2003 Nissan Altima Equipment Problems
- 8
- 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.
What owners report
- Mechanical · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
Http://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/altima/2003/engine/engine_burns_oil.shtml. *tr
ODI 10398185
Equipment · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Brakes, pads, rotors replaced numerous times, car steering wheel vibrates horribly when braking ,brakes squeal horribly with braking (metallic) . Rotors very cheap, have to be replaced every 20,000 miles for $400.00. Had complete rear brakes, rotors done last at 90000,then at 121,000, metallic noise again at 125,000-serviced, 130,000 squeak again, 200 miles later brakes bad again, rotor turned, now at 130,000 brakes…
ODI 10360795
Equipment · Exhaust System · Mechanical
Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) as stated in my last complaint with odi id number: 10327349, i have a 2003 nissan altima. The car is now in the repair shop the engine blown.... The car was burning excessive amounts of oil. However, i also stated that the check engine light was on, and would stay on. Although, while driving on the interstate an reaching the…
ODI 10329109
Equipment · Equipment Adaptive/Mobility · Exhaust System · Fuel System, Other · Manual Transmission
I have a 2003 nissan altima. This car is burning oil like crazy. There's no smoke or anything of that sort, but i have to keep an eye out and put oil in my car to keep it running at least every 4-5 days or so. Gas is high and oil is getting higher; i have to keep at least 2-3 quarts in my trunk. The check engine light has been on for sometime now. While driving on the interstate if i go over 70mph the check engine…
ODI 10327349
Cooling System · Engine · Equipment · Exhaust System · Mechanical
I have a 2003 nissan altima 2.5 sl, in approximately 2008 february, my car stopped on me while driving on the freeway. It turns out that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced. Had the work done at buena park nissan then i realized that the car had also starting burning excessive oil. I was told there was an oil pan leak, had that work done at another dealership. Approximately 9 months later, the car stopped…
ODI 10351343
Engine And Engine Cooling · Equipment
In august 2007, my 2003 nissan altima began to hesitate while driving. The check engine light came on. The light remained on for a few days and the car continued to hesitate while driving. It stalled at a traffic light in the middle of washington, d.c., so i took it to the shop once i got it started. On aug. 7, 2007, the dealer replaced the crank position sensor. On may 29, 2008, my car needed new brakes. A…
ODI 10235702
Equipment
Nissan altima 2003 - vent blows hot air over 100 degrees when temperature outside is comfortable (80's) . Manufacturer checked car & claims everything within specs. - their solution is to always use ac. Have brought car several times since purchase new & they will not resolve. My concern is are there future problems to the car connected to this & of course the uncomfortable of the heat. *nm
ODI 10135918
Equipment · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Engine noise (knock, clack or clatter) at idle. Nissan america has published several bulletins/recalls/alerts regarding noise associated with the auto-tensioner, pre-catalyst and/or valves but the manufacturer and dealer now claim the "noise" is normal. Also, the car still has a rattle in dome light that the insulation kit (tape) failed to fix. Service manager stated rattle was not heard while driving the car for 10…
ODI 10064516