10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
58,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 012007

Altima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 69,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima S class. The contact stated that the motor has failed. On two occasions, the vehicle has automatically shut off while driving 60 mph. The most recent failure occurred one week ago and smoke ascended from the engine. The first time he took the vehicle to Nissan, they did not offer an explanation other than possible engine failure. They are not providing any solutions to the failures and did not state whether the vehicle was affected by the recall. The dealer claimed that the recalls pertaining to the engine were previously repaired. The contact stated that the cruise control no longer works. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current mileage is 71,000 and failure mileage was 69,000.

- Ewing, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Apr 012006

Altima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles
At approximately 45,000 miles, my cruise control set button popped off my 2003 Nissan Altima. I took it to the dealership and they said since the car was out of warranty (over 36,000), it would cost $92 to replace the entire part. This should not happen on a fairly new car. I previously owned a Saturn 1996 SL2 and never had a problem with the cruise control button falling off. I feel this is flimsy workmanship and the Nissan corporation should pay to have the problem fixed.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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