Electrical System Related Problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima

Table 1 shows seven common electrical system related problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the ignition (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the starter (two problems).

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Nissan Altima


Recently reported Electrical System problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima

The Ignition problem

Distributor leaked engine oil into the electrical components, which result in complete distributor failure while driving   Read details...

The Starter problem

Vehicle would not start after being parked, have to get out and push bumper, then hear a clicking sound, vehicle would then start, vehicle has been to dealer. Will provide additional information (invoices).   Read details...

The Underhood Wiring problem

My engine caught fire !!!!!! and burned everything under the hood including the hood no problems prior to this at all with the car no gas leaks, nothing to indicate that this was going to happen.   Read details...


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