NissanAltima2000
  1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Engine

2000 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

4
Owner complaint records in our dataset

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 4 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
150–400k mi2
100–150k mi1
60–100k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 5, 2014 · 153,345 miles

    Engine

    Went out for dinner and noticed nothing unusual. On the way home, "check engine" light came on and engine began to run rough. Then, 200 yards from home, "check engine" light began flashing and engine roughness increased to shaking. Codes read: "knock" and "cylinder 4 misfire". If this had happened in heavy traffic or on one of the bridges that we frequently use, my wife and i both would probably be severely injured,…

    ODI 10567804

  • September 29, 2012 · 200,000 miles

    Engine

    Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan altima. The contact stated that while traveling 40 mph the contact noticed that the temperature was almost at max. The vehicle began to run rough and smoke started to emit into the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic who stated that the engine was not the original equipment and there was no coolant. As a result, the engine over heated causing the engine block to…

    Fire reported

    ODI 10478121

  • March 15, 2012 · 120,000 miles

    Engine

    My 2000 nissan altima idles rough and the engine shakes. My mechanic ran a diagnostic test and said cylinder 4 was misfiring and the only way to correct it was to change the intake manifold gasket. The price: $1500. This seems to be a common problem because i see the same complaints from 98-01 altima owners. The mechanic, said this was common problem with these cars. He also said changing the gasket will fix the…

    ODI 10461178

  • August 11, 2006 · 80,000 miles

    Air Bags · Engine · Steering

    I was driving home from work. Got. Rearended i hit the car in front of me. I was stopped at a light. The airbag did not deploy. I suffered a head injury. Broken spine. Car was destroyed only thing left was were i was sitting. And the passenger seat. Now nissan murano 2005 has faulty airbag too. Light on and flashing. Vehicle. Rendered unsafe to operate vehicle. Nissan has ongoing problems with their airbags and wont…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10693746