Two problems related to hydraulic power assist steering system have been reported for the 2002 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2002 Altima.
While driving at 45 mph steering wheel shook, and consumer lost control of the vehicle. Consumer was able to pull off the road, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. One month later the vehicle experienced the same problem.
Vehicle would bottom out when driving over small bumps in the road, and lost steering control. Dealer was notified.