10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Dec 231999

Altima

  • miles
Vehicle would intermittenly accelerate on its own when the brakes were applied. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic that the problem could not be duplicated after being test driven. The problem would happen at least 5 times in one day. Contacted manufacturer & informed had not heard of that problem before. Did not offer any help.

- Coppersburg, PA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 121999

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Was coming to a stop on the highway, when engine started racing, almost took off. Had foot on brakes at time. Turned vehicle off. Took vehicle to dealer next day & mechanic could not find cause of engine racing. Has happened twice already.

- Bergiefield, NJ, USA

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problem #1

May 151996

Altima

  • miles
Started vehicle, placed gear selector in reverse, heard siren noise, car lurched backwards.

- New Hyde Par, NY, USA

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