Consumer Car News: 1/14/02 - The Car Connection
The Nissan Altima proved something of a dark-horse winner as it was named top choice in the annual North American Car of the Year voting Sunday. The Altima bested the retro-styled Ford Thunderbird and Cadillac's new and edgy CTS sedan. The Chevrolet TrailBlazer, meanwhile, took top honors as the North American Truck of the Year, outpolling Jeep's new Liberty and another Chevy product, the multi-purpose Avalanche. The Altima, declared Nissan Senior Vice President Jed Connelly, "is the first big step" in the automaker's turnaround program.
2002 Nissan Altima Overview of Used 2002 Nissan Altima Cars at ...
With its big V6 and sports suspension, the Nissan Altima has suddenly turned into a sporty alternative to the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. Completely redesigned for 2002, the Altima offers dramatic new styling. View an updated list of 2002 Nissan Altima recalls. Why drive a hazard when you can get it fixed for free? From collapsing tailgates, to wheels falling off, to engine fires, the list of needless risks goes on and on. The amount and severity of 2002 Nissan Altima recalls can also give a clue about overall quality. You can never be sure of how well a car will protect you until it gets crash tested. Search the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2002 Nissan Altima crash test results for all sub-models. Results for 2002 Nissan Altima front and side crashes - the first and second most common types of crashes - are available for every sub-model.
Motor Vehicle Recalls
This is not a safety recall in accordance with the safety act. However, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. Vehicle description: 2002 Nissan Altima model vehicles manufactured prior to March 16, 2002.