10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,800 miles

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problem #6

Aug 042010

Altima

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Nissan Altima. The contact attempted to accelerate from a complete stop but the vehicle would not engage. The contact was advised by an independent mechanic that the throttle linkage had fractured from the vehicle. The mechanic was able to reconnect the linkage. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileages were 100,000.

- Gulf Breeze, FL, USA

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problem #5

Sep 122005

Altima 4-cyl

  • 100,200 miles
Sudden acceleration.

- Clifton, NJ, USA

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problem #4

Jan 172003

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,600 miles
The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, in which the seat broke.

- Berwyn, IL, USA

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problem #3

Jun 022002

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer states that when starting the vehicle, it will jump forward a few inches, the problem is an intermittent problem. Contacted dealer and the dealer cannot find the problem. Nlmjlg

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 262001

Altima

  • miles
As driver applied brakes, car suddenly accelerated while foot was still on brakes. During this acceleration, the car made a "roaring" noise and the number of engine revolutions increased. This acceleration caused the driver to hit a stopped school bus in front of him.

- Great Neck, NY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 131999

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Motor begain racing while turning, car veered and took off, hitting 3 cars. Driver sustained injuries, and vehicle was totaled.

- Laguna, CA, USA

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