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

Mae of Richton Park, IL September 7, 2009

I agree that auto dealers don't want to do recalls. I have a Nissan Altima. The door leading to my gas tank would no longer close. I took it to the dealer, who said in order to replace the door, it would cost 104 of which I refused to pay.

I then contacted the corporate office via e-mail and the phone. I stated that in my daily driving I've seen a number of Altima's with the same problem and suggested they send out a letter to all Altima owners because it was obvious to me that there was a defect in the door. I had even sent them about 20 license plate #'s of Altima's with the defective door.

I got no results until I contacted the Better Business Bureau. Nissan mailed me a voucher which paid for the replacement of the door. How many people are still driving around with the defective door or have come out of pocket to have the door repaird, I would say thousands.

James of Lake Mary , FL August 23, 2009

I purchased my 2006 Nissan Altima in December of 2005 and as of the first week of August 2009 only have EXACTLY 23000 miles on it, the majority of which were added under 50 mph while commuting 8 minutes to work and back. While easing into my driveway one afternoon my car lost power and wouldn't restart. The following day I took it in to have the dealership reprogram the computer (per a recall issued for a faulty crankshaft position sensor) and was told if it gave me further issues I would have to pay out-of-pocket since my warranty was expired.

The following day the check engine light came on and has remained on, and I have lost power while driving at speeds of 60 mph and above. The internet seems to be saturated with consumer complaints about the crankshaft position sensor failure that creates this POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE reaching back to the early 1990's. There may eventually be a critical moment in a traffic situation where a driver needs power steering and braking ability and if it's not there it could prove disastrous. This is an OBVIOUS engineering flaw and needs to be addressed by Nissan.

Sue of Prince Frederick, MD August 17, 2009

They have recalled all prior to 2005 Nissan Altima's for a faulty crank & cam sensor that causes the vehicle to stop running when the sensor over heats. This problem seems to happen on highway driving that is causing rear end collisions. NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOTHING TO FIX IT.

Jose of Chula Vista, CA August 16, 2009

I bought a new Altima 2006, since the 60,000 miles the engine began to spend oil, the engine has extended warranty, I tooked to the dealer and Nissan has been telling me that is normal the consuption of oil, I change the oil every 6,000 miles because I put syntetic oil,but the consuption is one quarter or more, sometimes is almost emphty.

DE of Lancaster, CA August 13, 2009

I currently own a 2005 Nissan Altima,6 cylinder which was purchased back in 2005, this vehicle currently has appx 150,000, within the last 6 months I have been told by different service techs I need to replace the catalytic converter for this vehicle to pass smog. I contacted Nissan because this is a known complaint, only to be told by Judy ths part is only convered up to 80,000 even though most consumers do not experience any issues with the converter until 120,000, the purchase price for this part in california starts at 900.00 but you can purchase this part in another state for much less, 138.00 to be exact thru Napa, which is illegal to ship to California, since Nissan has known this is an issue for a long time now, I believe they should assume responsibility for the defective parts they are installing on their Nissan vehicles

jennifer of lexington, SC August 12, 2009

i have a 07 altima and i had a warrenty to 36000 miles and all of a sudden my air went out i took it up there they said it was myt compressor. now my car is 2 years old how can my car need a compressor? they said it was a manufactor problem and its nuttin I could of done. so i understand i didnt purchase a extended warrenty but my car obviously wasnt correct when they sold it or even if it was my car shouldnt need that so soon. they are makin me pay for a brand new one cuz im out of warrenty.

well if its nuttin i did an a manufactor problem and it has never happen to altima before why am i responsible still? thats like having a recall i dont mind payin some but the whole 800 they are takling about is steep and i shouldnt be responsible for the repairs. even if i am out of warrenty it was a default.

and nobody will help me out in the stores so i would like to talk to the head person because i need air. i live in south carolina and i have a new born. i have 42,000 miles on my car. its only 2 years old. why is my car needin a new air unit? if its not my fault? if someone can please give me a call about this matter right away i would greatly appreciate it. thank you for your time

Tonya of Greenville , SC August 10, 2009

I got a 02 Nissan Altima in 2006, I as so many others are having the same problem with thier Altima as I am. My engine oil just burns out and we found out that when this happens you have no choice but to get a NEW ENGINE because there is a part that should have been replace and if its not then is crumbles into your engine and that is why your oil is going to fast.

This is something that needs to be an ALERT to us as the owner, NOW I NEVER WAS GIVEN THE MANUAL FOR THIS CAR AND I FEEL THAT NISSAN SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM AND HELP US WITH THIS PROBLEM AS OWNERS. I CANT AFFORD TO GET A WHOLE NEW ENGINE THIS IS NOT FARE AT ALL TO ME OR OTHERS.

Brenda of Middletown, CA August 10, 2009

2002 Nissan Altima no longer starting at 108,000 because of the same problem reported by other owners - the head gasket. First there were problems with the heating/cooling, knocking when it started, then the check engine light came on, then burning too much oil, blowing white smoke when it starts and now it just won't start - all due to a defect in the original engine. My mechanic said mine was the third 2002 Nissan Altima he has seen his year with the same problem at below or around 100K miles and it's just a lemon of an engine in this car. What is the recourse here? This does not seem right for what I paid for this car!!

Travis of Fitchburg, WI August 9, 2009

For the second time in 4 years, I'm going to have to replace the crankshaft sensor in my 2004 Nissan Altima. There is no reason something like this should need such constant maintenance. I also know I have some O2 sensors that supposedly need to be changed too, but with 2 per cylinder (I believe) its too costly and we don't have emissions checks here. So I drive with my "Service Engine" light knowing its the O2 sensors, but my car doesn't start well with the crankshaft sensor shot, so that NEEDS to get fixed, AGAIN.

Shentelle of Slidell, LA August 6, 2009

I have a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.3 SE and I have been having problems with it for the last few months..I took it to Nissan a few times and they did this and that and this again..Charged me hundreds and hundreds (of coarse my warrenty was up) Finally After resorting to having to put coolant and oil every few days in my car an outside mechanic said it was a blown Head Gasket. When I went to the internet to see if this is a common problem with nissan I learned that this is obviously a defect with the car! An over abundance of 02 Altimas 2.5 SE have this problem.

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