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Heidi of Brandon, FL September 20, 2008
Heidi of Brandon FL (09/20/08)
I bought my 2005 Nissan Altima brand new, and it ran fine, up until a few weeks ago. It started stalling out at stop lights, stop signs, sitting in a drive thru, etc. It would start right back up with no problem, but would eventually stall out again. I took it to different mechanics because it worried me, because I was afraid it would stall out while making a left and leave me sitting in the middle of an intersection or stall out on the interstate, and leave me stranded in the middle of the interstate with other cars going 80 mph. My check engine light was not on, so it was hard for them to figure out what was wrong with it. I tried several different things but it kept getting worse. It was getting harder to restart, and keeping it started. Finally the check engine light came on. I took it to yet another mechanic who said the code was for the crank shaft position sensor. He said it was involved in a recall and I needed to take it to the dealer. At this point my car was apparently not drivable and I did not make it to the dealership. I ended up stranded and had to call a tow truck. I had it towed to the dealership only to find out that I had to pay for the crank shaft position sensor. The recall apparently only included reprogramming the ECM. Reading the recall notice that the mechanic had given me it seems like the problem is with the crank shaft position sensor overheating causing a problem with the ECM. I do not understand why I have to fork out over 200.00 for a defective part. I tried talking to the service guy, but he said that was what Nissan told them. I called Nissan. She said that I could put in a claim for review, which I intend on doing, however speaking to her it does not sound like my claim is going to get very far. So they make a defective part, put my son and I in a dangerous situation, and then make me pay for the defective part. This has got to be the most mishandled recall I have ever heard of. I will never buy Nissan again. Eric of Fort Worth, TX September 13, 2008
Eric of Fort Worth TX (09/13/08)
I bought a brand new 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5S in July 2005. After 67,000 miles and three years later my car started to stall and the check engine light would come on. I took the car to the dealership were they informed me that I had a recall and that the ECM needed to be reprogrammed to prevent a signal interruption with the crankshaft sensor.
One day after leaving the dealership my check engine light came back on followed by my engine hesitating at acceleration and stalling at low RPM. After doing research online about this problem it seems that Nissan has known about this problem and will not recall the faulty sensor. Reprogramming the ECM did nothing to help my situation.
At the current moment I am having to rely on other forms of transportation while my car sit in my garage. My dealership wants nearly 200 to replace the sensor. The sensor itself only cost 30. Kellie of Clarkdale, AZ September 8, 2008
Kellie of Clarkdale AZ (09/08/08)
I have a blue 2003 Nissan Altima with about 50K miles on it that I purchased new. About a year ago I started to notice swirly scratch marks all over the front, hood and roof portions of the car after going through the automatic car wash. At this time I was not overly concerned as the scratches were light and I was pretty sure they could be waxed out. Well, in February of this year I again went through this car wash and this time the scratches were even more apparent. Over the course of the summer nearly all of the paint on the roof and hood has begun to oxidate and it looks awful. I took it to the auto body store and they told me the clear coat had been rubbed off and that it would be nearly 3K to repaint the car. I immediately called State Farm and filed a claim under my comprehensive insurance. I might mention that there have been ongoing issues with the paint on this car from the beginning. It has had paint repair done on it twice along the bottom edge and door panels as it takes almost nothing to really scratch this car. So the Insurance Adjuster now tells me that even though it is very unusual for a car this new to have this much oxidative damage, they will probably not honor the claim unless I can prove that there is a known paint issue with this car that would cause the car wash to do this sort of damage when it doesn't do it to the thousands of other cars that go through it. He said the crash people will look for other Nissans with car wash issues. He also said the swirl marks are from some sort of roughing up that they do at the factory before they put the clear coat on. It really didn't make much sense to me and I could tell he was just trying to find a reason not to cover it. I looked all over the Internet and I can't find anything other than references to Nissan having soft paint on newer models of their cars. I was wondering if there is some way to prove this soft paint issue and if it could be applied to my particular cirumstances so that my insurance will pay for it. I am still paying on this car and can not afford that much for a paint job.
Charissa of Swansea, SC September 1, 2008
Charissa of Swansea SC (09/01/08)
I bought a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 in February 2002. North America's Car of the Year WHAT A JOKE! Nissan obviously really screwed up when they built this car. I have had the same problems with my car as everyone else. Now I am facing new guts for my car. I am sick about this. My first brand new car and my '88 Toyota Celica is better than this piece of crap that Nissan is so proud of. Nissan should be ashamed of how they have effected their customers. I paid almost 24,000 dollars for this thing and now I am having to figure out how to afford all the repairs. Warranties are no good when their repair people don't have a supposed clue as to what is wrong with these vehicles. Nissan made a fortune off of its customers and now will be making even more for repairs that should have been corrected before they were ever sold to costomers. My repairs.... head gasket, radiator, catilitic converters, oxygen sensors.... or new engine. Nissan needs to be made responsible for their mistakes not us! From all that I have read and heard we will probably be waisting our money again by attempting to repair IT. WAY TO GO NISSAN! I will never purchase a Nissan again. Looks good, runs like CRAP!
I am out 24,000 plus interest not to mention all the repairs and maintenance. Physically I have nerve problems so when I see or think of IT I literally get sick to my stomach and get migraines. Thanks to Nissan I suffer mentally and physically not to mention it is hard to keep my religion when I think of how wrong Nissan has done myself and others. Steve of Mclean, VA August 28, 2008
Steve of Mclean VA (08/28/08)
I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan altima on Fevruary 26th 2007. One day later I realized the Rotors on the Car were Warped and immediately took it into Brown's Sterling Nissan in Sterling VA. I was told the Rotors on the Brand new Car could not be replaced, instead they were turned.
Later on before my 36k WARRANTY was to expire, I took the vehicle back in and asked them to Replace the Rotors and was instructed they would be turned and I had another Year Warranty on the Vehicle's Rotors. Recently I purchased tires and noticed the car would shimmy on stopping.
That being said, my break pads are still factory ones and have over 25% life left on them. I am a defensive driver and take great care of my vehicle. Nissan North america advised me to take my Vehicle into the dealership so they could offer me financial assistance. The Nissan cost to replace the rotors is 272.
A new car should not have to have rotors turned one day after purchasing the vehicle. Being the day I bought the car it was snowing, I could not tell however, One day later I took the car in. I have been trying to rectify this issue with both the dealership and Nissan warranty and they decline any assistance. Why would I be held accountable for a Pre-existing problem with a New Vehicle and now have to pay out of pocket for rotors on a vehicle that have already been turned 2 times. New Car should have new working parts and Nissan is not taking responsibility for there actions. Please help.
So far no damages have been caused accept the depreciation of the rotors. Brake pads are wear and tear items that should be replaced far before Rotors. On both occasions when the car was taken in, I was instructed the Pad were FINE and there is no negligence on the driver. Why were the Defective parts not replaced and just repaired, causing me the consumer to later have to acquire a higher expense?
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