2001 NISSAN ALTIMA
2 recalls, 202 complaints - 68 TSBs
07E074000 Sep 14, 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Defect Description
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. DS517-B001L AND DS517-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OPTICEL SURFACE OF THE REFLECTOR IS CORRODED INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETR... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
01V065000 Feb 23, 2001
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 , SIZE P205/55R16 89H TIRES. THE RECALLED TIRES ARE IDENTIFIED BY DOT SERIAL #W2 T2 VF3 XXX OR W2 T2 VF3 XXXX; WHERE XXX MAY BE 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, ... Read more
Consequence
UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, A BELT EDGE SEPARATION IS POSIBLE, WHICH COULD RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE.
Remedy
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL REPLACE THE TIRES WHICH WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THESE ALTIMA VEHICLES. FIRESTONE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED... Read more
Complaint Statistics
202 total complaints
29 crashes 2 fires 32 injuries 7 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 14 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 |
| SUSPENSION | 9 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 9 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 8 |
| AIR BAGS | 8 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 |
ENGINE
Oct 2, 2019
Incident date: Sep 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND IT SWAYED WHILE BEING DRIVEN, ESPECIALLY AROUND A CURVE. THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 2, 2019
Incident date: Oct 1, 2019
THE SUSPENSION ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA IS VERY LOW LOUD NOISE. THE CAR RATTLES AND SHAKE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Oct 2, 2019
Incident date: Oct 1, 2019
THE SUSPENSION ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA IS VERY LOW LOUD NOISE. THE CAR RATTLES AND SHAKE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 2, 2019
Incident date: Oct 1, 2019
THE SUSPENSION ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA IS VERY LOW LOUD NOISE. THE CAR RATTLES AND SHAKE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION
Oct 2, 2019
Incident date: Sep 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND IT SWAYED WHILE BEING DRIVEN, ESPECIALLY AROUND A CURVE. THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VE... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 25, 2017
Incident date: Dec 2, 2017
I HAVE BEEN READING COMPLAINT SECTION MY CAR DOES THE SAME THING STARTING THE ENGINE IT STARTS TO SHAKE AND SPUTTER . SOME TIMES I CAN GIVE IT MORE GAS AND IT MAY STOP OR WHAT I HAVE BEEN DOING WHEN IT DOES IT AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT I PUT IT IN PARK AND STEP ON THE GAS PEDDLE, THIS USUALE STOPS THE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 21, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2004
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CRANKSHAFT, CATALYTIC CONVERTERS, EMISSIONS C... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 23, 2016
Incident date: Aug 16, 2016
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE STREET AT ABOUT 15 MILES AN HOUR AND MY TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE TURNED OUT WORD AND THEN HIT A CAR ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION I REALIZED THAT THE CAR HAD COME APART AT THE CONTROL ARM , AT THE HUB AND THE TRANSAXLE HAD SEPARATED AS WELL. FOUND THES... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION
Sep 28, 2016
Incident date: Feb 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE AXLE AND SWAY W... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 28, 2016
Incident date: Feb 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE AXLE AND SWAY W... Read more
ENGINE
Dec 29, 2015
Incident date: Mar 18, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS, THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED FIVE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, W... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 21, 2015
Incident date: Oct 27, 2006
SOME DRIVER HAD AN ACCIDENT, DUE TO A DUI, AND HIS CAR WAS STRADDLED ACROSS THE LEFT LANE AND I HIT IT AS I CAME AROUND THE BEND AT APPR. 11:30 P.M. IN A DARK SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY. MY CAR SUFFERED SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE AND I AND MY SON WAS JERKED, BUT WE WERE BOTH WEARING OUR SEATBELTS. MY AIRBA... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STEERING
Nov 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 18, 2014
I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK WHEN I HEARD A CRANKING/SQUEALING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE, I STOPPED AND CHECKED COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING, BUT NOTICED THAT ANYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES/MAKE A TURN THE SOUND WILL COME ON, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME IT WAS THE MOTOR MOUNT AND ALSO T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 18, 2014
I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK WHEN I HEARD A CRANKING/SQUEALING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE, I STOPPED AND CHECKED COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING, BUT NOTICED THAT ANYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES/MAKE A TURN THE SOUND WILL COME ON, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME IT WAS THE MOTOR MOUNT AND ALSO T... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 19, 2014
Incident date: Nov 18, 2014
I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK WHEN I HEARD A CRANKING/SQUEALING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE, I STOPPED AND CHECKED COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING, BUT NOTICED THAT ANYTIME I STEPPED ON THE BRAKES/MAKE A TURN THE SOUND WILL COME ON, TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO TOLD ME IT WAS THE MOTOR MOUNT AND ALSO T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 12, 2014
Incident date: Jul 25, 2002
THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED SOMEONE'S VAN WHILE ONLY GOING 15-20 MPH. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND THEN EXPLODED; CAUSING 2ND & 3RD DEGREE BURNS THROUGHOUT MY UPPER BODY. SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS WERE ALSO REMOVED FROM BRUISES I SUSTAINED THROUGHOUT MY UPPER BODY. I BROKE/FRACTURED MY RIBS, DISLOCATED MY KNE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2014
Incident date: Jun 16, 2014
WAS HIT BY ANOTHER CAR AND FRONT END BUCKLED BY THE CRASH AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY......FRONT END DAMAGE WAS APPROX $5500 DUE TO LOW MILES WAS REPAIRED ALTHOUGH WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY? *TR
Crash
ENGINE
Jul 22, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2013
CAR IS IDLING ROUGH AND WILL STALL AT LIGHTS OR ANYTIME STOPPED WHILE IN GEAR. HAS ALMOST CAUSED ME TO BE REAR ENDED ON MANY OCCASIONS BECAUSE IT WILL IDLE THEN STALL. *TR
STEERING
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 6, 2013
WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL THE ENGINES RPM WOULD FALL BELOW 500 AND AT TIMES WOULD STALL THE ENGINE MAKING ME VULNERABLE TO A COLLISION. IT GOT SO BAD MY DAUGHTER WOULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO SEVERAL MECHANICS OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR AND NO ONE COULD FIX THE PROBLEM TUNE... Read more
ENGINE
May 27, 2014
Incident date: May 6, 2013
WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC SIGNAL THE ENGINES RPM WOULD FALL BELOW 500 AND AT TIMES WOULD STALL THE ENGINE MAKING ME VULNERABLE TO A COLLISION. IT GOT SO BAD MY DAUGHTER WOULD NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. I TOOK THE CAR TO SEVERAL MECHANICS OVER THE COURSE OF A YEAR AND NO ONE COULD FIX THE PROBLEM TUNE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 8, 2014
Incident date: Nov 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED WITH THE SEAT OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILUR... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 10, 2013
Incident date: Jan 9, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED AND RESET TO ZERO. THE VEHICLE WAS SHUTDOWN AND RESTARTED AND THE GAUGES RETURNED TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE F... Read more
ENGINE
Oct 11, 2012
Incident date: Oct 5, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR AN UNRELATED REPAIR WHEN THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT BOTH MOTOR MOUNTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MOTOR MOUNTS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES ON SEPARATE OCC... Read more
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Jul 21, 2012
Incident date: Jul 20, 2012
THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ON A CAR THAT WAS TRANSFERRED FROM A NON-"HOT" STATE, NEW YORK, TO A "HOT" STATE, FLORIDA. THE REGULATOR FAILED AFTER ONLY TWO MONTHS OF HOT WEATHER. THE REGULATORS WHERE NOT REPLACED IN INITIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN WHICH HAS NOW EXPIRED. NISSAN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT TH... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jul 21, 2012
Incident date: Jul 20, 2012
THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ON A CAR THAT WAS TRANSFERRED FROM A NON-"HOT" STATE, NEW YORK, TO A "HOT" STATE, FLORIDA. THE REGULATOR FAILED AFTER ONLY TWO MONTHS OF HOT WEATHER. THE REGULATORS WHERE NOT REPLACED IN INITIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN WHICH HAS NOW EXPIRED. NISSAN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT TH... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 1, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED, THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT DECREASE IN THE ENGINE RPMS AND THE ENGINE BEGAN TO SHAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT AN INTAKE GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2012
Incident date: Jan 23, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS WOULD FAIL SPORADICALLY AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO LOSE POWER INTERMITTENTLY, WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING THAT COULD BE DONE TO REPAIR THE VEH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dec 22, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2011
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THERE WAS A PIECE OF TAPE OVER THE AIRBAG LIGHT AND AUTO ZONE HELPED ME TAKE IT OFF. THE NISSAN DIED GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE AND I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND BRAKES. LATER TO FIND THAT I NEEDED A OXYGEN SENSOR AND NOW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEING... Read more
STEERING
Dec 22, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2011
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THERE WAS A PIECE OF TAPE OVER THE AIRBAG LIGHT AND AUTO ZONE HELPED ME TAKE IT OFF. THE NISSAN DIED GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE AND I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND BRAKES. LATER TO FIND THAT I NEEDED A OXYGEN SENSOR AND NOW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEING... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 22, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2011
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THERE WAS A PIECE OF TAPE OVER THE AIRBAG LIGHT AND AUTO ZONE HELPED ME TAKE IT OFF. THE NISSAN DIED GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE AND I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND BRAKES. LATER TO FIND THAT I NEEDED A OXYGEN SENSOR AND NOW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 22, 2011
Incident date: Dec 15, 2011
WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR THERE WAS A PIECE OF TAPE OVER THE AIRBAG LIGHT AND AUTO ZONE HELPED ME TAKE IT OFF. THE NISSAN DIED GETTING OFF THE INTERSTATE AND I LOST ALL CONTROL OF THE STEERING AND BRAKES. LATER TO FIND THAT I NEEDED A OXYGEN SENSOR AND NOW ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE AIRBAG LIGHT BEING... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 11, 2011
Incident date: Feb 23, 2005
MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA HAD TO HAVE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET AT THE #4 CYLINDER REPLACED WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD 56,955 MILES ON IT IN FEB 2005. THE PART WAS LESS THAN $10.00 BUT THE REPAIR WAS OVER $734.14 DUE TO LABOR. I JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE EXACT SAME PART A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. THE VEHICLE HA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jun 11, 2011
Incident date: May 29, 2011
I JUST HAD TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ON THE #4 CYLINDER FOR THE 2ND TIME ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE FIRST TIME WAS FEB 23, 2005 AT JUST UNDER 57,000 MILES. NOW, THE MILEAGE IS 123,225. LUCKILY, MY FIANCE WORKS AT A REPAIR SHOP AND THEY GAVE ME A BREAK ON THE LABOR RATE! AT ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 15, 2011
Incident date: Jan 20, 2011
2001 ALTIMA SE IDLE PROBLEM WHEN ON A STOP. SIMILAR IDLE PROBLEMS I HAD IN MAY 2005 IN WHICH THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WHICH IS LEAKING AT #4 CYL. PAID NOTHING BECAUSE ITS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. SAME PROBLEM AGAIN IN MAR 2007, WITH 60,802 MILES, DEALER REPLACED THE SAME INTAK... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
Feb 2, 2011
Incident date: Feb 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH IN SNOWY CONDITIONS, THE DRIVER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER LINKAGE FELL OFF. THE CONTACT CONTINUED DRIVING AND LATER REPLACED THE LINK ASSEMBLY. THE A FILURE OCCURRED AGAIN ON THE SAME SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AGAIN. THE F... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 11, 2011
Incident date: Jan 10, 2011
I HAVE A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. I BOUGHT THE CAR WITH 50,000 MILES ON IT, AND GOT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. AT 52,000 MILES, I HAD MAJOR SHAKING AT IDLE, TOOK IT IN, AND THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET UNDER WARRANTY. NOW, AT 74,000 MILES, ONLY 22,000 MILES MORE, THE SAME THING IS HAPPENING, AN... Read more
VISIBILITY
Dec 13, 2010
Incident date: Feb 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON THE DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING DUE TO THE LINKAGE BREAKING OFF. THE CONTACT REPLACED IT AND IT BROKE AGAIN DURING A SNOW STORM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 24, 2010
Incident date: Oct 1, 2010
THE VEHICLE FREQUENTLY STALLED DURING THE PAST MONTH. NOW ITS MILLAGE IS 105,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2010
Incident date: Sep 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN THE ENGINE COMPLETELY STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE VEHICLE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Sep 22, 2010
Incident date: Jun 15, 2010
THE FAILURE I AM WRITING ABOUT IS INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IN THE 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA IN DOING RESEARCH IT IS EVIDENT THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN MOST OF THESE CARS IN ORDER TO FIX HAD TO BRING TO MECHANIC AND PAY $900 FOR A PART THAT COST NO MORE THEN$20 THERE HAS BEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS SUBMITTED TO YOU ABO... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Aug 27, 2010
Incident date: Apr 1, 2008
CAR STALLING WHEN NOT IN MOTION, SHUTTING OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, OCCURS WHENEVER I DRIVE THE CAR. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS TO BE REPLACED. MANY OTHER CONSUMERS SHARE THE SAME PROBLEM. NISSAN ALTIMA 2001 LIMITED EDITION. *TR
SEAT BELTS
Jun 16, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2004
RECLINED FRONT PASSENGER SEATS MAKE SEATBELT INEFFECTIVE. INADEQUATE WARNING TO PASSENGERS. WARNINGS LISTED IN OWNER'S MANUEL ONLY. NEED WARNING IN SIGHT OF PASSENGER. THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH MOST CARS, NOT ONE PARTICULAR MANUFACTURER. *TR
Crash
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Feb 9, 2010
GASKET ISSUE...CAR STARTS SHAKING AT STOP SIGNS AND ONE HAS TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL PRETTY HAND. CAN BE DANGEROUS. THE PART WAS REPAIRED ....BUT BECAUSE IT WAS 100K MILES + ....HAD TO PAY 1200 DOLLARS TO FIX THE ISSUE. LOOKS LIKE A SCAM BY NISSAN AND DEALERS....SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON THE SAME TOPIC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Jan 30, 2010
Incident date: Jan 15, 2010
THE CAR STARTED TO ALMOST DIE AND VIBRATE WHILE STOPPED AT RED LIGHTS. I AM PAYING $636 TO HAVE THE MANIFOLD GASKET REPLACED. THE CAR ONLY HAS 66000 MILES ON IT AND IS GARAGE KEPT AND PERFECTLY MAINTAINED. BASED ON THE LARGE NUMBER OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS REPORTED TO NHTSA, I BELIEVE THIS A MANUFACT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 28, 2010
Incident date: Jan 9, 2010
I HAVE A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA, THAT IS VIBRATING A LOT WHEN I STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I CAME TO KNOW IT IS DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM. SO I AM REQUESTING A FREE REPLACEMENT BY NISSAN TO SOLVE THAT ISSUE. TW*
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Dec 15, 2009
Incident date: Nov 15, 2009
2001 NISSAN ALTIMA ,ROUGH IDLE APPEARS TO ACT AS IF THERE IS A DEAD MISS. CHECKED OUT BY MECHANIC AND ITS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE . NISSAN SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND RECALL THIS. FAILURE MILEAGE 58,000. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Dec 11, 2009
Incident date: Dec 11, 2009
SECOND TIME MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. IT HAS A ROUGH IDLES WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, IN GEAR, NEUTRAL OR IN PARK. NISSAN NEED TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. BOTH INSTANCES HAVE INCLUDED THE ENGINE STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *TR
EQUIPMENT
Dec 11, 2009
Incident date: Dec 11, 2009
SECOND TIME MANIFOLD GASKET PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. IT HAS A ROUGH IDLES WHEN STOPPED AT LIGHTS, IN GEAR, NEUTRAL OR IN PARK. NISSAN NEED TO BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. BOTH INSTANCES HAVE INCLUDED THE ENGINE STALLING IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nov 30, 2009
Incident date: Aug 14, 2009
2001 NISSAN ALTIMA HAS A DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, CAUSES ROUGH IDLE AND CAR TO SHUT OFF WHEN ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEADS TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR AND STALLING IN TRAFFIC. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A $10 PART, WHICH COSTS $600+ TO REPAIR. NISSAN SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS COMMON PROBLEM AN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Nov 30, 2009
Incident date: Aug 14, 2009
2001 NISSAN ALTIMA HAS A DEFECTIVE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, CAUSES ROUGH IDLE AND CAR TO SHUT OFF WHEN ENGINE IS ON. THIS LEADS TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF CAR AND STALLING IN TRAFFIC. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH A $10 PART, WHICH COSTS $600+ TO REPAIR. NISSAN SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS COMMON PROBLEM AN... Read more
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EPA Fuel Economy, 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.4L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 20.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA
68 manufacturer communications from 45 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 5 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 5 |
| 010000 STEERING | 4 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 4 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 4 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 2 |
NTB08-097L
Sep 21, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB23-049
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
12 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations ar
NTB23-053
Jun 16, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal
NTB13-107F
Apr 27, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB16-003C
Apr 17, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB13-028H
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB09-081J
Feb 27, 2023
130000 VISIBILITY
WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB10-126C
Feb 22, 2023
200000 WHEELS
WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB08-097K
Feb 22, 2023
010000 STEERING
DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001F
Dec 7, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB99-001e
Feb 12, 2021
020000 SUSPENSION
STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
PU306 - 2001 Alt
Feb 7, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Expiration Notification - Window Regulator Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2003, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2001 Model Year Altima and 2001-2002 Model Year Nissan Frontier and Xterra vehic
PU306 - 2001 Alt
Feb 7, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Expiration Notification - Window Regulator Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2003, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2001 Model Year Altima and 2001-2002 Model Year Nissan Frontier and Xterra vehic
PU306 - 2001 Alt
Feb 7, 2020
130000 VISIBILITY
Expiration Notification - Window Regulator Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2003, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2001 Model Year Altima and 2001-2002 Model Year Nissan Frontier and Xterra vehic
NTB03-118a
Feb 6, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN WINDOW REGULATOR Service Campaign ID #s PU306 & PU307 are no longer active. i?? - Repair orders opened after this bulletina??s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PU306
NTB09131B
Apr 13, 2016
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th
NTB09131B
Apr 13, 2016
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th
NTB13028A
Nov 16, 2015
130000 VISIBILITY
SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c
NTB00042D
Jan 16, 2015
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
NTB00042D
Jan 16, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
NTB00042D
Jan 16, 2015
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul
NTB-08-055-A
Jan 27, 2014
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS SYS
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
140000 AIR BAGS
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB08055C
Jan 27, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF
NTB-03-074-C
Nov 27, 2013
121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E
NTB-03-074-C
Nov 27, 2013
122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E
NTB-03-074-C
Nov 27, 2013
123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E
NTB-03-074-C
Nov 27, 2013
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E
NTB-03-074-C
Nov 27, 2013
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
200000 WHEELS
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB92123D
Aug 27, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB00033E
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
010000 STEERING
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
200000 WHEELS
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB04094A
Jul 23, 2013
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut P
NTB98018G
Jun 7, 2013
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel
NTB-13-038
Apr 3, 2013
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS
NTB99001A
Mar 19, 2013
020000 SUSPENSION
SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh
NTB-09-101
Sep 30, 2010
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB
NTB-09-129
Sep 13, 2010
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC SERVICE
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
NTB-09-030
Apr 6, 2009
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. NO MOD
03030
Apr 18, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. *KB
99022
Oct 28, 2005
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
99063C
May 17, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE WILL NOT START. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM / NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NVIS/NATS) DESCRIPTION KEY REGISTRATION. *TT UPDATE. *TT
04133
Feb 25, 2005
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR DIAGNOSIS. *TT
03118
Dec 10, 2003
130000 VISIBILITY
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN WINDOW REGULATOR FOR UNEXPECTED OR DIFFICULT OPERATION OF THE WINDOWS. *TT
NTB99067A
Nov 7, 2003
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PATHFINDER ARMADA. *TT
NTB99022C
Aug 5, 2003
151000 SEAT BELTS:FRONT
FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB01057
Aug 31, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES. *SLC
NTB01057
Aug 31, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB
NTB01057
Aug 31, 2001
350000 EQUIPMENT
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO REVISED MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES.*JB
01045
Jun 19, 2001
022000 SUSPENSION:REAR
REAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE. *SB
NTB01044
Jun 19, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE INFORMATION REGARDING INNER TIE ROD WRENCHES. *SB
NTB01043
Jun 15, 2001
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF MOLDING COMES LOOSE OR IS HANGING DOWN. *YD
NTB01-043
Jun 8, 2001
134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SUNROOF MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE OR MAY HAND DOWN. *TT
NTB01035
May 21, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EXHIBITING A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH P0740 INTERMITTENTLY STORED (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE) STORED. *TT
NTB01035
May 15, 2001
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
SUBJECT REGARDING MIL ON WITH INTERMITTENT DTC P0740 (TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH SOLENOID VALVE) STORED. *YD
NTB99022B
May 2, 2001
151100 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE RETAINING BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NTB01007
Feb 9, 2001
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MULTI REMOTE CONTROLLER (KEY FOB) DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS OR, HAS REDUCED RANGE, OR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE RADIATOR FANS ARE OPERATING AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. *TT
NTB99063B
Aug 25, 2000
116300 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM / NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM WILL NOT ALLOW THE ENGINE TO START WITHOUT THE USE OF A REGISTERED IGNITION KEY. *TT
NTB99022A
Aug 26, 1999
150000 SEAT BELTS
CONCERNS WITH THE FRONT SEAT BELT LATCH PLATE STOPPER BUTTON MISSING. *TT
NHTSA Safety Investigations, NISSAN ALTIMA
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
EA19002
Opened: Jul 29, 2019 , Closed: Jun 16, 2025
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
On July 29, 2019, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened EA19002 to investigate instances of alleged rear lower control arm failures in 2013-2018 Nissan Altima and 2016-2018 Nissan Maxima vehicles. At the time the investigation was opened ODI had 91 consumer complaints alleging rear lower ... Read more
PE18013
Opened: Dec 1, 2018 , Closed: Aug 21, 2019
Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure
PE18-013 was opened on December 1, 2018, with 4 complaints to ODI alleging incidents of the lower control arm fracturing at a connection point to the vehicle chassis due to corrosion. ODI has received an additional 87 complaints since the PE was opened. During PE18-013, Nissan indicated model years ... Read more
PE11020
Opened: May 23, 2011 , Closed: Mar 14, 2012
Brake Master Cylinder Internal Leak
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE11-020 to investigate possible brake performance loss due to brake fluid leaking from the master cylinder into the brake booster in the subject vehicles.A total of 237 complaints were identified by ODI and Nissan.The majority of complaints and warra... Read more
PE07026
Opened: May 22, 2007 , Closed: Jun 27, 2007
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
NISSAN NOTIFIED THE AGENCY ON JUNE 18, 2007 THAT IT WILL RECALL (RECALL # 07V267) ALL MY 2007 ALTIMA VEHICLES WITH 2.5 LITER ENGINE BUILT AT THE SMYRNA, TENNESSEE PLANT FROM SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 TO MAY 11, 2007 AND AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT FROM OCTOBER 30, 2006 TO MAY 11, 2007.NISSAN DETERMINE... Read more
RQ06001
Opened: Feb 22, 2006 , Closed: Jul 18, 2006
ENGINE STALL - CRANK POSITION SENSOR
ON JUNE 28, 2006 NISSAN SUBMITTED TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) A PART 573 REPORT ADVISING THAT CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2003 NISSAN SENTRA AND NISSAN ALTIMA SEDANS EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L ENGINES WOULD BE RECALLED TO REPROGRAM THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM). THE RECALL IS ... Read more
PE02078
Opened: Oct 18, 2002 , Closed: Mar 25, 2003
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES
THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION ON OCTOBER 18, 2002 BASED ON THREE REPORTS INDICATING THAT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE WITHOUT ANY WARNING TO THE DRIVER WHILE THE VEHICLE W... Read more
EA01015
Opened: Aug 9, 2001 , Closed: Apr 24, 2003
PASSENGER AIR BAG-RELATED FACIAL/EYE INJ
BY LETTER DATEDAPRIL 11, 2003, NISSAN NOTIFIED NHTSAIT WILL CONDUCT A CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE WITH A DEPOWERED AIR BAG MODULE IN MODEL YEAR 1994 - EARLY 1995 (BUILT PRIOR TO MARCH 2, 1995) NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES. THE REPLACEMENT MODULE WILL BE PROVIDED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNERS... Read more
PE01008
Opened: Mar 13, 2001 , Closed: Aug 9, 2001
PASSENGER AIR BAG-RELATED EYE INJURIES
PE94035
Opened: Apr 26, 1994 , Closed: Aug 31, 1994
SEAT BELT LOCK-UP
There is no summary currently available
NISSAN ALTIMA - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the NISSAN ALTIMA across all model years (1993, 2025).
137
Total Recalls
20,217
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
1,202
Reported Crashes
323
Reported Fires
20
Reported Deaths
NISSAN ALTIMA - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 10 | View |
| 2024 | 1 | 60 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 39 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 52 | View |
| 2021 | 2 | 119 | View |
| 2020 | 6 | 278 | View |
| 2019 | 7 | 351 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 321 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 511 | View |
| 2016 | 4 | 781 | View |
| 2015 | 10 | 1,197 | View |
| 2014 | 8 | 1,394 | View |
| 2013 | 12 | 2,977 | View |
| 2012 | 4 | 577 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 320 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 541 | View |
| 2009 | 4 | 2,150 | View |
| 2008 | 4 | 1,376 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 598 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 1,043 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 1,364 | View |
| 2004 | 5 | 334 | View |
| 2003 | 10 | 1,099 | View |
| 2002 | 12 | 1,321 | View |
| 2001 (current) | 2 | 202 | |
| 2000 | 2 | 199 | View |
| 1999 | 4 | 110 | View |
| 1998 | 4 | 141 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 141 | View |
| 1996 | 2 | 117 | View |
| 1995 | 5 | 216 | View |
| 1994 | 4 | 120 | View |
| 1993 | 3 | 150 | View |