10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
89,000 miles

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problem #1

Jul 312002

Altima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles
The consumer heard a boom noise after the vehicle was started. The battery exploded which caused the hood to open which was followed by black smoke. This battery was a Nissan permanent sealed battery which was original equipment.

- Mcfarland, WI, USA

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