Representative photoCar diagnostics for a 2002 Nissan Altima
Car diagnostics for the 2002 Nissan Altima: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Body
- Midsize Cars
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Nissan Altima for car diagnostics
- Body: midsize cars (EPA size class).
2002 Nissan Altima: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 2.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,900 | US$2,900 | US$3,200 | US$3,550 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,162 | $3,162 | $3,472 | $3,844 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 1,047 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (660), structure (130) and engine (92). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07V527000 | 2007-11-14 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR. |
| 03V455000 | 2003-11-17 | engine and engine cooling | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR OR CAM POSITION SENSOR MAY HAVE AN IMPROPER SOLDER JOINT DUE TO SOLDER DEFORMATION CAUSED BY HEAT STRESS ACCELERATED BY THE EXISTENCE OF FLUX RESIDUE DURING THE SOLDERING PROCESS. |
| 03V251000 | 2003-07-14 | fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF ALASKA, COLORADO, CONNECTICUT, IOWA, IDAHO, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, KANSAS, MASSACHUSETTS, MAINE, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, NEBRASKA, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH... |
| 03V084000 | 2003-03-11 | engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE, THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN MAY CATCH DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD THAT COULD BE IGNITED BY CONTACT WITH THE MAIN CATALYST. ALSO ON 2002 ALTIMA AND SENTRA VEHICLES, CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE PRE-CATALYST TO OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE THE CATALYST... |
| 03V061000 | 2003-02-27 | air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module | ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE DRIVER AIR BAG MAY COME LOOSE. IF THE CONNECTOR COMES LOOSE, THE SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITTENTLY. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Car diagnostics: how we help
The 2002 Nissan Altima and a diagnostic check: CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop, and never does the work itself. A steady check engine light needs a check soon; a flashing one means pull over safely and get help.
About your Altima
If you have the service history of your Altima, have it ready for the shop. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Tell the shop the year, the trim and the engine: the 2.5L 4-cylinder. It is powered by the 2.5L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive.
What CarmaCars does here
The repair is between you and the shop; the rental is with us. We follow up until the shop has the car booked in. The shop quotes the job; you approve it before any work.
Your rental while you wait
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. Rent by the day or the week, and stop when your car is back. Delivery is priced by distance in your offer, and pickup from us is free.
Small things that help
Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Replace wiper blades when they streak; it matters in rain and snow. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
What to ask
Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask how the shop takes payment before you pick the car up. If you want to see the old parts, ask for them back.
Send a request
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request car diagnostics
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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