Equipment Problems of Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima owners have reported 1,893 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (1,670 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (82 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Nissan Altima

The Equipment problem

While driving 25mph-49mph, the hood unexpectedly opened and flew back into the windshield causing the windshield to crack/shatter. No warning lights had been illuminated. Driver pulled over safely got out of the car along with 2 passengers.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

The passenger side door handle will not open the door, I heard and felt a crack when trying to get out of the vehicle. You have to open by using the outside door handle. If this car was too be in an accident the passenger could become trapped inside. This happen while parked.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

Driving on street and hood flew up blocking all visability. Luckily no traffic was nearby and I was able to pull on shoulder of road. I was able to put hood down and secured it with duct tape. The top of the panels on both sides are now bent from the hood coming all the way up and they are chipping   Read details...

The Adaptive Equipment problem

2013 Nissan Altima recall notice malfunction hood release which could cause a collision. Well happened to my daughter on August 9th, who had my permission to drive my car she by the way is 28. I was never notified of this recall, however my friend that leased the same vehicle two months prior at   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

The ac compressor is failing and causing the 2015 Nissan Altima air conditioner to not cool properly.   Read details...




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