2004 Nissan Altima Body Problems
- 35
- 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
- floor board · 10 records
- passenger side · 10 records
- floor boards · 8 records
- passenger floor · 8 records
- failure mileage · 7 records
- side floor · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
The frame of the vehicle is rusting away. There is a hole in the floor board on passenger side, from underneath the vehicle from rust. You can feel around the frame of the car and chunks of metal fall off . This was noticed during maintenance on the vehicle . Car was stationary , i had noticed that i was getting an extreme amount of dust inside the vehicle.
ODI 11243671
Body
I recently had my car serviced and was told my floor panel had rotted through. The car is a 2004 but has less than 44,000 miles, has been serviced regularly and has been garaged part of the time.articles on the internet show it is a massive problem with these cars due to poor drainage design. The repair is over $2000. Otherwise the car is in good shape. This is just one of 1000's of reports to the nhtsa about this…
ODI 11000112
Body · Seats
Floor boards (driver & passenger sides), extensive rust causing pieces of floor boards to fall off, or easily be removed with hand by mechanic, leaving insulation exposed on exterior, and hole under carpeting. Smell of gas fumes in cabin. Also, squeaking and cracking sounds under driver seat and surrounding area, when driving over minor/small bumps in road, or when shifting weight, when sitting in driver seat. Note:…
ODI 10929494
Body
Passenger floor board rusting. Hole in the floor!
ODI 10902025
Body
The passenger floorboard has rusted out leaving a 12" x 10" hole right in the area that you would step into the car. Since this is the area that is regularly inspected due to the location of the oil filter, hard to believe that this wasn't detected previously to just falling out.
ODI 10881420
Body
Floor boards under the driver & passenger seats completely rusted out. Can see & feel the carpet from underneath the car. If you step too hard on the floor from the inside, you foot would go through and you would touch the ground.
ODI 10875178
Body
Rust on floorboard requiring replacement of floorboard. Minor rust was observed via inspection when underneath the car; however, once the seat was removed, the shop indicated the problem was much worse, because the rust is occurring from the inside. This is not typical rust due to salt, etc.
ODI 10852494
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While accelerating off from a completed stop, the contact noticed rust on the ground. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rust was falling from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.
ODI 10788653
Body
The front passenger side floor is rusted thru. The hole is about 6 x 9. If more of the rust is removed, i know it will be much bigger. I was quoted $900-$1200 for the repair. Is there a recall or campaign for this problem. Im told this is common for, this car. If there isn't there should be. [xxx] fixed now will i get reimbursed? Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act…
ODI 10787437
Body · Unknown Or Other
During an annual inspection, it was discovered that both driver and passenger floor pans are rusting thru. Please note that this is a garage kept car with low miles for it's age. There is no other rust on the undercarriage of the car except in these areas. The inspector noted that this is not normal for a car of this age and mileage. After research on the odi site, i've found numerous complaints for the exact same…
ODI 10749716
Body
I own 2004 nissan altima 2.5s. I found a huge rusted hole on the passenger/right side floor pan/floorboard. My wife felt very unsafe while driving and i'm worried about the hole is getting bigger which can cause a possible accident. A local mechanic mentioned that he saw a couple of cars with the same issue and it estimated at least $1,500 to fix and figure out the reason of water leaking. I think nissan has to…
ODI 10726853
Body
There is severe rust/rot visible on at least the driver side floor board. I am the second owner of this vehicle which i purchased from a close family member and the car was well maintained. I am deeply concerned that this is a serious safety issue and why this was not detected during a recent nys dmv inspection. After doing some online research i learned that many other owners have experienced the same issue and i…
ODI 10704233
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While inspecting the vehicle, it was discovered that the front passenger and driver side floorboards were corroded and deteriorated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 137,500.
ODI 10694032
Body · Steering · Suspension
Found out that the sub-frame assembly panels (front floor panels) are rotting out. Issue is if they fail cars tires will tilt in as the suspension is tide into the front floor panels. *tr
ODI 10703179
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front driver and passenger side floorboards were rusted and had holes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the floorboards were rusted, fractured, and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. Updated 5/28/15 *ta…
ODI 10704185
Body
I have two safety related issues with this vehicle. 1) the front subframe has holes due to rust. 2) the front passenger floor board is rusted through with a hole approximately 10" x 20". I took that car to fred martin nissan for an inspection. They stated that these issues are not covered by warranty, recall or goodwill campaign. These issues appear to be manufacturing defects. *tr
ODI 10641698
Body
Excessive premature rust on front passenger floor pan. About 5"x10" in size and consistent with most other nissan altima rust complaints for cars of similar age. Since noticing the rust i have looked at dozens of similar nissan altimas in store parking lots all with the same premature rust pattern. It appears that nissan designed the floor pans with a drain plug which allows water penetration above the floor pan…
ODI 10633366
Body
I noticed one day something hanging from under my driver side under body. Upon further investigation i notice the driver side and passenger side under body to be corroded out with about a 5 x 11 hole. I believe this to be a safety issue and think nissan should be sending out a recall for this issue. *tr
ODI 10659178
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that two of the door handles fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 135,096 and the current mileage was 135,348.
ODI 10605767
Body
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger's side floor board rusted out. The vehicle was taken the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the floor board needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 202,000.
ODI 10691753
Body
Rusting to floor boards on both the passenger and drivers side. Approximately 6 inch wide hole in floor board on passenger side. I feel that this is a big safety issue which from other numerous postings on the internet is a problem with nissan's from 2002 to 2007. *tr
ODI 10558421
Body
Door handle broke off as i was trying to enter vehicle. About a year later, another broke off. There is sharp plastic where it was broken and it is very difficult to enter the vehicle, especially without cutting yourself. There are times when it is necessary to be able to enter the vehicle quickly and it is impossible. It is not safe. *tr
ODI 10636967
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. The contact stated that the floor boards had become corroded. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. The vin was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. *tr
ODI 10525791
Body
Had oil change. While on the lift,the mechanic showed me that the underbody under the passenger seat was rotted. Went on line and found pages of people reporting the same problem. This is obviously a defect and something should be done about it. *tr
ODI 10510754
Body
Driver and passenger floorboards are completely rusted and will need to get repaired. It's very dangerous because someone can easily break thru it and injure themselves. I believe is a manufacture defect and nissan should do a recall on this car before someone get hurt. I bought this car brand new and it shouldn't get this rusted out in only 9 years. *tr
ODI 10505371