Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
- 991
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 16
- Years with records
- 1999–2014
- Stored years
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 991 stored complaint records:
- 12 indicate a crash
- 14 indicate injury
- 29 indicate fire
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- Exhaust System · 16 records
- Engine · 6 records
- Cooling System · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 353 |
| 30–60k mi | 194 |
| 100–150k mi | 151 |
| 1–30k mi | 96 |
| 150–400k mi | 24 |
Complaint evidence
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Air Conditioner · Engine And Engine Cooling · Unknown Or Other
When driving on long and sometimes short trips, the air flow stops blowing, like a vent was closed. The blower fan motor is still working and the a/c is still working because it is still cold at the vent but there is no air flow. *tr
ODI 10928678
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. While driving 80-85 mph, the vehicle went into safety mode and decelerated to 70 mph. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to flagstaff nissan (4960 e marketplace dr, flagstaff, az 86004, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the cooling component needed to be replaced; however, the part was on backorder. In addition a transmission flush was…
ODI 11124389
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving at a low speed, the check engine warning indicator illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crank position timing sensor was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was advised that the vehicle was previously…
ODI 10865452
Engine And Engine Cooling
2006 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine issues and crankshaft sensors recall. *smd the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle shut off, while driving below 30 mph. The consumer discovered a recall had been issued for her make, model and year. However, she was informed the recall covered specific vehicle identification numbers and hers was not included/ *jb
ODI 10849532
Engine And Engine Cooling
2003 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to engine, power steering and brake system issues while driving. Consumer states "never received defective sensors replacement recall notice". *smd the consumer stated the engine shut down while in the midst of driving. The consumer had no steering or braking capability. The consumer was informed his vehicle was not included in the recall. The consumer had to pay for…
ODI 10849523
Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after some time. The check engine warning light illuminated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who diagnosed that the cam shaft and the crank shaft needed to be replaced. The cam shaft was replaced. The contact was aware of nhtsa campaign…
ODI 10780732
Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving low speeds. In addition, the service engine soon light constantly illuminated. The contact was able to get the vehicle operational after manually restarting the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the ecm, crank cam position sensor, and cam position sensor malfunctioned and needed…
ODI 10795029
Engine And Engine Cooling
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 nissan altima. The contact stated that vehicle was previously serviced for nhtsa campaign number: 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling); however, while driving at low speeds, the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the engine. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was unable to be duplicated. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer…
ODI 10735133