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

Catherine of Notasulga, AL December 9, 2008

Catherine of Notasulga AL (12/09/08)
I purchased a new 2003 Altima. First thing out of the door, the brakes squeaked like crazy. Carried back to dealership and they indicated there was nothing that could be done. Therefore, I kept driving it and it continues to squeak. Approximately 2005, the check engine light came on. Every so often, when trying to crank car, it will not want to crank. It has no specific time so could not be duplicated at dealership.

For the last year or so, it jerks really bad. Now, it will usually crank first time, but after that it is really hard to crank. I never know when it will or won't start. In addition, the wheels rusted and Nissan dealership or Nissan higher ups would not fix. I only wanted 40 and I would buy parts and fix myself. I have not run back to dealership due to lack of response and their noncaring attitudes. I an 67 years old and single and hoping to retire. I had planned for this car to last into my retirement. I had not wanted to have a car payment when I go to a totally fixed income. However, after reading all of the complaints about Nissan Altimas, I am going straight and trade this car before it kills me or someone else. In addition, I plan to give Nissan a whole lot of free advertising. This is not right. Someone needs to come forward from Nissan and make this right. I do not believe this can happen to good people with no consequence.

Rhonda of Big Spring, TX December 4, 2008

Rhonda of Big Spring TX (12/04/08)
I reached under the seat of my 05 Nissan Altima to get my nametag which had fallen under the seat

The frame of the seat slashed my arm in two places. One slash was 1.5in. long and 1 in. deep, the other slash was 1 in.long and .5 in. deep! The jagged steel frame is as sharp as a knife. I have photo's if you will give me an E-mail. People need to be warned of this danger!

Jennifer of San Antonio, TX November 17, 2008

Jennifer of San Antonio TX (11/17/08)
I have had so many problems with my 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S. I have taken it in to the dealership at least 6 times in the past year. The first time I took it in was becuase of a recall issue. It was was fixed and then my Service Engine soon light came on 2 weeks later. I brought it in to the dealership and had to pay over a hundred dollars to get that fixed when I felt like it was part of the original problem.

About a year later by Service engine soon light came back on, I took it to the dealership and was told that my passenger side motor mount was broken and may crank shaft sensor was broken, oaid over 600.00. Two weeks ago my car would not start, I finally got it to start an hour later and brought it to the dealership where they kept it for a full day just to tell me that there was nothing worng with it. Two weeks later I turn my car on and the service engine soon light comes on.

Lauren of West Warwick, RI November 17, 2008

Lauren of West Warwick RI (11/17/08)
Like many other 2002 Nissan Altima mine began burning oil around 87,000 miles. Also began stalling at stop lights and not starting properly. Took the car to the dealer I purchased it from and after spending over 600 they priced out a NEW engine and catalytic around 5000. After doing much research there seems to be a trend of the same problems at around the same mileage. Also my heat has not worked properly since the day I bought the car, what a mistake! I would like to know what can be done and if there is any recourse for the company.

The economic hardship this car has caused could all be avoided if Nissan would be forced to correct the problem they created with the poor design of the engine. The dealership in a whole is much better off in the financial market than most citizen right now, and it would be GREAT if they would own up to their own failure.

Katherine of Gainesville, FL November 10, 2008

Katherine of Gainesville FL (11/10/08)
My 2002 Nissan Altima S started having engine trouble around 60,000 miles. I maintained the car with regular oil changes, new tires, tune ups, etc. The check engine light came on but wasn't experiencing any trouble. A few months later the heat stopped working. I live in FL so I was able to live without heat. Then the car started consuming coolant and running warm. I took it to the Nissan Dealership in Gainesville and they told me a cylinder was misfiring and some spark plugs needed to be changed. Two weeks and 300 later I started experiencing the same trouble along with some hesitation while accelerating. I took it to a trusted mechanic and they told me that Nissans were infamous for this. The engine would need to be replaced. The car still ran so I decided to keep it without replacing the engine. Within two months, the car started consuming large quatities of oil. I then decided to trade the car in for an Accord. I will never purchase a Nissan again.

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