10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 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

Dec 011996

Altima

  • miles
The left arm rest collapsed twice and Nissan replaced it the first time gratis. Due to the hole on the arm rest I developed cubital tunnel syndrome of the left elbow resulting in surgery. Nissan claims they have had no other similar complaints and it is not a "design/production" defect but excessive wear on my part even though the first occurance happened when the car had about 21,000 miles.

- Carmel, IN, USA

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problem #1

Apr 261998

(reported on)

Altima

  • miles
Paint is coming off of the front bumper and the grill area.

- Unknown, UN, USA

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