How many recalls does the 2002 Nissan Altra have?

The 2002 Nissan Altra has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 2002 Nissan Altra has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 2002 Nissan Altra?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is air bags.

2002 Nissan Altra Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Nissan Altra. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Driving on the longbeach freeway when both airbags exploded. There was no one to help me with the problem that I could find, nor could I find anyone to fix the problem with my 2002 nissan altima. I got a number of bruises to my face and body. Have witness and daughter. We were told that there were…”

AIR BAGS · reported 2006-12-23

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Nissan Altra as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.