2004 Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 72
- 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
- position sensor · 17 records
- engine light · 16 records
- check engine · 13 records
- without warning · 13 records
- engine engine · 12 records
- engine cooling · 12 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 23 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine And Engine Cooling
While i was pulling out from a parking lot, my car just cut off. I have not had the money to even take it to see what was wrong with it until recently and was told that both of my catalytic converters were going bad and that it would cost $1100 to get it fixed. So i checked online to see it was any recalls on it and it was several but was told it did not include my car. Since the first time that it cut off it has…
ODI 10676717
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs related to replacement of sensors *tgw the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The consumer stated even though he had the recall notice and there was expiration date, the dealer informed him the warranty had expired. The crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor were replaced. The consumer is seeking reimbursement. *jb
ODI 10449797
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving 5 mph. The vehicle restarted after the failure and was taken to a private mechanic. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vin did not qualify for the recall under nhtsa campaign id number 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 92,665 and the current…
ODI 10436847
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima sl. The contact was driving 25 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the failure was diagnosed as a crankshaft sensor failure. The dealer was contacted and they advised that the vin did not qualify for repairs under nhtsa campaign id number 06v24200 (engine and engine cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10415293
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 20 mph the vehicle suddenly stalled and the ses light illuminated on the instrumental panel. The contact was able to restart the vehicle within a few minutes. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who advised him that the cam shaft position sensor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired for the…
ODI 10413785
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was turned off for a short time and failed to restart. The contact was only able to start the vehicle after shutting it off for a few hours. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the crank shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10407226
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that if the vehicle vehicle would not start unless it was turned off for at least two hours. A year ago the contact received a nhtsa campaign i.d. Number: 06v242000 ( engine and engine cooling) recall and the crank angle sensor was replaced. The failure was directly related to the recall and the contact stated that the identical failure had recurred. The…
ODI 10405692
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 nissan altima. Consumer requests reimbursement for expenses incurred for recall repairs *tgw the consumer was told her vehicle identification number was not a part of the recall. The consumer stated the vehicle was stalling and hesitating at random. *jb
ODI 10397720
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 nissan altima. Car was hard to start and eventually wouldn't start. Camshaft position sensor failed. Many complaints posted online with a nissan campaign for some years but not the 2004. Wider campaign should be done. Only 26,000 miles on auto. *tr
ODI 10373677
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that when entering his vehicle in cold weather, the vehicle would crank but not actually start up. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who informed the contact that there were loose wires to the crank sensor. The vehicle was repaired. After he went to the dealer, they advised him that his motor had blown and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed…
ODI 10381333
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start until after several attempts were made. The check engine warning light then illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic for diagnosis, who stated that the crank and cam shaft would have to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was repaired eight…
ODI 10526125
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 nissan altima engine failure after only 35,000 miles. The engine consumes too much oil (leaving sludge and metal shavings in the pan). Took to dealer because the check engine light stayed on. Was initially told that the oil need to be changed (changed prior to this event approx. 3,500 miles before this event). Was charged $2,300.00 for oil change and other maintenance. Had to take the car back because the…
ODI 10346727
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact was driving 55 mph and attempting to accelerate yet the vehicle would not respond and began to lose engine power. The contact shut off the vehicle and when restarting, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a spark plug was replaced. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact…
ODI 10352372
Engine And Engine Cooling
Just as dozens others have already filed as complaints i have had several issues with the camshaft/crank shaft position sensor. Originally this sensor went bad in june, 2008 at 49,000 miles. I had the sensor replaced and the ecm reprogrammed according recall 06v242000. I contacted nissan north america and filed a complaint and after some back and forth they agreed to cover the cost of the repair (approx. $500). On…
ODI 10317634
Engine And Engine Cooling
Nissan altima 2004 with about 77,000 miles. Was part of recall for ecm and i had this done at the dealership winter of 2006. Was to prevent car from stalling. This recall did not fix the problem. 12/31/2009 service engine light came on was told it was the crank shaft sensor. Car stalled while at a stop light without warning. Numerous complaints on the internet about this issue nissan altimas - 2002 to 2006. Many…
ODI 10297743
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated when driving at any speed, the vehicle would stall without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle when the failure would occur. The dealer advised the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling) and repairs would fall at the contact's expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and…
ODI 10349610
Engine And Engine Cooling
Nissan recall ro606 for 2003 and 2004 altimas and sentras with 2.5 liter engines to reprogram the ecm electronic control module since the crankshaft position sensor may cause the engine to shut down while driving if it cannot take a proper reading. My car has shut down several times and some while traveling 45 -55 miles per hour which could be very hazardous when on a congested 3 or 4 lane highway as i travel daily.…
ODI 10279108
Engine And Engine Cooling
04 altima just turn off doing 65mph on the i5. I was fortunate that it was not in rush hour and did not hit anyone in front of me , but the car behind me was not so lucky he had to run out off the fwy so that he would not hit me. Engine light came on right after. I have researched on the net and there are hundreds maybe thousands of people with the same dangerous problem. (ecm, crankshaft , and camshaft sensors)…
ODI 10275085
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact received a recall notice regarding the ecm. Through online research, he found numerous complaints regarding the crankshaft and cam shaft. These two components cause several vehicles to stop running without warning after the recall repair has been performed. The contact feels that this will happen to his vehicle after the ecm is replaced. His vehicle has shut off…
ODI 10273828
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving, the vehicle completely shut off. The failure occurred 7 to 10 times, and occasionally while driving 50 mph in traffic. The failure almost caused another vehicle to crash into the rear of his vehicle. There were no warning lights during or prior to the failure. The dealer reprogrammed the computer according to recall 06v242000; however, in september of 2009,…
ODI 10294474
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car stalled several times while traveling at low speed. Lost power steering and brakes. Car's dtc code said the fault was caused by the crankshaft position sensor. This 2004 altima had been to dealer for the computer software recall. *tr
ODI 10267380
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While backing out of the driveway at a low speed, the engine suddenly stalled without warning. The engine restarted and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure occurred intermittently and progressed within the past two months. The vehicle also stalled on the highway on a separate occasion. Recently, the engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently on the…
ODI 10279397
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While backing out of the driveway at low speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The engine restarted and the vehicle resumed normal operation. The failure occurred intermittently and progressed over the past several months whenever the vehicle was in motion. Also, on a separate occasion, the vehicle stalled on the highway. Recently, the engine warning indicator…
ODI 10279180
Engine And Engine Cooling
2004 nissan altima 2.5s. Car stalls and bucks while driving at high speeds. Could have caused a major accident. *tr
ODI 10250955