10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
56,333 miles

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problem #3

Dec 012016

Altima

  • 169,000 miles
Due to corrosion, both rear sub member and front cradle are rotting out and must be replaced. Vehicle is unsafe. Once replaced, other work may be needed

- Lynnfield, MA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 061998

(reported on)

Altima

  • miles
Squeaking noise in low-speed conditions.

- Biloxi, MS, USA

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problem #1

Nov 101997

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When making turns at low speeds vehicle began to skid on wet slick roads, went out of control. Once crashed into curb, causing injury and front end damage. Narrowly avoided collision with other vehicles on two other occasions. Dealer cannot find problem.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

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