2003 Nissan Altima Structure Problems
- 21
- 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
- passenger side · 9 records
- side floor · 6 records
- floor board · 5 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
- floor boards · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Structure · Underbody Shields
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, a scraping noise emitted from the vehicle. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, she noticed that the floor board was hanging from under the vehicle and the under body was rusted out. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10622454
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
In may 2014 i started to run my ac unit and was getting a very bad smell from the ac unit- the ac unit was replaced last year. I took the car back to the mechanic that replaced the ac unit last year and he found dead mice up in the ac unit so he replaced the ac filter and sprayed out the car good. My husband went underneath the car yesterday to find that the floor boards on both sides of the car are rotted and they…
ODI 10606758
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front passenger floorboard was entirely rusted. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who informed the contact that the entire floorboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 220,000.
ODI 10609932
Structure
I have the notorious floorboard rust problem. A recall needs to be made. I have a foot size hole on the driver side floor board. It is rusted out all the way to the interior carpet. This is a huge problem nissan needs to pay to fix. Not the consumers. This is obviously a defect on how the car was made. *tr
ODI 10594933
Structure
2003 nissan altima (122,000 miles) - passenger and driver side floor boards are completed rusted. Nissan is not helping with this known defect. *jb
ODI 10541867
Structure
Purchased this vehicle a year ago still paying on the car and upon state inspection passenger side floor boards on a 2003 nissan altima rusted through. Failure mileage is 100,498
ODI 10533566
Structure
We recently were informed that the flooboards on our nissan were completely rusted through on both the driver and passenger side of our vehicle. The estimate to have this fixed is around $2,000 and our car is in perfect condition otherwise. We have always taken extremely good care of our vehicle taking it in for maintenance every 3-5,000 miles so i cannot understand how this could happen. I have read on-line that…
ODI 10520828
Structure
Passenger side floor board completely rusted right through. This is not normal for this to happen to a car that is 10 years old. There really needs to be a recall on this situation with these cars. It seems that it is happening to quite a bit of the nissan altima's which is very dangerous especially if you have purchased it for your child. Nissan doesn't seem to be taking any responsibility to this. *tr
ODI 10515832
Structure · Visibility
We live in pa. We took our 2003 nissan altima in for inspection and were told the driver and the passenger side floor panels were rusted though to the car. The car was bought new, has been garage kept, and our winters have been mild. Nothing ever has been spilled in the car and the carpet have never been wet. Had 4 local body shops give estimates (from $900 to $1500), all that said that this shouldn't happen to a 10…
ODI 10510244
Structure
The floorboard is rotted out on the passenger side of the car. I have talked to mechanics who say they see this all the time in nissans. I also know of others with the problem. Everyone says it's a defect in stamping but nissan will not admit it or help anyone. *js
ODI 10461030
Structure
Recently while driving in a rain storm, it felt like water was splashing up under my floor pan on the driver's side. When i had a chance to look under the car, i noticed a lot of rust and a hole. I went online to check and see if this was a problem with my make and model and lo and behold, many have had the same issue and all have said the same thing...and that is that nissan is unwilling to address the issue. I…
ODI 10438949
Structure
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that while having the vehicle inspected by an independent mechanic, the mechanic stated that there was excessive rust on the floor board. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer as well as an independent repair shop where the contact was informed that the floor board could not be repaired. The…
ODI 10415527
Structure
Passenger floorboards completely rusted through opening a 16in long by 8 in wide hole in passenger floor. No other rust anywhere else found on vehicle. Appears rust originated around floor plug. Exhaust fumes can enter the cabin of the car. *tr
ODI 10408575
Structure
2003 nissan altima failed inspection sticker due to rusted out floorboards both on the drivers and passenger side front. Had to have new floorboards welded in. I reside in maine. *tr
ODI 10369291
Structure
Passenger side drain plug on the floor was not sealed from factory on 02-04 nissan altima models, the floor rusts out very prematurely leaving a large hole for a foot to go through, or worse exhaust fumes to enter the car doing a search online this seems to be a very common issue which nissan doesn't not want to address and does not cover. See here…
ODI 10364988
Structure
2003 nissan altima, the floor boards on both sides of the care are rotting through. *tr
ODI 10357118
Structure
Large hole in the passenger side floor. My mechanic was told by nissan dealer that its a known problem, but nissan wont do anything to fix/recall. *tr
ODI 10357885
Structure
I was on the internet just looking up things about my car (nissan altima 2003 v6 3.5) and found altima owners posting in forums about rust occurring under the front floor pans (either driver side or passenger) and i proceeded to inspect my vehicle and found a rust hole about 7"x7" in size. The car is out of its 5 year warranty period and nissan is not assuming responsibility for this problem. *tr
ODI 10346176
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 40 mph, the check engine warning light intermittently illuminated on the instrument panel. The dealer made the necessary repairs to the sensors to make the light dim. When the contact took the vehicle to the dealer for routine brake maintenance, it was discovered that the undercarriage of the vehicle was rusted. The contact was hesitant to touch the vehicle due…
ODI 10241612
Structure · Switch
2003 nissan altima has two design flaws. One flaw is that the turn signal indicator is too short. The second design flaw was when the dashboard lights were fully illuminated,the headlights looked as if they were on when they were not. *mr *sc
ODI 10128043
Engine And Engine Cooling · Structure · Visibility · Wheels
Nissan altima 2003, with several failures, leaking gasket, etc. *bf the consumer stated the water pump failed, the windshield leaked, the vehicle would not start, the windshield wiper failed, the heater and defroster did not work, the radiator cap and thermostat was replaced and the wheels rusted. *jb
ODI 10113626