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

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.

Christine of Levittown, PA August 6, 2009

Just today I found out the NEWEST problem I'm having with my 2004 Nissan Altima is the Crank Sensor. About a month ago I paid 120 for the CAM sensor replacement. Same symptom but different sensor this time. The car's "Service Engine Soon" light comes on and next thing you know the car won't restart after shutting it off. I've only got 62K miles on this car and drive it locally and this is the second unnecessary issue I've had with this car. The first was when after having it not even a year, the car started making noises going over bumps. I took it in as it was covered under warranty and they told me they fixed the problem.

The next year the same problem started up again. Again, I was under warranty so I brought it in to be fixed. The third winter, it started again and when I complained that it was the same exact problem, Nissan refused to cover the warranty since it had expired. I wrote and complained and my claim was "denied". The offered to repair the car for 700. I refuse to pay the money for something they should've covered and have never had it repaired. Every winter I just "deal with" the noise. I am unbelievably disappointed in both the Nissan brand AND the service and will NEVER buy another Nissan product. This is my second Nissan with problems, and I won't be fooled a third time.

feliciano of queen creek, AZ August 4, 2009

as i was reading the complaints from other nissan consumers we all have the same issue with the crankshaft position sensor. i took my car to the car wash and after i drove off the service engine soon light came on so i took my car to autozone and they gave me the obd II codes p0335 and p0735. so i went to the auto parts store and i bought the cps and i replace the damage sensor so after replacing it i reset the computer after a couple of miles service engine soon came back so at this ponit i honeslty dont know whats causing the issue

Getie of Springfied , IL July 30, 2009

I bought 2003 Nissan Altima Summer of 2006 from a dealer a week later the car engine started stopping with out any warning while I am driving. I called the dealer and I was told there is a recall on this car. I took my 2003 Nissan Altima to the dealer for the crankshaft position recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 06v242000). After a week now the ses light started illuminated indicating that the crankshaft position sensor needs to be replaced. Then again the engine start to die while I am driving 60 in a highway or 25 in drive way. Nissan obviously know reprogram the ECM would not resolve the engine cooling problem. However, Nissan failed to respond to complains and endanger consumers for critical injuries and deaths.

I am single mother who is in a very tight budget who can not afford to fix this ca or to buy another car. Last week , in the morning around 7 PM, after dropping my baby to day care (luckily) I tried to cross the street, but the engine died without any warning , first the car behind me crashed my back light MY BACK STILL HURSTS! But one can only imagine what would happen if it was in a highway. The next day I get a loan and went to Nissan dealer and the mechanic verified and told me it is a crankshaft failure and need to be replaced for 300. He also confirmed that Programming the ECM does not resolve this problem but he does not know why they did not put this in recall.

It seems to me that if this defect is common, and it obviously if it could cause crashes and, therefore injury or even death, that Nissan would be obliged to rectify the problem--obviously they are not. I called to Nissan and was told that it is only my problem, but the truth is every Nissan Altima owners has the same problem. I am writing this to gather all crankshaft failure problems so that we can put this on the news. Thanks

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