2002 Nissan Altima Body Problems
- 92
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- passenger side · 42 records
- floor boards · 18 records
- failure mileage · 16 records
- both passenger · 13 records
- side floor · 12 records
- rusted through · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 35 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
On above date fount that there was substantial rust on the driver and front passenger floorboards. There is no other rust on the vehicle due to car being garage-kept at home. Rust is completely through the floorboard on the passenger side in a few small areas. Cost to repair at one body shop is $2303.00. Estimator at shop stated that this should not be happening to a car that is this old and with the mileage it has.…
ODI 10543163
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floorboard had rust damage so severe that it would take very little pressure from her foot to completely go through the bottom of the vehicle. A dealer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a body shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 92,000.
ODI 10478611
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floor pans were rusted. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The contact notified the dealer but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 70,460.
ODI 10471767
Body
Discovered rust thru in passenger floor pan during routine maintenance. Car was garage kept more than 80% of time. Well maintained. No damage to this area from accidents. No immersion. Discovered on the internet that the problem common to this make and model over multiple years. Have never had a floor plan rust thru in any vehicle i have ever owned. Is a safety concern as exhaust gases may enter cabin. *tr
ODI 10472533
Body
My 2002 altima, driven by my son, was being checked out for a problem with a bad tire. While up on the lift, the mechanic identified two holes in the floor pan. One is on the driver's side and one on the passenger's side, each at the location of a seat floor mount bolt. Not exactly safe. This car will not pass state of pennsylvania safety inspection as is. I have not contacted nissan, as that is most likely…
ODI 10472515
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a tire specialist to have the tires rotated when he was advised that there were two holes located under the front and rear driver's side seat. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection but was not repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that they would…
ODI 10468765
Body
Floor pans on both driver and passenger side are rusted thru to the point of the only barrier between the road and driver/passenger is the floor upholstery. In viewing nissan forums online, this is a common problem with 2002 nissan altima. *tr
ODI 10467990
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front floor pans were rusted on the driver and passenger sides. The contact spoke to the manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle to a dealer and have a price quoted. The front floor panel was attached to the front seats. The contact stated that they could push their foot through the floor of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 91,000 and…
ODI 10478133
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken for a routine oil and brake service when the mechanic stated that there were two rusted areas on the front frame. The dealer stated that they needed to reseal the rusted areas. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was no longer under warranty, providing no further assistance.…
ODI 10472063
Body
Due to a design flaw in the floor board, driver and passengers side, the floors have rusted out. There was 2 drain holes on both floor boards which welcomed sand/salt to the interior of the car. I purchased the car used in 2005 from nissan of middletown ny. They did not make me aware of the issue at the time. At some point a tar tape overlay was placed over the holes to disguise the hole from the inside. This seems…
ODI 10522025
Body · Seats
Have seen a number of these vehicles with floor pans, floor boards have deteriorated to the point where seat track mounting points are loose. Years to include 2001 to 2004 this is very concerning considering some of these cars have less then 100000 miles on them. *js
ODI 10462476
Body
While changing the serpentine belt on my altima, i noticed an eight inch chunk of the driver's side floorpan rusting away straight through to the carpeting. I also saw the floorpan beginning to rot away on the passenger side as well. I was shocked and disappointed that a car only 10 years old would have this type of problem, especially a nissan. Now i have to figure out how to get this repaired without breaking the…
ODI 10454500
Body
The nissan altima has severe rusting problems which will result in deterioration of the driver and passenger floor. I purchased my altima brand new in 2002. 10 years later, my mechanic says there are holes in the driver and passenger side floorboard which will cost between $2000 and $3000. Nissan will do nothing to aid their customers. *tr
ODI 10454272
Body
Rusted out floor pan on bottom of car underneath drivers feet area and front passenger feet area. Two separate large holes in floor. . *tr
ODI 10456029
Body
I was under my altima doing routine maintenance. On the right front floor area, i noticed rusted metal flaking off of the floor pan. Inspecting the area revealed that a large area was rusted completely thru. Further inspection revealed no other involved areas of the floor pan. I thought this was very strange indeed, especially since the car is rarely driven in the winter and also that the car was used in a southern…
ODI 10447187
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima 2.5. The contacted stated that while the vehicle was being serviced by a private mechanic, the mechanic advised the contact that there was corrosion under the passenger side floor boards. The manufacturer was not contacted and the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 112,000.
ODI 10444389
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated while the vehicle was serviced by a local repair shop when she was advised that the floor boards were corroded. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000 and the current mileage was 72,000. Updated 02/06/12*bf
ODI 10444121
Body
The floor on the passenger side of my 2002 nissan altima 3.5 has rusted through, and the driver's side is well on the way. The car up till now has been an reliable, excellent vehicle. But with only 99,000 miles on it, it is basically trashed. It's like a seemingly healthy, active 50 year old going to the doctor for a yearly checkup, and being told "you have stage four cancer. It's over." nissan won't do anything to…
ODI 10432375
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed state inspection due to corrosion of the sub frame. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed the corrosion of the sub frame. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10432940
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floorboard on the driver and passenger side was corroded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 60,000.
ODI 10422951
Body
Passenger side floor rust out. Discovered august 23, 2011. Noticed wet passenger footwell after driving in rain. Looked underneath car and found rest of car to be pristine, almost like new. Car as a whole in great shape, except for this one area. Clear design problem/flaw. *tr
ODI 10421251
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling
Floor pans on both driver and passenger sides are rusted through engine dies randomly. *tr
ODI 10428194
Body
Passenger side floorboard rusted out, producing a basketball sized hole. The edges of the hole are appear thin and continue to rust. Dealer sent pictures following an inspection to nissan, but nissan refuses to assist with expensive repairs. Claims out of warranty (5 yr, 100kmiles). Incidentally, we also own a 2003 pathfinder which had a rust recall for front wheel struts which took a week to fix, and we now have…
ODI 10458934
Body
Was doing work under my car and noticed the floorboard on my car rotted out on the driver side and crumbled in my hand. Had to cut out the bad section that had rust on it and rivet in a piece of galvanized sheet metal to replace it. Would like to see nissan held accountable for this more and more common problem for the safety of those drivers who aren't aware of this or have the means to fix it themselves. *tr
ODI 10704313
Body
Floorboards rusted through on my 2002 nissan altima putting my child in danger. *tr
ODI 10390530