One problem related to steering wheel has 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.
Driving along country road and the steering wheel suddenly changed position, I. E. , I was driving on a straight road when the steering wheel suddenly turned 30 degrees but the car continued straight. I was subsequently able to return the steering wheel to the proper position but the occurrences continued until the steering wheel was replaced (not under warranty) by the dealer.