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
This is the second time the diagnostic test has reported the crankshaft sensor is bad. This causes the car to hesitate, quit going down the road & not to start. We replaced the sensor & within 2 days the ses light was back on. The car ran fine for about 6 months then back to the same thing! *tr
ODI 10239285
Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Engine And Engine Cooling · Exterior · Power Window Devices And Controls · Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
2004 nissan altima. Consumer states vehicle stalled while driving*tgw the consumer stated there is still a major problem regarding the recall for the crank angle sensor and the reprogramming of the ecm. The consumer stated the crank sensor had to be replaced for the second time and the check engine light had illuminated on six separate occasions. The radiator was cracked and was leaking coolant. The passenger side…
ODI 10344375
Engine And Engine Cooling · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
2004 nissan altima with a recall for the intake manifold. Consumer states that he did not receive the recall notice. His vehicle began shaking violently and the check engine light illuminated due to the defect of the intake manifold. *kb the consumer took the vehicle to his mechanic, who discovered that the flap from the intake manifold had worked its way loose and fallen inside the engine. The flap was unable to be…
ODI 10217167
Engine And Engine Cooling
I own a 2004 nissan altima, in april 07 i experienced the service engine light coming on and i took it to a dealer and paid to have the crank sensor replaced. I subsequently received a recall letter for the same problem and contacted nissan where i was told that i was eligible for a reimbursement. After faxing all the relevant information, i was told after waiting 3 months that i was denied a reimbursement because…
ODI 10233712
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact received recall notice # 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). However, she had the repair work performed prior to receiving the notice. She has contacted the manufacturer about reimbursement and they have yet to respond. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Returned usps, 2nd attempt made 06/08/07 failed. *lj
ODI 10191063
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While driving the vehicle at any speed it would shut off without warning. The vehicle would sometimes restart immediately and sometimes she would have to wait approximately fifteen minutes to restart. There is a recall for the electronic control module (recall #06v242000). The dealer reprogrammed the ecm sensor however, that did not solve the problem. The vehicle continued…
ODI 10190706
Engine And Engine Cooling
To whom it may concern at nhtsa: i own a 2004 nissan altima with a 2.5l engine. I recently received an owner notification letter from nissan north america for a safety recall due to the potential that the engine might stop running while being driven due to an electrical problem between the crank angle sensor and the electronic control module (ecm). This could result in a crash without warning. *ak the notice further…
ODI 10186038
Engine And Engine Cooling · Front Underhood
2004 nissan altima, 43k miles. Had recall on a similar sounding situation (car can stall at low speeds due to a temperature sensor malfunction, but dealer claimed that the cam and crank sensors needed to be replaced...car stalled in the parking lot and middle of the road, 2 times each. Extremely dangerous and unacceptable. *jb
ODI 10184978
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl*- the contact has a 2004 nissan altima and stated that she took the vehicle to get a recall work performed on the crank shaft position at the dealer. On march 20, 2007 the vehicle stalled out while driving at 35 mph. The contact had the vehicle towed into the dealership and they replaced the crankshaft. The contact felt that she shouldn't have to pay for the repair since the recall repair should fix the failure…
ODI 10185781
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle has a safety recall for the crank positioning sensor. The contact at the scheduled appointment, was denied the service because he would not pay for the diagnostic test. *ak
ODI 10183563
Engine And Engine Cooling
Car wouldn't start on several occasions in early 2007 (february timeframe). I brought the vehicle into a nissan dealership. They said there was a recall and the ecm needed to be reprogrammed. After that was done, i brought it back in 2 days later and they said the crankshaft position sensor needed to be replaced. I paid them to replace it ($152.07) and the issue of not starting has not since reappeared. I have since…
ODI 10244537
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* - the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle ha 2 safety recalls the contact stated that one week ago while dring 65 mph the vehicle stalled ,stopped on the freeway with no notice, and afterwards the check engine light turned on. The contact stated that the safety recall repair was free. However, the dealer tried to charge him for diagnosing the vehicle. The contact was told two…
ODI 10183171
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
I am the owner of a 2004 nissan altima. Presently the engine needs repairing. I took my car to crown nissan in greensboro,nc to be serviced. After a diagnostic test, the servicemen informed me that my power valve screw came loose falling in the engine causing it harm. I asked about the recall on this vehicle i was informed there was none at the present time. This occurred on nov 16th, 2006. He informed me that the…
ODI 10173982
Engine And Engine Cooling
I received a recall notice regarding the crank angle sensor that was defective. I had previously had the vehicle repaired at nissan and paid $284.60 for the repair. I contacted nissan and faxed the requested documentation to the manufacturer. After 3 faxes, 2 dealership repair documentation and numerous hours spent with india nissan customer service i have not received a refund from nissan as promised by several…
ODI 10219708
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. It was maneuvered off the road and restarted. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.
ODI 10170769
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph on normal road conditions, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and was taken to the dealership who determined there was nothing wrong with the engine. Six days later, the engine stalled again. The vehicle was towed the dealership who replaced the crankshaft sensor. The manufactured was contacted who determined no responsibility…
ODI 10168263
Engine And Engine Cooling
Dt: the contact stated the vehicles camshaft censor is defective and the vehicle is stalling. The contact states this is the same issue that caused a recall on the 2003 models but it is not effective to the 2004 models.
ODI 10163454
Engine And Engine Cooling · Ignition
Dt*: the consumer stated while repair work was performed on the manifold, the dealership determined the crank position sensor was damaged and needed to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10148123
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
Engine And Engine Cooling
I purchased my 2002 nissan altima in december of 2001 with 4 miles on it in mid october. Since that time i have taken it over and over to the nissan service department because it cuts off on me out of the blue. It cut off first going down a hill, the wheel just locked and it shut down. I immediately i contacted passport nissan and sheey nissan in maryland and was told to bring it in on the next day. Nissan service…
ODI 10064198