Engine Problems of Nissan Altima - part 1

2006 Nissan Altima caught on fire, June 8, 2011. My son was driving from work to home on the highway and orange sparks was coming from underneath the car, so he pulled over on the median. When he proceeded to lift up the hood of the car, black smoke and flames were coming from the hood and he and other drivers call 911. According to the fire department, oil and other fluids were coming from the car down the highway on fire. My son is ok, but I can not get any help with this car. I have a burned car sitting in my driveway and can not drive it everything underneath the hood is melted. I still owe on this car. Need help! I only had the car for 8 months.

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2006 Altima-sluggish performance-had to put 2 quarts of oil in car today-just had oil change two weeks ago. While drinving up a slope car starts to jerks hard-pulled off road-cut the car off-took several tries before car would start. It has been doing this for the past two days. . .

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima which engine turns off in the middle of the road with no warning. I had my car checked out and found out it was the crankshaft sensor. I spoke with a friend who works on cars and I was told that the original crankshaft sensor had to be updated to stop oil from getting on it. When I called Nissan they refused to help me and I was told I would have to pay for the repairs myself. This car stops in the middle of the road without warning and Nissan doesn't want to accept the fact that they have produce a faulty car that can cause a person to have a deadly crash.

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We bought our 06 Nissan Altima in 08 and had some trouble soon after with the car not starting on the first or second try. We contacted the dealer ship and they said that the steering wheel was locking and we should forcibly turn the wheel to turn on the car. Still had problems so we took our car to a local repair shop and they told us it was the battery. The new battery helped with the starting issue for a couple of months. Then we notice that the engine oil levels would be low after only 1,000 miles. We took the car to our local repair shop and they said just keep adding oil. Then a week ago we took the car in to get the oil changed and they said we had no oil in the engine at all. We took the car to the dealership and they said that the piston rings were shot and our oil was mixing with the coolant. We called Nissan to see if they could help us with the cost of a replacement engine that the dealership said we would need very soon. Nissan said they would call us back in a couple of days with their answer. They called us back within 25 minutes to tell us they would not help us even though this is a known problem with 06 Nissan Altimas.

My vehicle has shut off three times while driving in traffic. Of course, this has been extremely dangerous each time, and we have been very lucky to avoid accidents. Each time, we have had to find a way to get the vehicle to a safe location, and have it towed. Because various mechanics have been unable to properly diagnose the problem, we have given up on driving the vehicle. We have now been through three alternators, a battery, and some wiring. After having previously said parts replaced, I decided to try the dealer. I dropped the vehicle off at the Nissan dealership one morning before work. They called me at work and told me that a bolt had been welded to the alternator, and that it would cost me about $800 to resolve the problem. They also assured my wife that there was no recall on the vehicle. I told them not to fix it. When I went to inspect it myself, it was plainly evident that the bolt was not welded to the alternator, it was just not fully tightened down. Since complaining to Nissan recalls about poor service and the vehicle shutting off, I have been told that there is in fact a recall on my year, make, and model, but not on my specific VIN. I have also been promised that a regional manager would be in contact with me. I have called back asking to speak with this regional manager,and they keep telling me he will call me in two business days. It has been at least two weeks now. Nhtsa id number: 03v455000. 2002 Nissan Altima, 3. 5se.

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On numerous occasions our 2003 Nissan Altima will just stop running while at a light or just slowed down in traffic. The car has been repaired numerous times for the same sensor replacement. I do not feel safe in this car any more.

I have a 2010 Altima bought in March 2010 that has started to jerk while it is being driven. My local Nissan dealer has had the car for two weeks trying to figure out what is wrong. They acknowledge that something is definitely wrong with the car and it is not driving normal but after talking to Nissan technical assistance and trying to diagnose the problem I just received a call that states that their engineer said that the problem I'm experiencing is normal and there is nothing they can do. The problem is continuing to get worse and now I'm worried that while driving the engine could lose power. I do not feel that continuing to drive my car in this condition is safe. The car did not have these complications when I bought it brand new so I'm sure this isn't a normal condition. My mother has the same car bought two days after I bought mine and it does not have this condition. I have filed a complaint with the Nissan consumer department but and very concerned that they do not have urgency in this matter.

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I own a 2003 Nissan Altima 2. 5s. The car has a low idle and suddenly dies without warning while at stop signs and red lights. I've taken great care of this car but can't seem to pinpoint the problem. Then I read here and all over the internet that this is a common problem. Could it be a bad sensor? I called Nissan but they do not recognize this problem. Unbelievable.

2005 Altima 2. 5l - 36400 miles. Crank position sensor failed and vehicle drops speed suddenly or hesitates while driving. Nissan have a crank position sensor recall ( 07v-527) but will not honor my issue due to the VIN number not falling in recall category. Dealer will not perform earlier recall service of ecm computer reprogramming without replacing the senor.

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The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. While driving at speeds of 70 mph, the vehicle abnormally began to decelerate. The contact moved the vehicle from the roadway and shut off the engine. He was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where they advised the crankshaft position sensor seal had failed. The sensor was replaced at the owners expense. The failure mileage was 42,800 and the current mileage was 42,914.

The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. After the vehicle was turned on, she saw smoke under the hood. Within a few seconds, the engine was completely on fire. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. The insurance company inspected the vehicle and concluded that the failure was caused by poor maintenance. The contact will call the manufacturer. The current and failure mileages were approximately 103,000.

2002 Nissan Altima engine has hole in the side. I was told they had a recall to put a shied between the engine and the catalytic converter. I think this was done to stop the heat from the cat. Convertor from fatiguing the block. Wellon my car they did the recall but it didn't work! I had to put another engine in the car! I have also put a complaint in for the floor boards rotting out on the same car! Nissan doesn't carethat they have built cars with defects!!! these problems should both have been fixed for free!!! these two problems will cost me thousands to fix!!!.

My 2005 Nissan Altima shut off in the middle of traffic this morning almost causing me and my car to be smash by an 18 wheeler, and when I turn it back on and gave it gas it would not move. So I turn it off and back on a few times and I was finally able to drive to work. This has happen a few other times before, the first time it happen I took it to a dealer and they said there was a recall on my car that needed to be fixed, I left the car there for 3 days and the recall was supposedly the problem was fixed, but later the exact same thing happen again, luckily I was in a parking lot and a auto zone was near, so I got the guy to hook it up to his machine to check for codes and the problem that was supposedly fixed with the recall was one of the things that was problematic in my car. So I took it to Nissan again and told them I am have the exact same problem again and they tell me it's not the same problem and that I would have to pay over 800 dollars to get it fixed and that if I didn't the engine would just eventually die. This time I'm not going to Nissan, because it's kind of pointless, I don't have 800 dollars to spend on a problem that is cause by something they were suppose to fix and didn't. I don't a few searches on the internet and there are other people who have had this exact same problem and had to come out of their pockets. I'm just wondering to people have to die for them to recall the car for the actual problem? or maybe people have died and the accident was blamed on something else. The recall that was supposed to fix my problem is NHTSA campaign id number: 07v527000.

There were no significant events leading up to this failure. Vehicle has been meticulously maintained. Failure was recognized by cel p0420. Catalytic converters were replaced. Now engine has lost power and is emitting smoke. Coolant and engine oil are dropping at increasing rates requiring constant attention but have never been allowed to be "dry. " now engine needs to be replaced. This appears to be consistent with many other claims which Nissan denies.

My 2007 Nissan Altima caught on fire while I was driving. The car filled with smoke and a fire began in the engine area.

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Gasket issue. . . Car starts shaking at stop signs and one has to push the gas pedal pretty hand. Can be dangerous. The part was repaired . . . . But because it was 100k miles + . . . . Had to pay 1200 dollars to fix the issue. Looks like a scam by Nissan and dealers. . . . Several complaints on the same topic.

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November 14 2007653,910 vehicles recalled 2005 Nissan Altima -- on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2. 5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. If the interruption in the signal from the crankshaft position sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. Certain my 2006 Altimas which have been previously remedied under recall campaign 06v223 (Nissan r0606) are not included in this recall since the reprogramming for 06v223 also included this reprogramming. The recall began on December 31, 2007. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07v527000 â» NHTSA campaign #07e087000 exterior lighting:headlights October 25 20074,654 vehicles recalled 2005 Nissan Altima -- certain tyc halogen type headlamp assemblies p/n 20-6644-00 sold as aftermarket equipment for 2005-2006 Nissan Altima passenger vehicles. The photometric were misaligned which does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Misalignment of the lights diminishes frontal illumination which could result in a vehicle crash. Genera will notify owners and offer to repurchase the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on October 25, 2007. Owners can contact genera at 714-522-6688. For detailed information & supporting documents, see the official NHTSA page concerning recall #07e087000 â».

I made a complaint by phone regarding my 2002 Nissan Altima and have yet to hear back or get a copy as promised of my complaint. Due to the many complaints, concerns and problems related to this year ,make and model ,you would think Nissan would be a little bit more concerned and wanting to remedy the problems that exist to avoid legal action for ignoring a potently dangerous problem that could be deadly . All though I have not been hurt physically ,mentally I am beside myself thinking if you cant get Nissan to step up to the plate then who can???? I had a engine replaced by Nissan dealership and it did not last 20,000 miles before the catalytic converter fell apart and got sucked up in the engine. . Nissan is aware of the recalls for this year/make/model???? its time to do something as you have pages and pages of complaints regarding this exact thing and it is obvious Nissan will do nothing because they get away with it time and time again. . They are worse than Toyota, at least Toyota admits there is a problem. . . Please let me know what and when you intend on doing something to get Nissan to do what's right?/?.

I own a 2003 Nissan Altima with a 2. 5 l engine. I am having issues with the car dying and sputtering and sometimes not starting. I have done research to determine that Nissan had a recall for the crank position sensor for my particular vehicle from 2002-2003 for the crank sensor. I called them and gave them my VIN number and they said my particular car was not covered for the recall. I have had this plugged up to a computer and it confirms that it is the crank sensor. Also I have already replaced one for about $600 in 2008 for my car. It seems Nissan knows that there is a problem and recalled some of the cars and other people like me will have to keep taking their car to the dealership every year or two and spending lots of money to keep the car from getting them killed in a wreck or stranded. I have contacted Nissan several times and they tell me there is nothing they can do other than charge me full price for the repair. I have done a lot of internet research and found out that many people have this same problem.

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 35 mph, there was smoke coming from the console inside of the vehicle. When she stopped the vehicle and looked underneath it there were two balls of fire coming from under the bottom of the vehicle. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire department extinguished the fire and stated that the origin of the fire was unknown. The vehicle was towed to a junk yard. The insurance company was notified. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 70,000.

My Nissan Altima 2005 is consuming excess of oil. 5 liters during 6 hours driving causing overheating the motor or possible fire. During my trip a had to reduce the speed and stop on the highway. My car had to toward to the dealer but they just say this issue was a design issue on this Altima motor model. This happen when car is driving to height speed. Oil can not flow properly through motor and it goes out through air duct. Cover of motor was disassembled in several holes were made internally to let oil flow properly.

Engine needs to be replaced due to a time chain and other engine parts being defective. Vehicle currently has 91,000 miles.

Defect summary: on certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2. 5l engine, a variation in temperature occurs due to the unique location of the sensor in the engine. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Consequence summary: if the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash. Same problem as NHTSA #: 06424000 - my VIN # was not included in the recall, though I have the exact same defect.

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Purchased new 2009 Nissan Altima on July 31st 2009, car died on August 13th 2009. Dealer stated fusible link failure, to date (Aug 19 09) no response from dealer per status on the vehicle. Is there a problem associated with this as it relates to this vehicle ??. Please let me know. Updated 08/27/09 the consumer received a call and was told the vehicle had a cracked engine from the manufacturing. Updated 08/31/09.

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The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 50 mph, the vehicle completely shut off. The contact coasted to the side of the road and was towed to an authorized dealership for a diagnostic test. The dealer informed her that the mass air flow sensor was defective. The failure mileage was 93,338. The current mileage was approximately 98,000. Updated 07/02/10.

The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the crankshaft sensor malfunctioned. The failure occurred several times before. The vehicle was taken to a local shop where the contact was informed that the crank shaft sensor and the cam shaft sensor needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 65,000.

Faulty crankshaft position sensor in Nissan Altimas. 02 03 04 05.

The vehicle lost power and shut off while I was driving at about 45mph on several occasions.

Recall no. R0606 - part replaced 2 times in less than 2 years. Once again, the car is stopping while driving, which is very dangerous and unsafe. The dealership says the part is no longer covered under the warranty. Please help me to rectify this situation and obtain a reliable vehicle. Thanks,.

I had purchased a Nissan 2002 Altima from a dealer as certified vehicle. I have bought two other cars from the same dealer and in addition all the cars were always serviced by the same dealer. Since last two years the "service engine soon" light comes on and on one such occasion I was informed by the same dealership that the cat convertor had failed and the same needs to be replaced . Recently the car has failed mv inspection with two codes p0420 and p1217. There is a similar recall # pe02078 on 268,000 cars on oct. 2002 (I bought the car in 2005, and have no knowledge if this issue has been taken care of or not. ) the mv inspection report clearly indicates the failure of catalytic converter and requires repairs and monitors set for re-inspection. The inspection also notes a voluntary recalls ntb07-081 and ntb03-070c for pre-catalyst. The federal law requires emissions waranties (as per the mv inspection report)for at least 80000 miles and I have no idea if this was corrected on my vehicle on nisan's voluntary recall. I had not opted to repair this when the mechanic at dealer informed the reason for "service engine soon" at 82080 miles as the cost was exhorbitant and until I had similar problem (recall)with a Ford windstar van thru" NHTSA and was solved by the dealer. (I was about to junk that car, thanks to nhsta).

I own a 2000 Nissan Altima gle, and I have been experiencing what many others with the same vehicle are also experiencing. My car idles very rough, and it is stemming from an issue that Nissan will not own up to. There are over 500 reported cases with the same issue, as well as cases reported directly to your attention. And yet, there is no recall. You can check you records for the same issue if you would like: #10167168 #10145161 #10100639 #10163901 I would like a response please, and thank you.

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I have an 02 Nissan Altima. It is consuming my oil and anitfreeze. I was told that I needed a new engine and a new cat. My car randomly dies and will not start most of the time.

Nissan Altima equipped with a 2. 5l engine, the crankshaft position sensor can overheat causing a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor. Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module (ecm) free of charge. The dealer reprogrammed the ecm but now the crankshaft position sensor has gone bad.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the crankshaft position sensor failed and caused the vehicle to shut off while in motion. The dealer stated that they would repair the vehicle at the contact's expense. The speed was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 62,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that in order for his vehicle to pass emission testing, he must get the crank position sensor light repaired. The check engine indicator illuminates as a result of the crank position sensor. The contact is displeased because the vehicle is not included in a recall. The failure mileage was 131,000.