. Oh, and if you need to replace a tire, good luck! They are a rare size that must be special-ordered unless you pay the dealers price to replace.

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  All good at first - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By acuralegend95 - October 5 - 4:36 am

  The first few years were great, it was fast, clean, and a great car all around. Then around 100k the air bag light turned on and the bose 6 disk changer stopped working and taking cds, took it to the dealer and they checked and said everything was and about to charge me 200+ for a new radio, only fm radio for me. around the same time they said my 02 sensor was bad, it was replaced. No problems for about 20k and then it started to need oil like it was disappearing about a quart every two week. After that started it rattled like crazy. Changed all the spark plugs 3 times and about 5 pairs of brakes. now at 160k i replaced radiator and now sits in the yard in need of a thermostat, and heads...

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  the best - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By chunphun - October 1 - 3:03 am

  This car has everything i need without any options