Nissan Altima Fuel System, Gasoline Problems
- 71
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 17
- Years with records
- 2000–2016
- Stored years
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.
Among these 71 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- engine light · 9 records
- check engine · 7 records
- same problem · 7 records
- service engine · 6 records
- fuel gauge · 5 records
- diagnostic test · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 18 |
| 1–30k mi | 15 |
| 30–60k mi | 13 |
| 150–400k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Vehicle Speed Control
I was stopped at a red light when i took my foot off of the brake and pressed the accelerator my car stalled out. It took 30 seconds of pressing on the gas for it to begin to move. *tt *tr
ODI 11082594
Fuel System, Gasoline · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train · Suspension
My trouble began as i sat and fueled my car with the same type of gas that i have been using for years. I filled my tank, started my car and it started huffing and puffing as if it was about to shut off. After a few minutes it stopped. A few days later while i was driving down the road one day i heard this loud rattling noise as if a chain or something was dragging the ground or being rattled. I approached a red…
ODI 10935570
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that when attempting to drive the vehicle, the key fob failed to start the engine. In addition, the contact stated that odor of fuel and antifreeze emitted inside the interior of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to clay nissan dealer, in norwood, ma where the technician told the contact "we do not wanted to see your face around here again.' the vehicle…
ODI 11010743
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vin: [xxx] year: 2003 make: nissan model: altima 2.5 s number of open recalls: 1 nhtsa recall number: opens new window takes away from vin lookup section>03v-251recall date: july 14, 2003 manufacturer recall number: p3142 this recall data last refreshed: nov 20, 2016 recall status: recall incomplete the manufacturer(and nissan dealer in bowling green ky) has failed or is unable to remedy this safety recall for my…
ODI 10927158
Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and they cleared the code however, the failure progressed and the vehicle stalled more than five times. The contact had to wait a brief moment and was able to restart the vehicle. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v455000…
ODI 10789517
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline · Power Train
The first issue i have are the oxygen senor are bad no speed when getting pass 35 feel like your driving in 25. The major issue and it is very unsafe. I was driving down the street with my under age children in the car and when the gears was in drive it stop and went backwards then i put it all the way in park and it stop and took off and speed went to 60 then back down to it normal speed. Just the other day on…
ODI 10684209
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel System, Gasoline
When i turn the ignition nothing happens. All i hear is a click where the car is trying to ignite. After trying several times it finally cranks up and start. I've had the battery checked and have taken it to nissan for a diagnostic test and both came back negative. Not sure what the problem but it is happening more frequent now since the first time it happened in november 2013 and again in april 2014. If the issue…
ODI 10606910
Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
Catalytic converter has gone bad on low mileage, single owner, well maintained car. This is a widespread problem with 2002-2005 nissan altima. What makes the problem worse is that the converter disintegrates and gets sucked into the engine and cause engine damage and stalling. Spoke to nissan customer care and escalated to executive response team at nissan, and they are unwilling to accept responsibility for a…
ODI 10596624