2004 Nissan Altima Automatic Transmission Problems
- 10
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Power Train
Car was back to dealer about 16 months ago for recall ntb06-051a. At that time crank angle sensor was replaced and ecm was reprogrammed . This month august 2011 same symptoms bucking hard to start stalling. Taken to and independent shop and confirmed another crank sensor failure. *kb
ODI 10419930
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission began slipping gears with hesitation and jerking intermittently. The failure progressed whenever the vehicle was in motion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician stated the failure was related to the transmission and recommended the vehicle be diagnosed by an authorized…
ODI 10417088
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan maxima. While driving 20 mph, the transmission intermittently slipped out of gear. Gear slippage has increased the risk of a vehicle crash. A local mechanic flushed the transmission; however, after the repair the vehicle unintentionally accelerated. No repairs have remedied the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 93,000. The current mileage was 104,000.
ODI 10284534
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
Nissan altima 2004. Has around 91,000 miles. Transmission jerk a little, like it was jumping into gear. Car shut off with no warning while going down a hill. I was able to put the car in neutral while coasting and restart the car. Three days later the engine shuts off again. The vehicle was at a light. This time it took several tries to start the vehicle. At a busy intersection it stopped again the same day but was…
ODI 10212391
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. Intermittently, when shifting from first to second gear and vice versa, there is a hard jerk. It feels as if the front end of the vehicle is going to drop. The failure occurs once the vehicle has warmed up, especially in warm weather when the contact brings the vehicle to a stop. The dealer first suggested that a transmission flush was needed, but later stated that a brand…
ODI 10225493
Automatic Transmission
Altima kept dying at random times and places. Engine would shut off while the car was in motion as the engine light would come on. Dealer traced problem to a bad sensor. Cam and crank sensors replaced and so far this has fixed the problem. $$$ . *nm
ODI 10181174
Automatic Transmission · Axle Assembly · Fuel Pump
Dt: the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The automatic transmission failed while driving. It began to leak and smoke. The current mileage is 39,400 miles. There were no lights that came on prior to the failure. This occurred on september 21, 2005. This was the ninth time that the vehicle has been in the shop for various problems, transmission, fuel pump, and axle. This is the second transmission in the vehicle…
ODI 10137255
Automatic Transmission
Model: 2004 altima-4 cylinder-auto problem: problem: all of a sudden, car won't drive forward, pressing gas pedal do nothing. The car ignition had to be turned off and then turned on to solve the problem. The problem happens without warning. Very dangerous while driving in a busy road, accident will happen.*ak
ODI 10110259
Automatic Transmission · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
I rented vehicle for the weekend and used it for 1 day. I drove it down state to champaign 250 miles and made a stop. When i got back in the car and started it up, it hesitated to change gears but did, so i turned and drove the car home to chicago. The weather temperature was very fridget outside . When i got to chicago the vehicle stopped i could start it up but it would go into gear. The engine sounded very fine…
ODI 10155955
Automatic Transmission
While driving automatic transmission didn't shift properly from first to second gear. Dealer inspected vehicle several times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem. However, a technician indicated that transmission was leaking fluid. *ak
ODI 10067497