8.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,110 miles

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problem #2

Mar 182004

Altima

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2002 Nissan Altima overheats, air conditioner and engine failures. Customer states that she has brought the car in on numerous occasions for the overheating, air conditioning, and engine failures. The consumer stated she was backing out of the driveway, when all of a sudden the engine light flashed and there was an immediate loss of power and no steering capability. The starter, engine control module and radiator were replaced. The thermostat was sticking which was one of the reasons the engine was overheating. The rear middle seat belt locked into place. The fuel door would not open when using the internal latch. The gear was difficult to get out of park.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 252003

Altima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,220 miles
My 2002 4 cylinder Nissan Altima has suffered two complete starter motor failures. Once at approx. 2000 miles and again at 10,000 miles vehicle would not start on both occasions.

- Everett, WA, USA

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