2003 Nissan Altima Body Problems
- 93
- 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 93 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- passenger side · 44 records
- side floor · 21 records
- floor board · 20 records
- front passenger · 18 records
- floor boards · 17 records
- rusted through · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 150–400k mi | 8 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated the floor boards, front and rear suspension and the right and left stabilizer links were all covered with rust. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but denied any assistance with repairing the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 124,000.
ODI 10451979
Body
One day i was driving and i heard something scraping on the bottom of my car, i pulled over to see that the bottom of my floor board was dragging on the floor. It just completely rusted out without warning and there is a huge hole. I have no rust on any part of my vehicle, it runs great , the body is in good condition it is garage kept, and i have a whole on my passenger side floor board. The only rust spot on the…
ODI 10466524
Body
Passenger side floorboard has rotted out. It is an obvious defect since all other floorboards are rust free. Nissan is aware of problem because they repair this problem on a daily basis.
ODI 10407849
Body
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. *tr
ODI 10395391
Body
Floor board rusiting on 2003 nissan altima, both driver and passenger side. *tr
ODI 10392279
Body
Upon inspection of the undercarriage, a hole about the size of a softball had rusted through the floorpan on the passenger side. The vehicle is kept in a garage and is regularly cleaned and waxed. The corrosion problem seems to be a systemic issue with altimas based on nhtsa complaints and internet searches. Nissan chooses to ignore the issue which could present a safety issue if exhaust fumes get into the passenger…
ODI 10370195
Body
Floor board panels on 2003 nissan altima on passenger and drivers side rusting through from inside out. I am the original owner, car has 74,000 miles on it car was in for service when it was brought to my attention. Updated 01/28/11 *bf pictures received. Updated 02/03/11 *tr
ODI 10366951
Body
The body underneath the passenger floorboard has prematurely rusted through (7"x3" hole) due to an obvious improperly sealed hole in the structure. Same hole on driver's side was sealed and body appears to be in good condition with no rust. Dealer quote to repair is $1100, or $3000 to replace entire floorboard. Dealer stated they have seen several of same issue in last month on one or both sides of car. Filed…
ODI 10367695
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed a piece of the frame hanging down underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the front and passenger side frame were completely rusted and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not…
ODI 10789494
Body
2003 nissan altima has large rust, bubbling area under passenger seat. I am the original owner. The car is garaged. Will not pass state inspection next time. This is a frequent complaint online. *tr
ODI 10368058
Body
2003 nissan altima 4 cyl. Automatic . Front end under body all the steel parts ar rusted . The oil pan is rusted so bad it was leaking oil all over my driveway. I had to remove the oil pan not to mention the rusted bolts holding the pan. Under the front passenger the floor is starting to rust so far is only a size of 1/2 a dollar. Way too many complaints about this . Please do something the dealer tells me they have…
ODI 10349299
Body
2003 nissan altima passenger side floor panel rusting out. Eventually someone will put their foot through the floor. Not corrected yet. *tr
ODI 10346939
Body
2003 nissan altima 3.5 se with both floorboards rusted through. *tr
ODI 10379332
Body
Rusted passenger floor board in 2003 nissan altima sl. Safety issue as car will not pass inspection with a hole in the floor. Car has only 60,000 miles. In reading forums on similar situations in the same make and model of car, nissan has not taken any responsibility for this problem. It is clearly a manufacturers defect as it is occurring in numerous models of the same car. *tr
ODI 10340378
Body · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
2003 nissan altima-86,958 mi. Purchased new march 2003 rusted floor boards i, too, am a victim of rusted floor boards(front driver and passenger) that will not pass inspection. This was found during an oil change on 4/21/10. All my maintenance work is done through the dealership on a regular basis. Why wasn't this noticed 3/30/10 when i had a catalytic converter replaced or on 10/23/09 at another oil change and…
ODI 10330454
Body
My '03 nissan altima car has a large rust holes in the floor. I took my car to nissan dealer the they were quick to tell me that my car no longer had rust protection. Yesterday, i took my car to reputable body shop and they pulled carpet back in the front passenger seat and showed me a hole that allowed me to see the ground. They told me my car was a safety hazard!!! *tr
ODI 10323995
Body
A few years ago approx. 2009 or so i noticed a whole in my passenger side floor board while getting an oil change. It seemed like it came out of no where. It is a very large rusted out whole under the passengers side where your feet would be. I have no other rust on or under the vehicle but in one spot!!! My mechanic looked into it and said that when nissan made these vehicles they positioned a tube that carries…
ODI 10546299
Body · Frame And Members
I own a 2003 nissan altima that was purchased brand new. The car has never been in an accident and has always been well maintained...washed and waxed regularly. I was changing the oil on 7/28/09 and noticed something hanging from the passenger side floor which turned out to be the remains of said floor. There is a rust hole approximately 2 foot long and 6 inches wide in the passenger side of this 6 year old car.…
ODI 10281316