Table 1 shows eight common electrical system related problems of the 1998 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the alternator/generator/regulator (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the battery (three problems).
After arriving home safely from a long highway drive (7 hrs), our car sat for about 5 hours. When I started the car, I smelled smoke and heard a unusual rubbing noise under the hood. After popping the hood, I saw smoke pouring out of the alternator. Read details...
After starting vehicle battery exploded, casing had cracked. Read details...
Horn is so low, if another driver has window up, consumer won't be able to here the horn. Almost caused several accidents. Dealer contacted. Read details...