10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jul 151996

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic door locks failed.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #2

Mar 181997

(reported on)

Altima

  • miles
Fire started by fuse box in passenger's compartment without warning. Also, power door locks malfunctioned, they would relock doors.

- Brentwood, NY, USA

problem #1

Feb 141997

(reported on)

Altima

  • miles
Electrical fire in fuse box in passenger compartment, without warning. Power door locks would relock doors after manual unlock resulting in problems exiting vehicle.

- Edgewood, NY, USA