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Nissan Altima • Stalling • Engine problems • Gas tank • Steering • Paint --- • Other Nissan Models

Tangi of Hurlock, MD January 9, 2009

Tangi of Hurlock MD (01/09/09)
I purchased my 2002 Nissan Altima 4 yrs ago. I was looking for a reliable car and I thought I was making a good choice by purchasing a Nissan. I needed a car that was dependable;reason being, Im a student and the last thing I wanted to worry about was car repairs. Well, I was wrong. I had my mechanic look at my car after one Sunday morning (1/4/09) my car wouldnt start. He gave me the news that my head gasket need to be replaced. He also stated that my engine and radiator is bad.

I called the Nissan dealership to find out how much it will cost to replace head gasket. The gentleman told me 1600-1700. I looked on line for prices for motors 4000. The price of the radiator range from 300-500. Being a full time student I dont have that kind of money and Im still making payments on this car that now I cant drive. Im afraid to drive the Nissan because of fear of the engine blowing up on me with the leakage of oil and coolant. Which I find very dangerous and I dont want to be stranded on the side of the road.

The following are problems I have encountered with my Nissan, I have to put antifreeze and oil in my car all the time. No known leakage of oil or antifreeze on the ground and I make sure my car has oil change when needed. The car hesitate when starting up. The car wouldnt start on one occasion. The engine light stays on. The car has hestitated a couple times while I was driving. The car makes knocking noise at time.

I thought to myself, why is my car having so many problems. So I decided to look on line and I noticed that Im not the only one with these type of issues. So sad to hear that the manufacture (Nissan) dont want to own up to their mistakes and now the car owners (We) have to suffer.

Im without a vehicle and dont know how Im going to get back in forth to school. School starts next week (1/13/09).

Mandeep of Corona, CA January 2, 2009

Mandeep of Corona CA (01/02/09)
Crank Sensor fault in Nissan Altima 2003, and the engine would stop at low speed. The dealer is asking me to pay for the probable repairs, This has been recalled in models 2002, 2005 and 2006 with exact same problem. They should also fix this issue with 2003 models.

None so far. This poses a high risk when driving on the road.

Jessica of San Jose, CA December 18, 2008

Jessica of San Jose CA (12/18/08)
I have a 2003 Nissan Altima that I purchased brand new. At the 4th year mark, I had to replace the alternator. Which costed me 800.00. I've been searching on line and notice a trend with Altima's. I have a friend who just had the same thing happen to her this year which is the 4th year for her. While driving, all the warning lights, check eng and so forth come on then the car shuts off.

Completely dangerous. I've always been up date with oil change and maintanences. There is something wrong with the motor that needs to be fixed by Nissan before someone gets killed. Fortunetly in my situation, I was driving through town and not on the freeway. Nissan needs to be accountable for this not only for myself but for the other thousands of Nissan owners.

800.00 out of cost expenses. I was with out a car for a week and had to get a rental to go to work. Towing fee's.

Michelle of Methuen, MA December 11, 2008

Michelle of Methuen MA (12/11/08)
2002 2.5L Altima, my vehicle has 90,000 miles on it and has the catalytic converter problem in which the conveter has gone bad and broken pieces of it has gotten into the engine compartment via the valve through the cylinders to the rings. My car is burning an excessive amount of oil. I have to replace the converter that is in upwards of 500 at my expense but that does not fix the engine damage that has already been done. I have been advised by a Nissan Tech that a new engine is the only fix!! He also stated that there are so many complaints about this problem that Nissan should do something about it!!!! WE NEED YET ANOTHER RECALL ON THIS CAR!!!! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!

My engine is forever damaged by this problem. There is no permanent solution other than to change the engine.

Luz of Pasadena, TX December 9, 2008

Luz of Pasadena TX (12/09/08)
I purchased my 05 Nissan Altima in 2004, in 2008 I got a recall notice and that I needed to take my car to get something reprogramed, up until then I never had a problem with my car, a week after they reprogram it my check engine light came on, I called them and they said that it was a speed sensor and the crankshaft position sersor and that since my car did not have warranty I would have to pay to get it fixed. I don't think that's fair I realy feel that they are responsible for that problem. I've been researching and I notice that I'm not the only one with this problem, is there a Class Action agains them because of this? if so what can I do to form part of that Class Action.

I live in Houston TX, I have to drive on freeways all the time and I'm very scared that my car will turn off while I'm in the middle of all the trafic.

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