10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
145,785 miles

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problem #23

Sep 132019

Altima

  • miles
The fuel gauge stopped working. Fuel gauge shows full all the time. Error code is P0462. Mechanic replaced fuel pump module assembly and this did not fix the problem. Check engine light is on and will not go off and the code will not clear.

- Skokie, IL, USA

problem #22

Oct 042021

Altima

  • miles
Vehicle is experiencing excessive oil consumption. I had to replace rack and pinion steering and vehicle is using excessive amounts of power steering fluid. I purchased both headlight assemblies due to not being able to align properly.

- Lancaster, SC, USA

problem #21

May 012020

Altima

  • miles
The car won't start

- Lewistown , PA, USA

problem #20

Dec 132020

Altima

  • 150,000 miles
The gas gauge isn't accurate therefore I dont know when im almost out of gas which caused my car to just cut of in the middle of traffic

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #19

Apr 272020

Altima

  • 1,555,647 miles
On April 27, 2020, I was driving down the highway @about 70mph and my car just shut it self off, I tried to crank it over and over and wouldnt startback up before I had to pull off the highway. I had no warning or nothing. It wouldnt start back up until hours later and was able to drive it home. When I say hrs I'm meaning atleast 6hrs. On April 28th 2020 I went to start my car again this morning and it wouldnt start again. I havent tried it since. I was told that it can be the cranksenor I did a total recall on my car and it saids there is a recall on it but not for my car.

- Auburndale, FL, USA

problem #18

May 262019

Altima

  • 73,567 miles
My drivers seat is stuck reclined and it won't move anymore (parked).my drivers door won't unlock (parked). My engine continuously rattles and the car stalls (driving normal street or highway).the fuel gauge doesn't work accurately (parked driving on street highway or idiling). The brakes and rotors are constantly getting replaced and squeaked since the day I got the car ( stopping).

- Allentown, PA, USA

problem #17

Sep 132019

Altima

  • miles
Fuel pump has been replaced 3 times and fuel filter keeps clogging and fuel sending unit wont work.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #16

Mar 012019

Altima

  • 136,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the engine suddenly vibrated, the check engine indicator illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel pump was faulty. The fuel pump was replaced and the failure was remedied. Also, the fuel gauge would display inaccurate readings and was inoperable past the half fuel mark. The contact stated that the engine shook and vibrated due to low oil levels. The cause of the failures was not diagnosed. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified. The failure mileage was 136,000.

- Bayshore, NY, USA

problem #15

May 232019

Altima

  • 125,000 miles
On 5/23/19 my son was driving this car on the interstate when the car began to decelerate and completely stopped/shutdown on the highway. It's a blessing he was not injured/killed when this happened. The diagnostic check revealed a sensor that the fuel pump needed to be replaced, so after an expensive repair on 5/24/19.then on 5/25/19 while driving to work, the car began to do the exact same thing again and stopped on the highway. Nissan needs to address the issue with this car asap before someone gets seriously injured or killed!!!

- Raytown, MO, USA

problem #14

Apr 262019

Altima

  • 142,708 miles
Vehicle tries to start but won't. vehicle is stationary while trying to start. Battery is fine, there's enough gas, it tries to start but won't turn over.

- Smyrna, TN, USA

problem #13

Apr 062019

Altima

  • miles
The brake light and battery light come on simultaneously the car feel S like it wants to stall. But goes away. Then it ha coming on more and more and as I drive all of a sudden all my rpms speed go from 40,60 or at 80 drop to zero. Like the car wants to die but kicks back on. It happens at a traffic light or driving the intermediate brake battery light coming on. Once the car warms up is when I notice it starting. It happens on city streets, but the all rpms and speedometer dropped several times last week 9 times in a 15 mile span as I was on a interstate.

- Cocoa, FL, USA

problem #12

Mar 292019

Altima

  • 59,900 miles
The fuel gauge is inaccurate and the service engine lights illuminates with fault code P0462. Money spent unnecessarily on brand new fuel pump assembly problem still exists. Occurs both stationary and in motion problem occurs.

- Stratford, CT, USA

problem #11

Jun 142012

Altima

  • 36,000 miles
Takata recall the car uses excessive engine oil and gets poor gas mileage. The car also has slipping transmission at times when excelerating. Suspension is also an issue.

- Jeffersonville, IN, USA

problem #10

Sep 222018

Altima

  • 117,000 miles
The gas gauge said half full but stalled out going down the highway. The car would not start had to call for someone to bring me gasoline I almost got hit by other cars behind me, this has happened several times. This car is vary unsafe I have two young ones I need to drive around.

- Clifton Park, NY, USA

problem #9

Aug 032018

Altima

  • 146,820 miles
My dte said 180 miles, with almost a half tank of gas, car stopped on me on freeway, no warning light of low fuel. Car stopped and an accident occurred because of this problem. The dte or gas gauge does not read accurately. Please I need help

- Berkeley, CA, USA

problem #8

Mar 282018

Altima

  • 69,000 miles
Car was sputtering at intersections and hard to start. Took to mechanic twice & he could not find anything wrong; said he thought it might be a recall problem; say where there was a problem with the wiring harness on full pump shorting out; part is on national recall; service engine light remained

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #7

Mar 012017

Altima

  • 130,000 miles
Check engine light keeps coming on, stating low fuel sensoe out. $1200 worht of work, replaced the fuel pump and sensor. Now they are stating it is the wiring harness on fuel pump shorting out. Part is on national recall.

- Apex, NC, USA

problem #6

Aug 192017

Altima

  • miles
Severe oil seal leakage, leaves a huge puddle on ground after driving, or parked.

- Okolona, MS, USA

problem #5

Jul 172017

Altima

  • 65,000 miles
Car has trouble starting. Stalls at low speeds and at red lights. Check engine light is on, with codes for the crankshaft pos sensor and the speed sensor. Replacing the crankshaft sensor doesn't do anything - problem persists, code stays on.

- Jonestown, TX, USA

problem #4

Jul 182017

Altima

  • 130,000 miles
Takata, recall my car will have gas in the car the next minute I will be empty and stall on highway several times. The speed of vehicle sometimes wont go a certain speed then all sudden goes fast. I had sensors replaced twice in the last two years.my car completely shut down on highway.

- Dyersburg, TN, USA

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