10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,667 miles

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problem #3

Jan 012017

Altima

  • 78,000 miles
Multiple mechanical issues including the heat. The hood was on fire and I was stuck due to mechanical issues. Luckily I was able to get out after it got too bad.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #2

Aug 162016

Altima 4-cyl

  • 58,000 miles
Ever since I purchased this car tire pressure sensor keeps coming on change all 4 tires brand new ones reset the computer and it still comes on the car swerves and it's sometimes hard to control after a certain speed I've learned that a 2011 Subaru had a recall on their suspension and I believe there is something wrong with this car I called the police on the 800 number put a complaint in they told me under this phone number there was really no recalls but they said to take it to a dealer have it diagnosed at my own expense which I can't really afford literally can't afford hefty bill from the Nissan dealer im disabled person living on fixed income basically finances vehicle to a friend all I'm asking from them is to have the dealer they're certified dealer to check the car for any safety concerns this car only has 59000 well maintained 2011 Nissan 19947 last 6 of the van thank you local highway.

- Elmwood Park, NJ, USA

problem #1

Nov 302011

Altima

  • 1,000 miles
Sbrp215/55tr17 Continental conti pro contact all-season tires on my 2011 Nissan Altima coupe. I've had issues with the tires and the check tire pressure light since I purchased it in October 2010. I've had it in to the dealership on numerous occasions and the problem was never completely resolved. The light was a daily occurance and at 20K I considered trading the vehicle in because I didn't feel comfortable driving the vehicle. It felt unsafe - even on dry pavement. I finally bought new tires at 30K miles because I was tired of having to put air in the tires every morning. That is half of the expected life of the tires. The tire had a leak that caused moisture to get into the tire and corroded the sensor. Nissan claims they will not replace the sensors in cold weather climates even though it is still under warranty and I have reported the tire issue to them numerous times. The weather has nothing to do with the sensors seizing. If the tires were not defective the sensors wouldn't corrode. Replaced tires and sensor at 30,990.

- Appleton, WI, USA