2002 Nissan Altima

Sedan

4 Cylinder 2.5 Liter

Automatic

1N4AL11D62C208927

Gasoline

Power Windows

Inside The Altima through 2001 wasn't that roomy. Inside it was easy to recognize Japanese car comfortable enough to carry 4 people. However, the 2002 model is one of the most spacious in its class and easily can seat five passengers. Power windows, power door locks, immobilizer are in the list of standard equipment. All models except 2.5 offer remote keyless entry system w/remote trunk opener. Long list of optional packages available: 8-way power driver's seat, leather, leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel mounted controls, trip computer, speed-sensitive volume control, auto on/off headlights, auto up/down front pass window, and a whole lot more. Another interesting detail is that the instrument panel has orange back light. The problem with this 2002 Altima is the airbag light keeps flashing, and it needs a wheel bearing on the front passenger side. The car also have minor scratches and dents. This is a easy fix !!!!!! The engine First Altima generation offered only one engine model: 2.4L 4 cylinder 16 valves engine with 150 horsepower. It was very reliable and fairly powerfull engine for this car. Use of a chain instead of a timing belt reduced cost of maintenance significantly. It was really 'hard-to-kill' type of engine. The 2002 Altima offers two types of engine: the new 4 cylinder 2.5 L QR model engine which is fairly powerful (175 horsepower) and, I believe, one of the best engine in its class the 3.5L V6 VQ model engine with 240 horsepower. The same V6 model as in in the Nissan Maxima, Pathfinder and Murano. Both engines feature continuously variable valve timing using a silent chain instead of timing belt. Throttle cable is gone - the throttle operates electronically by wire based on gas pedal sensor readings. This design provides smoother transmission shifting and lower emission. Safety The 2002 Altima has four star frontal collision rating based on NHTSA rating. Check more crash test details at NHTSA website. Optional ABS available on 2.5 S, 2.5 SL and 3.5 SE models. Dual-stage supplemental air bags with seat belt sensors, available front seat side-impact supplemental air bags and roof-mounted side-impact curtain air bags for front and rear occupants Ride I tried both V6 and 4 cylinder Altima. 4 cylinder engine is fairly powerful and responsive. Ride is firm; unlike soft Toyota Camry. However, at a highway cruising it's just excellent - I had to glance at speedometer once in a while to keep myself from speeding. Hard to feel the speed. Cornering is precise. V6 engine is very powerful. With 5 speed transmission it feels just like a rocket. Weaknesses For models 1993 through 2001 coolant leaks, window switch and heater fan resistor failures are quite often. Lack of room, a bit noisy 2.4 engine and hard suspension. Models from 2002 have surprising for Nissan number of recalls and campaigns, as well as engine-related complaints. Overall The Nissan Altima could be an alternative to more expensive Toyota Camry or Honda Accord. Although the Altima had good reputation, it seems that its quality has diminished in recent years.