Nissan Altima

Nissan is the most unethical, disorganized and poorly run company I have ever worked with. To all that are considering purchasing any Nissan vehicle: do not make the same mistake I did.

In April of 2010 I traded in my truck and financed a 2007 Nissan Altima at the Woodland Hills Nissan. The process itself was long and tedious, with all of the different slimy salesmen chipping away at our patience over many hours. Eventually, I was given a 3% interest rate, handed over my keys, signed all the papers and left. About a week later, I was contacted by Nadia in the financial department of Woodland Hills Nissan. I was told that my credit was not actually good enough for the interest rate that I was given. Instead, they would be bumping it up to an 18% interest rate. After some research I found that unfortunately for the consumer, this is not an uncommon practice for unethical dealerships. I told Nadia that I was out of town for the weekend but they had broken our contract so I would be in that following Monday to turn in the car and get my keys to my truck.

I walked in that Monday and told Nadia that this was unethical and should be illegal. I wanted my truck back. She got the sales manager who was insistent on making a deal with us and fixing the situation. I made it clear that there was absolutely no way that I would ever consider paying 18% interest rate for any vehicle. After being paraded around their lot, shown brand new models and offered a lower price for those than the 3-year old model I had previously purchased, I realized my truck was nowhere to be found. They had already shipped it off. It became very obvious that this was common practice for Woodland Hills Nissan and there must be a decent number of people out there that would accept the scam of increasing their interest rate by 15%. Unfortunately for them, I was not one of those people. Eventually I financed a 2010 Nissan Altima at a good price with an interest rate of 3.9%. Apparently my credit was not actually that bad after all.

There was no stereo in the car but I was given a voucher to install it. I made an appointment to get it installed on a Saturday a few weeks later. When I showed up at the Woodland Hills Nissan, the service department did not have any information about my appointment and told me that the stereo had to be specially ordered prior to the appointment. I was annoyed, but I made another appointment a week later. After leaving my car for 8 hours, it was finally installed.

In January of 2012 (1 year and 9 months after purchasing and 28,000 miles later), my stereo stopped working and several dashboard lights lit up. I made an appointment to fix these issues at Universal City Nissan with the hope that they would be run more efficiently than Woodland Hills. That was not the case.

I showed up for my appointment at Universal City Nissan at 9 am on Monday, January 16, 2012. I spoke with the assistant service manager, Frank **, who told me that his records showed that I was there for an oil change. I told him that I had made the appointment because my stereo was not working and several dashboard lights were illuminated and also decided that I could use an oil change while I was there. Frank told me that it would be finished in 3-4 hours. After not hearing from him, I called 5 hours later and he told me they were still looking at it and he would let me know what they find. After 3 additional hours and not hearing anything, I called again and left a message for Frank. He called back half an hour later and told me that I needed 4 tires at $118 each, front brake pads at $270, my battery was leaking and my warranty would only cover 50% of that cost; I was quoted $50 for the battery and $20 for an oil change. I asked Frank to complete the oil change, but that I was going to compare prices for the other items with my mechanic. At this point it had been almost 10 hours since I had dropped off my car and I was on the other side of the valley with prior obligations. I told him that I could not make it over to them before they closed at 7:30pm. He said it was not a problem and he would leave my keys with the security guard so that I could pick up my car later that evening.

I showed up at 9:00 pm and the security guard had not been given my keys nor any information about me or my vehicle so he would not let me take my car off of the lot. My wife and I walked over to the sales department to ask for assistance in getting my vehicle back. They explained that even though they all work for Universal City Nissan, the service department and the sales department were completely disconnected and they had absolutely no way of allowing me to take my vehicle home. While I called Frank's cell phone, the slimy sales manager tried to convince my wife that we should re-finance through him. Frank did not answer, so I left a message. My wife then attempted to call him, during which time the same slimy salesman tried to make his pitch to me. Needless to say we had zero interest in re-financing; all we wanted to do was pick up my car so I could go to work the next day.

We had to show up the next day at 7:00 am when the service department opened to pick up my car. Because they knew we were upset, they covered the cost of the $20 oil change; however, that didn't quite make up for the 22 hours that they kept my vehicle to complete something that could be finished in 20 minutes. Though it shouldn't have come at any surprise at this point, they still hadn't fixed my stereo.

During the week I made an appointment with my mechanic who charged me $170 for the front break pads and told me that I only need two tires and not four. He charged me $60 per tire. I paid $290 at an honest mechanic for the exact same thing instead of $712 at Universal City Nissan. I should also note that it took my mechanic 3 hours to put new brake pads and tires on and it took Universal City Nissan 10.5 hours to change my oil and 22 hours to release my car back to me.

Still needing my stereo fixed, I made another appointment at Universal City Nissan for Saturday, January 21, 2012. I received a confirmation email for my appointment the day prior which stated that I would be meeting with Frank again. When I showed up at 9:00 am assistant service manager, David **, told me that Frank and his team were not in for the weekend. He told me that they would need to keep my car as late as Monday in order to get to the stereo because they were so busy. David was very polite and up-front about their timeline. I asked him why I was able to make an appointment at 9:00 am on a Saturday when they were not able to resolve the issue for three days. Needless to say, he did not have a great response; he told me that the "girls who make the appointments don't know the process."

I cannot speak for all Nissan dealerships but Woodland Hills Nissan and Universal City Nissan are the most disorganized, inefficient and unethical companies I have ever worked with. Their complete inability to resolve any situation with moral guidance or regard for the customer (from the actual sale of the vehicle to any sort of service need) is truly appalling. With the overwhelming incompetence that has been demonstrated at various dealerships, I do not understand how they are still in business.

I will be trading in my Nissan Altima as quickly as possible and I will never again purchase any vehicle from Nissan. I am a moral, ethical and kind person who does not like to complain about customer service unless it is completely necessary. It is because of this that I would like to prevent this frustrating and offensive experience for other hard-working individuals whose time and moral beliefs are of value. You should not have to deal with these immoral practices when purchasing or maintaining your vehicle.

My husband has a 2005 Altima and up till two days ago the car was running okay with no major problems. But on Tuesday night after we got home, my husband went back out and was back in no time, saying something was wrong with the car. When we press the clutch to change gears, the car is making this horrific screeching/grinding sound. When we took it for a diagnostic test, we were told it was the oxygen sensor that needs replacing; but from reading the varied comments, it appears there is a problem with these cars from '02-'06. Now we are in a hole trying to get the car fixed and wondering what else is going to go wrong. I must say the car is now at 130k miles.

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima with 103,000 miles. Last week the car would not start. I had it towed to my mechanic. The problem was a crankshaft sensor. Recently, he had a similar problem with another Nissan. It turns out that the car has low compression on # 4 cylinder. He said that I would need another engine soon. Today I went to use the car and it would not start again. Now it needs to be towed again.

I bought this new in 2002 (Nissan Altima), when this was announced "Car of the Year". I took care of this car like a baby since day one and I am the only one who drives it, and now it has around 107020 miles on it. When the car was around 90k it had crankshaft sensor issue, which I got it resolved outside. Now I got P0420 code for catalytic converter not working properly.

I noticed sounds coming from my engine. I also noticed since many days my car was drinking oil and coolant like anything. Now I am in a fix whether to fix it or hold on to it. I did call Nissan service and they asked me to get an opinion from the Nissan dealership about it. All the symptoms resemble the same with other cars who had similar problem. Never will I buy a Nissan in my life. If anybody has filed a lawsuit then I want to join them. What is the solution for this? How can they get away from this?

We have the sample problem that Harini of Lindenhurst, IL posted. The car randomly doesn't start. It gives codes about crank and cam sensor. We have replaced every single part around it and that passes through it. The only thing we have found wrong with the car is a ground wire that burnt out and caused problems. We replaced that and are back to the old randomly doesn't start problem. There is a recall but they say our VIN is not included. Ours is a 2004 and it's the exact same problem the recalls are about!

I have a 2006 Nissan Altima, 2.5 SE. I am having the same problems as mentioned by most of them in this forum. My car stalls at low speed and the transmission is jerky. I have SES light that is on and spews out an error code for catalytic convertor while symptoms indicate a crank shaft sensor replacement. In either case, Nissan says my VIN is not included in the ECM recall issued for all 2006.

At times my engine does not even start and I need to try multiple times. In the event that these seems to be a wide spread problem in most of the Nissan cars, I think Nissan should step it up and issue a voluntary recall to avoid accidents and gain customer trust. I would never again buy a Nissan knowing that there is a problem looming large and Nissan would do nothing about it.

At 130k, my catalytic converter imploded and a valve between it and the engine failed, and now I have cat conv debris in my engine, bent pistons, blown head gasket, and it's using antifreeze. There is "cat conv shrapnel" in my aluminum block. Dealer says most of these fail this way, all the way down to 40k miles, and I was lucky to make it this long. Class action suit, anyone? I'm in!

2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 Engine, Catalytic Convertor, sensor issues. At 144,000 miles, my engine started burning 5 quarts of oil a week approximately a quart every 40 miles. After researching online, I decided to have the engine replaced. I took it to Nissan of Omaha where they replaced the engine, pre-cat, O2 sensors all at a cost of $4300. Since then, I've had to put in another $350 to have a coil pack and CAM/crankshaft sensors replaced. This is the 2nd time the CAM/crankshaft sensors have been replaced. It sounds like the '05s are having the same issues so owners beware that your car problems may result in a new motor. My Nissan is still not running as it should and am wondering if I need to replace the cat convertor as well but not finding much info online.

The '02 Altima is rusted through on the passenger floor. Nissan is aware that the sound dampening material used on the floor holds moisture and promotes rust. This is a safety issue they are ignoring until the cost to ignore it becomes greater than the cost of the recall. Someone will likely die because of the manufacturer defect. Rust has always been the biggest problem with owning a Nissan product. They need to address this issue in a responsible way.

I also have the crankshaft sensor problem with the 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 S. Interestingly, the car began to stall at low speed several weeks before the "service engine soon" light finally came on, so that the problem could be easily identified. I spoke to Nissan Service at 800-647-7261. They will not replace the faulty sensor; they will only reprogram the electronic control module (computer) to ignore it. To quote the recall notice, the problem is that "the crankshaft position sensor can overheat."

I have been a big fan of Nissan (we currently have 3 all purchased new) but I am appalled at this greedy behavior. Nissan refuses to fix the failing sensor, instead opting to reprogram the car to ignore the failing sensor. Not good! You can read about others on this forum who have had the ECM reprogrammed and then later when the sensor fails completely Nissan refuses to help. I am paying $290 out of my pocket to have the sensor replaced by my trusted mechanic. We have been happy with Nissan until now and I can understand an occasional defect. What I can't understand is Nissan's greedy refusal to correct a known problem; instead they are punting and leaving their loyal customers with the pre-existing problem. I will be looking at other manufacturers when we need another car.

We took our 2005 Altima for routine maintenance to our Nissan dealer and were told that it needed new tie rods. Since the dealer's service department has suggested unnecessary maintenance in the past, we decided to get a second opinion from our local mechanic who told us that the tie rods didn't need immediate replacement, but that the undercarriage on the passenger-side was almost completely rusted through and needed replacement immediately. There is no sign of rust on any other part of the car. We took it back to our Nissan dealer who said that since we live in an area where salt is used on icy roads, we should expect rust.

This is completely unacceptable. We've had many vehicles in this climate without this issue. And why would rust develop on only one section of the undercarriage unless it's an issue with the metal that was used? Also, why didn't the service department notice this issue when the car was on the lift---or did they notice it and just decide not to tell us? Overall, we were very satisfied with the Altima and were considering trading it in for a newer model; but without Nissan addressing this rust issue, we will not consider purchasing another Nissan vehicle.

I bought a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5SL brand new and have been very good about mileage and maintenance. In 2009, we had an oil change and I was told that my car had no oil when I brought it in. This was the beginning of a long line of oil consumption problems. Now, we have the coolant consumption too--and the stalling, hard to start, and the large amounts of smoke upon starting. The dealership knows about the problem but they want $90 to confirm that my car is a piece of junk. Nissan will not issue a recall and the dealership will not fix the problems that seem to be continuing to grow. I just want to get rid of this piece of junk.

I have one Nissan Altima purchased newly before one year. I liked Nissan model and the specification but the service and the faults they will never accept. The driving seat is having a problem that whenever I am getting out of my car and get in back the seat is going down, I used to adjust my seat high for my driving comfort. When I reported this to the Nissan dealer, they couldn't rectify or find any problem. They used to keep the car simply without checking properly for many times.

Finally, they said it's my problem that when I am getting out of the car may be the adjusting lever is getting touched and it goes down and for that they cannot do anything. I told them that it should not be like that but they are not ready to listen. The driving comfort I expected is not getting. Every time, I have to adjust my seat. The Nissan after sales is not good at all. They make the customers fool when we say any complaints. The sevices mentioned in the catalog, they are not doing properly only taking full money for the service without doing proper job.

The clutches suck in the 3rd generation Altimas, especially the SE-R's. Check out **! The clutch pedal drops to the floor while driving and poses a risk of an accident, especially when trying to pass someone or pulling out into a roadway with traffic. I have been stranded several times on the highway in another state and Nissan still don't want to admit that there is an issue with the engineering aspects of the clutch system on these cars. What's up with that? This is my fourth and last Nissan that I will own as of this annoying problem.

The clutch on the Altima SE-R sucks! It will just drop to the floor while driving without warning. When it does so, the gears cannot be changed especially when you are trying to pass someone or pulling out into traffic. It poses a great risk for an accident. It has happened to so many Altima manual transmission owners. Go on ** and you'll see the plight that Nissan has failed to acknowledge as a possible engineering defect. This is my fourth and last Nissan that I'm buying! I got stuck several times in other states on the side of the highway, once at night. ** Nissan for this problem.

Recently, I have heard of the rust problems with Nissan Altimas. My Mother has a '03 purchased new and I just looked under it while changing the oil. The car is garage-kept with 35,000 miles and is already rusting badly on both sides. What a waste of money in buying this. I will talk to the dealer this week and let them know they have lost a customer unless this is fixed by them at no cost. However, I don't expect that to happen.

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5s. My car is in the shop. My mechanic believes that the crankshaft sensor needs to be replaced. I called Sheehy Nissan in Annapolis. Based on VIN information, my car does not qualify to get the issue fixed free of charge. I understand it depends on the manufacturer, whatever that means. I don't understand how my car does not qualify. My year as well as a few other year Altimas have had this problem!

It's a dangerous problem to have that was recalled in 2007! Why wasn't I notified then? Why won't Nissan pick up the bill if that is in fact the problem? My mechanic had trouble starting the car and once started, a bunch of smoke blew out of the tail pipe!

I've had this car now for nearly 2 years and the majority of the work done on it has been 'wear & tear' (Brakes, suspension components, spark plugs, battery) and that is acceptable. I took initiative and preemptively changed the pre-cat before it caused any damage.

I went in recently for some exhaust work and the mechanic showed me how terribly rusted out the passenger side floor board is. He poked the carpet from it! I always wondered why my car smelt like mold! !

I called Nissan Canada & they've informed me if anything can be done. If they give me a negative answer, I'm going to raise hell. Even though the car is 8 years old, I've owned an '84 Camry that had clean floor boards, a '92 BMW 5 series and not even surface rust. These cars were at least 15 years old when I owned them and I'm wondering why my 8 year old meticulously maintained car needs $600 worth of work on something unheard of on my former 20 year old cars. Total **.

The Nissan Altima keeps jumping, and shakes, and cuts off. When we are driving it, and be at a red light, it does this shakes, jumps, and cut, off, then we got to crack back up, and press the gas paddle.

I also have a 2003 Nissan Altima that continues to stall on me at random times. I have had the ignition coil replaced twice already. My service engine light is always on. At times I can smell a strong fuel odor. When I do take it to the shop, they can not seem to find what is wrong with it. My son also has a Nissan Xterra that had a fuel fire. It has 150,000 miles on it and Nissan will not cover because of mileage even though it was a recall part that had been replaced. I like my Nissan, but I will surely not recommend or purchase another one. There is not a company that owes their faults or cares about their customers.

Your manual states that the vehicle will not start unless the keys are with you. The manual on line states the vehicle will not start with the keys outside the vehicle. The sales representative states the vehicle will not start unless the keys are within arms length of the ignition. This is not true! The vehicle will start with the keys on top of the trunk. I found this out after driving off and losing my keys! Nissan refused to pay for replacement keys stating they are not at fault for the loss of keys, when in fact they are. Any normal person would think the keys are with them inside the vehicle if it started! I would never have lost the keys if there was not a default with the vehicle starting this way! The dealer did recode for no expense, but I should not have to pay $353 to replace the keys for something that should have never happened in the first place!

I filed a complaint with Nissan North America 11-07-2011, regarding extensive rust damage on my 2005 Altima 3.5 SE with 67,000 mi. After being referred to my dealership for an investigation today a nice rep with Nissan Regional Consumer Affairs says that unfortunately my warranty doesn't cover rust after 5 years. I asked if its Nissan's position that I was negligent in the maintenance? How else would you explain a 6 year old low-mileage vehicle having extensive rust issues?

Shouldn't they at least admit to partial responsibility and help with the cost of repairs? Everything on my car is still like new except premature rusting through the floorboards on both the driver's side and passenger side. I explained that I've diligently maintained this vehicle with the hopes of it lasting for years based on the reputation of imported cars. It's been garaged during most inclement weather since I have an old beater pickup to drive in the snow or rain. I explained how shocked I was when I saw all the complaints, forums, and blogs regarding this issue.

There seems to be a problem either with the material (Durasteel) or the manufacturing process of all the Gen 3 and 4 Altimas that allows water to infiltrate between the metal on the floorboards causing premature rust through. There are plastic plugs that apparently become dislodged or are not installed correctly. Nissan will not stand behind their product and help with the repairs. Nissan has been required to extend the warranty on the rear sub-frame so they already know there is a huge issue with the metals they're using. I'm going to continue to watch as I anticipate a class-action lawsuit soon. Regardless, I will never own another Nissan. If you check and find you're in the same boat, please call Nissan Consumer Affairs @ 800-647-7261 and ask to file a complaint. They will be surprised and say this is the first we've heard of this. Maybe if enough people call, they'll remember.

Made a stop in traffic, the brake went to the floor and the car accelerated a little bit. I went to the dealer and they said I had to make an appointment. I told them what happened, but they still said I had to make an appointment. I left and figured I would go to my mechanic. But it did not happen again until a few weeks passed. Then it happened again. The brake went down and I accelerated more than before. I carefully tested it again the next day: it happened three times. I took it to my mechanic. He put it on the computer and said what he found was that the throttle was not functioning properly, so he serviced it, cleaned it and test drove the care several times. He said it was ok. That was on 9/26/11.

Four weeks later, I was shopping all morning and dropped off my friend. I pulled in the driveway and 3/4 way down the driveway the brake pedal again went to the floor. The car accelerated very loud and fast and I went right through my closed garage doors. I had it towed to Nissan and they say there is nothing wrong because they cannot duplicate what happened. I told them it was not every time. I called Nissan and they are sending someone the end of November to the dealer. I am petrified to drive this car.

I was a wreck and had to go to the doctor. I hurt my neck and am finding it very difficult to get back on the road. I am hoping Nissan finds out what is wrong. I told them other mechanics were asked and they said the same thing as my mechanic. They said there have been other issues like this. I guess no one reported to Nissan Corp or because some one fixed theirs. I am waiting to see what the Nissan rep is going to find (see complaint on 6/29/10 and 6/26/10- 8/7/06 acceleration issues). Someone is going to get killed in this car!!! I will never be able to trust it even if they say they fixed it.

My undercarriage rotted away. I could see a hole on the drivers side and the passengers side. I could see the ground! It was said an estimated $500 to replace each side! Why isn't this is recalled? I was told if enough people call this number 1-800 333 0510 and complain about it, there might be a recall. So let's call and complain please! This is ridiculous.

The floor boards are totally rusted out on my 2003 Nissan Altima. I bought the car in 2003 with the intention of our 16-year old getting the car, when we purchase a new one. This car is totally unsafe to drive. I have contacted the Nissan dealer, and they said "call Consumer Affairs". They told us to take the car to the dealer (which is 45 miles away), and said it would cost $2,600 to fix. They said they have seen the problem before.

Also, I took the car to a local body shop, and they were stunned at the condition of the underside of the car. They said no way should this car have rusted completely through the floorboards. You can see the carpet underneath the car. I looked on the internet, and it seems we are not alone in this matter.

Pages of complaints, blogs, and angry owners. This, without a doubt, is a flaw in this car, and should have been recalled. We have still yet to hear from the "supervisor" at Nissan, on their determination of our complaint. We have been waiting for a call for weeks. I feel so strongly about this situation. I intend to contact a lawyer on the matter. Surprised there hasn't been a class action lawsuit regarding this.

Any help from anyone would be appreciated. I wanted this car to be our daughter's transportation when she is college bound, but now it is impossible. The car according to the Nissan Dealer was in perfect shape, other than the rusted out bottom.

I purchased a used 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5S in November 2007 with roughly 33,000 miles on it. Upon inspection, it was discovered that on the passenger side floorboard, there was a very tiny spot of rust. It is now November 2011, and that tiny spot of rust has grown almost a foot long and has completely eaten through the metal. You can actually touch my plastic floorboard with your hand. The floor has never been wet inside my car, nothing has leaked. This is clearly a factory defect!

I have had multiple mechanics put my car on a lift and they are left speechless after seeing this damage. A car that is six years old should not have this kind of rust damage. I was informed that having this repaired would be extremely expensive. Other than this extreme rust issue, the car has overall been great. I've only had to replace the breaks twice, due to living in a very rural area with a lot of hills and road damage, the rotors once and I had a new battery installed almost two years ago. It just turned 101,000 miles and I have run into some other issues within the past few days.

The serpentine belt needs replaced, the lower ball joint on the passenger side needs replaced, the muffler will have a hole rusted through it soon and it mysteriously wouldn't start one evening. I had to crank multiple times and it finally started. I had the car hooked up for a diagnostic and no codes pulled. My starter is fine, the alternator is fine, my sensors are fine. It hasn't done it again since. The rust is my number one concern and Nissan needs to be held responsible. The amount of complaints and pictures that I have found on this exact issue is beyond overwhelming!

My engine mounts needs to be replaced after 4 months. The check engine light is on and flashes when I drive. The mechanic says the catalytic converter is causing problems.

I bought my 2002 Nissan Altima at Universal City Nissan as brand new, always maintained my car with them. I responded to recalls but started experiencing problems with transmission malfunctioning and following with car overheating.

At the end of 2007, I replaced the engine, as recommended, not even a year later in 2008, the head gasket blow up. Unfortunately, I was across the US borderline and had a non-Nissan mechanic repair it. In 2010, the same problem occurred, less than 11 months later, the head gasket again blew up. I had to replace the whole engine all over again. Transmission has been an issue and while under warranty, they claimed there was no a problem with it! Not until 1 month ago, the light finally came on and I was told that there is a problem with my transmission.

I probably over-maintained my car and not until 2009 with no job, I had no choice but to deal with my local mechanic. But I cannot believe that it is always the same issue with my engine! I was told that Nissan was replacing engines and I called the dealer at Universal City Nissan. They said that was misinformation.

I have a 2006 Nissan Altima. I looked under my car and realized the floor boards on both the driver and passenger sides are completely rusted through. I brought it to the dealership. They said the rust warranty would not cover this problem.

Was looking for an annoying rattle and came across hundreds of complaints about Altima floor pans rusting through prematurely. I crossed my fingers and looked underneath to find that my passenger side has rusted all the way through and the drivers side is just starting to. I've read that it's a defect and water from the windshield drains have caused the issue. I've spared no expense maintaining this car and this should not have happened since it's garaged most of the winter.

My 2005 Nissan Altima's floor boards are rusting on both sides, under the driver side and under the passenger side, with only 87,000 miles on the car.

I have a 2002 Nissan Altima. My passenger side floor board has rotted out completely so my carpet in my car is constantly wet and smells like mold. The driver's side is starting to do the same. We have had constant issues with the check engine light, gas/catalytic converter. It burns through about 2 1/2 quarts of oil a week and when you start the car white smoke pours from the exhaust as if the car is on fire. I am extremely disappointed in this car. My husband was out of work for almost 2 years. We don't have the money to fix this car and can't trade it in because of its issues. I purchased a Nissan because they are suppose to be so reliable but I'm finding out it's not. I hope someone can help me.

My 2005 Altima has been giving me so many problems. I really regret buying it two years ago. I paid 7 thousand cash for it and I wasted my money. I will never buy a Nissan again. I have had to replace the catalytic converter and crank shaft censor. My tie rods just broke. My gas mileage sucks. It takes a couple of times to start the car. I am now aware of the recall with 05 altimas and the crank shaft censor.

This problem costed me money for their recall mistake. Now my alternator is going out and just found out the catalytic converter is also going out again because the o2 censors are not working correctly. Nissan Altimas are a hunk of junk. I am so upset I spent my hard earned money. I am a full time student and a single mother. I cannot afford these constant repairs. I feel like I bought a lemon and Nissan is getting away with all of this. I think Nissan should be sued.

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima that I took to my mechanic when I noticed something hanging under my passenger side of the car. After investigation, he found out that the floor boards on both the passenger and driver side were rotted out. It is going to cost me $700 to have them both replaced. I also had him check why my service engine light was on. I found out that I need a catalytic converter. After reading other complaints, I saw that I am not alone. I will tell everyone I know to never buy Nissan. This car was purchased brand new off the showroom floor. Shame on Nissan!

I am so disappointed with my 2006 Altima. There were two rusted gaping holes through the front floor boards. Isn't the metal used supposed to be rustproof? What a joke. Of course, there was no response from the dealership, and the Nissan.com is a joke as well. The complaint wouldn't submit. Besides, I could see from the posted comments that Nissan will not honor their warranty regarding this problem. Every time I see a Nissan driver, I feel like pulling along the side and tell them to check their floor board. I will never purchase a Nissan.

I recently purchased a 2005 Nissan Altima. I have had no major problems yet. I had heard, after the purchase, that many people had experienced problems with the passenger side floor rusting. I had my mechanic look at mine and he discovered a significant wet spot underneath the floor board. My mechanic stated that eventually, the moisture will deteriorate the floor and it will need to be replaced.

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Altima (used) with 20,000 miles in 2005. The first year I had it, I had to replace the catalyst converter and O2 sensor. I had contacted Nissan because I felt it should have been their responsibility since I just purchased it. Nope, I was out of warranty, I was told. Two years after, I replaced the tort converter, tort pump and sealer on my transmission. Not ever a month later, I had to replace the crank shift sensor and engine speed sensor. Now this year, 2011, I just had to replace my whole transmission because the whole housing unit was cracked and I still need work done on my car. I will never buy another Nissan as long as I live.

I have a 2006 Nissan Altima and I have had to replace the starter twice. Some sensors on my car went out causing my car to cut off while at red lights or in drive thru's (embarrassing), transmission leak, there is a ticking noise and my wheel shakes really bad even after replacing front and back brakes and rotors. It is a silver car and the paint is turning white on the hood? When I would accelerate my car would jerk pulling the whole engine up, that ended up costing me $400.00 alone to repair and I'm not done with that just can't afford it right now. The one positive thing I will say about this car is that it is good on gas. But that's not good enough.

It seems that I am having a lot of the same problems as the other people have had with their 2005 Nissan Altima. I purchased mine (used) in 2008 and am only up to 100,000 miles. I have been more than diligent in getting regular tune-ups and oil changes. I have had to replace my brakes 3 times, my battery twice, my transmission is jumpy when accelerating, my engine shakes enough that the passengers ask what's wrong with my car, I've had to have my ignition shaft sensor replaced twice, two wheel bearings, the heat only works when the car is in motion and after I've been driving for 10 minutes, and I am already seeing rust on the body and have noticed significant rust around the under carriage. I am possibly looking at a head gasket replacement as my 4th cylinder keeps misfiring and my oil is being used quicker than normal. I still have payments on this car and I am very unhappy with it.

I recently bought a used Altima in September 2011, that's about a month ago, it has 33,800. I am hearing loud noises upon start up and my car has a constant vibration and shaking noise while in drive. I took it to the dealer within the first week and they didn't do any computer diagnostic, but they drove it around putting extra miles on my car for nothing, to tell me that they didn't hear what I was hearing. **. I traded my car in which had only 40,000 miles on it for something I thought was a better car.

I have a 2005 Altima, and I have been having problems with the transmission lately. I have read other reviews where some people are having the same problem. I think Nissan should be held accountable.

I have a 2005 Nissan with 50,000 miles on it. I have taken very good care of this vehicle and drive mostly to and from work at about 5 miles a day. Not only have I had to replace a wheel bearing this year, my sunroof just stopped opening, the seats heat up to an unbearable degree of heat. Now, the transmission has recently starting jumping and shifting into gear very hard. I contacted Nissan and the service manager stated that he had not ever heard of this problem with the vehicle. After reading the recent Consumer Affair reports, I find it very difficult to believe such **! I did some research and found the following information to help others. With enough complaints we may be able to start a class action lawsuit. Let's make Nissan accountable for the crappy transmission. This problem has gone too far without Nissan acknowledging it.

File a complaint with Nissan Consumer Affairs immediately at 800-647-7261. They will probably deny your request for help, but it is imperative that these issues be documented. First, I was told that they were not aware of an issue. Then I was told that they have not had enough complaints to address to address the issue. File a complaint with the NTSB immediately. If Nissan will not take action on its own, with enough complaints the government will force them to do so. And lastly, file a complaint with the BBB. If there are enough complaints filed, eventually someone will listen and take action.

Well, let me add to the list of complaints. I purchased a 2005 Altima four years ago. Yesterday, I too, just had to replace the crank position censor at $245. I have also replaced the serpentine belt, brakes twice and battery three times. I had to replace the brakes when I first bought the car. It only had 23,000 miles on it. I'm sure they knew the brakes needed to be replaced when I bought the car.

Oh, I forgot to mention I replaced the radiator about a month ago. I only have 100,000 miles on this car. Seems like a lot of repairs for a car that is not even paid for yet. I still have seven payments left. Makes me wonder what else is going to go wrong.

I, too, think Nissan should take some responsibility in replacing the crank position censor. I plan to never buy another Nissan.

I bought a brand new 2005 Nissan Altima in February of 2005, and it only has 102,000 miles on it. Just the other day, I took it to my mechanic to check the rear brakes and while we were underneath it, we observed both the driver's and passenger side floor board were completely rusted out. My mechanic advised me to call Nissan and file a complaint. I did, and they told me to take it to a local dealer and get an estimate. The estimate was for about $1,200 to replace the boards. I called Nissan back, and they told me a regional associate would review the complaint and call me back. In about 2 days one did call me, and like I figured, the associate said, "Sorry we will not cover the damage, because you are out of warranty". Needless to say I was very upset, so here I am.

I purchased a 2009 Nissan Altima on September 2, 2011. About two weeks later, the car was making a whining noise. I brought it to the dealer and he told me they have an extended warranty for the transmission and that I needed to have mine replaced. After researching this on the internet, I feel that the dealer falsely advertised this car to me by withholding information about the transmission problems. I have been waiting for a new transmission to come in since September 22nd. I called yesterday and they have no idea when the new transmission will arrive. I always buy my used cars from a dealer rather than from a private party, as I feel there is some recourse for issues. I told my salesperson that I wanted to return the car but he said they could only give me trade-in value which would be less than what I paid just 20 days before. I realize this is an extended warranty and that there will be no charge but I feel it is ridiculous that I am still waiting for a part. The car has not been driven since September 22nd.

Just purchased a 2002 Nissan Altima for my daughter because she needed a reliable four-door sedan, which I thought an Altima was. To my horrible findings, this vehicle is falling apart at every turn. I fear for my daughter's life as the car has stalled three times on a highway so far, and she is a single mom with a newborn. Also, this vehicle only has 86,000 miles, that's why we bought it, thinking that we'll get at least 200,000 out of it.

We have got nothing but problems since the purchase. The catalytic converter has apparently fallen apart into engine prior to us purchasing from a private owner. The flex tubing exhaust is blown apart apparently from the back pressure created from particles clogging the second catalytic or resonator, whichever it is. But I filed a complaint with Nissan only for them to blow me off. At the dealership, they want $99.95 to diagnose a legitimate problem they know about--like, to tell me that the cat is empty and currently in pieces inside the piston chambers! I need a legitimate petition to sign against these bastards!

My air compressor is going bad on my 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5S. I have read that this is at least a six-hundred-dollar problem and that it is common in Nissan Altima cars. Why isn't there a recall or a class action. I also had the sensor problem with my car losing power in speeds of 60mi per hour or more. I paid for this out of pocket, approximately $360. I have also had the back firing. Is there a class action on at least the first two or a recall applicable to 2005 Nissan Altima purchased in 2004?

2005 Nissan Altima. Rust underneath the driver's side undercarriage almost rusted through floor. This is a safety issue (my car failed me safety inspection last Friday). Contact the NHTSA - 800-333-0510. If there's enough complaints about this issue, it may result in a recall. Please, I already filed with them.

Cindi in Maine

I bought a new 2005 Nissan Altima and when I had it inspected yesterday, I was shocked to hear and see the driver's side undercarriage is unbelievably rusted out with a big hole. I can't believe a law suit has not been started on these cars as I see so many other similar complaints.

In my 50 years of driving, I have never had a car rejected in an inspection. Heaven knows what the fix is going to cost us! This is disgusting and they should be held accountable!

We purchased a brand new 2003 Altima, serviced it regularly from that point forward and we're just informed at our last oil change that our catalytic converter was breaking apart, ruining the engine and the spark plugs! This car has only 128,000 miles on it and shouldn't have to have an engine replaced! I inquired over 2 months ago as to why the car was hot when I would drive it a short distance. Of course, no real answer! I took it to a tire place to have my tires rotated and I was told the coolant reservoir was empty and the oil is a quart low. We have never had a problem with coolant or low oil! I will certainly put my foot forward and pursue a lawsuit if someone will get the ball rolling! We have loved our car but are deeply concerned about the safety of driving it, and we do not have the money to replace the engine! This car was supposed to service our needs for at least 4 more years! We will never buy another Nissan product and we are so disappointed that we were not informed of a defect in our car!

Our 2003 Nissan Altima has been a lemon of a car. We have had air conditioning problems, cam position sensor replaced (twice), neutral safety switch replaced, excessive oil consumption problems, the stalling for no reason, etc. Nissan has a recall for these problems but not my VIN number, according to Nissan dealership! Nissan needs to step up and handle their problems correctly!

There's rust underneath my 2005 Altima. And there's nothing anyone can do about this problem. I'm not the first.

I own a 2007 Nissan Altima, and about two months ago, my air conditioning unit was not working, so I took the car to the dealership, to see what the problem was. I received a call from the dealer stating that the problem with my vehicle was the air compressor and that it needed to be replaced. I thought this was very strange due to the fact the car is only four years old. I was highly upset with this issue because I had to pay over $600 to have this fix. My complaint is not with the dealership; it is with the makers of these cars. This is an issue that needs to be addressed immediately.

I have a 2009 Nissan Altima. This incident has happened twice already. I have my engine and all the electricity in the car turned off (while waiting in the car in a parking lot) and the battery gets drained out. When I try to press the start button to start the engine, all the icons start clicking and blinking and the engine won't start. This is an annoying problem. Sometimes, my car also makes a weird, deep popping or clunking noise while I'm driving and after I turn the engine off.

I bought a 2011 Nissan Altima at the end of April 2011. In four months, my car tire pressure light comes on for four times. All the service department did is inflate and deflate the tire. They just told me that it was due to the weather being hot and then cold. They will not do any more investigation to find out why. Another incident within that four months is that the battery just drained itself. All they do is charge it up. Then, the tire pressure comes back on.

I have purchased a 2003 Nissan Altima about a year ago. As soon as I bought it, I started to have all kinds of issues with it. I have replaced the battery, the alternator and now I have to replace the starter. My car has shut off on me in the middle of the road and the engine light is on ALL the time. The car won't even start now and my mechanic just told me that Nissan had a recall on this type of vehicles.

I have a 2002 Nissan Altima. For the first few thousand miles, the car ran well. I was meticulous in getting the service done at the dealership for the first 100,000 miles. Since then, I have done the maintenance at Pep Boys or at my local, reliable mechanic.

Over the past year or more, I have had a terrible problem. The car just shuts off without any warning. This can be at a stop sign or in traffic. I have nearly been in many accidents. I was told to replace the cam shaft sensor, so I did that. Now, today, it won't stay started. The mechanic is replacing the crank shaft sensor and the battery. The battery is only less than 2 years old. I have replaced the alternator and the head gasket as well. I had major expenses. This is all in the last 18 months.

This car is so unreliable that it frightens me to have my kids in it with me. I am afraid it's going to shut off and we are going to be hit by another car. I am hoping today's repairs ($326) will solve the issue. This car has been well taken care of and so I shouldn't be having these issues. I am now reading on many sites about others having the same exact problems. Nissan should be held accountable.

I bought a 2002 Altima in July of 2005. I had the entire factory recalls handled at Barbarino Nissan of Wallingford, where I purchased the car. I took care of my car religiously; as this is the first time I bought a car from a dealership, and I need the car to last! In the summer of 2007, I had a problem with the heating and cooling. So, I took it to my mechanic (Matt at East Main Street Auto in Bristol CT, now out of business). He said I had a blown head gasket. Fortunately, I had an extended warranty that covered the part. And they did a complete head job to the engine. Everything was fine afterwards.

Fast forward 4 years later, (May 2011 - I just finished paying the car off in March of this year!) I was losing a lot of oil. The first time, I thought it was a mistake made by Pep Boys on my last oil change. How I found out was that the oil light flickered - something that had never happened before. I thought I was seeing things, but it happened twice. So, I pulled right over and checked it. To my dismay, it was almost out. I took it to my new mechanic (Mike's Auto out of Plainville CT). It was recommended by the owner (Pete) of the First Mechanics Garage, because the gentlemen who worked on my car (Matt) at East Main Street Auto now works there. Right away, Matt diagnosed the car with the very same problem - a blown head gasket. He immediately recalled that he had done the repairs 4 years earlier. What I had not noticed was that much of the coolant had been burned out of the car. There was no warning sign of smoke at all.

My right rear axel seal leaks but I definatly won't be taking it to any Nissan dealer for service. Last time they had my truck for over 80 days giving me all sorts of stories and run arounds. Until they got the registered letter from the N.J. attourney general for consumer affairs. They couldn't be more helpful after that. I see the rear axel problems are very common. There should be a re-call for that problem. How many re-calls can a dealer have before the lemon law kicks in? After 5 or 6 re-calls on my truck I'm ready to sell it. Let the buyer beware!

My 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL has a popping sound.

My Nissan Altima started using what I think is a lot of oil so I took it to the dealer I bought it from to have it looked at. I had heard on tv that my car may be involved in a recall for this reason and when they checked the serial # it was involved. The service adviser told me we would have to do an oil consumption test and I would need to get a fresh oil change, which I did with synthetic oil. After a few days he called me and said that that oil could not be used and I would need to come back in and have my oil changed again with regular oil, which I did.

By this time he had learned of the criteria for the test and told me to bring the car in at 1000 miles and wait at least an hour and have the oil checked. At around 1000 miles maybe a little more I brought the car back and found that the first adviser had quit and left no documentation for my test and I would have to start all over again.

They still checked my oil at that time and according to their chart the car was using too much oil but since it was not documented properly I would still need to start over so I did. During the next 1000 miles I had to make a trip that was longer than 1000 miles but the car did not have enough miles on the oil change to be checked but I thought consumption is consumption and it could be checked anyway. I brought the car in at about 1700 miles and was told that it voided the test.

Also they still had me wait over 2 hours and checked the oil anyway and determined that it was no longer using oil. I checked my oil a day or two later before the first start in the morning and found it to be about 2/3 quart low and talked to Nissan and told them the situation. They responded that I would need to adhere very strictly to the test or they will do nothing for me.

On top of this I was told at the start I would need to come up with every receipt for all oil changes I've had on the car since it was new which I think is very unreasonable as they had not advised me of this neither when I bought the car or after the recall notice that I don't remember ever getting. I don't even remember where I got all my oil changes, some were in different cities.

As I did not build the car I don't think it fair to have the burden of proof forced on me rather than the people warranting the car.

My 2003 Nissan Altima is experiencing the same issue in the recall for the crankshaft position sensor. I called Nissan and was told my car was not included. I would like to know how they come to this conclusion when my vehicle is failing as with loss of power and shutting off due to this sensor. Nissan needs to honor my car in the recall and fix this faulty defect.

I bought my 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5S brand new in August 2007. By 2009, I had already started having problems with the air conditioner. I have had it checked out and apparently, there is a dysfunction with the clutch, so I need a new compressor. Another issue I have had with the car since I bought it is the "miles to empty" gas display. When the car is low on gas, the alert comes up around 42 miles to empty. After about 25 miles to empty, it just shows "**" in the display. The whole point of the display is to let you know when you are getting close to empty. Therefore, not showing anything below 25 miles to empty is absurd.

I was driving down the street and all of a sudden my car just shuts off on me and the steering wheel locked (automatically, with no warning whatsoever) I nearly killed myself in the line of traffic. My Nissan Altima 2.5 SL is a piece of ** and it was very expensive. I know there's a recall for this particular issue with the crankshaft, etc. I hope u can assist me versus just getting rid of me. Please help me ASAP. My car won't even start sometimes and I've already got a new battery and a new alternator in there. They are a piece of **. Please take this care away from me!

My car has veered to the side of the road causing severe wear and tear on my tires, my brakes and most definitely it has damage to the front because it crashed into a wall shortly after it locked. Please help me ASAP with this matter! Thank you for your kindness and support.

We bought our used car from a Nissan dealership at 80,000 miles. It made a strange noise upon start up, just once, at the dealership, and the salesman said it must have been because it was cold. They had performed an inspection of the car. Turns out, this was just one example of many consistent problems 2003 Nissan Altimas have, wherein the catalytic converter assembly deteriorates and infiltrates the engine, thereby ruining it.

For the next two years, we noticed increasing oil usage by the engine, to the point of having to replace two or three quarts of oil per month, and continued decline in engine performance. Last summer, our engine seized going down the road, and we had to replace the engine. Now, the engine light is on, and the code is that there is something wrong with the catalytic converter, and that needs replacing.

It has a great deal of miles on it, but that's not the point. The point is that Nissan knew all along that their catalytic converters were faulty, had a recall on them, but not until most people had already passed the mileage limit for the recall. We will never buy a Nissan again, which is saying a great deal, as we have together owned at least 8 Nissan cars. We have spent $6000 in repairs of a timing assembly, a replacement engine, and now a catalytic converter.

We purchased our '03 Altima 2.5 in late '02. We changed the oil every three thousand miles. At around ninety thousand miles, it started to use oil, about a quart every 1000 miles. I was told by my mechanic that this was not uncommon for these cars. During the last two years, it had gotten considerably worse and was regularly stalling at intersections, creating hazardous conditions. During that time, I also replaced the crank shaft positioning censor and camshaft positioning censor. The car was then consuming about 12 quarts in three thousand miles. I was talking to my mechanic about this and he pulled up a Service Campaign Bulletin on his computer that read impart, "2002-2003 model year Altimas and 2002-2004 model Sentras, there is a possibility that certain engine operating conditions may cause damage to the pre-catalyst. Material from inside a damaged pre-catalyst can enter the engine and result in increased oil consumption".

I went to the dealer with the VIN to see if there were any recall notices regarding this. He didn't find any. I called Nissan consumer affairs and explained the situation to them. They asked for the mileage and year of the car, then assigned me a reference number. They said I needed to get a diagnostic from a Certified Nissan Dealer in order to proceed with my file. After reading all the complaints in this forum and how Nissan had been responding, I pretty much convinced myself that I was throwing away the $105.00 for the test, but didn't have much choice. The results of the diagnostic stated in part "multi-cylinder misfire". Catalytic converter is coming apart from the inside. Engine is burning oil. White smoke coming from the tailpipe. Engine has blow by. Leaking through the oil chamber into the intake manifold. Recommend new bank one CAT and engine assembly. Apparently, they left out just where the pieces of the CAT were going. The total cost is $4515.00.

I got the information to Nissan Consumer Affairs who assigned me a regional specialist. He said the car was out of warranty and he could not check the service records because the car was not serviced at a Nissan Dealer. Not all of us want to pay the ridiculous amount that dealers charge. We have our own mechanics that we trust. If they were going to use the warranty to get out of this, why didn't they just tell me instead of adding insult to injury by having me waste $105.00? The car now has 140,000 miles (should have that at least much left in it. My Honda did and is using 1 quart of oil for every gallon of gas). I contacted the NHTSA at 888 327-4236 and filed a complaint by phone. It took about 15 minutes. I also went to SaferCar and clicked on search complaints and safety recalls. This was very informative.

The engine is done and so am I with Nissan. This was our first and definitely our last. As most of the others in this forum, Nissan refuses to own up to an obvious defect. Now my wife will be driving our old standby, a 1984 GMC crew cab dually at 9 miles to the gallon. When I figured in the amount of oil I have been putting into the Nissan, I guess that isn't too bad.

I bought a 2005 Nissan Altima in June of 2006, new. I got an oil change the other day and was shown that the driver's side floorboards are rusted out. You can touch the underside of the rug. The passenger side is not far behind. I checked for any recalls and there were none. I was told by several different body shops that this was not common with the Altima. I find it unbelievable in this day and age that a car can rust out in 5 years. I think Nissan should be held accountable for their product when they know that there is a problem. Toyota had.

Service engine soon light came on in my 2005 2.5 Altima. It was pulling code for crankshaft sensor. I had it replaced, started pulling code for apps, had the pedal replaced as well as TPS and cam sensor. Youngblood Nissan will not re-flash ECM because the SES is still illuminated. The car shuts off at times driving down the road. When attempting to accelerate, at times the car won't go more than 20 mph, jerks horribly on the transmission. I have been out of pocket between labor and parts, approximately $1,000. I have 10 months left before this car is paid off. I am a single mother. This is my only means of transportation. I can't afford to purchase another vehicle and I am pissed Nissan isn't being held accountable. How many lives will have to be lost before someone holds them accountable?

The car has burned oil since it was purchased and had only 102,000 miles on it. I looked online and the 2004 Altimas have the same problem caused from a faulty catalytic converter. My car experienced this same issue.

I buy a Nissan Altima 2005. The car have the service engine light on. I asked and he responded that to change the gas tap. I did but the light turn on again. I went to check with the autozone and they said that the problem was the catalytic. It needs to be changed. When I went back to the dealer Mr. ** talked me to buy the part from him and to look for a mechanic to do the repair. I said no, the part cost more that $500. I already replaced the brakes pad and the wheel bearing motor mount. But my concern is the catalytic. This repair is more that $1000.00

I bought a 2003 Nissan Altima in March 2008. 6 days and less than 200 miles later the driver's side wheel bearing went out. Tom Wood of Carmel didn't fix it until a week later. They didn't fix it right the first time. I had to come back and get it fixed again 3 months later. The car had been driven 2,500 miles from the last time it had been recorded to the time I had seen it. The oil change should have been done before. I have put $2,000 to $2,500 already in almost 3 years since I have had it. I have already paid over $10,000 in 3 years.

The car isn't even worth $10,000. By the time I get it paid off, it will be worth around $3,000 to $4,000. Also, I have been reading there was a recall in the 2003 Nissan Altimas. I called Nissan's headquarters and they said it was quote, unquote "fixed". It was only a band aid for the real issue and gave me the run-around and called around the times when I told them not to call in order to not really talk to me when I am available so they can look like they are trying when they truly are not out for the consumer safety.

I have been reading it can cause engine failure. I believe everyone who has been having the exhaust manifold/catalytic converter replacement and or engine replacement due to the faulty catalytic converter should join in a major class lawsuit together. I believe I need a full replacement of a new vehicle due to the neglect of the Tom Wood Nissan and Nissan Motor Company headquarters. I believe people should have a safe vehicle to drive in day to day life instead of a lemon.

I got a $17,000 plus interest loan on a car, which may or may not even be worth to keep and or safe to drive, plus a lot of time in the mechanic shop, even with regular maintenance.

I have been having the same issues with my 2002 Nissan Altima that are being talked about all over the internet. After about 120,000 miles, the car has begun to run rough and eat oil. It is needing more and more frequent oil changes. The problems with the heater have also now started. The heater is not working unless the engine is running at high speeds. I have had the coolant looked at and the water pump but to no avail.

It seems from the information online that it will likely be a catalytic converter problem and that a blown head gasket is in my near future. There are tons of car advice sites all about starting a 2002 Nissan Altima Class Action Lawsuit. But no one seems to have taken this on yet. Is this a possibility? Here's another site that shows the issues: **

Recently, I took my 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S into the local dealer for service work. My concerns were noises in the engine compartment and a "service engine" light that is on. The service writer and technician were extremely helpful in diagnosing my issues. I was informed that the catalytic converter is disintegrating, causing back pressure and the converter materials are being pulled into the engine. This condition caused a loss of compression and increased oil consumption.

I was informed that the engine needs to be replaced at a cost of $4,000. Nissan had a recall on the converters in 2003 for visual inspection only. Upon doing some research and calling other Nissan Service Departments in the area, I have found that this is now a common problem on 2002 and 2003 Altimas with the 2.5 liter engine. I do not believe that a vehicle with 80,000 to 100,000 miles should have an engine in need of replacement, especially when regular oil changes and basic service work is performed. These converters are defective. If the manufacturer issued a recall in 2003 for this issue, I believe they knew there was an issue with this part.

Cars, at least according to the advertisement, are built to last. I have seen other postings of the same problem all over the country. This issue needs to be corrected by the manufacturer. This should not be put on the vehicle owner's shoulders to pay for.

I have a 2003 Nissan Ultima. I'll try to make this short and to the point but that may prove to be difficult because of the circumstances. At 38k miles, it needed a new engine block-- under warranty, dodged a bullet there. Over the past year, I've put approx $4k into the car-- new head gasket, radiator, two alternators, two batteries, computer reset, steering arm joint, clogged fuel injectors, towed twice and the biggest problem of all is this piece of garbage nearly got me killed!

While driving, the acceleration just stopped completely while in drive on the road. First time I was able to glide over to a safe area where I wouldn't get plowed from behind. The second time (this should never happen once but twice and after a dealer repair of the problem) I was on a 55mph road when it happened and a 18 wheel FedEx truck with high beams flashing, tires screeching and horn blowing nearly slammed into the back of me while I helplessly coasted with no open area to pull over and no power. The whole time the car never shut off but I had no acceleration at all. When I finally got to the side of the road with some help from some guy, I put the car in neutral and park with the accelerator working in both but not when I put it in gear (reverse or drive).

The first time the dealer said it was vacuum hose problem and diagnosed some other crap which cost me approx $1,200 then the second time (only 1 month later) it was the alternator and battery which I had just replaced (battery two months ago, alternator eight months ago). None of this makes sense to me and I feel I was just fed a bunch of crap leaving me with no confidence in the product or the dealer for not recognizing there is a much bigger problem here and put money before safety. Common sense tells me that there's a serious life and death situation when driving this product and should be recognized by them rather than just taking my money and telling me have a nice day. I'm pissed and want some answers. I would like an attorney to contact me if applicable.

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima and the compressor just went out and it's going to cost $3000 to get fixed. That is ridiculous for a car that is barely 5 years old. I had a VW for 10 years and never had any problems. I will never buy this car again.

I have a 2009 Nissan Altima car, and for the last month, I have taken the car for service. I've been having problems with the brakes. This last week that I took it in the service man and he manager, who never gave me his name, said that it was probably something electrical. The battery was replaced, because the service person said that one year old battery was at 300-ish and should be reading more than 500. The car was picked up and used, and a week later the same issue arises. My concern is the brakes. I do not want to be driving and the car, be stuck in traffic, and cause an accident. I am tired of driving 35 miles to get it fixed. It is also affecting my schedule, and depending on other people to take me to school and college.

I own 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 liter engine. This car costs almost $20,000, and it is a piece of junk. Based on others comments, I have the same exact issues. Oil burning, banging noises, and catalytic converters self destruction, plugging the exhaust system. Is there a class action law suit against Nissan? I'll never buy another!

We purchased our 2003 Nissan Altima at 63,000 miles. We drove it to 106,000 miles, and one morning, it literally was just dead. Turning over the engine, we noticed that it did not have any compression. We had it towed to our mechanic.

Computer code pointed to timing chain. When they got inside, they noticed that the timing was not the problem. They tested compression on all cylinders and still no compression. We're told after talking to a Nissan dealer that we needed a new motor, $5000 for a new motor. We have meticulous records of upkeep, the car was great the day before. ** Nissan? Our family has driven Nissans to 250,000+. 100,000 miles is like just the break-in period on a Nissan. Apparently, not if it's a 2002 or 2003. This has been the most disappointing product of the decade. Please let us know what we can do to get remedy or solstice from our nightmare.

I bought my 2003 Nissan Altima used in 2006 with 45k miles on it. Since then, we have had to replace a spark plug at 48k miles because it was damaged inside the cylinder. Then at 90k the rear sub frame was cracked and had to be replaced. We have been through 3 sets of tires (which the size on this car is not cheap), 4 alignments, and it still does not drive right. Recently, I noticed that it is consuming a lot of oil and it is not leaking or burning. I Googled it and found that I am likely screwed. I am going to be taking it to my mechanic to look at the catalytic converter and hopefully my engine is not shot yet. I have already put over 5k in this piece of crap in 4 years between the sub frame, 3 sets of tires, and 4 alignments. Nissan, you suck and I hope someone sues the ** out of your company!

My name is George ** and I own a 2003 Altima, which I purchased used. I used to think Nissan made some of the best cars, but boy, was I wrong. After a couple of months of owning the car, I noticed that it was consuming oil so I asked a mechanic and he informed me that it can be normal, but I should continue to monitor the vehicle. Well, a couple of months later, I noticed a gas smell coming from the vents and whenever I got on a hill, the car would shut off. When I took it to a mechanic, I was told the catalytic converter was bad so I had it replaced. About a week after the repair, I heard a rattle noise on the engine. Then it shut down with only 86,000 miles. When I had it towed, I was told that parts from the old converter had entered the engine so I now need new converters and engine.

This is a big problem because Nissan claimed to have fixed the issue with a previous recall, but everyone is still experiencing it. I have called the NHTSA and they are very helpful. They informed me that they want to do another investigation, but they need people who have information. So if you have all yours receipts or want to file a claim call them at 202-366-6381. Together we can make Nissan pay for the entire problem with the 2003 Altima.

My dad brought me a 2002 Altima for my birthday. It was purchased the third week of July. When he purchased the vehicle, it had 99,000 miles on it. I purchased a carfax report before I paid for the car.

Well about three weeks later, the heater cord goes out in the car. My passenger side floorboard was soaked. I was told to repair it. It would be about $270 for the part and $240 for labor. I didn't have the money at the time so there was a way to bypass the problem

Well on September 21, I went to crank the car up, it crank and cut off. I had to have it towed from school to my home which was 45 miles away. I called a local Nissan dealership and had to make an appointment. Well, I receive a phone call today at first I was told that the repair would cost $595.60 that's to reprogram the key, switch and antenna sensor. Then, I received a call about 4 hours later, saying that the ECM needs to be replaced. All repairs equal $1,570.00!

Since I brought the car as is, this is my problem now. I have read many complaints about this car since my car hasn't been working. They are all pretty much the same. Nissan really needs to do something about this problem. Too many consumers are complaining about the same problem with this car. I'm a single parent with 2 beautiful boys and currently attending school full time. Needless to say, I do not have 1,500 dollars laying around to fix a problem that Nissan knows exist. According to most of the complaints, the problem is still there after the vehicle is repaired. I will never purchase another Nissan vehicle!

The car has a problem. It stalls without warning. The recall was done on this problem, now it's stalling again without warning and Nissan says that the part is no longer covered. That the recall is a one-time deal even though the pert is, still defective. My concern is the neglect of Nissan of this safety issue. The car can stall at any time without warning, putting myself and others in danger. They are not concerned with this safety issue. When a vehicle stalls without warning, serious complications can happen.

Nissan needs to step up and replace these parts before a disaster happens. I do not feel safe in my vehicle anymore but cannot afford to continue to replace this part over and over. The new part they put in is still defective but they refuse to replace it again. Something needs to be done. This is happening to hundreds of Nissans and I cannot stress enough how dangerous this is. The refusal to replace this part is appalling. They need to stop putting profits ahead of people's safety! They have been aware of this for five years and continue to ignore it! Please help.

I contacted them because the crankshaft position sensor went on my car and it turned off in the middle of a six lane roadway. I read that there was a recall on this 2006 Altima. Nissan said that it didn't apply to me because my VIN wasn't on the list. I went to buy the crankshaft position sensor and another couple behind me in line was buying the same thing for their 2006 Nissan Altima. Nissan consumer affairs wouldn't offer me any compensation for this and said a recall might be extended if others complain about this issue. I think they should have a recall anyway because this is a dangerous position to be in when your car stalls in the middle of the road. It could have resulted in me having a bad accident.

I purchased a new Nissan Altima in 2008. At 6,000 miles 9 months old, it needed brake pads due to squealing and the rotors were so grooved they had to be cut. The dealer cut the rotors without my approval. At 6k they should have been warrantied and replaced. I told the service department it felt like the brakes were not fully releasing after stopping for a stop light. I also told them it was probably the calipers or some other brake defect and it would happen again before 30k. Now 17k miles later (at 23k) the dealer wants me too pay to replace the brakes and rotors.

17k miles after new pads were installed at 23,000 miles now 9/2010, the Nissan dealer wants me to pay for new rotors and pads. I was told the rotors can't be serviced because they cut away the rotors at 6k and there is not enough material left to resurface them. He also says there are "hot spots" on the rotors. The hot spots on the rotors can only be caused by defective rotors i.e. they are warped, improper repairs, they were not cut evenly, or the brake calipers are not releasing after they are pressed. I'm looking at $700 to $1,000 to replace all pads, all rotors and all calipers. Altima owners should start a class action law suit. Since all Altima have the same brake pad and rotor problems. How can I contact Nissan Fields operation service Mgr for California?

My 2003 Altima started burning oil, smoking, sputtering and a rattling noise coming from the engine area. I took it to a local garage and they told me that the cat converter had gone bad and broken apart throwing metals into the motor. They pulled up a recall for that specific problem for 2002-2003 Altimas and recommended I take it to a Nissan dealer for repair. When I called my local Nissan dealership, they advised me that the recall did not apply to my specific VIN number and they would not cover anything. I called Nissan home office and opened a complaint. In order to proceed with the complaint, I was required to take my car to a Nissan dealership and pay $95.00 for a diagnostic test to tell me what I already knew. I need a cat converter and a new motor to the tune of $4000 - $5000 that I do not have.

This is a response to the August 13th Comment by Candace of Front Royal concerning a recent service at Tri-State Nissan. This customer alledges that we installed the incorrect air filter in her vehicle which then led to $500 in repairs. Tri-State Nissan did not install an air filter and never has on this vehicle. In 50,000 miles, we have only serviced this vehicle three times.

During the last service, we recommended an air filter and cabin microfilter and she declined both. Top this off with the fact that Candace never even attempted to contact us about this issue! Candace needs to direct her concerns to whatever shop she has chosen to service her car with for the past 50,000 miles because it hasn't been here. I am sure the reason that Nissan consumer affairs won't assist her is because she cannot provide proof of an air filter being replaced by a Nissan dealership.

My sensors in my tires were replaced several times.The indicator light stil lcomes on even though my air pressure is okay.The last time I had this problem serviced was 1 year ago.The problem still exists but I'm out of warranty. It's obvious that the sensors are defective. The dealer would not help me without a service diagnosis which costs about $100 an hour. When I contacted Nissan directly, they gave me the same story.

Why should I have to pay for a repair that was not fixed right the 1st and 2nd time? This is my 4th Altima in the past 12 years. I will never buy another Nissan product due to the way I've been treated by the dealership as well as Nissan directly.

We have a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 purchased new that has been a great car. But recently we have discovered an issue that other owners have had and one that Nissan must be aware of. The car started to misfire badly and the check engine light came on eventually blinking. The car would hardly run. Took it to my mechanic and he discovered that one cylinder was misfiring. Engine codes were catalytic converter and one cylinder misfire. Upon investigation with a video device inside the cylinder he could see that something had been in the cylinder and beat around the inside destroying the spark plug. Inquiring and researching Nissan bulletins and history he discovered information was found about this happening to other Nisssan 2.5 engines.

It was determined that a screw that holds on one of the butterfly valves in the intake had come off, entered the cylinder, beat around for a period of time and eventually exited through the exhaust destroying the catalytic converter internally. Repairs/replacements have to be made to the butterfly valves using a special lock tight for the screws of all new valves, replace the spark plug and replace the catalytic converter. If the car runs okay we will be lucky to continue without further incident.

Just wanted to post this finding in case others have same issues and wonder what caused the damage. It appears that the inexpensive screws for the butterfly valves not staying on is the culprit of this expensive repair. I also wonder if they should have a recall on the butterfly valve screws of this engine if many other reports are given.

March of 2004, I purchased a new 2004 Nissan Altima. I have been having the same car problem w/ the car cranking repeatedly and paying for the same car parts that were dealing with the recall on the car. I went on line and read consumer complaints. I see I'm not the only one Nissan Altima is benefiting and not standing behind their recalls, cars, or car products.

The economic damage is that Nissan Dealerships are making a huge profit on their defective 2004 Altima cars and parts that they are 100% aware of.

I have a 2003 Nissan Altma, the head had to be replace . Car starting burning oil only got hundred thousand miles. I called Nissan about this, they gave me the run around. Took the car to my local shop could not pay Nissan all that money. The catlay cover is bad as well . Nissan needs to be made to pay for this problem. I have spent over 2000 dollars to fine out my motor.

I own a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 and have had several problems with it the past couple of years. After researching the internet, I see that I am not alone. There are thousands of complaints on the Altimas and for the same reasons. Engine light keeps coming on (replaced sensors and light still on). The AC makes awful noises (replaced tensioner per dealer. Did not work). Cam and crank shaft issues, etc. Why is Nissan not being held accountable for these issues? Are they building faulty equipment purposely just to charge the customer thousands of dollars to fix the car? New engines on a Nissan less than 10 years old? Like Toyota, Nissan needs to step up and fix these cars. We, the people do not have $$ to keep throwing into a car that we have already paid good money for. I am without a car and having to spend money to get to work by other means.

I took 2005 Nissan Altima in to local dealership for recall work on faulty crankshaft sensor which Nissan has acknowledged overheats and causes interruption to the signal. The vehicle in turn stops running while driving. Nissan refuses to correct the faulty part and only wants to re-program the computer to inform the driver the vehicle has shut off.

Nissan should stand behind faulty parts and replace them when conditions may put the driver in a crash/dangerous situation. $200 out of pocket to replace the part.

Today we went to lease a new Nissan Altima and everything was okay till we went to see the Finance Department. The numbers that he was giving us was totally what we agreed with the salesperson. We have excellent credit and repeat customers to Bay Ridge Nissan, but this time they did not do nothing for us. On top of everything, the manager of the store, Vincent, called us "stubborn" because we did not want to make their deal. They are so wrong, we could buy or lease in so many places but to find a customer like us is hard to find. I'm sure if the owner reads this, he will not be happy about that. I know I would not.

I was told today that the catalytic converter on my 2003 Nissan Altima has detorated into my engine resulting in the need for engine replacement. I went on line and say hundreds of consumers with 2002 to 2004 Nissan Altima's who had the same experience. Apparently Nissan is aware these convertors are defective but failed to notify the consumers. At a minimum there should be some type of class action lawsuit for not notifying consumers of this defect.

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5s. I have made several repairs to it because my engine light kept coming on. Every time taken in I was told it was something dealing with misfires in core 1 or 4 and random codes. Well I got my oil changed on Friday, didn't drive it at all. On Monday, it was smoking. When I took it in to have it checked, there was no oil in it and I was told that my engine was gone. I am so upset about this. What now?

I purchased two Nissan from this dealership in 2004. I bought a new 2004 Altima and several months later, in 2004, I ordered a 2005 Maxima. The '04 Altima had a recall on the engine that was repaired without incident and the vehicle runs fine. Now, the '05 Maxima only has 76,000 miles and the transmission slams into gear with a few seconds pause when shifting out of park into reverse or drive. After driving the vehicle for about ten minutes, it begins to jerk when changing from first gear into second gear and second gear into third gear, like the transmission is going to come out of the front of the vehicle. Also, while driving the vehicle at 25 miles per hour and 35 miles per hour, the vehicle's rpm accelerate on its own without gaining any speed but loss of power instead. I take care of my vehicles and researched several months before bringing my vehicle to Leglue Nissan for service.

I have located numerous complaints when I google '05 Nissan Maxima Complaints that I was sure Leglue Nissan would repair this defective transmission since I did spend approximately $70,000 on two vehicles in a six-month period. Instead, I was told by the Maintenance Manager Al, the General Manager Al Leglue and Gore from Nissan Consumer Affairs that I couldn't be helped. Unlike Lexus and Toyota owning up to their recalls, I'm very disappointed in Nissan. I will not buy another Nissan as long as I live and I will network everyday to everybody I know online and word of mouth about what Nissan has done including the media. This defect issue will be addressed shortly because all media venues will have the first opportunity to drop this story. If I was the only one with a bad transmission, I would gladly pay it. But there are hundreds of consumers with defective '05 Maxima transmission that are being left with a $3000 to $4000 repair bill that shouldn't be ours.

Where can I began. I am literally having the same problems as others. My 2002 Altima has been in the shop so much over the last few years. The car only has 74k miles on it. I rarely drive it out of town. I think the problem began when I purchased it. The first issue was the vehicle needing a fuel induction service within 30 days of purchasing it that the dealership that I purchased it from wouldn't cover (although, I purchased an extended warranty - the car was purchased at a Honda dealer). I never purchase an extended warranty from a different make of vehicle. They want all the service done at their facilities. Even though your make may be different.

The other issues began when the service engine light started to come on about 2 years ago. I was told it was the fuel/gas cap and it wasn't. After what, 7, 8 or more diagnostic test by the Nissan dealer, the Honda dealer where I purchased it and other local automotive places, I've been given a range of reasons that the light is on. I initially noticed that the engine was consuming massive amounts of oil. I have to check the car every week to two weeks. The first diagnostic was an engine short block issue (that was estimated to be $2,370 in assembly and $1,530 in repair costs). They told me that it would be like exploratory surgery and didn't know the the extent of the damage until they began the work.

I called Nissan corporate and spoke with some cocky lady that was the regional specialist who blew me off. And of course, this was something that was not under the warranty of the 5 year 100,000 miles although, my car was at about 60k at that time. The extended Honda warranty didn't cover it either, as this was one of those items that was not covered. I started using Lukas oil at the request of a mechanic with my regular oil changes, which are about every 1.5 to 2 months now.

In a subsequent diagnostic, I was told that the catalytic converter was bad. This was right around the end of the warranty of 5 years. However, because my car was purchased by the dealer in Nov of 2008 (the in service date was a year earlier on the warranty). I purchased my vehicle in Jan. of 2005 with 30 k miles on it. Therefore, I really only had 8 months of warranty left when I purchased the car, but the Honda dealer was blatantly misleading about this information.

I called to Nissan corp. again at the request of the local Nissan dealership. The service technicians thought for sure that Nissan corp. would cover or help pay for some of the expenses, but once again, nada. I was told that I needed to get a diagnostic by the local dealership as opposed to another automotive clinic before they would consider my request. Well, they had me pay $80 for a diagnostic again to play phone tag with me for 3 weeks to just blow me off. The new regional specialist, Andre, was just as rude as the former one. I requested my $80 back since it was already diagnosed and once again, nada. Andre told me that he had spoken with the dealership and didn't feel that I had most of my service repairs done there (in other words, they didn't feel as if I was a loyal customer when it came to getting my repair work done at the Nissan dealer, despite the fact that I had an extended warranty with a Honda dealer and needed to get most of my service done there).

So now, this catalytic converter is estimated to costs over $1,000. I will attempt to repair this vehicle one more time, but this is my last effort. It is like a failing relationship. Sometimes, you have to just face the facts that it is over, cut your losses and move on. I am hoping that I can get one more year out of the car,so I can buy another vehicle. Believe me, it will be anything but a Nissan. I have learned that they do not stand by their products.

I have also learned some valuable lessons, never buy an extended warranty because they never cover anything. The other lesson is never buy a warranty with one dealer or maker of a car for another. If you buy Ford, buy it in a Ford dealership and get the ford extended warranty if you must, but do not mix it up.

There should be a class action suit against Nissan. They know that their product is faulty. It is a shame this car is 8 to 9 years old and is a piece of crap. My grandmothers 1984 Buick Park Avenue hasn't had this many problems. It's a shame when a 20 + year old car outruns your 8 year old vehicle.

I own a 2006 Nissan Altima, 4 CV, 2.5 L. I am having problems with the crankshaft sensor. I have replaced this twice, but the service engine's light keeps coming on! It read the same error every time, "crankshaft sensor". I called Boulder Nissan and was told that my car is not on recall. I then called Nissan Motors directly and was told the same thing, even though I said my car's problems match the problem described in the recall.

I have a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 engine with a blown head gasket at 70,000 miles. Car is in shop now with a $1600 repair bill. Nissan will not help with anything. Never will I buy another Nissan. I own two Nissan's. Both will be traded as soon as possible.

I have a 2002 Nissan Altima with around 98k miles on it. I have taken excellent care of this vehicle by tuning it up regularly and changing the oil every 3k miles. The only problem has been the service engine light that goes on and off frequently. I have had it check by a Nissan dealer who explained it was because my gas cap was slightly off. Yesterday out of nowhere the car began to knock and then stalled. Turns out the engine is blown and will cost me a fortune to fix.

I called the Nissan headquarters and they told me to have a Nissan dealership look at it to determine if they will cover it. I called the local dealership and the service manager basically refused to see it stating it would be 5 weeks before he would even have a spare moment. He then gave me a phone number to a dealership over 60 miles from my house! Never mind I have to pay every time I have this car towed someplace! So now Im stuck with this thing in my driveway and have absolutely no idea what to do!

2009 Nissan Altima engines revs up unexpectedly.

I have had two experiences of this event happening now. In both cases I was entering my parking space, turning left and coming to a stop, suddenly the care revs up and tried to accelerate, luckily I have my foot on the brake and held it down firmly. I put the car in neutral and the engine redlines. I then pushed the stop / start button and the engine shut down. This needs to be investigated by those in charge of highway safety as well as Nissan. I have an appointment with my dealer this week.

While parking my 2009 Altima Hybrid my car suddenly without any warning lurched forward and took out a railing and a bike rack. I was pulling into the parking space very slowly then my car "jumped" forward wiping out a pine pole railing and bike rack. A wittness came over and siad he did see me pulling slowly when he say my car "jump" forward. My foot was on the brake as I was inching my way into the parking spot. Then no warning just lurched forward and put a huge dent in my hood and took out the Drive In Pine Pole railing and splintered the 6 inch round log railing into peices? I have to replace the railing and bike rack at the Drive In I was at plus the heavey steel guage bike rack I dent up. Pay for my car to repaired.

We had purchased a used 2003 Altima 2.5 in early 2006, it had 31,000 miles on it. We purchased the extended warranty just as a safe guard and thank God we did! at 60,000 we had to have almost the complete front end replaced, then we were having trouble with the heat in the winter and were told there was nothing wrong maybe just an air pocket, we have water sound in our dash by the glove box which I assumed was the heater core but was told it was nothing which I still don't understand how water sound in your dash is nothing but the heat and air are working fine.

at 96,000 miles the check engine light came on and took it in to the dealer and they said it was the cat and would cost $1800 to replace because they are only covered by federal law up until 80,000 miles. to make a long story a little shorter the mechanic took it out for a test drive and when he got back the oil was pouring out from everywhere, so now we needed a new engine..we had our warranty up to 100,000 miles and since they couldn't replace the engine without replacing the catalytic converter we got lucky and they did all the work under the warranty.

our other trouble is we were mislead to purchase this warranty by being told it was for 100,000 miles or 5 years whichever came first but the truth was it was for up to 100,000 total miles or 5 years from the mfg date and since it was an 2003 and we bought it in 2006 we were paying for a 2 year warranty and we already had 31,000 when we purchased it we really were mislead to believe it would be good until 131,000 miles. I have had the crankshaft position sensor replaced 3 times in the last year, I was told there was a recall but Nissan told me not true my vin # was not part of the recall, which I find amazing since they obviously had this problem with their cars but they just didn't want to include models after a certain mfg date.

To me it was just an easy way to say too bad we know there is a problem but we don't have to fix that vin #. I am waiting to see if they will take care of it because after persistent calling nissan corp told me to take it to the dealer and gave me a reference # and they will see if they can get it taken care of but they refuse to reimburse me for the 3 times it has been replaced already, which I got my money back for the parts I still have to pay the labor and we all know labor is 75% of the cost.

and the latest saga is I saw something dangling from underneath the car on the passenger side when my wife pulled into the driveway, I crawled under the car to remove what I though was a branch or some other object she might have picked up along her drive but low and behold it was the floor pan falling down dragging on the road a hole probably 8" wide and 1 1/2 feet long. the floor pan was completely rust through I could reach up into the car and touch the carpet. I cannot believe this could happen to a car only 7 years old in this day in age. I washed underneath all the time and take it to a drive through car wash so to say that it is because I let the salt from the roads set on it too long is crazy. I just find it amazing that there are so many others out there with the same problem. I am going to take it to my brother and see if he can weld some steel on it and hope I don't have to buy a new floor pan.

I am saddened by this car because we really enjoy the way it rides but if we didn't get the extended warranty I don't know what we would have done because I got laid off 2 years ago and we could never afford to pay for these repairs at this time. so in a way I am grateful that we did have the warranty but also saddened by the fact that this car has so many troubles and Nissan doesn't stand behind it products. I told my wife next time we get a car it will be anything but a Nissan! It has been just a major inconveinence because the car has always had some type of trouble, I figure when you pay $15,000 for car used or new you shouldn't have problems like this.

2006 Nissan Altima - only 50k miles. Head gasket is blown. Replaced two motor mounts. This engine is clearly a lemon and Nissan needs to do something about it!!! Buy the car back from me!

I'm the owner of a 2008 Nissan Altima purchased in 2009. It has been a year since the purchase, and when I attempted to use my air conditioner I noticed it was not working. I brought my car back to the dealer for them to review it and I was told that the Compressor had a leak, and it was not covered under the extended warranty I purchased. The representative at the dealership stated that it would cost me $985 to have the compressor replaced and that the issue is wear and tear.

I find it really difficult to believe that a car that is two years old should have an compressor that is worn down. I have opted to not have the repair my car as I don't have $985 to have it fixed. I recently emailed the General Manager and Parts Manager of Andy Morh Nissan in Indianapolis, IN. I am currently awaiting their reply. I also plan on mailing a formalized letter to Nissan USA to express my concern.

I bout my 2002 nissan altima 2 years ago it had 60k miles . I've had nothing but trouble out of this car since i bout it. Ive had to replace the throttle body sensors, thermostates due to the heater never getting warm even after letting it run for 45min to an hr.Having to put oil in the car every week to 2 weeks due to it saying it completely dry!! It started running funny and wouldnt excellerate over 30 miles /hr even with the petal to the floor i took it to nissan paid for that to be fixed, only for it run ok for 3 months until it tore up again the engine light coming on and clattering awful again saying low on oil .

Based on photographs of over 15 other Nissan Altimas, the rust appears to begin in an area around manufactured holes in the panel and continue to corrode the sheet metal floor until it is severely damaged or destroyed. There is no way to be aware of this damage if the dealer or other service agency does not notice the problem during routine service calls, or fails to notify the owner of the car when the car is in for service, or if the owner does not periodically examine the sheet metal under the car.

I had to replace my son's clutch pedal bracket assembly on his 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R. After 30 minutes of driving the spot welds on the bracket assembly broke loose. Two weld that helped keep it rigid. I had to take out the assembly and re-attach the broken parts in order for the car to be used once again. The bracket cost $75 dollars and this shoddy assembly could have cost more if he had lost control due to it breaking. The welds that held the bracket assembly broke off.

Recently, I've been scared to death to drive my car. However, it's my sole way of transportation to and from work. My Nissan randomly shuts off at low speed. I contacted Nissan North America and they told me they are not aware of such problems with my make and model! But the internet is flooded with the same complaint. I had a diagnostic check, but nothing came up because my check engine light does not come on. I have been in almost 4 accidents because the car just shuts off without warning! I took advice from blogs and had my spark plugs changed, air flow sensor cleaned, crankshaft sensor replaced and transmission flushed!

Nissan North America has to know this is an ongoing problem! I owe so much money on this car that I am stuck with it! I can't get a new car because I can't afford two car payments! This is crazy! What do we do as consumers? I can't even start. I have not paid my rent because I have to pay for my repairs. If I don't pay for my repairs, I don't have a job. If I don't have a job, I can't take care of my two kids or pay the rent!

This time I took it to another Nissan dealer. But before I took it there, I top off all the fluids including the oil. This time the tech told me I have a bad cat. converter and that the pressure boot the oil back into the intake and that causes an internal engine damage. It would cause me $4,500-$5,500 for an engine replacement. I told them, I bought an extended warranty for the car too. The tech there contact the warranty company and they denied the claim. Because the cat. converter is the cause of problem, they will not cover the repair.I don't have $5,500 laying around for that kind of service, so I just let it sit in my garage and still pay for it.

I paid $10,000 for that car including the warranty.Plus $200 for the diagnoses and $300 for the towing. Now I have a worthless piece of ** car sitting in my garage eating up my money, cause I can't do anything. I vow not to buy another Nissan vehicle any more. There's more problem to this car than I can remember. It died on me while I was driving. Luckily it died when I exit off the freeway early in the morning, when there wasn't any car on the road on my way to work at 4:00 AM. Otherwise, I can't imagine what could have happened, perhaps a major accident. I wonder if the NHTSA can do anything about recalling all Altimas from 02-06 with a bad engine. If this should fall under a safety issue. Now the car is dead and I still pay for it.The warranty is useless and a waste of money. I feel like I'm being robbed legally by the dealer and warranty company. Some one please help me recover some of these loses.

My 2005 Altima has not been able to be repaired. I have replaced the crank shift and the speed sensor and the check engine light is still on. My car is getting back and has shut off at stop light. It also jumps when over 60 mph. The dealership charged me to run a diagnosis test and found nothing. Something is wrong and Nissan of America will not help. It almost caused me to be rear ended and it is very costly.

I bought a 2009 Nissan Altima brand new and I must say this is the worst I have ever purchased. 6 weeks after having the car the head gasket went, hydro-locking the #2 cylinder. After $900 I was mobile again. 8 months after that, I had a fire under the dash from what the dealer called "faulty wiring". The day after that was fixed, my car quit on the freeway, got it towed back to the dealership and they discovered the fuel pump is gone so on top of the $1200 labor from the wiring job and the $1200 on the fuel pump and labor. I was starting to get fed up. Then at about 10 months, the crank sensor went on the blinks. $250 later, I was mobile, and at 13 months, my transmission went. I lost reverse and only had 1st, 2nd and 3rd. After that I was getting fed up with the car.

Nissan flushed my transmission and made it worse assuring me before that it would work wonders. $3600 later, the transmission was rebuilt and $400 installed. Now just last week, I lost all my ability to steer and my oil psi is blinking on the highway and there is a loud knock coming from the engine. Nissan diagnosed it as a poor rack and pinion and defective oil pump causing damage to the crankshaft, so basically I'm in for a new motor. This is where I am drawing the line. Nissan can take the Altima. I put over $7000 in parts on a vehicle that I paid $14,000 for. Never again will there be a Japanese bean can sitting in my drive way, I'm going back to Ford. That car only had 102119 kms on it.

My Nissan is a 2003 Altima and for a while I have been plagued with the burning of oil and just yesterday the check engine light came on. It is basically following the same course as everyone on this site. First the coolant went out, then the burning of oil, then the heat stopping whenever I stop, now the loss of power and the check engine light coming on. The dealer wants me to come in so they can do periodic oil consumption tests. Umm, nope, so you can bleed me dry with that then turn around and say I need a new engine. I just found out that there is a class action lawsuit that is starting.

I purchased my 2002 Nissan Altima brand new in 2002. I guess I was blessed to have been able to drive it for 6 years without any problems. On June 8, 2008 and 112,000 miles, my check engine light came on and I initially took it to Firestone of Little Rock. I had the car serviced as scheduled and was kind of surprised that the check engine light was on when I knew I should have had at least another 3,000 miles before it was time for any major maintenance again. I was wrong.

Firestone changed my oil, flushed my fuel system, flushed and filled transmission fluid, radiator, checked hoses and belts, my brakes, all other fluids, and let my car run for 30 minutes to see if they could find anything else that might be causing the check engine light to come on. Well, after $621, my check engine light was off and I drove my car home.

For two weeks there were no worries; the car ran fine. On June 26, 2008 my check engine light was on again. So of course, I took it back to Firestone and they told me that they couldn't find anything wrong with the car other than it was 1/2 gallon low on coolant and they topped it back off. No one could explain why it was low especially after I told them the car was not leaking any fluids. So I took my car home again and drove it to work. That evening when I was getting off, the car would not start. I had friends who tried to jump it but nothing could get it to turn over. I ended up having the car towed home and caught a ride with the tow guy.

Two days later, I had the car towed to Superior Nissan of Conway, Arkansas. I left the car there for them to look at it and possibly tell me what was wrong with my car. The guy at the dealership said that they hooked it up to the machine and it didn't throw out any codes. They tested the alternator and starter and didn't find anything. Then he said they put in a new battery and the car started right up. I advised the service man that the battery can't be the issue because I had friends that were trying to jump the car off when it first stopped at my job and it would not start but he insisted that it was the battery because why else would it just start back up. Well, I paid him the $89 for the new battery and the $54 for the diagnostic and took my car home. It ran for 3 days and no more. There were two other attempts made to find out what was wrong with my car at two other garages but no one could tell me.

And like some of the other single moms, I just didn't have the money to keep having the car towed to different shops, paying diagnostic fees only to be told that they can't find what's wrong with the car. So the car sat until just last month when I was able to get someone else to look at it. When he removed my oil pan, there were dime-sized metal fragments in the pan. He told me that my motor was gone.

Now I have a car that is useless. Unless I can pull at the minimum $3400 out of my **, the car will continue to sit.

How can Nissan do this and get away with this?! How come they cannot be held accountable for something that is an issue with so many of the 2002 - 2006 Altima? You call and call the company begging for help only to get the runaround and (accidentally) disconnected. There should be too many of us complaining for them not to feel some kind of heat from this. I'm ready to go onto someone's show, Dateline, Oprah, 60 Minutes, someone has to be able to do something!

I purchased a new 2008 Nissan Altima. It immediately began having problems with the fuel gauge. The blue tooth system would shut down and I would have to pull off the road and turn off my car to make a call. Fluid leaked from underneath, a sort of chemical smell. Everytime I put the car in the shop, they reported nothing was wrong. The last time I picked-up the car from repair, it had no brakes. I plowed right into the car in front of me. I called Litia Nissan immediately and reported what had happened. I paid for the repairs and had the car returned to Litia out of fear of the next malfunction that could have resulted in death or serious injury. The damages from the brake failure was out-of-my pocket $1,000.00. It has now become a repo issue. I had to let the car go, it was dangerous. The lady I ran into was injured.

I also purchased a 2005 Nissan Altima and had no problems for the longest time. I love this car. I felt safe and felt that my family was safe while driving this car, until this past summer. We planned a road trip to Georgia from Florida, about a 6.5 hour drive. After about 4 hours of driving on the highway, we stopped for gas. As we came to a stop on the off ramp, the car started to jerk and sputter and stalled upon deceleration. I was shocked! Luckily it started back up, so we pulled in for gas and asked for a mechanic. We took the car to a very nice mechanic who ran a bunch of tests (free of charge, thank you! ) and found absolutely nothing wrong. We got back on the road and after another hour of driving on the highway, the same thing happened. Scared, we found a Nissan Dealer. They did the same thing. They ran tests and found nothing wrong with it. The Manager said that possibly it was a crankshaft but found nothing to prove it was bad. Feeling desperate to fix it and get on with our vacation, we paid the $300 to fix it with a "guarantee" that if it was still giving us problems, he would reimburse our fees.

We went on with our vacation, trouble free but no highway driving. As we were driving home and approaching Florida, we started experiencing the same issues. We discovered that if we stopped for a few minutes, the car was fine. Upon getting home, we took it to Ocala, Nissan. We were told that we would have to pay another $100 for the Diagnostic test that we just paid a week prior to Gainesville Nissan. Of course, Gainesville did not step up and reimburse us. And Ocala is not 100% sure of the problem either. Their suggestion is to do a complete transmission flush and tranny filter change (which I did before going on vacation) and to replace the transmission solenoid sensor. The cost is a bit over $1000.

My issue is that this only happens when driving at high speeds for a long period of time. I have not fixed anything yet as I do very little highway driving. When I do, I make sure to shift the car into neutral when coming to a stop and back into drive when I am ready to accelerate. This seems to prevent the stalling issue. Considering that I have an automatic, this can be very frustrating. I have paid $300 for an unsuccessful "possible" fix to Gainesville Nissan, without the promised reimbursement.

I purchased the vehicle 2 years ago and it jumped couple of times like a stall real quick. Almost unnoticed since then but in the past month it started happening on a weekly basis. First thing I noticed a month ago was that it would not start for a few minutes and than once it started, it ran fine and started fine for a week.

One afternoon while driving and after switched to a second gear, car jumped so hard. I thought I may have let go of a clutch too fast so I didn't react but then 2 days later, same thing happened while in 3rd gear and already driving. This time it seemed like car lost power while I am in gear and pushing on accelerator and when the power came back it jerked so hard, engine light came on and it kept going. Since that day, almost every day car has at least once a problem starting where we fight with starting and fuel pump sounds like its struggling.

Also when driving almost every day, at least once it will lose power while in 2nd or 3rd gear and if turning when this happens, steering wheel will become hard to move which tells me it is not getting any power. Almost like the car takes a few seconds to restart itself or it almost feels like the wheels lock up or when you break real hard to prevent from hitting something. I noticed car is using much more fuel on a daily basis. If the stall happens when I have cars behind me, they honk at me or break hard because there are no tail lights to tell them I am stopping. When making a turn and this happens, it takes time to figure out what to do because you don't realize it is happening and you can't turn your wheel.

Around 2007, I bought a 2000 Nissan Altima from Lia Nissan. It had 88,000 miles on it. When I bought it, you could not see any rust, but within six months, the car was a rust bucket. The doors were rusted and the trunk was also rusted out. The whole under body was rusted out. I know it is a semi old vehicle but I have seen 20-year old cars without any rust. I am young and with a 19 percent interest rate, I paid a lot for this car that within six months, looks like a totally different car than what I had purchased six months prior. Just be careful when buying from Lia or from Nissan in general. I can buy a new car with the amount it will cost to fix the rust.

It's so frustrating trying to recall all the problems I've have with my 2003 Nissa Altima that I bought brand new from my local Auto Way Nissan Dealership. I've had the crank shaft sensor problem, catalytic converter problem, throttle body problem and now they want $3,000 for a new engine so that it fixes the fact that I have to fill it up with oil every other day for it to run sluggish, blow purple smoke and continue to just guzzle up oil.

At least, it's not stopping for no reason as much as it used to. I almost wrecked a half a dozen times and was nearly killed with the kids in the car with me when it stopped in the middle of a busy intersection! I was deathly afraid to drive the car! Nobody knew how to fix it. I kept dumping money into it. And it frustrates me to know that Nissan knows about this major malfunction and will not do anything to correct it! I cannot afford to spend another $3,000 for an engine! I wanted a car to last at least 10 years of reliable safe transportation! I did not sign up for this! Had I known when I bought this car in 2003 that this is what would have happened, I would have spent my money on a different car! Can anybody help? Please.

We contacted several different Nissan technicians and their story was all the same.

They had never heard of this problem and could not understand why Nissan would not address the problem. They believe this is poor quality material and/or workmanship to cause this problem. It is obvious that Nissan does not care about their customers or care about repeat business. We would like to hear from other owners with the 3.5 engine if they have had the same misfortune as us. What good is there in owning one of their vehicles if you have to spend money like this to keep it going? We have never had an engine fail for us like this and most of our other vehicles would last well over this mileage/kilometer distance. We are very disappointed. Why buy Nissan?

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima which just experienced the crank angle sensor problem that so many others have complained about! I phoned Nissan North America to find out if my vehicle had been recalled for this problem. The answer, like so many other people stated, was no. Mine was manufactured in a plant that did not experience that problem and therefore was not recalled. Well, if mine was manufactured in another plant and so many other people were told the same story, then obviously our plant had the same problem and we should be compensated for the money we paid to replace the faulty part as well! I say we need to start a class action lawsuit against Nissan North America! I just paid $275.00 to have the crank shaft sensor replaced.

I purchased a new Nissan Altima with 2.5 L engine from Bankston Nissan in Lewisville, TX with 2.5 L engine in 2003. Upon purchasing the car, I immediately had the oil changed using Mobil 1 Synthetic motor oil to insure that the engine was adequately protected against my daily 60-mile commute. I've paid special attention to getting the oil changed regularly and the car has rewarded me up to this point with reliable service. Shortly after the car achieved 135K trouble free miles, the oil light came on and the engine started clattering. I immediately pulled into a service station and to my amazement it had little or no oil in it according to the dip stick. I put 4 quarts of oil in it and took it to my mechanic the next day.

That's when I learned that this type of engine failure was common on most Nissan cars equipped with the 2.5 L engine and over 80k miles on them. My mechanic explained that I was relatively lucky that my car achieved 135k miles before succumbing to the famous Nissan 2.5 L pre-catalytic convertor failure problem. He said that this is almost a given on all 2.5 L Nissan's made between 2003-2006 and that the engine in my car was now trash due to this Nissan pre-catalytic convertor failure. He went on to say that due to the design of this pre-catalytic convertor, a catalyst material retention screen would deteriorate and fail over time and eventually allow the hard granular catalyst material to bounce back up into the engine and quickly ruin it by causing massive oil consumption problems.

A Google search of the internet confirmed this problem, and yet there had been no effort by Nissan to warn its customers of this impending failure. It's my hope that Nissan be made to recall these vehicles for modification or repair, or at least be made to contact all of its customers who purchased these vehicles with 2.5 L engines that will fail. My car is now inoperable. The excessive oil consumption had already ruined the main catalytic convertor by contaminating it. I now have to replace both the engine and pretty much the entire exhaust system to be able to obtain any sort of engine warranty. Salvage engine replacement for $2750. Exhaust system replacement for $1750.

I'm shocked to see such similar complaints regarding the Nissan Altima, only to find there are no recalls. We own a 2005 Altima with 100,000 miles and the service engine soon light is on. I took it to an auto parts store to have the error message read and found we have the same Crankshaft Sensor error that many others have mentioned here and on other websites.

I called a Nissan dealership and of course, there is no recall. The repair will cost around $200. I've already had the car die once in a busy intersection and hoping it won't happen again before I get it into the shop. It also cuts out briefly while driving at higher speeds. On top of this issue, I also have the problem with the car not heating when in idle or traveling at low speeds. Not much fun in the winter in Indiana! I'm ready to get rid of this car before I have issues with the catalytic converter like others have mentioned. I definitely will never buy another Nissan.

My 2002 Nissan Altima engine and catalytic converter messed up. I researched and discovered I wasn't the only one having this problem. Upon taking my car to the dealership, I was informed that there was no recall and it would cost me $4200. The very same night I dropped my car off, I stopped at a store and there was an Altima identical to mine with the hood up pumping oil in the engine. I volunteered my experience and told her to be prepared. I don't understand why if so many people are reporting the exact same problem with Nissan, why will they not have a recall and fix their problem?

I had my car repaired and it sounded horrible. Within the month, it was back at the dealership again only this time for a crank and cam sensor to the tune of $366. I checked for recalls and there was one but wouldn't you know it, this car had its repairs in 2003. Nissan is causing extra financial stress on me as a single parent trying to survive in today's economy. I feel they should have a recall on all 2002 Nissan Altima's with engine and catalytic converter problems and reimburse me my $4200. If Toyota can step up to the plate, Nissan should too.

I purchased a 2006 Altima 2.5SL brand new. When my car hit 29,000 miles, the camshaft sensors went out. They covered under warranty. Now at 63,000 miles, they went out again. I told the dealership this was an issue and pattern. He said that there wasn't anything he could do because it wasn't under warranty. I told him to look it up online to see how many people have had this issue. It originally was going to cost me $267 + tax. He called Nissan to see if they would honor under good will and they said no. The dealership cuts the price to $187. I still should not have to pay for anything. This is a huge issue that is dangerous and should be addressed. Another "Cover Up"?

My 2002 Nissan Altima has a lot of problems. My temp gauge in my rearview mirror is not working and the color is fading from the night to day vision. When my car is idle my heat is cold and is not getting hot. I changed the thermostat and it is not working still. My catalytic converter went out. My service engine light stays on and I have tried everything to correct this problem. My engine is jumping when is crank it up. Please help. I don't have any more money to put in this car. My brakes are also always crystalizing. The appearance in my rear view is blurred and it's hard to see out of it. The other problems have caused me a lot of money and the problems are not fixed yet.

Bought a new Nissan Altima 2.5s. Soon found some noise coming from the struts. Took to the above dealer 4 times. They did not find the issue. After a month, when I took the car to another dealer for a regular service, he found the recall on the strut and changed it. But still I am facing the same issue. I do not want to buy a new car and spend on repairs.

Then I called the Nissan of hickory only to get a very bad response, telling they are not responsible for this. I wanted to return the car as I am not feeling comfortable in driving a repaired car. Car wiggles even at 65-70 mph. Also a lot of noise coming from the struts.

I have a 2003 Altima. I took it to the dealer because the check engine light came on and read code p1147 (rich shift monitoring). I thought it was the transmission but they inspected and said it was a number of things wrong. They said by catalytic converter is cracked and the 02 sensors need to be replaced ($1,000). The valve cover is leaking and upper and lower radiator hoses are cracked (140.00). I just replaced them a couple of months ago. The shifter assembly needs to be replaced ($628). It's plastic. When you shift into another gear, it gets stuck and is hard to shift. I have seen many complaints regarding the catalytic converters going out after 100,000 miles. This is causing the engines to go bad. This needs to be a recall.

I bought my 2002 Nissan Altima in Aug 2002. I was the only owner of this car and loved it. My car has 120K miles on it and lets admit, sounds like a lot but still young for a Nissan. My check engine light kept coming on and the codes read fuel injector misfire. My headlight keeps going out and now the worst part. The floor board has rotted out in 2 spots. My car is by far not old enough for the floor board to be rotted as much as it has.

My mechanic stated that Nissan did not spray those ours with the anti rust spray. I have pictures and all for proof. Seriously, this had to have started 3-4 years ago to be as bad as it is. What car has the floor board just about rotted through at 7 years old? I am quite upset because you pay good money for a good car and you get a car that rots out. Also, all I smell is the exhaust in my car when I turn the heat on, especially when I back up. I have to recharge my AC every year after the 2nd year of having my car the AC never worked properly. I am now very disappointed in my purchase and frankly can not afford a new one.

I bought a 2003 Nissan Altima in 2006 and began having problems in 2007. The check engine light has been on since 2006, giving a diagnostics report that the fuel system has evaporation and not sealing properly (which is one of the recalls). Last year, the car randomly wouldn't start after being driven. After having it towed to the dealership, they determined the CAM sensor went bad.

Only six months later in December, the car would not heat the cabin at an idle position. Only while driving on the expressway would any heat come through. In addition to not heating/defrosting, the car would not start without making noises, as if it were about to stall out. Well, I took it in yesterday only to find out that the coolant had leaked into the third cylinder, destroying my engine (as well as a handful of other "little" problems). I still have a warranty (only for a few more months) and am waiting to hear if the company will cover the repairs.

Altimas are dangerous and unreliable with numerous recalls that may result in fires and engine shutoff while driving that may result in a crash. I bought this car for $14,500 from Ganley and still have 2.5 more years to pay on it. Not to mention, I have a three-year-old who has been with me while this car has broken down.

I have always taken it in to get the proper maintenance and should not have to deal with this, although I have now learned a little too late that it is all so common with Nissan Altimas. I will never buy another Nissan. I plan on purchasing only American-made cars in the future.

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima and the service engine light stays on 99% of the time. It cuts off driving down the road and at red lights. Sometimes, it starts right up and sometimes it has to set for a few minutes. I do not trust this car anymore. I will never buy another Nissan.

This is about the Nissan Altima 2004. I'm having the same problem as a lot of other people. The car has a little over 77,000 miles. It was part of the recall in 2006, ECM which the dealership corrected. Last night the "service engine soon" light came on. I took it to a local garage because the dealership is 30 miles away. It is the crank shaft sensor and some transmission sensor. Tonight while driving, I stopped at a light and the car just shut off. It didn't exactly stall; it just quit. It started up right away, but now I'm afraid to drive it. I haven't contacted the dealership yet, but I don't know if the car would make it that far. From what I've read here, I'm not too sure it would do me any good to get it repaired. Seems like there is something really wrong with Altimas made between 2002-2006. How can Nissan allow cars on the road that just shut down while driving?

Once I had this replaced, my idle control sensor was malfunctioning causing sudden drops in rpms with just the slightest ease off of acceleration. I continue to deal with computer issues for this car.

2002 nissan SER SPEC V with 2.5 engine uses excessive engine oil ........... 29000 miles used 4 quarts of engine oil for a trip okc to ft. worth tx.600miles nissan dealer in okla.citysaid no recall on record for this engine. the new owner of 2002 nissan ser demands of me the recent seller, $5000.00cashback or a new engine...I have a nissan altima 2005 low mi.2.5 litre engine avail.I will install for customer this will cost me aprox. $1500.engine labor and material.

Engine stops while going high speed. Car won't start. Car won't heat up unless moving. Burns oil since purchased. Had to replace catalytic converter. Check engine light stays lit.

I'm the only owner of 2003 Nissan Altima, my car started consuming oil 3 years after I bought it I took it to Nissan's repair shop and the said there were no known problems.. The check service light never came on at this point, but my car continued to mysteriously burn oil? I recently traveled long distance and I made it to second fill up, I didn't even make it out of the gas station and I new something was terribly wrong.... I parked my car and checked my oil and it as empty?? (I just had my oil changed before I left)I filled with oil and made it to my destination.

I set up a appointment with Nissan. shockingly they told me I needed a catalytic converter and a new ENGINE (WHAT$5,500.00) I have had regular maintenance and I'm the only owner I was shocked and then I did my homework (TOO LATE) and CONFRONTED NISSAN MECHANIC AND THEY ACTED AS IF THEY DIDN'T NO WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT.. I TRIED TAKING IT A STEP FURTHER AND CONTACTED NISSAN HEADQUARTERS THEY SAID I SHOULD OF BASICALLY TAKEN BETTER CARE OF OF MY CAR.. even with proof of regular oil changes and maintenance! THEY WERE NO HELP_ IF ANYONE IS HAS A CLASS ACT SUIT AGAINST NISSAN I WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE!!

Nissan 2003 Altima - Catalytic converter went and fed rust and metal back into the motor and ruined the motor as well. When my mechanic called the Nissan dealer for the part the mechanic at Nissan said "is the car burning oil??", my mechanic said "yes" and the Nissan mechanic said "oh yeah, the motors blown as well. this is a known problem with Altimas due to a faulty design of the cat converter, which is actually part of the exhaust manifold".

I have called and talk to servic manager about why my wifes 2006 nissian altima that we purchased in 2006. wont put out heat when you start in morning and run for at least 20 min. Ok! They said it might need a thermostat, so I purchase one, install both. Ok! Don't work. Then I purchase another thermostat, Install number 2. Still doesn't work.

So then I call back to the dealer, talk to service manager about same thing, he you have jack the front up, start engine let run for at least 20 to 30 min. Well that worked for maybe 2 days. I do this 4 or 5 times, and it still doing the same thing again. I'm tired of this.

The service manager was nice and pleasure to talk to, I don't blame him, because he said that would be what they would do if I brought it in to them. I have done enough mechanic work to know what Im doing. WHAT CAN I DO OR WHAT CAN BE DONE TO SOLVE THIS PROBLEM? Thanks You And God Bless.

When I went to pick it up, he had 3 more come in with the same problem! It is just very incovient to have a car that spends alot of time in the shop. It is also beginning to get very expensive to keep this car up. I think Nissan should re-emburse those of us who are having these problems and they should put this in their list of recalls!

I have a 2004 Nissan Altma. Since last year I have taken my car to this dealership for service 2-3 times. One of those time was because of a recall. The light continues to stay on saying Engine needs to be service. I have asked the service shop each time about it. My car has high mileage, but I have always had it serviced and kept oil changed on a regular basis. I finally took it somewhere else to have an analysis ran on it and it came back saying there is a malfunction with the crankshaft position sensor A circuit and the engine speed sensor Ckt. I am reading that other owners have had these same problems. I shouldn't have to keep taking my car in to be fixed and being told it's fixed when it's not. I feel like these places take advantage of women because they think we don't know any better. I'm here to tell them that, I know better and I do my research. I want my car fixed and Nissan needs to do something about these dealerships that are selling their products and not taking care of their customers. I have always driven a Nissan but if this is the service I'm going to get, I will have to find me something else where women are taken care of in the same manner as men.

i bought 2004 nissan altima with only 46,000 miles in 2007. omly has 60,000 miles now. Have had idle sensor,idle trottle body, computer, cam and crank sensors,o2 sensors, and catalytic convertor and struts put on. now struts bas again andneeds whole new steering colum assembly $800 and also still idles high and hesitates to crank again. I am on disability and dant keep continueing to take this car to shop, Help

My car is burning oil and coolant like mad. I go through 2-3 quarts of oil a week, with no visible oil leak.The oil becomes dirty within 50-100 miles after adding/chaning oil My mechanic cannot figure out the problem, but Monday I am having him check the catalytic converter and engine. My coolant has drained, cracked the radiator, and I am just lucky that I was right by a repair shop when my light when on.

I would just like to add to the numerous comlaints regarding my 2005 altima and the catalytic converter. My car does have high mileage and I do keep it serviced, however, I have spoken with several mechanics and they have all told me they replace 2-3 of these per week in models ranging from 02-06 year models. This is very discouraging news that one of the few car manufacturers that seem to be surviving cares nothing about their product or their consumers. I don't mind replacing parts that have actually been worn out by use, but the catalytic converter should last a decade, at least. I have purchased a 94 altima, 98 sentra, 98 infiniti, and an 05 Altima, sad to say it will be my last nissan purchase. I had faith in the manufacturer until this issue with the converter, Toyota here I come!

I would like to know if I could have my car included in the recall because the problem is the same as in the recall.

I gave this car to my wife as a gift and now she is refusing to drive it because she's afraid some one is going to hit her when the car suddenly stalls. It's becoming a royal pain in the ass to drive this car every day to work....

I found a notice in a newspaper that Nissan had taken out of circulation several thousands of Altimas 2005 and I think that my Altima has the same problem as those ones. Does any body knwos about these cars? However, I don't know if my car is one of those 62,993 that should be taken out. I have the risk of accident with this unit. Do somebody have the list of the serial numbers of those cars. I appreciate if somebody can send it to me.

Spoke to mechanic, did research online, found out that many 02 altimas are having problems with Cat Converter, with may have gotten lodged in the engine, which may have dissovled into the oil, which may have blown out a piston. What to do?

my 2006 nissan altima, is 3 years old and about a month ago I went to park and my gear shifter got stuck between drive and neutral and for about 3 minutes I couldnt park it, and it never happened again until yesterday when I went to park in a parking lot with my 6 month old in the backseat again I wasnt able to park or go in reverse. For 2 hours and eventually the shifter unlocked and I was able to park it but now the shifter wont come out of park. I was terrified, I had my baby in the back seat who was getting hungry and I couldnt park it except to put it in neutral and emergency brake. very unsafe, and I tried to call nissan helpline and they never returned my page.

I have a 2002 nissan altima that is leaking oil to the engine, I have replace the catalic converter in September and after spending $1075.00. now I was told by a mechanic that it is the engine. Metal has gone into the engine apparantly. It will cost $3700 for a rebuilt or used engine and $4700 for a new. Just sad and disappointed. Not only that the gas door will not shut and has rusted on the inside. So disappointed with Nissan.

Took car to dealership. Duplicated the issue for their confirmation and left car for examination. According to service rep "It is to dangerous to drive car in this condition". A few hours later got a call from dealer with the following explanation. They tested this issue and were able to repeat it on 3 identical cars. Apparently manufacturer told them that this is an expected behavior to protect certain components of a car transmission.

I have been in contact with Nissan USA and was told that this is not a deffect but a design to protect transmission. I have teken several other Altimas for test drive. This issue affects all Atimas equipped with CVT but not with ABS.

I have traded my car in as I was too scared to drive it and would like to bring this to attention of a lot of people who may not be aware of the danger. Not been able to move a car for up to a minute after an emergency. Can you visualize your self being stuck at an intersection (happened to me) or on a highway...

my crankshaft positioning sensor needed to be replaced, i replaced it but the problem persists. they told me that the ecm needed to be reproramed but since it was already done under warranty i am responsible for the cost. if its already been done the problem wouldn't have happened in the beginning and i think they need to do it again w/o cost to me.

THIS HAS BEEN A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH 2005 ALTIMAS WORLDWIDE. IT'S A DEFECT THAT COMES WITH THE CAR. It's a recession and to continually deal with the same problem is becoming a major headache. Where is the customer service and satisfaction here?

The vehicle keeps shutting off when I go low speeds nad I have 2 children a 4 year old and a 6 month old. i can not afford to keep dealing with this problem. If my car cuts off again with myself and my two children Nissan will not be seeing or hearing the last of me. A lawsuit will be on the way.

2002 Nissan Altima 4 Cyclinder 2.5S. Nissan Manufacturing plant has installed a faulty Catalytic Converter in all vehicles 2002 thru possibly 2006 on the Nissan Altima 4 cyclinder 2.5S vehicles. It is the manifold right before the Catalytic Converter which houses the 02 Sensors. Inside this manifold metal is fragmenting into the engine which is causing your engine to stall, causing your engine light to come on and your 02 sensors to burn up. Nissan is aware of this problem and has possibly recalled vehicles in other countries but not the United States. They want you to believe the damage is being caused by you the consumer being negligent, by not performing routine maintenance. If you are an unsuspecting consumer, you would not be aware that your vehicle is burning off antifreeze and oil into the engine, which in turn could cause your engine to stall or quit all together. Nissan mechanics are being coached to pretend that they do not understand what is causing this problem when the Company Nissan North America and Nissan Global America are fully aware. A full invesigation needs to take place with a Nissan Mechanic and an outside source Mechanic present. The manifold needs to be removed from the vehicle then taken apart. Once the manifold is opened and exposed you will see the source of the problem. Once again Nissan is aware of this problem, they dont want the consumer to know the problem.

If you own a 2002 to possible 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S 4 Cylinder you may encounter Engine damage or your vehicle may stall because of a defective Catalytic Converter that Nissan is aware of but will not replace or fix or recall. What is happening is the defective Catalytic Converter is fragmenting Metal into the Engine which in turn is causing your engine to lock up or fill up with oil and antifreeze. The first indication that this is going to happen is your car will burn oil and antifreeze but there will be no leaking it will be flowing into your engine.

At first you will think you have an oil leak or an leak in your radiator and that is what they want you to believe.. and because of the pressure from your engine your radiator may crack and they will be happy to replace it for you knowing that the root of the problem stems from a faulty Catalytic convertor that is fragmenting metal into your engine which will in turn cause your O2 sensor to blow because the metal is traveling at more than 100 mph in your engine and is damaging the 02 sensor. If your do not check your oil and antifreeze regularly the dealership or Nissan will blame you for not doing routine maintaince and make you feel like you created the problem.

I just recently found out that this problem was not exclusive to just my year and make but to all 2002 - possibly 2006 2.5S 4 cyc Nissan Altima because Nissan put the same engine in all makes even after they were aware the catalytic convertor was faulty. by just replacing the 02 sensors that will not solve the problem. your engine light will come on again because of the metal fragments already in your engine. The engine and exhaust will have to be replaced. My vehicle still runs luckily however it will not pass the state inspection because the engine light will not stay off

Nissan is aware of I written letters to them, however, they have no intention of solving the problem nor are they going to recall any vehicles in the United States, but to my knowlegde they have recalled these vehicles overseas. There needs to be an investigation with an outside Mechanic and a Mechanic from Nissan so that this can become public knowledge and the Public can stop purchasing this Manufacture Defect of a vehicle

2003 Altima had a crank position censor issue like many other 2003 Altima owners. This cost $214. There should be a recall on this. Please log a complaint about your 2003 Nissan Altimas with Crank Shaft Sensor problems. This is causing the car to shut off and it's a known defect in the 2002 2005 and 2006 Altimas. I don't know why I have to pay to get a known defect fixed just because it's a different year.

On 10/29/06 I purchase a Nissan Armada 2004 with 36322 miles and a Warranty of 100000 miles about 3 months ago I had to take the car to the dealer because it has not power and feel's like something was wrong with the fuel them diagnost that it was the catalic converter so they replace. Yesterday 10/2/09 i had a service engine light so I went to the dealer drop the car and after 7 hours they called to inform that the engine was bad and it is not cover under the warranty because the cause of it was the catalyc converter damage how do I suppose to know that and why at that time before they fixed the catalyc converter they didn't perform what ever test was need to determine that the engine was damage or not

I'm owner operator and strugling right now with 2 children and no even be able to buy medical insurance for them I dont have the money to fixe the engine but what is even worse is to pay monthly 525.00 for a car that is worthless without transportation I can not go to work and I can't get my children's from the school and if is something that is my responsabilitie I'll face it but is not

My car has not been starting. I have had it looked at but no one seems to know why. I have taken good care of my nissan altima. It is a 2003 2.5 S. I am having trouble affording to get it fixed. I went to a website and there are tons of complaints about this and no one has gotten answers. I called the recall dep and my car does not qualify.

I will never buy another nissan product, I have had to replace my transmission, my engine, my right and left control arms and other repairs as well. [Those] people did nothing for me and I am also dissappointed that the dealer was of no assistance as well. Then I get a postcard in the mail telling me to go to website and put in my personal ID number on the introductory page and there is no such place to do this. I am greatly disappointed in the way the entire operation is run.

I have read online many htousands of people with this sensor problems. Shame on Nissan for not listening and fixing the problem. When you are traveling down the highway at 60 mph and your car "quits" this could cause an terrouble accident...or it just won't start until the sensor makes up it's mind to start.

I agree that auto dealers don't want to do recalls. I have a Nissan Altima. The door leading to my gas tank would no longer close. I took it to the dealer, who said in order to replace the door, it would cost $104 of which I refused to pay.

I then contacted the corporate office via e-mail and the phone. I stated that in my daily driving I've seen a number of Altima's with the same problem and suggested they send out a letter to all Altima owners because it was obvious to me that there was a defect in the door. I had even sent them about 20 license plate #'s of Altima's with the defective door.

I got no results until I contacted the Better Business Bureau. Nissan mailed me a voucher which paid for the replacement of the door. How many people are still driving around with the defective door or have come out of pocket to have the door repaird, I would say thousands.

I purchased my 2006 Nissan Altima in December of 2005 and as of the first week of August 2009 only have EXACTLY 23000 miles on it, the majority of which were added under 50 mph while commuting 8 minutes to work and back. While easing into my driveway one afternoon my car lost power and wouldn't restart. The following day I took it in to have the dealership reprogram the computer (per a recall issued for a faulty crankshaft position sensor) and was told if it gave me further issues I would have to pay out-of-pocket since my warranty was expired.

The following day the check engine light came on and has remained on, and I have lost power while driving at speeds of 60 mph and above. The internet seems to be saturated with consumer complaints about the crankshaft position sensor failure that creates this POTENTIALLY VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE reaching back to the early 1990's. There may eventually be a critical moment in a traffic situation where a driver needs power steering and braking ability and if it's not there it could prove disastrous. This is an OBVIOUS engineering flaw and needs to be addressed by Nissan.

They have recalled all prior to 2005 Nissan Altima's for a faulty crank & cam sensor that causes the vehicle to stop running when the sensor over heats. This problem seems to happen on highway driving that is causing rear end collisions. NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT DOES NOTHING TO FIX IT.

I bought a new Altima 2006, since the 60,000 miles the engine began to spend oil, the engine has extended warranty, I tooked to the dealer and Nissan has been telling me that is normal the consuption of oil, I change the oil every 6,000 miles because I put syntetic oil,but the consuption is one quarter or more, sometimes is almost emphty.

After the complications I had with Nissan concerning the first Altima, I had decided then that I was done with Nissan. After talking it over with a few people about the situation, I was urged to try Nissan again, this time don't lease and don't buy a new car, try for a used car with low miles. For months I did research and looked at various dealers for a particular model with certain features and colors. I finally found one somewhat local but a lot closer than New Jersey or New York or Pennsylvania.

I called Sheehy Nissan in Manassas, Virginia and inquired about the Used 2008 Nissan Altima I found online. I drove out to the dealership that weekend and all the while I had been working with one two of my banks to get pre-approved for a certain amount. I went to the dealership to test drive the car and decided that I wanted it. When we got inside and started to talk numbers, I told them the monthly payments they were asking for were too high. Mrs. Dewayu K., the Finance Director, explained to me that with the negative Nissan mark on my credit report it wasn't possible to give me a better rate.

I explained to them that the Nissan charge off was not correct and that I was currently working with the credit bureaus to remove it. I also made it very clear that I was not going to absorb a high interest rate based on something that I felt was unjust and unreasonably incorrect and just greedy on Nissans part because they want to make an extra buck. I informed them that I was already approved for an amount and a 6% rate through one of my Credit Unions; I was just trying to get a couple thousand dollars more. I told them I was interested in buying the car, but let me see what my credit unions could do for me and I would be back.

I also told them that if the car was still there when I came back great and if it wasn't then I would understand it would just be my loss. That wasn't good enough for them so first Mrs. K. tried to lock me into a contract without telling me she was doing so by saying that she would give me a quote to take back to my back to my bank, but she needed my car insurance company and my car insurance policy number for my coverage and I needed to sign here and sign there. I felt something was right. I told them no, I didn't feel comfortable signing anything for a quote for my bank, if in fact it was just a quote they were giving me.

After Mrs. K. continued to push I told them never mind I changed my mind, I didn't entirely trust Nissan after my first ordeal and this was only making it worse so I said I didn't want the quote I will just verbally tell my bank and print the listing off of the website instead that would be easier and I will get back to them. Mrs. K. told me to wait; she left the room and came back with the used car sells Manager, Miguel A. Miguel then persisted to tell me that if I leave the car it might sell and if I sign the paperwork this would hold the car for three days while I contact my banks and so on. I, again, informed him and Mrs. K. that if the car sold it would just be my loss and I understood that, but what difference did it make to Nissan? Nissan would get a sell regardless if I bought the car or if it was someone else.

Miguel just had to know what he could do to get me in that car that night and I told him, the car payments had to be within a certain range, but definitely under $400.00 and that amount would have to included any other fees or taxes that may get tacked on top of the base price and I was only going to put $2500.00 down payment and nothing more.

So he sat down and played with the numbers on the computer and presto chango, with my $2500.00 down payment my monthly payments were under $400.00 and my interest rate was 7.99%. I told Miguel if he was serious about that amount and that is exactly what would be in the contract he had a deal. Miguel promised that he could get a bank to honor that, Mrs. K. said she could explain the Nissan charge off and the bank would understand and so Mrs. K. made it happen and we signed a contract.

At this time with our economy the way it is, $999.00 is a lot of money. Not to mention, my credit score has taken a big hit because Sheehy Nissan had five banks run my credit trying to get me an auto loan. So now it looks like I am trying to find money from different sources and it is even harder for me to get a decent APR without looking desperate.

I left my Honda at the dealership because I didnt trade it in and I drove home with my new used Nissan Altima. On the way home I noticed a rock chip in the wind shield and called the dealership the following morning about getting it fixed. After playing phone tag with Marty the salesman I was dealing with, the problem never got fixed, even after driving back to pick up my Honda and to attempt to get the windshield fixed, I was unsuccessful because the dealership was closed at the time.

It was two weeks exactly, when Mrs. Kim called me to explain that she was having trouble finding me financing for the car because of the negative Nissan mark on my credit report; but no need to worry because she was going to try a few other options, she wanted to know if I had contacted my Credit Unions for other financing options? I informed Mrs. Kim that I didnt bother because of the monthly payment amount that Sheehy Nissan had promised in the contract, but I would look into it and at the same time she would continue to look into other options.

I contacted my banks and one said they couldnt get me a better rate and the other had already approved me for a lesser amount and they were not willing to give me $2000 more because of the Nissan charge off on my credit report. I decided to stick with the rate and amount that Sheehy Nissan promised me in the contract. A few days later Mrs. Kim called back and stated she was sorry but she was unable to find a bank that would honor that rate because of my credit, not the debt to ratio, but the negative Nissan mark was the main reason. Mrs. Kim explained that she had tried to explain the circumstances especially since my income was so high there was no question that I couldnt afford the car; but with a $390.64 settlement on a $32,000 car loan damaged my credit and the banks just werent convinced. However, Mrs. Kim was able to find one that would finance me but it was at a higher rate, 13.86% and if I could come back and we could talk about it she could explain and so on. I told Mrs. Kim that I didnt agree to the 13.86%, that is not what they promised they could get me that night I drove off the lot. Mrs. Kim stated she couldnt get me a better rate. I told Mrs. Kim I would just bring the car back, but I wanted to consult an attorney first and that I would get back to her in a few days. I found it interesting that in the middle of the whole ordeal of trying to find an attorney, I tried to call Mrs. Kim back and she was let go or had quit or just disappeared. All of a sudden I called back and Mrs. Dewayu Kim no longer worked at Sheehy Nissan.

From then on I dealt with Miguel Aguirre. I kept in contact with him concerning the car while my attorneys looked over the contract. In the mean time I had stopped driving the car. Well I guess my attorney took too long for them because next thing I know I am getting late night harassing phone calls from Repossession companies looking for the car. They accused me of hiding the car and when I would ask how was I hiding it? It has navigation and the car was sitting in front of my apartment. I honestly didnt feel the need to hide the car because I honestly didnt feel like they had a case and I told them just that. The following night a man was at my door step to take the car and I gave him the keys, I told them I wasnt going to fight them over the car, no car was worth this aggravation. I signed a legitimate contract that I felt was binding, I had already wrote out the first months payment, awaiting an address to send it to and the dealership had $2500.00 of my money. Everything on my part had been held up, the dealership was the one who reneged and in the end I was the one who was left without a car and part of my down payment.

The following business day I contacted Miguel concerning my down payment and he informed me that it would take the mechanic two days to look at the car and get back to him and he would call me. After two days I hadnt heard anything so I called him and he informed me that Sheehy Nissan would mail back a check in the amount of $1501.00. When I asked why, he came up with some made up damages and mileage because he said I drove the car to Florida (which I had not), the rock chip in the windshield, the repo fee and various labor charges for an oil change and filter.

Based on the hand written recondition fee paper that I was faxed I was charged $136.00 for an oil change that, when I called the dealership only costs $36.00 for an oil change for a Nissan Altima, that includes the filter. The Repo fee was $375.00, which after talking with the man that towed the vehicle, informed me that he did not charge the dealership for that tow because of how the dealership had screwed me on the car. The rock chip that I was being charged for was existing damage the car had and that I had reported to the dealership within the first 24 hours that I had the vehicle before all of the contract issues. The sales man that I was dealing with returned my phone call about it the first time I called and when I returned his phone call he never called me back again. I figured that was after the finance department started having problems approving my loan. But regardless I am being charged $38.00 for pre-existing damage. I was charged $300.00 for mileage. The dealership is 42 miles from my home, one way. A round trip is 84 miles. I drove the car home the night I signed the contract leaving my car at the dealership; that is already 42 miles. I had to drive back to have someone else pick up my car and drive back home, while at the same time trying to get the dealership to fix the front windshield rock chip, which never got fixed, that is 84 miles.

I didnt find out that the dealership was having problems with the financing until I had had the car for two and a half weeks. By that time I had already put 2,000 miles on the car from commuting from Maryland to Virginia for my full-time job and to my part-time job and back, daily. So the mileage that they are charging me is for local driving using a car that based on the contract that Sheehy Nissan and I we had signed stating the car was legally mine to use and I was paying for with full insurance coverage paid by me.

And as for the so-called body damage that I was charged $55.00 for damages that miraculously appeared from the time the car was towed to the dealership and inspected by the dealership and the $95.00 charge to detail the car are all bogus!

I find it very convenient that when I asked for the corresponding paperwork detailing the part of my deposit that Sheehy Nissan took from me it took them weeks to fax me that information. Not to mention how many times I had called and received so many different excuses as to why the paperwork was taking so long. And lets not forget the fact that the original invoice stating the various charges for Sheehy Nissan taking part of my down payment should have been sent in the beginning with the check they issued me for the remaining amount of my down payment, after they deducted an inexcusable amount.

I do not believe that I am asking for too much when I demand for the return of my $999.00 (not including the insurance coverage) that was taken from me by Sheehy Nissan in Manassas, Virginia for a vehicle that I had signed a contract and honestly drove after placing my down payment of $2,500 with the intention of owning and while under the false impression that I was the new owner of a used 2008 Nissan Altima.

I currently own a 2005 Nissan Altima,6 cylinder which was purchased back in 2005, this vehicle currently has appx 150,000, within the last 6 months I have been told by different service techs I need to replace the catalytic converter for this vehicle to pass smog. I contacted Nissan because this is a known complaint, only to be told by Judy ths part is only convered up to 80,000 even though most consumers do not experience any issues with the converter until 120,000, the purchase price for this part in california starts at 900.00 but you can purchase this part in another state for much less, 138.00 to be exact thru Napa, which is illegal to ship to California, since Nissan has known this is an issue for a long time now, I believe they should assume responsibility for the defective parts they are installing on their Nissan vehicles

i have a 07 altima and i had a warrenty to 36000 miles and all of a sudden my air went out i took it up there they said it was myt compressor. now my car is 2 years old how can my car need a compressor? they said it was a manufactor problem and its nuttin I could of done. so i understand i didnt purchase a extended warrenty but my car obviously wasnt correct when they sold it or even if it was my car shouldnt need that so soon. they are makin me pay for a brand new one cuz im out of warrenty.

well if its nuttin i did an a manufactor problem and it has never happen to altima before why am i responsible still? thats like having a recall i dont mind payin some but the whole 800 they are takling about is steep and i shouldnt be responsible for the repairs. even if i am out of warrenty it was a default.

and nobody will help me out in the stores so i would like to talk to the head person because i need air. i live in south carolina and i have a new born. i have 42,000 miles on my car. its only 2 years old. why is my car needin a new air unit? if its not my fault? if someone can please give me a call about this matter right away i would greatly appreciate it. thank you for your time

This is something that needs to be an ALERT to us as the owner, NOW I NEVER WAS GIVEN THE MANUAL FOR THIS CAR AND I FEEL THAT NISSAN SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM AND HELP US WITH THIS PROBLEM AS OWNERS. I CANT AFFORD TO GET A WHOLE NEW ENGINE THIS IS NOT FARE AT ALL TO ME OR OTHERS.

2002 Nissan Altima no longer starting at 108,000 because of the same problem reported by other owners - the head gasket. First there were problems with the heating/cooling, knocking when it started, then the check engine light came on, then burning too much oil, blowing white smoke when it starts and now it just won't start - all due to a defect in the original engine. My mechanic said mine was the third 2002 Nissan Altima he has seen his year with the same problem at below or around 100K miles and it's just a lemon of an engine in this car.

What is the recourse here? This does not seem right for what I paid for this car!!

For the second time in 4 years, I'm going to have to replace the crankshaft sensor in my 2004 Nissan Altima. There is no reason something like this should need such constant maintenance. I also know I have some O2 sensors that supposedly need to be changed too, but with 2 per cylinder (I believe) its too costly and we don't have emissions checks here. So I drive with my "Service Engine" light knowing its the O2 sensors, but my car doesn't start well with the crankshaft sensor shot, so that NEEDS to get fixed, AGAIN.

I have a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.3 SE and I have been having problems with it for the last few months..I took it to Nissan a few times and they did this and that and this again..Charged me hundreds and hundreds (of coarse my warrenty was up) Finally After resorting to having to put coolant and oil every few days in my car an outside mechanic said it was a blown Head Gasket. When I went to the internet to see if this is a common problem with nissan I learned that this is obviously a defect with the car! An over abundance of 02 Altimas 2.5 SE have this problem.

Just today I found out the NEWEST problem I'm having with my 2004 Nissan Altima is the Crank Sensor. About a month ago I paid $120 for the CAM sensor replacement. Same symptom but different sensor this time. The car's "Service Engine Soon" light comes on and next thing you know the car won't restart after shutting it off. I've only got 62K miles on this car and drive it locally and this is the second unnecessary issue I've had with this car. The first was when after having it not even a year, the car started making noises going over bumps. I took it in as it was covered under warranty and they told me they fixed the problem.

The next year the same problem started up again. Again, I was under warranty so I brought it in to be fixed. The third winter, it started again and when I complained that it was the same exact problem, Nissan refused to cover the warranty since it had expired. I wrote and complained and my claim was "denied". The offered to repair the car for $700. I refuse to pay the money for something they should've covered and have never had it repaired. Every winter I just "deal with" the noise. I am unbelievably disappointed in both the Nissan brand AND the service and will NEVER buy another Nissan product. This is my second Nissan with problems, and I won't be fooled a third time.

as i was reading the complaints from other nissan consumers we all have the same issue with the crankshaft position sensor. i took my car to the car wash and after i drove off the service engine soon light came on so i took my car to autozone and they gave me the obd II codes p0335 and p0735. so i went to the auto parts store and i bought the cps and i replace the damage sensor so after replacing it i reset the computer after a couple of miles service engine soon came back so at this ponit i honeslty dont know whats causing the issue

I bought 2003 Nissan Altima Summer of 2006 from a dealer a week later the car engine started stopping with out any warning while I am driving. I called the dealer and I was told there is a recall on this car. I took my 2003 Nissan Altima to the dealer for the crankshaft position recall (nhtsa campaign id number: 06v242000). After a week now the ses light started illuminated indicating that the crankshaft position sensor needs to be replaced. Then again the engine start to die while I am driving 60 in a highway or 25 in drive way. Nissan obviously know reprogram the ECM would not resolve the engine cooling problem. However, Nissan failed to respond to complains and endanger consumers for critical injuries and deaths.

I am single mother who is in a very tight budget who can not afford to fix this ca or to buy another car. Last week , in the morning around 7 PM, after dropping my baby to day care (luckily) I tried to cross the street, but the engine died without any warning , first the car behind me crashed my back light MY BACK STILL HURSTS! But one can only imagine what would happen if it was in a highway. The next day I get a loan and went to Nissan dealer and the mechanic verified and told me it is a crankshaft failure and need to be replaced for 300$. He also confirmed that Programming the ECM does not resolve this problem but he does not know why they did not put this in recall.

It seems to me that if this defect is common, and it obviously if it could cause crashes and, therefore injury or even death, that Nissan would be obliged to rectify the problem--obviously they are not. I called to Nissan and was told that it is only my problem, but the truth is every Nissan Altima owners has the same problem. I am writing this to gather all crankshaft failure problems so that we can put this on the news.

Thanks

Last week I started haveing problems starting my 2005 Nissan Altima. We bought the car new and have had no other issues. Up until having this problem I was satisfied with Nissan. Found that there was a recall regarding the EMC. Took it to the dealership and they charged me $41.00 to hook my car up to the computer and told me that the crank sensor needed to be replaced and that this would cost $160.00, even though this seems to be a manufactuers problem. I am not very happy with Nissan and on my next car purchase will not consider a Nissan!!!!

New engine has experienced power downs and non-provoked revving identical to the previous engine with the check engine light coming on. System checks have revealed oxygen sensing codes, transmission codes and catalytic converter codes. The nissan service department does not think any of these codes are causing the problem. Very similar to a lot of other experiences listed on this websight.

I purchased a nissan altima in 2007 of april and a couple of months after there were recalls on the vehicle and i went to the nissan dealership and they said they reset the computer for the crankshaft and i believe the drop was not done properly because the problem is worse and when i'm driving on the highway my car drive slow and it jerks and i'm scared my car may stop on the highway and cause an accident. all 2005 nissan altima should have a recall on this again and be fixed at no charge.

This morning they called back indicating that the battery was toast and that I had to pay 50% of its value since it was in its second year. $30,000 for a car and with less than 24,000 Km they wanted me to pay $75 for the same Nissan original part telling me their batteries are better than others and that is why they cost more... I bought a Costco battery for $80 for my Silverado 8 years ago and it still runs great!!! What am I missing here...??? I called Nissan Canada and they were ever worst, they said they didn't cover the battery at all on their warranty and they pushed the ball back to the dealer... wonderful service practices!... That car is going for sale next week and I am bying a Toyota.

We bought our Nissan Altima in 2006. We were very excited when we bought it but have had trouble ever since. The push button start fails to start about 2 out of 5 times. We have to pump the brakes numerous times in hopes to start it. we have had it to the dealership twice. Both times they say they can not find anything wrong. So we pick it up to find it will start all over again. now the drivers seat{witch they have fixed once} is broke again! We've had it and will never buy another Nissan product. What a lemon.

I currently own a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5s. I purchased this car brand new. The car only has a little over 35,000 good miles, which is excellent for the age of the car. I don't have a long commute and I seldom drive the car more than 10 miles at a time. I have been having serious problems with the car shutting of while it's in motion. The first time it occurred I was making a right turn into a parking lot, the steering wheel locked and I was unable to move the car without putting it in neutral and I almost got hit in the rear by another car. The second time it occurred, I was at a stop light and the car shut off again. The third time I was on the highway at night, the car shut off again and I was driving about 40mph which almost resulted in an accident. The fourth, fifth and sixth time it shut off, I was trying to get it out of my parking garage. This is a very serious situation that could have had very catastrophic consequences. This is very uncommon in a car that has only 35,000 miles.

I called Nissan North America to inquire about any recalls to my vehicle and what they described was the exact same problem I was having with my car. The problem was due to a faulty ECM(engine control module). My next step was to have my car towed and diagnosed at a local Nissan Dealership. I followed through and ended up leaving my car there overnight. The following day they called and said my problem was due to the CAM position sensor and Crank position sensor not working properly due to them being drenched with oil. They said in order for the ECM (engine control module) to be reprogrammed, the Crank and CAM positing sensors had to be replaced and this was not part of the recall. I in turn have to pay out of pocket for towing fees, parts and labor which total $500.05 and on top of that I was not offered shuttle service or a car to rent after leaving my car with them overnight.

After doing some research on the problem, I learned that the problem stems from the location of the sensor. Therefore it's a problem with the design of the engine. I believe Nissan needs to take responsibility for their defective engine. This problem can kill someone. This needs to be taken care of because on two occasions I almost had a car hit me from the rear. I should not have to pay their outrageous fees for something that has to do with their poorly designed engine.

My car is a 2002 altima in which has had many reacalls. I was finally told i needed a referbished motor in feburary of 2009 and given an estimate of 3500 dollars but once i saved my money and ready to put my car in the shop in june of this year the estimate shot up to over 5000 dollars. I am have been battling this for a year i really need guidance or help.

I bought an "Benchmark" 2008 Nissan Altima. This was supposed to be the top of the line from bluetooth to the heated leather seats. And the car was new and fairly expensive. The paint is chipping and Nissan has refused to fix it. Keep in mind at only 20,000 miles I have chips off clear up to the roof and they say its from rocks or bugs. (I do not drive on dirt/gravel roads) I can't believe you pay over $25,000 and they would not stand behind the product.I pointed out, that there are no indentions from the so called "rocks" their alleging hit my car.

We check the oil level and all the oil was gone from the car. It did not come out from oil filter or oil pan. Oil was loss within the vehicle somehow. Date of failure was 6-12-09. Oil changed on 5-21-09. Week of June 7-12, car was not driven because we were in San Antonio, Texas on vacation. Car towed to Peltier Nissan dealership and service manager reported that there was no oil in the car causing the rod to blow through engine block. Engine needs to be replaced.

This campaign was focused on a hangar pin but it did mention the other problem of engine defect. Unfortunately, NHTSA closed this campaign on Nissan's word that Nissan is "developing a corrective action". As a result, when consumers contact Nissan, Nissan will just tell them there was no recall involving this problem. Technically, they are correct because NHTSA did not OFFICIALLY create a recall involving defective engines and fires. The recall only addressed the hangar pin. Nissan is using this loophole to avoid replacing the engines and the consumers are driving around in vehicles that have the potential of catching fire. Is it going to take someone getting killed before NHTSA do a recall on these engines?

Owners are these vehicles have hundreds of complaints online and listed with NHTSA. We are so frustrated because we are driving hazardous vehicles, Nissan North America is not concern, and NHTSA is not protecting us. Many of us wish to pursue Class Action Lawsuits to get remedy but cannot find an attorney to take the case. Now is NHTSA going to help the citizens or is there another more effective safety government agency available to force Nissan to recall these vehicles? Bottom line, these hazardous vehicles are on the road and NHTSA is suppose to make sure auto manufacturers are not producing HAZARDOUS VEHICLES.

Also I was very low on oil and the oil warning sensor had not come on and the oil gauge was registering fine. Be aware dont relay on the oil sensor on the 2003 Altima 2.5.

I went to another mechanic shop - very highly rated in the area. They told me I had no problems with my CV boot(s). Kind of makes you wonder. I will be having the private mechanic replace the Engine Mounts - and will not be trusting Nissan Dealerships anymore. Of course this one lost my trust when I referred a friend there, and they failed to pay out the "Refer a Friend" bonus of $100.00 You'd think their reputation would be worth more than that!

My 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5l stalled out on me several times while driving. I was very lucky since I did not have an accident during these incidents. When I took the car to the dealership, I was informed that the diagnosis was that the Cam and Crankshaft sensors needed to be replaced and the ECM reprogrammed. I went online and found a recall for EXACTLY the same issue on 200 Nissan Altima's with 2.5l engines.

I notified the dealership and they informed me that my VIN was NOT part of the recall. I called Nissan and the individual took my information and told me there was nothing they could do. After promting to speak with a manager, I was told that a regional representative would be in touch. 2 days later, I received a call from the Regional Rep. She took my information and said that she would investigate the situation and that Nissan will usually help owners in such a case.

3 days later, I get a call notifying me that I did not meet the criteria for being helped. In other words, since I have only been a Nissan customer for 3 Years and had only 2 nissans '06 & '08; I did not take my vehicles for regular maintenance to the nissan dealership (i.e. oil changes and tire rotations are provided by the shop 5 mins from me); and I was too far out of warranty (3yr/36k and I have 3yrs/40k). I restated her explaination and asked if she meant to tell me that Nissan North America's position is that I am not a good enough customer for them to correct a known safety issue on my car? and she confirmed my understanding was correct and that Nissan's position was that they would not take responsibility for the bad sensors. To sum it all up, I was told that buying two Brand new Nissans and taking them to the Nissan Dealership for major maintenance was not enough for them to take care of a known safety issue once I went over the warranty period.

I had so many problems with my 2005 Nissan -- today is 6/22/09 and i got a computerized engine analysis and they told me i had to change my install crank position sensor. Whats up with these NISSAN's -- my car is only 4yrs old. I had battery problems,the car dents easy, the car dealship offers that extended warranty 45,000 or 6yrs/this is a rip off and all those who purchased this should get there money back. I would like to know HOW MANY customers use there warranty-- they really know how to suck us!! I am a woman and i dont how many miles i can drive in a year but with the warranty it is about 7,000 miles per year come on now WHO can drive 7,000 miles per year-- i would like to know how many have benefited from this warranty. MY car had been recalled for some electric programing.

We received a call from them a few days later stating that the fuse pump was bad, paid $653.00 to get repaired. The day after the car breaks down again. we clearly mark that we wanted the old parts, in reply they told us they forgot to notate that, we have an actual photo stating we requested the old parts. This is absolutely ridiculous, We are looking for a refund. No physical damage, but the car broke down in trraffic with my child in the car, totally unacceptable

On Saturday, May 29, 2009, My 2006 Nissan Altima's motor blew out on the interstate. I had the car towed to the local dealership. Since it was the weekend, I could not get any information on the car until the following Monday. Monday, June 1, 2009, the dealership called and informed me that the motor was bad and that the warranty expired at 60,000 miles. I insisted that I would call Nissan North America and see if they would repair the motor because the extent of the repair made me think that the motor was defective.

I called and initially spoke with Judy Walker. She triaged my information and stated that she would send it to a regional representative. She stated that the regional representative would contact me no later than Wednesday, June 3, 2009. Well the representative (Greg Zlock) did call me on June 3, 2009 around noon. I explained my situation to him and he didn't seem the least bit interested. I explained to him that the reason I purchased a Nissan was because of the quality of the engine. He stated that it was indeed out of warranty and he would see what he would do. Greg acted like the motor blowing up was all my fault and that I had no right to ask for Nissan North America to pay for the motor being replaced. Greg stated that he would call me Friday, June 5.

Well, Greg did not call me back as he stated. I had to call him. When I called him, he stated that he was waiting on more information from the service department at the dealership. I stated that was fine. I did not trust Greg by this point and decided to call the dealership myself. When I spoke with the service manager (Mark Mcmurry), he stated that the rep never called him and in fact, he was waiting on a call from him. I then gave the service manager the direct extension of Greg Zlock. Greg Zlock called on Monday June 8, and stated that he was still investigating my situation.

In the meantime, Mark McMurry called and told me that he spoke with another regional representative and stated that Nissan would not repair the engine. Greg Zlock calls back hours later to tell me the bad news as if a decision had been reached at that time. However, based on the conversation with the service manager, Nissan North America knew their decision all along. My issue is the fact that I could have been killed on the interstate because of a defective motor and Nissan North America does not want to take responsibility for it. I have all of my documentation stating that I serviced my car regularly. The least Nissan North America could do is replace my motor as a manufacturer's defect.

I have read several of similar accounts of the motor blowing on the 2006 Altimas on Consumer Affairs.com. It seems as if there is indeed a problem with motor with the 2006 model. I have also read in depth an article about Nissan's initiative on quality. This information is not true because if Nissan believed in the quality of their product, then they would fix the problem. A motor is the heart of any car and Nissan is supposed to have one of the best motors ever made. It is safe to say, that Nissan does not care about the quality of their cars and the customers who buys them.

I would think that in today's economic crisis and the issues that the automotive companies are having, that Nissan would take responsibilty and do what is right for the consumer. I had many choices; however, I decided to buy a Nissan because of the proven track of dependability. If I wanted all this drama, I would have bought a Kia. Oh,I forgot, Kia's have a 100,000 mile warranty. Maybe I should have purchased a Kia. I have had to pay for a rental for a week and pay a towing charge. This is just not right! Something must be done. I will never purchase another Nissan again. I will also discourage others from purchasing them as well!

Same complaint as other Nissan Altima owners. For a year now my car has had the crank/cam sensor's replaced and supposedly all recalls are up to date but the car is still stalling, idling low up a hill, etc. I called Nissan and they say they haven't heard of this happening to anyone else (yeah right). I am very concerned as i have a four year old and a four MONTH old and I have to drive with them on the highway every day. I would like to see a class action lawsuit for this problem. I cannot afford to take this back to the mechanic again so i just get in my car every day hoping it's not going to break down while I'm driving down the highway with my precious babies in the back seat. Someone please help.

I own a very small product distributorship near Dallas Texas. I hired a guy to do sales for me. He was doing a great job selling. His car died on him. He talked to me about leasing a car for him, that I would not be out a single dime that he would pay for it with his commissions AND since he was supposed to get a settlement from a law suit he was in the middle of settling. I said no on several occasions and since he didn't have a car 2-3 days a week (drove his girlfriends), sales were slacking.

He found this 'killer deal' on a 2008 Nissan Altima. $99 a month for 12 months and by then he would have his settlement. Against my better judgement I gave in. We went to the Nissan dealership almost an hour away from the office ?? and of course they don't have anymore at that price. We started to leave, they came back with offer after offer and the one I finally agreed to was that Nissan would make the first 6 months payments, NOT that they would make them for me and put them at the end, which is what they did. Anyway, my employee turned out to be a con, took me for a lot of money. When I tried to get out of the lease, I read the entire lease agreement and things didn't add up.

I called and talked to a female named Jordon and I, calmly and trying to be overly nice, wanted to find out what my options were in terminating the lease, and I explained that I agreed to the lease because the Nissan salesman Paul said Nissan will make the first 6 months payments then I start paying on the 7th month, NOT that the payments would be defered to the end of the lease and I would still have to pay them. She said I should have read the lease agreement before signing it. I said I would have gone through every single line with a magnifying glass had I thought for one moment that Nissan would blatantly lie to my face. She said and I quote "what do you want us to do about it? You agreed to the lease terms and signed it" and there was nothing she could do for me and that I would be responsible for the balance of the lease payments and any excess mileage if I opted for early termination of the lease. I asked to speak to a supervisor and she put me on hold without saying a word. I was on hold for 14 minutes! Then I was disconnected. I have since contacted a lawyer and was told I do have a case and there IS something I can do about it. I have never liked leases and have never even considered leasing until the con man. But this was the worst experience I have ever had acquiring a new vehicle. So I have a 2008 Altima that I pay $400 a month to collect dust in my garage.

I leased an Altima between 2/06- 4/09. On 3/09 I needed to use my roadside assistance. Afetr 20 mins on the phone with them, they said I did not have road-side assistance. I took care of the problem myself- however, I want the $300 I paid up front for the road- side assistance. I have called numerous times, and I was to get a call back last week- NO ONE CALLED!

total 8500 with interest local curency and recovery only 4500 which is from my insurance and nothing from the agent

I had my engine lose complete power, but I was able to drive it to the dealership. It was as if the transmission had gone out, because the engine was revving, but the car would not accelerate. The dealership said it was a loose radiator cap. They replaced it, and that was all. The throttle response was never the same and the car was still not accelerating as it did when I first got the car new in June of 2002. I also had filed a complaint about hot air coming out of the air vents, but they thought it was cold air coming out of the vent so they said they fixed it. I never received a proper explanation.

More recently my seatbelt came off of its anchor on the side as I pulled it normally to put it on. I drove to the dealership and was told by Min Ho, a sales person, that I should have bought the extended warranty. I was so angry, but kept my cool and spoke to the service manager. They fixed it for free, but I can't believe the response I got. Completely unacceptable.

The car has shutdown on me once this summer going up a busy street. It is eating oil like no tomorrow. I don't know what to do? I complained of the "no power" issue at least 4 times, but I was told that "it feels like any other 4 cylinder Altima."

This was supposed to be a good experience, but it's not, and my car is still not up to par. I forgot to mention the door seals also came off and they just glued them on without explanation. The driver's side window also broke and would not go up one day, but of course it was out of warranty. I'm outraged that I was sold a lemon and they refused to do any work on it during warranty. I also complained of bad shocks, but to no avail. Please help. I've had to do brake work on this car twice now. 900 dollars each time, that and the window repair for 300. This is ridiculous.

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5SL. Last year I got a recall to reprogram the ECM fixed on my car. My car was shutting down while driving and sometimes when I started the car it would not accelerate. After the recalled was supposedly fixed, this stopped happen until yesterday. I thought everything was fixed, then my car just randomly stopped in traffic and the service engine soon light came on.

When I crank it back up and tried to give it gas it would not accelerate. I thought the reason for the recall was to prevent this from happening. I took it to the Nissan who advised me it was something crankshaft position sensor, I was told that this had nothing to do with the ECM reprogramming recall even though Nissan had a recall on crankshaft sensors in 2007. And after reading here and other places I find that this has been a problem from Nissan since 2002.

So my question is what was the recall for if it did not fix the problem and why am I being charge to get a nissan error repaired that apparently alot of other people are having. This is insane!!! I think the crankshaft sensors are faulty and need to be recalled.

I've spent over $2000 already in the past year from replacing the oxygen sensor, crankshaft sensor, engine bracket on top of oil changes and engine tune ups. The manufacturer should not even be releasing poorly manufactured engines and let the consumer suffer the cost of repairs. There must be something either Nissan or the consumer affairs do to help get out of this predicament. I bought this car from the dealer with a pretense that this car is built to last and did not expect that its a money trap. For working people like me, I depend on this car to travel to work and earn a living. This is just shocking to even think that now I'm suppose to be spending 6000 on a used car I bought a few years ago.

I had a problem with the door that leads to the gas tank It somehow became broken.I took my car,2002 Nissan Altima to the dealer, who stated I would have to pay a little over $100 to have the door repaired,of which I refused.I strongly felt that there was a defect with the gas door because in my daily travel,I've seen other Nissa Altima's with the same broken gas door.

I began taking down license plate numbers of these vehicles.I emailed the information to Nissan and asked if they would just send all registered owners of Altima's to see if they are having an issue with the gas door,of which they didn't do.To get results,I had to contact the BBB who in turn spoke with Nissan to get the issue resolved,but what about all the other owners of the Altima's who are having this problem?

I STRONGLY feel that a recall should be done on the Nissan Altima's because to me there is an obvious defect with the gas door.

My 2002 Nissan Altima with the 2.5L engine has had numerous problems in the past year and half. The first that happened is my car stopped in the middle of traffic. I took it to a mechanic and was informed that I needed my oxygen sensor replaced. The mechanic checked and found that the oxygen sensors were being recalled but when I called Nissan they told me they had already replaced my Oxygen sensors and I can't remember that ever happening.

The next thing that happened is I had my oil changed which I normally did around 3000 miles. I went on a weeks vacation and my car started riding rough. My oil light came on and when I took it back to the place where I had the oil changed there was no oil in the engine. They put oil in the car, I took the car to the mechanic who reported that I had some type of bad rings which were replaced but still I need to add oil to my car once a week and I never take the car anywhere but around my neighborhood.

My check engine light stayed on so I took it back to the mechanic who told me that I need a catalytic converter. I had that replaced and the car rode, although roughly, for about two months and it stopped again on me in the middle of a parking lot. I had it towed to the dealership who again replaced the sensors, which was two replacements in about a year. The mechanic then told me that my engine was slowly coming apart inside bit by bit and I will need to have my engine replaced which will cost me $4000. I don't have that kind of money.

When I checked the website to see if I could get an engine for less than that, I found so many websites regarding the 2002 Nissan Altima with the 2.5L engine having the exact same problems as my car has. I was hoping that this car would last me until I retired from working. I am so outdone, I don't know what to do or where to go for a solution to my problem.

I have been having issues with my SES light coming on an off. After several attempts to go to the dealership they said they could not find anything wrong with my vehicle. Well come to find out after describing my problem to a trusted referral machanic he found the problem within one hour of testing. My 4th cylinder was filling up with COOLANT so every time I started my car it would misfire and shake till the coolant burned off. Turns out my headgasket was blown on the 4th cylinder and I had to have it repaired. All the while Nissan did a "multi point inspecection" ON WHAT!

If they opened the hood of my car at all they would have seen for one I have NO COOLANT in my reserve. PLus the fact that Nissan mechanics are well aware of this probelm. My machanic said he has repalced 3-4 of these so far and it is a problem that exisits in ALL 2002 Nissan Altimas becasue of the motor that was originally put in. Come to find out I was actually lucky in the fact that it can happen from 30K miles to 100K and mine just made it ove rthe mark.

THIS IS A FAULTY ENGINE AND IT SHOULD BE HEARD AND PEOPLE SHOULD INSIST ON ASKING DEALERS THESE QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING A 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA. I had to pay 1400$ to get this repaired and hope that a CLass Action suit is filled on Nissan for this issue, as it seems hundreds if not thousands of people have had to suffer the consequence of this model.

The only fix for the problem is to replace the engine at the expense of the owner. Nissan will not offer any assistance on this problem. They should recall and replace any engine in any altima that this has happened to. I will personally never buy another Nissan product unless Nissan takes ownership of this problem and makes it right with their customers who are responsible for their success in the first place. No customers, no business. To fix the problem requires engine replacement. Cost ranges from 3-5K.

I bought a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5s in 2008.This year i almost got killed when the car engine turned off,i was going to work aprox 55 mile ph in the interstate 87 north.Thanks God i was on the right lane and with problem i could controlled it and pulled over in the emergency lane.Lucky me,that no one was driven too close from me.I opened the hook and checked it,thinking that were the battery cables, i had to re-try start the car more than 3 times.

I tooked it to my mecanic and he told me that the problems were crankshaft position,cam and the transmission speed sensors.I went crazy looking for places were i could get this parts,it have been more than week and half trying to fix this car.I need the car to go to work,during this period time i had spent around $675.00 and the car is not fixed yet.I'm scare of taking the high way cause i think i may going to crash,i have to wake up an hour and half earlier in the morning to get to my job on time,in case that the car doesn't wants to start.Please,Please try to do something,i know alot of family that have the same kind of cars and they have kids.The car was bought at a small car dealer.

After spending 4 hours haggling with them I finally walked out with the price I wanted and a the car i've always wanted. My 2005 Nissan Altima. the next morning while driving back to the dealership to get some minor issues resolved on the Due bill, I was sitting idle at a light and then all the sudden all the lights popped up on my car and the car turned it self off. I panicked naturally but the car started right up. I immediately took the car in, and they then told me that it had something to do with an "assembly sensor" i'm no mechanic, so that sounded like they knew what the issue was. So they send me home and tell me the part is going to be ordered and in their office within a week and they'd call me when it arrives.

The next day on my way back from the hospital, the car shuts off on me again. So I turn the car on ... AGAIN .. no problem, then as i proceeded to accelerate ... the car starts choking and jerking. I had my foot on the gas ... but it continued to choke, and would acccelerate past 15 mph. I pull over and turn the car off and let it sit for a bit. The as i turn the car back on and I attempt to take the car immediately back to the dealership as I was trying to merge on the freeway, the car turns off and just stops in the middle of on coming traffic. One car had to swerve to NOT hit me! I couldn't get the car started but when it finally did I pulled over and called my father to pick me up.

Now I realize that when purchasing a used cars you're going to have issues, but this is a MAJOR mechanical flaw and it could cost someone their life! and reading through all the complaints it doesn't'settle easy with me that there are a lot of these cars on the road that have the same problem as me. I do not want this car, I am in discussions with nissan to cancel my contract but they refuse to help me. This should not happen to a car 2 days off the lot when they pretty much gave me the song and dance how these cars are certified ... they go through all these tests! Right now i'm in a rental car, but I do not want this car and there should be a way for me to revoke this purchase given it's only been 2 days. Someone please help!

I have a 2003 Altima that is very hard to crank, sometimes it takes 2 3 or even 4 cranks to get the car started, this only occurs in the warm weather, never in the winter. this year i decided to get it fixed. the free code analysis at autozone said crankshaft sensor, a $37 part. I did some research and it seems this is a very common problem and in fact was a recall problem on many models. I checked with 2 different dealers and they both said the vin # for my car was not included in the recall and they would not fix it for free. They wanted $240. Luckily I was able to locate instructions on the internet on how to replace the sensor myself and now the car cranks fine. I still think Nissan should be paying for this repair and intend to write them a letter about this

I bought a 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5SE on 7/7/07 (lucky right?)...wrong! Well, the car was in the showroom looking all pretty because they were having a hard time selling it (way overpriced). They added a spoiler, 19 rims/tires, a sunroof and marked down the car by about $8000. Well, since the car was considered new, I thought it would be good. Well about a couple of days after I bought it, I brought it into Nissan to have them look at the steering because it was shaking excessively. The billet grill was whistling horribly to the point I could not hear the radio.

I kept taking the car in for the steering problem because it would jump out of alignment all the time. One morning after it had rained, I was on my way to work and water started leaking on my leg from where the driver's side curtain airbag was located. They could not duplicate the problem, but I took pictures. I had an oil change on base and about 2 hours later all the oil had leaked out of my car and it started smoking. They said I didn't need a new engine, and they only replaced some timing gears or something. I have been taking it in for the steering all while I have had these problems. My front tire went flat...all 4 valve stems went bad and I must have had 6 alignments.

Just today, I took it in because the engine light was on. It was some code for the timing. Well two days ago we were on the freeway and the car had a hiccup and we lost power. Trying to get home, the car lost more and more power and by the time we got home it was jerking us whenever we shifted from drive to reverse. I was told the car went into a fail safe mode. How exactly is that safe driving on a freeway. They called me and told me they needed to keep the car overnight because it had some more issues pop up on the test drive...what a suprise! Well, I am off to get my rental car and this only adds to my lemon law case pending with Nissan. Good luck to all...hope you make it home safely!

I purchased a brand new 2006 Nissan Altima in 2005. On March 28 2009 my engine light came on. I took it to the dealership. I was told I have a bad engine. The piston rings are failing oil is going everywhere. I have an extended warranty that I purchased,they will not fix the car because it has to have a specific problem such as cracked head. I called Nissan to get help they told me they could not help me and that there was no recalls on the engine. I don't know what to do next.

I can not afford an new engine I am going to have to borrow the money. Some from my 401K and I have to skip house payments and car payments. My credit will go bad. I owe too much money to get another car.

I own a 2004 Nissan Altima and had a problem where the car became hesitant upon acceleration and the check engine light came on. I brought the car to the local Nissan dealer to have it checked. It turns out to be a power valve screw that had come loose and was inside my engine now. This is well known by Nissan as there is a voluntary service campaign P5202 that adresses this very issue. The VIN#'s listed for the 2004 Altima has my car being right in the middle.

However the dealership goes on and says your car isn't date code specific to be covered by the campaign, I have to pay the rapair bill which they told me could be anywhere from $700 to $3000 depending on the damage the loose screw did. Let me get this straight, a screw comes loose into the engine, and it is somehow my fault for happening, what by driving the car in a normal fashion. Sure sounds like a manufacturing defect that Nissan was well aware of, yet they take no responsibilty for it now. I am in the process trying to get Nissan to cover the cost, which thank god only ending up being $700, but I should not have to pay for their mistakes.

I want Nissan to reimburse for the money I had to pay for this repair, $659.72

My 2004 Nissan Altima is a piece of junk. It is only 5 years old with 52,000 miles on it. 4 months ago my car started surging. After a few days of this, the Service Engine Soon light came on. That same day, my car shut off as I was reversing out of a parking spot. This has gone on off and on for months. I can get maybe 3 good days out of it, but then it starts surging and feels like it's dragging.

I have had the Crankshaft & CAM shaft sensors replaced, a new battery put in, and a new gas cap (i've explored every possibility as to what could be causing this problem). The Nissan dealer here in Myrtle Beach told me that there is nothing wrong with the car and charged me $40 to tell me that. I then took the problem to Nissan Corp. and after several days was finally told that Nissan is not responsible and they cannot do anything for me. The woman I spoke with told me to try taking it to another dealer! The next closest dealer is an hour away. Not the best idea to drive that far with a car that's a piece of crap! I'm with Kisha (a few posts below). We need to file a class action suit.

I called nissan company about my 2002 nissan altima that it is losing oil. they advised me to take to the dealer and contact them. Dealer said that thte catalytic converter is falling a part and i need a new engine. it seems like a common problem with 02 altima. After letting them know they said the car is old and they will not be able to help. they already knew what year is my vehicle in the first place. I think there should be an investigation in regard to the catalytic converter that causing many owners to lose their investment in nissan. I'll never recomment nissan for any one.

the cost for repaire is $4,600. It is a joke. I bought this car new and they will not admit that they have a problem with the catalytic converter.

I purchased a 2003 Nissan Altima from the company thinking it was a good vehicle. The car was brand new and I began to notice at about 60K that it was consuming about a quart of oil between oil changes. I asked about it and they said it was normal for the car to consume that much oil. I have had many cars and this is the first that this has happened. It has progressively gotten worse, so I began to do some research online and wouldn't you know it I am not alone.

I spoke to a mechanic at an auto store and asked him about the mysterious oil consumption, he told me nissan had problems with that motor. Why have they not taken responsibility. It's seems from my research that they give you the run around and as soon as your warranty is up they are telling people that the engine is shot and they need to replace it. I think that they need an investigation, i will never buy another product from them.

My car is still running and now have 140K on it but have been putting oil in it since 60K it is now to the point that I am paying more for oil to get around then i do for fuel. I am no dummy and know that this is not normal, motors now adays last two to three hundred thousand miles, they had a problem and covered it up until the warranties expired and now us the consumers of this product have to pay.

I am the owner of a 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5SL. I received a notice for a recall to reprogram the ECM to prevent my vehicle from shutting down without warning. I have a 10 month old daughter and I did not want to put her life in danger, therefore I took the car in for the recall. I thought this would take care of everything; however, this did not stop my car from shutting down on me in the middle of traffic. Before the recall, my service engine soon light never came on (car was driving fine). After the recall, the service engine light came on.

Last week I was driving my vehicle, with my 10 month old daughter in the car and the car stalled and shut down on me without warning on a Friday during rush hour traffic. I thought the recall was supposed to prevent this from happening. Well evidently not because it happened anyway. I took it to the dealership who advised me it was the crankshaft position sensor. After doing some reading I find that this has been a problem from Nissan since 2002. I contacted Nissan directly and was told that because of the mileage of my vehicle (82k), they are not responsible for assisting with the cost. I had to pay $285 to replace the part. They told me the crankshaft sensor had nothing to do with the ECM reprogramming recall (although Nissan had a recall on crankshaft sensors back in 2007, unfortunately, I was told by the Nissan regional manager, that my VIN number was not part of the recall). Something is very wrong and fishy.

Someone really needs to help the nissan owners and hear our complaints. I may not be a mechanic, but I don't believe the problem is the ECM reprogramming because if that was the case, my vehicle would not have shut down after the ECM recall was performed. I truly believe the crankshaft sensors are faulty and need to be recalled. My daughter and I could have been hit and killed. I can trade this vehicle in and pass this problem on to someone else, but suppose that someone else is a parent with a child and the car does the same thing. Something needs to be done before someone is seriously. If there are any class action suits, please let me be a part of it. I will even start one if I have to.

Luckily my daughter and I was not hit by another vehicle. But now I have a car that I am making payments on and I am afraid to drive. I do not have the peace of mind that my Altima is safe for me and my child. Each time I crank the car, I get a paranoid feeling in my gut. Because Nissan has not taken responsibility for this ongoing problem, my car shut down on me without warning and I had to depend on other means of transportation while my car was being worked on. Does someone have to get killed before anyone would do anything about this?

I have had problem after problem with my 2005 Nissan Altima, and I know I am not the only one. I just received information that there was a recall on my vehicle that I was not informed of. This recall was regarding the crankshaft sensor. The car stalled and jolted during my drive on the freeway and after researching on the internet, there was a recall to this problem. My air conditioner which I used sparingly, broke last year. I had to replace all my motor mounts a month ago. And it seems that these problems should be on a 10 year old vehicle, not a 4 year old vehicle. We as the consumer should not be responsible for a defective product!

The repairs I have mentioned that I have done have caused a great deal of money. In these down economic times, none of us can afford a lemon. I know that there are other consumers, especially on this website that have had similar distressing problems occur to their vehicles.

I have had problem after problem with my 2005 Nissan Altima, and I know I am not the only one. I just received information that there was a recall on my vehicle that I was not informed of. This recall was regarding the crankshaft sensor. The car stalled and jolted during my drive on the freeway and after researching on the internet, there was a recall to this problem. My air conditioner which I used sparingly, broke last year. I had to replace all my motor mounts a month ago. And it seems that these problems should be on a 10 year old vehicle, not a 4 year old vehicle. We as the consumer should not be responsible for a defective product!!

I bought a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 L (4-cylinder) on June 6, 2006. A few days after I purchased the car, I had a problem cranking it. So, I took it to the dealer, and he suggested that it was an electrical problem and gave me an alarm for it. About a year later, the check-engine light came on, so I took it back to the dealer and had it serviced. A few months later, that same light came back on; I thought nothing of it and continued driving it until I took it to the service department once again. I paid about $800 for both services collectively!

In December 2008, I had constant problems cranking it. One day, it would not start at all, so I had it towed to another mechanic who informed me that I needed spark plugs because the service technician jammed a spark plug into my motor. He also informed me that the car needed a catalytic converter soon. I continuously had problems starting my car afterwards until it got so bad that I begin to lose time from work and got stranded over numerous times all over Southern California.

A few days ago, I took it back to the Nissan dealer that cost me $112 for the diagnosis which confirmed that I needed a new catalytic converter estimated at $1,220.02. Now, I'm stuck with car payments of $451.00 a month for the next two years. I do not have any more money to spend on a lemon!

It has drained my finances. I have two more years of high car payments. I have to walk to work now!

I purchased a 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5S on Feb 16, 2009. I had test driven the vehicle twice prior to purchase with no noticeable issues. The dealership made sure the vehicle and engine was always warmed up for test drive. The next morning, when I drove the vehicle, the engine made a very loud and noticeable ticking noise until the engine warmed up to normal operating temperature. I notified the dealership, Jeff Schmitt Nissan in Beavercreek Ohio. They contacted the service department. They said that the loud ticking noise in normal for this engine and there was no use to bring it in to service.

I complained further and made sound recordings of the engine when it was driven cold. The dealership then called Nissan North America and I have been told that Nissan has been aware of the engine noise problems for more than 30 days and that they were working on a solution. If Nissan knew of engine problems, why did they not notify the dealer or the consumer?

Furthemore, after checking several online forums, I have discovered that this appears to be a common complaint going back numerous years with no obvious resolution to date. Since the dealership made sure the engine was warmed up to normal operating temperature prior to test driving and thus masking the engine noise, I considered this to be a deceptive sales practice by the dealership and Nissan North America. I would have never purchased this vehicle had I been made aware of the engine issue prior to purchase!

I immediately asked for a refund or replacement of the vehicle. The local dealership has said there is nothing they can do for me regarding that issue and that I will have to wait until Nissan finds a resolution. This vehicle, with known engine problems, is worthless! I feel I am entitled to a refund!

I have a 2005 Nissan Altima that has problems a 10 year old car should have, not a 4 year old car. I bought it brand new off the lot. In the last year I have replaced a motor mount, serpentine belt and have repaired the a/c twice as well as the heater once. My a/c no longer works...again. This time the compressor is completely out. I have always loved this car and I am just so disappointed that I have had to pour so much money into it on top of my huge payment every month!

After reading other complaints I am paranoid that the car will break down while I am driving it like it has other people. I am around 62,000 miles so it seems like only a waiting game from here on out. So disappointing that Nissan made such a lemon! I keep paying out more and more cash for repairs that a much older car should be enduring, not a 4 year old vehicle!

Bought the car used with low miles on it, the service engine light went on the week after I bought it. Had the alternator, fuel pump and a new battery put in because of stalling out in traffic. The Nissan dealer fixed the engine recall and a week later my engine seized. They told me I had to replace the engine for 4000 dollars. The car used excessive amounts of oil, had to keep adding oil weekly.

Several times I almost caused an accident when the car stops while driving, lost massive amounts of time at work due to the car being fixed and not working. I now need a new engine and still have a 300 dollar a month car payment.

I have a 2004 Nissan Altima SL model that is 2months from being paid for and recently started having problems with the car stalling. It went from stalling to just cutting off on me on a daily basis and while driving down a busy road. I could have been killed. The check engine light came on and a few friends told me that this may have been a recall.

so I phoned Nissan and explained the problem and I was told I needed a cam and crank sensor .so i asked if there had been any recalls on this and he said that it had been a recall but that I would still have to pay for a cam and crank sensor and that the recall only covers the price of the update or program from the cam and crank sensor. This is obviously a common problem that Nissan customers should not have to pay for or at least should get reimbursed for. This is my last Nissan.

I called Nissan North American to determine if a recall had occured on my car due to an internet research that showed 2002 and early 2003 Nissan Altima 3.5SE had recalls to replace the crank position sensor. I was told by Nissan that my car was not part of the recall once I gave them the VIN number to my 2003 Altima 3.5 SE. They asked if I was the original owner of the vehicle: I am. How many miles on the car: approx. 81,000 miles. I was told there are no open recalls for my car.

I have done a little more research and realize this is a very common problem for Nissan and not just on the 2003 models. The problem with this sensor failing is that it occurs without warning and your car will stall in the middle of traffic, an intersection, an expressway, etc.. which leaves you exposed to someone hitting you. I was lucky that this did not occur. You receive a message light on your car: Service Engine and then the battery, oil and brake lights appear.

The cost for me to have this repaired was $190.00 at a garage. Other consumers it appears have paid any place from $250.00 to $400.00. This happened to me Feb. 18 for the first time but from what I have read some consumers have had multiple failures with their crank position sensor.

These Nissan Altimas should be taken off the road. I guess they are waiting for someone to be killed before something is done. 2005 Nissan Altima had two crankshaft position sensors replaced and here I go again, it just shut down on I-85 Expressway. It is useless talking to Jack Ingram Nissan dealer. Nothing but more problems. I can't understand why nothing is done with all the complaints regarding these cars.

Had original alternator replaced in a 96 altima and after driving 3000 miles, the 'new' alternator failed. Nissan wouldnt replace it because it was over a year, but it was shiny new and hardly used. I later found out the 'new' alternator was a rebuilt one. Similar thing happened with the new catalytic converter they recently put in...that had to be replaced also because it was a piece of junk and failed months after it was put in. Where are these junky parts coming from and why can they sell rebuilt parts as new?

I had to pay another $475 for another 'rebuilt' alternator. That's how I found out Nissan doesnt sell new ones, only rebuilt ones.

I was on my way to SC when my car all of a sudden stalled on the left lane with no where to go i had to try to go to the shoulder while cars are going by me at 70 miles per hour. my husband my son & my self could have gotten killed. we were 3 hours from home so we took the car to Bob Richards Nissian in North Agusta soth carolina they told me it was one thing & they try to fix it & then told me it was something else cost me 1100 to fix & the car is still not fixed. We made it home & then took it to our Nissan dealer in Reidsville NC because the check engine light was on again & i also had the oil changed by the time i got home the check engine light was on again.

2 days later my car has no oil in it we add oil & then no oil in car again so i took the car to Auto Zone so they can put the machine on it & tell me what is wrong. I took the info to my Nissan dealer & they tell me it's not that but they don't know what it is. They tell me that i may need a new Engine but i guess that's what they are telling everyone from the amount of complaints i have been reading seens like everyone has the same problem.

i have been trying to contact their consumer dept but i keep getting the run around. they should fix my car for FREE & stop giving me the run around. I am again takeing the car today because their is no OIL in it again it is burning up the oil. if they are manufacture of the cars & don't know what there codes are there is something wrong with them. Also when i took my car to B. R. they told me they had never seen this code B4 & didn't know what was wrong. i had to contact my local dealer so we could tell them what the code meant. i am so feed up with this.

My family & i could have gotten killed on that Hihgway because of Nissan failier to make good cars that cut off while you are driving.

I've had multiple problems with my Altima. First, it started with the engine light, then the motor started making loud noises. I got the noises fixed the mechanic said it was a gasket and the manifold. It ran good a few months then it started not cranking after I got out of it and went to get back in it. It went into what the dealership called safe mode at one point and they told me I need a new catalystic converter and engine. The dealership said it would cost $6000. I couldn't afford that so I got a mechanic to do the work on it. He did something to the catalystic converter. Then a few weeks later it wouldn't crank and still want. A mechanic said I needed a new motor.

I currently have an2003 nissan altima 2.5l. About a month ago the check engine light had came on, my boyfriend had checked it for the codes and it gave up the code: crankshaft positioning sensor malfunction. During the time of looking up this problem on the internet he noticed there was a RECALL on similar problems and years. Then we called Nissan and explained to the lady and she told us it was not a RECALL for that problem, but to only program the computer. We are writing this because we believe this should be a RECALL. Everyday we see more people with the same problems.

am have nissan altima only have 75.000 miles. the engine is not good. the engine is too much oil en the combustion en the mufler and smok blue

2003 Altima is all over the internet, the SAME problems with owners. The car dumps oil into the converters, Catalytic converters go bad, Crank shaft sensor, car stalls while driving at high speeds. Nissan's answer? Buy a new engine at your own cost. This happens usually between 60,000 and 80,000 miles on the car.

Several almost accidents from the car stalling and not restarting for no apparent cause. Losing speend on the expressway almost getting rear ended. Cost me 1,100 to replace both converters, manifold, crank shaft sensor. Same issues with thousands of owners of this car and nissan refuses to do anything.

My 2003 Nissan altima suddely stops while I drive it. I took it to the dealer and was told that there was a recall. I had it fixed and it still stops. Now the car doesnt even start. Nissan says that is not their problem

I purchased a 2005 Nissan Altima in November 2004. I had no serious problems with my vehicle until I responded to a recall notice received from the company indicating that my vehicle needed to be serviced due to a problem with the ECM. One week after taking my vehicle in, my car will not start at all. I called the dealership auto service and they stated that I would have to pay for any new repairs because my vehicle does not have an extended warranty. After their response, I got online and began researching.

I have seen several complaints from consumers regarding the exact same model/year, problem, and even mileage (my mileage is just under 67,000 miles). As a consumer, I am extremely disappointed and concerned. I come from a family where we have all purchased Nissan only vehicles for several years. There seems to be a pattern of these problems and Nissan has knowledge of this, but is refusing to do anything about it.

I purchased a used 2005 Nissan Altima with 13,000 miles in October 2007. After having the car only a year I received a recall notice stating they had to reprogram a sensor. After being in the dealership for over 2 hours everything seemed fine. Approx. 7 months later I was having difficulty starting my car. Then my service engine light came on.

After taking it to Auto-zone they informed me my crankshaft sensor had to be replaced. I called Nissan to try to get this problem resolved and not only did they tell me it had nothing to do with the recall they also informed me my warranty expired 2 months ago. They wanted to charge me over $300. Not being able to pay for it I waited.

2 months later my battery died and now my car won't even start! I only have 38,000 miles on my car. I can't believe how unprofessional Nissan is being. I've read all the problems other Nissan owners are having and all 31,000 of us can't be wrong. We all have the same problem. This will be the first and last time I EVER purchase a Nissan. Someone has definitely have to do something about this. It's just not fair.

I was having a problem with my 2005 Nissan Altima GXE sedan stalling when I would take off from a stop or sitting idle. I received a recall notice (from Nissan regarding a ECM recall R0712). I took my car in for the recall (7/21/08) and told Nissan of the problem I had with my car stalling. They informed me that the stalling was due to a bad CRANKSHAFT postiton sensor gone bad, this sensor was not covered under the recall. I was charged $261.99 to replace this sensor.

On (10/27/08) I took my car back to Nissan to have the (Service Engine Soon) light checked. I was told with this service visit, there were two sensors that needed to be replaced, SENSOR ASSY-AIR and a HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR, total parts and labor, $718.23. I was very upset when I was told this, I told Todd (service manager) that the first Sensor (7/21/08) that I paid for had a recall and I should get that repair reimbursed, he indicated that the recall notice I pulled off the internet was not a recall by Nissan and the Nissan recall was for the programming of the sensor only. I was furious, he called his manager to see what he could do for me.

I was told that I would get a voucher to use toward future service visits at a Nissan service center. As of this date (1/20/2009) I have not received this voucher. I told Todd it was no way I could afford to pay $700 to get this repair done and there had to be a reason why these sensors are needing to be replaced, Todd said that he would give me $145.83 off the total price, because Nissan had a record of the up keep on my car and he could tell that I had it serviced properly. My out of pocket for this expense $599.73.

Today 1/19/09, my SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is back on again. I have an appointment on Wednesday(1/21/09) to take my car back to the service center. I purchased this car in October of 2004/since this time, I have had in addition to the above a power valve recall, November 11, 2005, Nissan installed screws for Power Valve. March 27, 2006 recall (P5216) Nissan installed rear sub frame bushings. May 3,2007, a wiring failure at PDC center, Nissan repaired wiring connection and replaced fuse.

I thought that I had a grand slam of a car in looks and reliability, I will never purchase another Nissan product nor do I have anything good to say about this vehicle, I feel I have a lemon on my hands. I have no idea what to expect on Wednesday, when I take my car back to the service center, but my gut tells me $$!

I purchased my 2002 Nissan Altima 4 yrs ago. I was looking for a reliable car and I thought I was making a good choice by purchasing a Nissan. I needed a car that was dependable;reason being, Im a student and the last thing I wanted to worry about was car repairs. Well, I was wrong. I had my mechanic look at my car after one Sunday morning (1/4/09) my car wouldnt start. He gave me the news that my head gasket need to be replaced. He also stated that my engine and radiator is bad.

I called the Nissan dealership to find out how much it will cost to replace head gasket. The gentleman told me $1600-$1700. I looked on line for prices for motors $4000. The price of the radiator range from $300-$500. Being a full time student I dont have that kind of money and Im still making payments on this car that now I cant drive. Im afraid to drive the Nissan because of fear of the engine blowing up on me with the leakage of oil and coolant. Which I find very dangerous and I dont want to be stranded on the side of the road.

The following are problems I have encountered with my Nissan, I have to put antifreeze and oil in my car all the time. No known leakage of oil or antifreeze on the ground and I make sure my car has oil change when needed. The car hesitate when starting up. The car wouldnt start on one occasion. The engine light stays on. The car has hestitated a couple times while I was driving. The car makes knocking noise at time.

I thought to myself, why is my car having so many problems. So I decided to look on line and I noticed that Im not the only one with these type of issues. So sad to hear that the manufacture (Nissan) dont want to own up to their mistakes and now the car owners (We) have to suffer.

Im without a vehicle and dont know how Im going to get back in forth to school. School starts next week (1/13/09).

Crank Sensor fault in Nissan Altima 2003, and the engine would stop at low speed. The dealer is asking me to pay for the probable repairs, This has been recalled in models 2002, 2005 and 2006 with exact same problem. They should also fix this issue with 2003 models.

None so far. This poses a high risk when driving on the road.

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima that I purchased brand new. At the 4th year mark, I had to replace the alternator. Which costed me $800.00. I've been searching on line and notice a trend with Altima's. I have a friend who just had the same thing happen to her this year which is the 4th year for her. While driving, all the warning lights, check eng and so forth come on then the car shuts off.

Completely dangerous. I've always been up date with oil change and maintanences. There is something wrong with the motor that needs to be fixed by Nissan before someone gets killed. Fortunetly in my situation, I was driving through town and not on the freeway. Nissan needs to be accountable for this not only for myself but for the other thousands of Nissan owners.

$800.00 out of cost expenses. I was with out a car for a week and had to get a rental to go to work. Towing fee's.

2002 2.5L Altima, my vehicle has 90,000 miles on it and has the catalytic converter problem in which the conveter has gone bad and broken pieces of it has gotten into the engine compartment via the valve through the cylinders to the rings. My car is burning an excessive amount of oil. I have to replace the converter that is in upwards of $500 at my expense but that does not fix the engine damage that has already been done. I have been advised by a Nissan Tech that a new engine is the only fix!! He also stated that there are so many complaints about this problem that Nissan should do something about it!!!! WE NEED YET ANOTHER RECALL ON THIS CAR!!!! THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE!!

My engine is forever damaged by this problem. There is no permanent solution other than to change the engine.

I purchased my 05 Nissan Altima in 2004, in 2008 I got a recall notice and that I needed to take my car to get something reprogramed, up until then I never had a problem with my car, a week after they reprogram it my check engine light came on, I called them and they said that it was a speed sensor and the crankshaft position sersor and that since my car did not have warranty I would have to pay to get it fixed. I don't think that's fair I realy feel that they are responsible for that problem. I've been researching and I notice that I'm not the only one with this problem, is there a Class Action agains them because of this? if so what can I do to form part of that Class Action.

I live in Houston TX, I have to drive on freeways all the time and I'm very scared that my car will turn off while I'm in the middle of all the trafic.

I purchased a new 2003 Altima. First thing out of the door, the brakes squeaked like crazy. Carried back to dealership and they indicated there was nothing that could be done. Therefore, I kept driving it and it continues to squeak. Approximately 2005, the check engine light came on. Every so often, when trying to crank car, it will not want to crank. It has no specific time so could not be duplicated at dealership.

For the last year or so, it jerks really bad. Now, it will usually crank first time, but after that it is really hard to crank. I never know when it will or won't start. In addition, the wheels rusted and Nissan dealership or Nissan higher ups would not fix. I only wanted $40 and I would buy parts and fix myself. I have not run back to dealership due to lack of response and their noncaring attitudes. I an 67 years old and single and hoping to retire. I had planned for this car to last into my retirement. I had not wanted to have a car payment when I go to a totally fixed income. However, after reading all of the complaints about Nissan Altimas, I am going straight and trade this car before it kills me or someone else. In addition, I plan to give Nissan a whole lot of free advertising. This is not right. Someone needs to come forward from Nissan and make this right. I do not believe this can happen to good people with no consequence.

I reached under the seat of my 05 Nissan Altima to get my nametag which had fallen under the seat

The frame of the seat slashed my arm in two places. One slash was 1.5in. long and 1 in. deep, the other slash was 1 in.long and .5 in. deep! The jagged steel frame is as sharp as a knife. I have photo's if you will give me an E-mail. People need to be warned of this danger!

1 year later. In June 2008 She took the car to Fairfax Nissan, they told her she has a busted head gastic, we paid 1200 to have it fixed. I received a 2nd opinion at Woodbridge Nissan they said nothing wrong with her head gastic its the catalyst converter that needs to be fixed. I then called Fairfax and Woodbridge and conference them both on the line, because now my engine has blown and its costing me $4000 to have it replaced because Fairfax Nissan told me the catalyst converter wasn't the problem. My daughter car blew up on an Interstate with her 3 year old son in his car seat. I then began looking to see if I had missed any recalls that pertained to defected catalyst converters and see all the review on the so many cars with my same problem. I will NEVER purchase another NISSAN again.

I have had so many problems with my 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S. I have taken it in to the dealership at least 6 times in the past year. The first time I took it in was becuase of a recall issue. It was was fixed and then my Service Engine soon light came on 2 weeks later. I brought it in to the dealership and had to pay over a hundred dollars to get that fixed when I felt like it was part of the original problem.

About a year later by Service engine soon light came back on, I took it to the dealership and was told that my passenger side motor mount was broken and may crank shaft sensor was broken, oaid over $600.00. Two weeks ago my car would not start, I finally got it to start an hour later and brought it to the dealership where they kept it for a full day just to tell me that there was nothing worng with it. Two weeks later I turn my car on and the service engine soon light comes on.

Like many other 2002 Nissan Altima mine began burning oil around 87,000 miles. Also began stalling at stop lights and not starting properly. Took the car to the dealer I purchased it from and after spending over $600 they priced out a NEW engine and catalytic around $5000. After doing much research there seems to be a trend of the same problems at around the same mileage. Also my heat has not worked properly since the day I bought the car, what a mistake! I would like to know what can be done and if there is any recourse for the company.

The economic hardship this car has caused could all be avoided if Nissan would be forced to correct the problem they created with the poor design of the engine. The dealership in a whole is much better off in the financial market than most citizen right now, and it would be GREAT if they would own up to their own failure.

My 2002 Nissan Altima S started having engine trouble around 60,000 miles. I maintained the car with regular oil changes, new tires, tune ups, etc. The check engine light came on but wasn't experiencing any trouble. A few months later the heat stopped working. I live in FL so I was able to live without heat. Then the car started consuming coolant and running warm. I took it to the Nissan Dealership in Gainesville and they told me a cylinder was misfiring and some spark plugs needed to be changed. Two weeks and $300 later I started experiencing the same trouble along with some hesitation while accelerating. I took it to a trusted mechanic and they told me that Nissans were infamous for this. The engine would need to be replaced. The car still ran so I decided to keep it without replacing the engine. Within two months, the car started consuming large quatities of oil. I then decided to trade the car in for an Accord. I will never purchase a Nissan again.

Like thousands of other 2002 nissan altima 2.5 owners, nissan has left every one of us hanging out there Nissan created this problem and is very aware of the oil consumption, catalytic converter break up and oxygen sensor failure. Then there is the excessive oil consumption and let's not forget the hard starting and failure to start. I will not buy another nissan again and it disgusts me that nissan is washing its hands of these issues. nissan altima which is exhibiting the symptoms very typical with 100's of other altima owners.

One month ago the check engine light came on, engine is consuming large quantities of oil, power is sluggish especially at startup, coolant is being consumed etc. Took the car in to the mechanic and the fault code was for faulty catalytic converter and a randon misfire .While driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stopped running without warning. The contact made several attempts before the engine finally restarted. The engine was running roughly my nechanic says catalytic converter being sucked into the engine

alot of other nissan owners like myself have the car running great went to the dealer to get my recall done and the very next day guess what to all the the problems i have heat loss at idle only get it back when its running . and do you know what your Nissan usa and Dealers are doing about it ??? ABSOLUTELY NOTHING means i bought a them lemonof car pay 20000 for it now its worth crap and on top i have all these problems because no one know how to put a car together.

Dont EverBuy A Nissan Car

I recently had a problem with Nissan USA & one of their Dealers (Sheridan Nissan in North Delaware). My wifes car is a 2005 Altima 2.5 and has had a recall for the problem with the crank positioner sensor. I took her car in for the recall a couple of months ago, and was told that it would be replaced along with reprogramming the ECM.

Latter the car started to act up and the Service Engine Soon Light came on, I took it back to the dealer and was told that the sensor would have to be replaced. When I stated that it was already in for that under Nissans recall, I was told that it was not replaced and I would have to pay for it because the car was 6 months out of its 3/36 months warranty.

On 10-16-08 I called and opened a file on this matter with Christina, after waiting a couple days to hear back from a Nissan Manager I called again on 10-20-08 and talked to Lisa and was told that I shouldnt have paid anything because the part was under the 5 year power train warranty and she would push this to a Manager named Owen.

On 10-27-08 I was called by Owen and was simply told Nissan would do nothing to help to rectify this matter with the dealer or refund my money, he considered the matter closed because the dealer was nice to me.

When my 2006 Nissan Altima lease expired, I was asked by Nissan to set up a vehicle inspection at my home. An inspector came to my home and looked at the car. Ther was no excessive vehicle damage on the car at all. The inspector found one small scuff mark on the rear bumber ( one inch long) and claimed that was excessive damage and charged $244 for that. He crawled undet the vehicle and claimed that there was a crack under the front bumper. The crack was about one inch long next to the bolt that attched the bumper to the car. Clearly a tiny stress crack under the vehicle on a plastic bumper. Not form anydamage at all. The charge for this crack was $477. These were rediculous charges and clealry not from excessive wear or from neglected damage.

2002 Nissan Altima--problems fromthe start. first it was all small things that malfunctioned, window motor, radio. then the O2 sensor went out, it was replaced(warranty) then a year and couple months later it went bad (no waranty) had to replace it out of pocket, you would think it would last a little longer than a year! Since I have had the vehicle (bought new) it has always used a quart of oil before 3000 miles, I have reported this to no avail now i just deal with it and add as needed. Also when new had radiator replaced, then replaced again, then had to have new radiator cap. Now it is in the shop with a busted head gasket! Nissan used to be an exceptional vehicle that you could drive forever, now you couldn't give me one. And I don't suggest anyone wanting safety and security to buy one. The service and satisfaction is so poor, and the headache of worrying is not worth it. I also have several friends that have an altima and they have just about the same problems.

Bought pre owned Nissan 2005 Altima with 15,000 miles on it. First long trip on highway service engine light comes on and engine dies. Brought it to Nissan dealer repair and they tell me its the gas lines and should be blown out and cleaned. $325.00. Next highway trip when decelerating engine dies in traffic, stop signs and toll booths. Back to dealer,can't find anything.

two months latter get recall letter from NISSAN saying ECM/crank sensor defective and bring in for fix. Bring it in they reset ECM. Car still dies on road. Spent hours on phone with NISSAN repairs. Tell me to bring it back in to dealer. They replace crank sensor as stated in recall letter and CHARGE ME $285.00

Can you believe they charged me to fix there mistake? Called for reimbursment and they actually said no, Now i want a car of equal value and doubtful they will do it DON'T EVER BUY A NISSAN. THEY DON'T STAND BEHIND THERE PRODUCTS. So far I paid over $700 to fix there recall problem and they could care less. I have stated tot hem that this is a dangerous situation and a matter of time before someone slams into me from behind.

I changed the oil religiously. 3 weeks ago it started using oil excessively and the service engine now light came on and stayed on. Took it to our mechanic, he didn't know what was wrong with it. I then took it to the Nissan dealer (Gordie Boucher in Waukesha) where we purchased it. I was told that the cat converter spit back debris into the engine scratching the cylinder walls causing the rings to fail. Now needs new engine and catalytic convertor.

These cat convertors were faulty, Nissan knew it and knows it now. Not just 2003, thousands of 2002-2006 Altimas are included according to what we are seeing on the internet. Please can someone help all of us get Nissan to

correct this? On your own website we have seen this documented, I printed off 39 pages alone from your website. We didn't really know the scope of this until we googled 'Nissan Altima excessive oil consumption' and hundreds of forums, etc. came up. I found out on one site that up in Canada they have been replacing engines and fixing this for Canadian customers. Why aren't U.S. customers included? Does Canada have better laws protecting them than we do here or what? There were 30,000 cases alone in Canada that were taken care of so far.

The dealer repair shop called Nissan and opened a file for us. They reported to them that this was a faulty cat convertor that caused this. (and fyi, the guy told me that he's seen plenty of these come thru the repairshop) I called the number he gave me and was told our vin number was not covered as we were not under warranty.

If they had notified us of the problem, I would've extended the warranty! We didn't know anything about this. If there was a recall, they did not send us one, I responded to all recalls promptly in the past. If they had honestly taken a proactive role in correcting ALL ca converters on the affected vehicles, there wouldn't be thousands of us looking for new engines now. Our car is in mint condition, we took such good care of it. We are sick about this.

The representative, his name was Alex, told us flatout that it's our problem. When I asked him about the Canada cases he said he couldn't discuss this any further.' And hung up. Shouldn't there be a class-action suit out there for us? Another thing....We noticed on the forums, etc. that some people replaced the cat convertors or the cat convertors & new engines. Then later the EXACT same thing happened. Engine light comes on, uses huge amts. of oil, take it back to dealer, told cat convertor and engine need replacing.

Can you imagine that? You think you;'re getting it fixed and no.....they just put another faulty cat convertor in which then ruins your 2nd new engine. Something is very very wrong about that. Knowingly putting a defective new part in that they know will ruin your engine. Please, please do something. Should we hang onto this car in case they do settle somewhere down the road? They are not going to do anything unless they are forced to, obviously.

This has been going on for years. WHY isn't anyone calling Nissan on the carpet for this? A couple of people had their loved ones cars stopping in the middle of interstate traffic going 70mph, the engine blows and they have to hope not to get killed. Thanks to you, please investigate this further, we are not alone, there are thousands of us affected and just sick about it.

The bluebook value of our car is $10,000. It will cost $5,000 for us to replace the engine and catalytic convertor. Right now the car unfixed is worth nothing. We have to get a new car and can't even use it as a trade-in. This was our first new car, and we trusted Nissan and were so proud of it and that we had it paid off in 3 years. We expect companies to stand behind their product. We won't ever buy Nissan again, they do not deserve the ratings I have seen.

while driving my nissan altima the engine cuts out. many recalls about crank sensor defect and cat converter defect however nissan says my VIN # was not included in the recall of over 200,000 cars. want my car covered in recall has same defect as other altimas, had to replace crank sensor to get it to run right. cat needs to be replaced but cannot afford it now-worried about possible engine damage.

almost killed on Garden State parkway southbound on the way to work. car engine failed coming out of toll booths and cars were severing around me and honking horns at me (like it's my fault) I'm sitting there trying to start the car. after many min. I was able to start car and took it to nissan dealer and they replaced crank sensor ($215.00). Almost injured today due to nissan knowing about this problem and doing nothing to recall ALL neccessary VIN #'s INCLUDING MINE.

I have just hit 105,000 miles(just past the warranty). Now my engine has a blow head gasket. Of course, with something like that, your car will never be the same. I decided not to get my car fixed and get a Mazda. Seems like they are truely built to last. I always kept my car up and had just gotten the suggested service that cost me over $1,500. I loved my Nissan and wanted it to last, but it seems like it is programed to go down right around this time.

I drive 52 miles to work everyday. I love the Altima but not sure if I will ever get another one again. But I will have to make a quick decision.

My 2006 Nissan Altima SE-R battery exploded. The non-removable caps on the battery blasted off and hit the hood causing all the fluid to bubble out and over the engine. They had me drop off my car at a deal to have a technician look at my battery. They claim, since they do not have record of my car being serviced at their dealerships, that my battery lacks proper maintenance and it caused the battery to blow. They also claim my fluid levels were low. When the battery exploded the fluid bubbled/shot out hence will give an indication that the levels are low. My battery is less than 3 years old. If it had just die I would just replace it but the fact that it blew up and splashed chemical over my engine is a concern.

No heat (except occasionally while accelerating; non-existent when idling or at a red light), burning oil, coolant leaking into the #3 cylinder. I have seen all of these problems all over the internet posted by owners in different forums having the same problems, and, yes, I am also wondering why Nissan refused (or still refuses) to do anything about them. I have been told the same things other owners have been told - maybe a head gasket would work, but, in all probability, a new engine is needed.

This runaround by Nissan is sickening! Whatever the costs of our vehicles were, Nissan made the money. It doesn't matter that we didn't purchase vehicles costing $40K or $50K, we have all had problems (and have gone through many recalls), but Nissan still has not come up with a way to either get us heat, stop oil from burning, or prevent us from having to add coolant weekly.

I bought my 2005 Nissan Altima brand new, and it ran fine, up until a few weeks ago. It started stalling out at stop lights, stop signs, sitting in a drive thru, etc. It would start right back up with no problem, but would eventually stall out again. I took it to different mechanics because it worried me, because I was afraid it would stall out while making a left and leave me sitting in the middle of an intersection or stall out on the interstate, and leave me stranded in the middle of the interstate with other cars going 80 mph. My check engine light was not on, so it was hard for them to figure out what was wrong with it. I tried several different things but it kept getting worse. It was getting harder to restart, and keeping it started. Finally the check engine light came on. I took it to yet another mechanic who said the code was for the crank shaft position sensor. He said it was involved in a recall and I needed to take it to the dealer. At this point my car was apparently not drivable and I did not make it to the dealership. I ended up stranded and had to call a tow truck. I had it towed to the dealership only to find out that I had to pay for the crank shaft position sensor. The recall apparently only included reprogramming the ECM. Reading the recall notice that the mechanic had given me it seems like the problem is with the crank shaft position sensor overheating causing a problem with the ECM. I do not understand why I have to fork out over $200.00 for a defective part. I tried talking to the service guy, but he said that was what Nissan told them. I called Nissan. She said that I could put in a claim for review, which I intend on doing, however speaking to her it does not sound like my claim is going to get very far. So they make a defective part, put my son and I in a dangerous situation, and then make me pay for the defective part. This has got to be the most mishandled recall I have ever heard of. I will never buy Nissan again.

I bought a brand new 2005 Nissan Altima 2.5S in July 2005. After 67,000 miles and three years later my car started to stall and the check engine light would come on. I took the car to the dealership were they informed me that I had a recall and that the ECM needed to be reprogrammed to prevent a signal interruption with the crankshaft sensor.

One day after leaving the dealership my check engine light came back on followed by my engine hesitating at acceleration and stalling at low RPM. After doing research online about this problem it seems that Nissan has known about this problem and will not recall the faulty sensor. Reprogramming the ECM did nothing to help my situation.

At the current moment I am having to rely on other forms of transportation while my car sit in my garage. My dealership wants nearly $200 to replace the sensor. The sensor itself only cost $30.

I have a blue 2003 Nissan Altima with about 50K miles on it that I purchased new. About a year ago I started to notice swirly scratch marks all over the front, hood and roof portions of the car after going through the automatic car wash. At this time I was not overly concerned as the scratches were light and I was pretty sure they could be waxed out. Well, in February of this year I again went through this car wash and this time the scratches were even more apparent. Over the course of the summer nearly all of the paint on the roof and hood has begun to oxidate and it looks awful. I took it to the auto body store and they told me the clear coat had been rubbed off and that it would be nearly 3K to repaint the car. I immediately called State Farm and filed a claim under my comprehensive insurance. I might mention that there have been ongoing issues with the paint on this car from the beginning. It has had paint repair done on it twice along the bottom edge and door panels as it takes almost nothing to really scratch this car. So the Insurance Adjuster now tells me that even though it is very unusual for a car this new to have this much oxidative damage, they will probably not honor the claim unless I can prove that there is a known paint issue with this car that would cause the car wash to do this sort of damage when it doesn't do it to the thousands of other cars that go through it. He said the crash people will look for other Nissans with car wash issues. He also said the swirl marks are from some sort of roughing up that they do at the factory before they put the clear coat on. It really didn't make much sense to me and I could tell he was just trying to find a reason not to cover it. I looked all over the Internet and I can't find anything other than references to Nissan having soft paint on newer models of their cars. I was wondering if there is some way to prove this soft paint issue and if it could be applied to my particular cirumstances so that my insurance will pay for it. I am still paying on this car and can not afford that much for a paint job.

I bought a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 in February 2002. North America's Car of the Year WHAT A JOKE! Nissan obviously really screwed up when they built this car. I have had the same problems with my car as everyone else. Now I am facing new guts for my car. I am sick about this. My first brand new car and my '88 Toyota Celica is better than this piece of crap that Nissan is so proud of. Nissan should be ashamed of how they have effected their customers. I paid almost $24,000 dollars for this thing and now I am having to figure out how to afford all the repairs. Warranties are no good when their repair people don't have a supposed clue as to what is wrong with these vehicles. Nissan made a fortune off of its customers and now will be making even more for repairs that should have been corrected before they were ever sold to costomers. My repairs.... head gasket, radiator, catilitic converters, oxygen sensors.... or new engine. Nissan needs to be made responsible for their mistakes not us! From all that I have read and heard we will probably be waisting our money again by attempting to repair IT. WAY TO GO NISSAN! I will never purchase a Nissan again. Looks good, runs like CRAP!

I am out $24,000 plus interest not to mention all the repairs and maintenance. Physically I have nerve problems so when I see or think of IT I literally get sick to my stomach and get migraines. Thanks to Nissan I suffer mentally and physically not to mention it is hard to keep my religion when I think of how wrong Nissan has done myself and others.

I purchased a brand new 2006 nissan altima on Fevruary 26th 2007. One day later I realized the Rotors on the Car were Warped and immediately took it into Brown's Sterling Nissan in Sterling VA. I was told the Rotors on the Brand new Car could not be replaced, instead they were turned.

Later on before my 36k WARRANTY was to expire, I took the vehicle back in and asked them to Replace the Rotors and was instructed they would be turned and I had another Year Warranty on the Vehicle's Rotors. Recently I purchased tires and noticed the car would shimmy on stopping.

That being said, my break pads are still factory ones and have over 25% life left on them. I am a defensive driver and take great care of my vehicle. Nissan North america advised me to take my Vehicle into the dealership so they could offer me financial assistance. The Nissan cost to replace the rotors is $272.

A new car should not have to have rotors turned one day after purchasing the vehicle. Being the day I bought the car it was snowing, I could not tell however, One day later I took the car in. I have been trying to rectify this issue with both the dealership and Nissan warranty and they decline any assistance. Why would I be held accountable for a Pre-existing problem with a New Vehicle and now have to pay out of pocket for rotors on a vehicle that have already been turned 2 times. New Car should have new working parts and Nissan is not taking responsibility for there actions. Please help.

So far no damages have been caused accept the depreciation of the rotors. Brake pads are wear and tear items that should be replaced far before Rotors. On both occasions when the car was taken in, I was instructed the Pad were FINE and there is no negligence on the driver. Why were the Defective parts not replaced and just repaired, causing me the consumer to later have to acquire a higher expense?

I purchased a preowned 2002 Nissan Altima in December of 2005. Mileage was at 63,659. In June of 2007, at 85,875 miles the engine needed to be replaced as well as the catalytic converter at a cost of $4425.00. In Feb. 2008 a faulty hose caused all the antifreeze to drain out and my car overheated and I need to get the radiator replaced for $800.

Then in June 2008 the check engine light came on again and I had to get my air flow meter replaced for $765. 2 weeks later the check engine light came on, it started overheating, so I took it into the dealer and they flushed the antifreeze and did not charge me.

Now, in Aug. 2008 the car is overheating again, check engine light is on, and it's at the dealer who tells me the head gasket needs to be replaced in the new engine because of the overheating, for $2000. I am not getting it fixed, and have done a little research and found message boards. Hundreds of unfortunate people with the exact same problems as I explained above with their 2002 Altimas. Many complaints on these message boards state that they have talked to attorneys and want to pursue a class action lawsuit, but I don't know if that has happened. Do you think together we all have a case?

I purchased my Nissan Altima 2002 2.5s in October of 2003. It had 26,623 miles on it when purchased. I now have 96,764. I have maintained my automobile with all of the necessary oil changes and major tune ups as required. The car still looks imaculate as the day I purchased it. The problem I have started when the service engine light came on so I took it into the Nissan dealership where I bought it and they verified light on scanned vehicle for faults, p0420 catalyst system bank 1 needs catalytic converter. Estimate of $736.00. I paid $109.00 for the diagnostic test.

I did some research on the web and found many consumer complaints with the catalytic converter. The recall campaign #ntb03-070c also 03v084000 went out in July 28th, 2003 three months prior to me purchasing the car. The work according to the dealership was never done on my car and I was not notified of the recall. I was told that all recalls pertaining to my vin # have been complete. I called Nissan North America Inc. to let them know the work had not been done and I was not notified of this recall. They said even though my vin# was within the range of the cars to be recalled it would still have to be vin specific.

I just feel that since my car is within the year, make, model and within the range of the recall that they should honor this for me. I have received no help from Nissan North America Inc. and the local dealership where I purchased the car can't seem to understand why they won't cover it? I have seen so many complaints with regards to the catalytic converter on the 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5s that there should be some kind of class action suit against this corporation.

I am not driving my car at this point even though I a told It is still driveable. I don't want to do anymore damage until I can at least get some answers on whether they should honor the recall.

Nissan recall NTB07-081 VOLUNTARY RECALL CAMPAIGN. I took the car for repair and just after a month of recall repair car stalls while driving. I took the car for diagnostics and they replaced the throttle body for $358.41. It is a safety concern and should be covered under warranty. Stalling during driving is a serious problem and could get into an accident.