2004 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
- 25
- 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 25 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- without warning · 8 records
- light came · 8 records
- engine light · 4 records
- position sensor · 4 records
- soon light · 4 records
- engine service · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Car was stalling 2 days ago shut it off and drove away just fine not even 4 hours later my fiance was driving the car home he came up around a hill /bend on a city street the car locked up on him along with the oiil brake and battery light the breaks wouldn't do anything car wouldn't stop he ended up going head on into a tree in the neighbors yard. Car is completely totalled. There was a malfunction in the car…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11084423
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving various speeds and while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle stalled without warning. Several independent mechanics were made aware of the failure and replaced the manifold, oxygen sensor, and a computer chip; however, the failure recurred. The dealer and manufacturers were not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 1,361.
ODI 11000672
Electrical System · Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was driving down the interstate going 60-65 mph, with my girlfriend and my newborn daughter. The check engine light came on, the car shut off and the engine stalled with a river of traffic surrounding around me. After about 10 minutes the car finally started back up & ran fine. A few days later the car became harder to start and the engine shut off on the interstate once again. I got the engine code, checked out…
ODI 10533581
Electrical System · Engine
Nissan altima just died on the highway without warning. The vehicle was rear ended and we had to be taken to the hospital. We both sustained multiple surgeries and was admitted for about a week. Called nissanusa to inform them, but they don't care. There were suppose to get back to us and nobody did. Very disappointed in nissan. They are crap cars!!! *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10470659
Electrical System
The vehicle kept showing codes p1148, p1278 and p1279. Took it to nissan dealer several times and they changed maf sensor, all oxygen sensors, fuel system cleaning but the code kept showing up. The vehicle finally shut off on the parkway without warning and we were rear ended. Luckily we were only two in the front of the vehicle and had to be taken to the hospital. We both have suffered serious injuries from this…
Crash reported · Fire reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10468515
Electrical System
We have had the same sensor related complaint with this car more than 3 times now. The 1st 2 times we took to a local garage, but the same issue came up a year later. So we went to woodfield nissan, hoping that the dealership, although costs alot more, can deal with the issue better. But just as the 12 month warranty expired, the issue presented itself again, we went again to the same dealership - but they refuse to…
ODI 10451924
Air Bags · Electrical System
When i bought this car not long after i had it the air bag light came on and now it stays on all the time. *tr
ODI 10662407
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The engine stalls while being driven at low speed due to an overheated crankshaft position sensor. Nissan says my vin is not included in the recall even though this is the same problem. *kb
ODI 10446312
Electrical System
When slowing down for a light i noticed the lights dim in the reflection of the car in front of me. I also saw a red light on the dash which i haven't seen before near the top above the gear indicator. Then when i approached the ramp to the highway i noticed the lights dim again as my rpm's dropped below 1000. All was fine on the highway and i got off at an exit near my house when slowing to make a left on my road…
ODI 10373378
Electrical System
My 04 nissan altima v6 one day began to buck while on the highway. I made it home, then when i went to start it wouldn't. Basically ever since that day it's been an on going problem w/ not starting, shutting off unexpectedly while driving and completely locking up making it very difficult to pull over and dangerous. At one point it would not accelerate. I am the mother of an infant so until i find a resolution i…
ODI 10343539
Electrical System
Car shut off while driving. Car also doesn't start up right away. Tried to bring it to nissan but they said my vin# wasn't included in the well known recall (camshaft sensor). Bs if you ask me! They're going to put peoples lives at risk. So i went to advanced auto parts store and got the code read and it was a p-03040 which was a camshaft position sensor malfunction. I googled a bit and found out there's plenty of…
ODI 10336828
Electrical System
2004 nissan altima has been just dying out for no reason, very dangerous, in traffic car just stalls out. *tr
ODI 10273764
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
CAR SHUTOFF WHEN DRIVING. *TR
ODI 10280503
Electrical System
2004 nissan altima engine shuts down while on the run due to faulty crank position sensor and cam shaft sensor. I fixed crank sensor 2 years back after a death incident on the highway and it happened again last month. This time its the sensor next to the other. The cam sensor. According to the dealer this is a common problem in 2002 to 2008 altimas and sentras. And nissan continue to make faulty cheap sensors to put…
1 injury
ODI 10264435
Electrical System · Power Train
We purchased a 2004 nissan altima from crate lake mazda, medford, or jan 31,2009. Two weeks after we had the vehicle it started to buck and act like it wanted die when you stopped at a light. We went back to the dealer and the sales person that sold us the car and were told there was no warranty we had to pay. We took it ta a mechanic and then went back to dealer and he didn't seem interested in helping we were made…
ODI 10262651
Electrical System
When rear defroster window is turned on, reception of radio fuzzes out. Told they would not cover it under the extended warrentee even though warrentee states audio and electric coverage, window is not damaged.
ODI 10237804
Electrical System
My 2004 nissan altima simply shut off while driving about 60 miles an hour and the 'check engine' light came on and stayed on. When i tried to restart it, it acted like there was no 'spark' but it did turn over. After a little cool down, it cranked as normal. Several times after this, while either driving or stopped at a light it would shut down just like turning off the switch. After several tries it would start…
ODI 10224452
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact was driving 65 mph, when the brake and battery warning lights illuminated. The engine then began to perform with a reduction in power. The failure recurred frequently. The contact had the battery replaced three times as well as the alternator but to no avail. The vehicle was taken to dealer however, the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10468223
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle shuts off at any given moment and without warning. The vehicle has never been serviced because she could not find anyone to make the repair. She was informed that the vehicle needed a crank angle sensor/ecm reprogramming. The current and failure mileages were 63,000. Updated 09/06/07. *jb
ODI 10197356
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Car stalls and stops running on a day basis while being driven and servic engine soon light is on. Nissan dealer reprogrammed ecm, car still stalls, service engine light soon still on. I have almost been in several accidents due to car quitting and power brakes and steering shutting down while driving. Nissan not taking care of problem. *jb
ODI 10183064
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
Engine service soon light came on and took car to the shop on 10/31/06. At the time it came on there were no running problems. Nissan dealer replaced rear 02 sensor and diagnoses and reprogrammed engine control module. On 11/20/06 (less than three weeks later) the "engine service soon light" came on again. Prior to taking the car there were no running problems. Nissan dealer checked vehicle and called me and said…
ODI 10177951
Electrical System
My '04 nissan altima 2.5 se has just over 15,000 miles. On two separate occasions (3 months apart), the car would not start--it only had enough battery power to make clicking sounds. On each occurrence, nothing was left on or open which could cause the battery to deplete. Also on each occurrence, the car was perfectly fine the day before with no preceding signs of a dying battery. On each occasion, the car would…
ODI 10132149
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Vehicle Speed Control
Dt: 2004 nissian altima consumer's vehcile engine service light. Came on and the dealership repaired the light and told consumer that it was caused by a defective computer chip, the next day the service engine light came on again, and the motor started shaking. Dealer found that there was a screw loose. They found the screw missing in the power valve. They had to the remove the exhaut manafold to get the screw out,…
ODI 10124977
Electrical System
My car shuts off without any warning while i am driving without any warning, everything goes completely dead. It started at about 8000 miles. Since then, it has cut off at least 5 more times. My car only has 11,000 miles on it. I took it to the dealer where they ran numerous diagnostics on my car and they could not give me an explanation on why my car keeps shutting off. The problem happens without warning. Very…
ODI 10117885
Electrical System
Lost of power while trying to accelerate from stop.. "engine service soon light" came on!! P2135 tp sensor code found. Replaced part by nissan still did not fix the problem.. Not it surges when trying to accelerate.. P0507 isc code found.. Nissan refused to change the computer at this time.*ak new car should not have these kind of problem.. Nissan had failed to make recall for this part.. All 2004 nissan atlmia has…
ODI 10090806