Nissan Altima Complaints

15,602 consumer complaints on file.

#10764008September 15, 2015
STEERING
IT WON'T START BECAUSE OF STEERING LOCK THEY SAID (SERVICE CENTER ) NEED TO CHANGE, I ASK THEM IF IT IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763438September 14, 2015
STEERING
I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE FROM DIAMOND VALLEY HONDA. I HAVE ONLY HAD MY CAR FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS WITH A 90 DAY WARRANTY. MY CAR WAS WORKING ABSOLUTELY FINE ON 9/7/2015 (LABOR DAY) UNTIL THE EVENING MY IGNITION LOCKED. I READ THE MANUAL AND IT STATED THAT MY KEY MAY NEED TO BE REPROGRAMMED, BUT I DID HAVE A SPARE AND WHEN NEITHER WORKED I TOWED MY CAR TO MY DEALERSHIP. A DAY AND A HALF WENT BY AND THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON MY CAR STATING THAT THE STARTER LOCKED, BUT THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PROPER SYSTEM IN FIXING MY CAR IN WHICH THEY HAD TO TOW IT TO NISSAN TO BE FIXED. MY DEALERSHIP WAVED THE DIAGNOSTIC TEST, BUT WANTED TO CHARGE ME FOR TOWING TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP. I REFUSED, BECAUSE I TOWED MY CAR TO THE PLACE IT NEEDED TO BE TAKEN TO AND I WAS NOT GOING TO BE CHARGED TO SIMPLY HAVE MY CAR TAKEN ACROSS THE STREET. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP WANTED TO CHARGE ME 120.00 TO RUN ANOTHER DIAGNOSTIC ON MY CAR, BUT I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT MY DEALERSHIP DID ONE AND TOLD ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS, BUT THEY CONTINUED TO COME UP WITH EXCUSES AS TO WHY THEY NEEDED TO RUN IT THROUGH THEIR SYSTEM. I WAS EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED THAT NOT ONLY I WAS UNABLE TO GET TO WORK, BUT THAT MY DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I PLEADED WITH NISSAN TO DO PAYMENTS, BECAUSE THIS WAS MY ONLY SOURCE OF TRANSPORTATION, BUT THEY REFUSED AND STATED THAT I NEEDED THE ENTIRE PAYMENT OF 850.00 TO WALK OFF THE LOT WITH MY CAR. UPSET AND EXTREMELY EMOTIONAL THAT I JUST PURCHASED THIS CAR AND NOW HAVE TO COME OUT OF POCKET TO PAY THIS OBSCENE AMOUNT OF MONEY, I HAVE TO PUSH BACK MY CAR PAYMENT ALONG WITH MY REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE PAYMENTS. I FEEL THAT MY DEALERSHIP CHEATED ME, FOR NOT BEING ABLE TO FIX A CAR THAT WAS PURCHASED FROM THEM. I HAVE READ MANY REVIEWS AND FEEL THAT NISSAN SHOULD RECALL THIS, BECAUSE NO CAR WITH THE PROPER KEYS SHOULD LOCK ON PERSONS THINKING IT'S IN THEFT MODE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763575September 14, 2015
POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS RPM GOING OUT AND THEM DOWN AND DON'T GEAR WELL
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763404September 13, 2015
STEERING, SUSPENSION, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES WITH THE COMPLAINT OF THE CAR CONSTANTLY DRIFTING LEFT AND RIGHT AND NOT BEING ABLE TO CONTROL THE HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE. IT OFTEN FEELS LIKE YOU ARE DRIVING ON THREE WHEELS AND THE STABILITY SHIFTS. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE CAR AS I DON'T HAVE FULL CONTROL ,NOR DO I LIKE HAVING MY SON IN THE VEHICLE AND TRY TO AVOID FREEWAYS BUT IT PRETTY MUCH DRIFTS AT ALL SPEEDS. I HAVE SPOKEN TO THE SERVICE MANAGER, SERVICE DIRECTOR, AND REGIONAL MANAGER AT NISSAN NORTH AMERICA BUT THEY CLAIM TO NOT BE ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. HOWEVER, EVERY TIME I GET IN IT I FEEL VIBRATIONS AND EXPERIENCE WEIRD WHINING NOISES AS WELL AS THE DRIFTING AND BOUNCING ALL OVER THE ROADS. I HAVE ALSO EXPERIENCED WHERE I'M TRYING TO SLOW DOWN AND IT SEEMS LIKE THE CAR SPEEDS UP AND WHEN TRYING TO SPEED UP THE CAR IS SLUGGISH. NISSAN REALLY NEEDS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP TO FIX THE ISSUE BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES THEIR LIFE!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS TO HAVE TO DEAL WITH THESE ISSUES FOR A NEWER CAR THAT PEOPLE ARE STILL PAYING FOR!!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763407September 13, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH IS MELTING. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY STATE THEY ARE NOT REPLACING THE DASH. IT IS STICKY AND SHINY AND CAUSES REFLECTION IN WINDSHIELD. I HAVE SEEN LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NISSAN 2008 ALTIMA. NISSAN WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT A RECALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763273September 12, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, WHEELS
WHEN CROSSING AN INTERSECTION MY CAR STOPPED AND WOULD NOT GO FOR A FEW SECONDS. I WAS JUST FORTUNATE THERE WERE NO CARS COMING. IT'S HAS STOPPED LIKE THIS MANY TIMES I JUST HAVEN'T BEEN IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. MY PREGNANT DAUGHTER WAS VERY UPSET WHEN IT HAPPENED TO HER ON AN OCCASION SHE WAS DRIVING IT. I'M ALSO EXTREMELY UNHAPPY ABOUT THE RUST IN MY WHEELS. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT A 2013 CAR HAS THIS HAPPENING. I HAD A 2007 MONTARO THAT HAD LESS RUST AROUND ITS TIRES BEFORE I TRADED IT FOR THIS CAR. I'M EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763276September 12, 2015
AIR BAGS
WHEN PASSENGER (APPROX 150 LBS) SITTING IN PASSENGER SEAT, AIR BAG LIGHT OFF. THIS OCCURRED JANUARY 2012, NOTICED AGAIN 5/2012, BOTH TIMES TOOK TO DEALER. CONTACTED NISSAN DIRECTLY 8/2013. WANT THIS ISSUE DOCUMENTED AS IT'S NOT CONSISTENT; THEREFORE, WHEN YOU TAKE TO DEALER THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THIS AND DO NOTHING.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763328September 12, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY
WHILE PERFORMING AN OIL CHANGE, NOTICED A SOFT-MATERIAL FLAP HAD DISLODGED FROM UNDERNEATH PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, NOTICED EXCESSIVE RUST THAT HAS LEFT A HOLE THAT GOES THROUGH AND REACHES THE INTERIOR CARPET. THE SURROUNDING AREA IS VERY SOFT AND BRITTLE, SAME ON DRIVERS SIDE. CONCERNED ABOUT WEAKENING STRUCTURE OVERALL ESPECIALLY SEAT PLACEMENT, AND POSSIBLE INJURIES CAUSED BY NOT HAVING A PROTECTIVE SURFACE FROM THE OUTSIDE ROAD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763093September 11, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH IS MELTING. I HAVE COMPLAINED TO NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY STATE THEY ARE NOT REPLACING THE DASH. IT IS STICKY AND SHINY AND CAUSES REFLECTION IN WINDSHIELD. I HAVE SEEN LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH NISSAN 2008 ALTIMA. NISSAN WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT A RECALL.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763131September 11, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS EXTENSIVE RUST AND CORROSION ON THE FLOORBOARDS. IN ADDITION, THERE WERE HOLES ON THE FLOORING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 11/20/15*LJ *CN
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763135September 11, 2015
SERVICE BRAKES
RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE (FLEX LINE) FAILED DUE TO RUBBING ON THE TIRE. TOTAL LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES... ROOT CAUSE-- HOSE HOLD DOWN CAME LOOSE...
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763192September 11, 2015
STRUCTURE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FLOORBOARD UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATS WERE RUSTED AND FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 148,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED. ..UPDATED 10/21/15*BF
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763183September 11, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY
THE FLOOR BOARDS ARE COMPLETELY RUSTED AWAY ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE UNDER NEATH THE VEHICLE. YOU CAN ACTUALLY PUT YOUR HAND THROUGH AND PUSH UP INTO THE CARPET ON INSIDE OF CAR. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A SAFETY ISSUE.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10763206September 11, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER, STRUCTURE:BODY
THE FLOORS BOARDS ON THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH CAUSING A PROBLEM WITH FUMES IN THE CAR
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10762971September 10, 2015
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR TURNED OFF WHEN A PASSENGER OCCUPIED THE SEAT. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE AIR BAG WAS REPLACED WITH A NEW SENSOR BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10762673September 9, 2015
STRUCTURE:BODY
DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARDS ARE BOTH RUSTED OUT. I'M WORRIED I WILL EVENTUALLY PUT MY FOOT THROUGH THE FLOOR.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10762522September 9, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES
WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAY WITH THE PUSH BUTTON START IT WOULD NOT RESPOND. I TESTED THE BATTERY WHICH IS ONLY 1 YEAR OLD AND IS IN GOOD CONDITION. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP (NISSAN LEGACY) WHO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKE SWITCH AND HARNESS WHICH NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE READY ONLINE THAT THERE WERE MULTIPLE INCIDENTS WITH THIS HAPPENING TO THIS MAKE AND MODEL
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10762137September 8, 2015
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS PUSHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE OTHER DRIVER ALSO SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
2
Deaths:
0
#10762339September 8, 2015
POWER TRAIN
GOT IN MY CAR, STARTED THE ENGINE, PUT CAR IN REVERSE, BACKED UP, PUT CAR IN DRIVE, CAR HESITATED TO GO GOT UP TO 10 MILES PER HOUR, CAR STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. MY CAR WAS STILL RUNNING BUT WOULD NOT GO. TOWED TO SHOP AND IT'S MY CVT TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS COSTING ME $3,500 TO REPLACE. VERY DANGEROUS ANOTHER CAR COULD HAVE HIT ME BECAUSE MY CAR STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#10761916September 7, 2015
AIR BAGS, SEATS, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVE IN THE 2014 RECALL FOR THE SAFETY DEFECT DUE TO A COMPUTER PROGRAM COULD MISJUDGE THE WEIGHT OF THE PERSON IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND CONCLUDE THAT A CHILD INSTEAD OF AN ADULT WAS SITTING THERE. THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER HAS TRIED AT LEST 5 TIME TIMES TO CORRECT TO NO AVAIL
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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