2002 Nissan Altima Sedan - Reliability

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2.5 Sedan (2.5L 4-cyl. 5-speed Manual)

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Reliability Rating for 2002 Nissan Altima Sedan by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

Moderate Problems

Significant Problems

	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems on this vehicle are failures of the Crankshaft Position (CKP) and Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensors and screws falling out of the intake manifold Power Valve on the 2.5L engine. Failure of the CKP Sensor or the CMP Sensor may cause the engine to stall, and may cause the Check Engine Light to illuminate. When the intake manifold Power Valve screws fall out they enter the engine through the intake manifold and can damage the spark plugs causing the engine to misfire or may damage the engine block. In some cases, problems with the Engine Sensors and intake manifold Power Valve screws may be covered by a factory recall. The cost to replace the CKP Sensor is $17.30 for parts and $26.00 for labor. The cost to replace the CMP Sensor is $58.64 for parts and $39 for labor. The cost to remove the intake manifold and replace the Power Valve screws is estimated at $50.00 for parts and $195.00 for labor. The cost the replace the engine short block is estimated at $2650.00 for parts and $1,040.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall		4 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Nissan Altima Sedan by Identifix

	2000	2001	2002	2003	2004
Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2002 Nissan Altima Sedan - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2002 Nissan Altima Sedan by Identifix

Reliability History for Nissan Altima Sedan by Identifix

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