Nissan Altima / 2004
2004 Nissan Altima problems
Owners have filed 334 complaints about the 2004 Nissan Altima with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 33.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of structure at 12.6%.
Complaints334
Crashes18
Fires3
Injuries15
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 33.5% · 112
Structure 12.6% · 42
Electrical system 9.6% · 32
Engine 9.0% · 30
Power train 5.7% · 19
Service brakes, hydraulic 3.6% · 12
Steering 3.3% · 11
Air bags 3.3% · 11
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 15 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 29 model years of the Nissan Altima in this data, 2004 sits 16th by complaint volume. 2013 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 13 in the last three years against 43 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 71,000 miles.
In owners' own words
2004 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to recall repairs related to replacement of sensors *tgw the consumer stated the check engine light illuminated. The consumer stated even though he had the recall notice and there was expiration date, the dealer informed him the warranty had expired. The crankshaft position sensor and camshaft position sensor were replaced. The consumer is seeking reimbursement. Engine and engine cooling
The contact owns a 2004 Nissan Altima. The contact received recall notice # 06v242000 (engine and engine cooling). However, she had the repair work performed prior to receiving the notice. She has contacted the manufacturer about reimbursement and they have yet to respond. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 70,000. Returned usps, 2nd attempt made 06/08/07 failed. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 70,000 miles
Car shut down while driving. There was a recall to reset the ecm that was causing this problem. I was unaware of this recall but now learn that if I had brought my car in to have the system reset I would not have been out any money. But now that the problem has arisen and the car shut down on me, this caused the "check engine light" to come on. Now I must pay to have the sensor replaced not just reset. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 66,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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