Gasoline Engine Problems of Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima owners have reported 22 problems related to gasoline engine (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the Altima.

1 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2003 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 10/12/2007

I have a 2003 Nissan Altima 2. 5sl. My car would not start, hesitated to accelerate, seemed to lose power on several occasions and then "service engine soon" warning light comes on the dashboard display. Dealer service dept is charging me more than $200 dollars for a crank sensor replacement repair.

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2 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2007 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 04/03/2007

I own a 2007 Nissan Altima sl. I purchased it on March 8, 2007. On April 3, 2007 while driving on the freeway my car caught fire and is a total loss. The mileage on the car is around 1,800 - 2,000 miles. I've owned this car for 3 weeks and it's now a total loss. Engine fire pe07-026. Pco.

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3 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2006 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/26/2006

I bought a new Nissan Altima when I took it in for a repair they told me that my engine was damaged and the car is being recalled meanwhile Nissan does not know what they are going to do my oil goes to quickly and my gas is being eaten up I just bought the car know I don't know what to do I want a new car can you help.

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4 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2003 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 07/05/2005

2003 Nissan Altima sl - my wife was driving down the street and came to a stop sign. When she came to a stop at the stop sign the engine cut off, but all electrical remined operating. She could not restart the engine. The car has been towed to a dealership to diagnose the problem. No clear answer has been determined for why the engine continues to shut off when the car is idling, even when driven by dealership mechanics. I just found a recall on your website for the circuit board for the crank position sensor on 2002 Nissan Altimas. The consequences listed in this recall are similar to the one I am experiencing. I am going to the dealership to have them check mine. Could you please look into whether this cricuit board problem is also a problem with the 2003 Nissan Altima causing that car's engine to shut off while operating.

5 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/27/2005

The car failed to start only two weeks after buying it, and the problem has recurred. The car acts as if it's flooded, cranking but not firing. Both failures occurred after recently purchasing gasoline (the same gasoline retailer is used fairly consistently) and driving the car immediately home in cold, but not severely cold, temperatures. The dealer said these circumstances shouldn't cause flooding, but has been unable to find any problems and now refuses to research it further. Nissan consumer affairs has advised of a recall that may be applicable, but the dealer doesn't seem to be aware of it and I'm in the process of following up on this point.

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6 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 07/17/2003

While driving during cold days at any speed engine will shut down , and force consumer to pull of the road. This was due to a faulty gas module sensor. Consumer most have at least half tank of gas to avoid freezing up the module sensor.

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7 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1996 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

Consumer states that when slowing down the engine rev's really high. Consumer states when pulling off vehicle will jerk like its a manual shift. Please provide any further information. Nlm.

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8 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 08/27/2002

No collision-no warning lights until engine exploded and burst into flames-auto undfrwent 7500 mile service at tourelle's 12 days prior.

9 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 07/20/2002

Consumer states that when accelerating vehicle will lose engine power very breifly. Dealer and maufacturer contacted.

10 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 07/10/2002

Consumer states while driving the vehicle caught on fire under the hood, vehicle was pull out of the road. Dealer has been notified. Please provide any further information. Nlm.

11 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/06/2002

Please call if you have any new info on my car before its too late thanks!!!!!!!. No safety defect listed.

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12 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/06/2002

Please call if you have any new info on my car before its too late thanks!!!!!!!1.

13 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 01/30/2002

Car using 2 quarts of oil every 3000 miles.

14 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2002 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 01/29/2002

While driving 40-45 mph, noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled over and fire department put out the fire. Vehicle was totalled. Fire department thought fire was caused by fuel injection system. However, cause of fire has not been officially determined yet. No injuries.

15 Gasoline Engine problem of the 2000 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 08/19/2000

The failure happened twice today. I drove my Nissan Altima gxe in new york, NY on Aug. 19, 2000 at about 6:30pm. When I was approaching traffic lights at speed about 15-20 mph the engine died and emergency lights went off. I was able to stop and restart my car. 10-15 minutes later, while moving in slow traffic at about 15 mph the engine died again and at this time both emergency lights and sound alarm went off. I was lucky once more to stop safely. I turned off the alarm using alarm key on the ignition key-chain and restarted car again. I used original Nissan ignition key with "Smart chip". Gas tank was 1/4 full. On July 22, 2000 my car had recomended by Nissan 7500 mile interval service.

16 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 03/18/1999

Defect in engine caused fire and destroyed the car. (insurance agent representing client) yh.

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17 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1997 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 12/22/1998

Within 20-30 minutes of driving vehicle, the engine compartment ignited while the vehicle was parked in our driveway. The vehicle was totally destroyed by the fire.

18 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 02/08/1998

Engine skips with strong jerking when moderately accelerating.

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19 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 09/01/1997

Intermittently when accelerator pedal is pressed the vehicle will cut off. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.

20 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Ihave contacted the dealership where my service had been done on all of my complaints and have gotten no satisfaction.

21 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Owner states while accelerating engine misfires, causing poor performance of vehicle. Dealer ran diagnostic test and found no fault code.

22 Gasoline Engine problem of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Vehicle has no power when driving, cannot accelerate correctly or speed up when consumer wants to. Contacted three dealerships,and all three they could not find cause of problem.



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