Used 2002 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews
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Overpriced!!!
Furrball, 04/22/2004
2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
A mediocre car, especially for the price. Like others, I had problems with the car's handling in wet weather. The interior can't 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 dealer's price to replace.
Great looking but not mechanically sound
Andy, 08/10/2006
2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
only 32k miles: Having been a short term owner thus far I have had to replace many parts: from brake rotors to master clutch and rear shocks all not built well from factory having speaking with many owners whome also replaced many parts either under warrenty or not. Otherwise I am thrilled with the look and functionality of this car and it's relatively low weight makes the mid powered 2.5L feel more powerful than other cars with similar engines. It also handles excellant in corners and bumpy roads.
Engine Failed at 95k miles
Bob, 03/14/2008
2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Pre-catalyst came apart at 95k miles after a recall supposedly fixed the problem. The pre-cat came apart and is close enough to the cylinders that it ruined the engine (the 2005+ models have the pre-cat moved farther away to permanently solve this problem). Nissan has rejected all warranty claims on any cars outside of 60k miles. $4600 to fix it. The only permanent fix is an aftermarket header that puts car out of emissions compliance.
Happy New Honda Owner!!
mastercaster, 07/05/2003
2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Purchased the 2.5s 5spd. in 11-2002. aside from the several recalls, we had to have the oxygen sensor,camshaft sensor and fuel cap replaced. that was after it left my wife stranded. died 2 times in the middle of driving. had to be towed to the dealer for repair. nissan was not pleasant to deal with at all! wouldn't recommend nissan at all. should have listened to my gut when i bought it, and gone with the HONDA then. just bought a '03 Accord EX 5spd. LOVE it!! there is absolutely no comparison between the two. the accord is like climbing into a lexus after the nissan! really! every single aspect of the honda is better in my eyes, wallet and piece of mind!
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