Representative photoEngine repair for a 2002 Nissan Altima
Engine repair 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 engine repair
- 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.
Engine repair: how we help
Engine repair for your 2002 Nissan Altima: arranged with a trusted shop, never done by CarmaCars, with a rental if you need one. An engine that runs rough, smokes or overheats needs a look soon.
Your Altima and the shop
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. The 2.5L 4-cylinder does the work, through a 4-speed automatic.
What we arrange
We keep you posted until the car is booked in. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Your request goes to a person, who arranges a trusted shop or gives you its name.
Your rental while you wait
We can have a rental ready the day your car goes in. If the repair runs long, keep the rental longer. We hand every car over in person, at your address or at our location.
Good habits for your car
If the car pulls to one side, ask the shop to check the alignment and the tires. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old.
A short checklist
If a warning light was the reason, ask what the code was and what fixed it. Ask whether the shop will check anything related while the car is there. Ask for the work to be listed line by line on the invoice.
Make a request
Start with the car, the job and your location.
Request engine repair
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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