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Nissan Altima
Model Overview
Through the years, Nissan's entry in the family car class has moved away from the sporty side of the segment to become a more relaxed mid-size sedan. Quiet, smooth operation is the name of the game here, and fuel economy is pretty good, too. This is a roomy and comfortable car whose secondary appeal lies in its strong value for money. A 2019 redesign brought even more refinement and standard AWD.
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Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
9
Reliability
9
Owner Reviews
Dale2000
Owned since brand new!
January 04, 2019
SL
Overall Score
Here it is 2019, and we've owned this '04 Nissan since new, and really has given us no substantial issues. The regular tires, belts and bulbs and that's about it! The only thing that was a little costly was having a headlight bulb installed at the dealer...not excessive, but most vehicles you can change yourself, but this happens to be a bit of a 'feat' to do, so I chose the dealer to change it. I just put all new brakes and rotors on (myself) washed up under the hood (looks brand new still) and runs perfectly! On our particular car we're having an issue with the drivers side window, as when powered up, it will sometimes go down 3" after it reaches the top....so a slow rise of the window seems to be the answer....otherwise, it's till got lots of life in it! Most old cars would have rusted out by now, but this car has none!
Comfort
8
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
8
Interior Design
10
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
10
Recall Information
* Data provided by Transport Canada
Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2023-504
Recall date
2023-09-11
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R23C3
Units Affected:
14,994
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rearview camera wiring harness could be damaged by movement and vibrations. If this happens, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or may not display at all. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when reversing.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and advise you to bring your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the rearview camera wiring harness, apply a protective tape, and reroute it. If the wiring is damaged, the rearview camera and wiring harness will be replaced.
Recall number
2021-140
Recall date
2021-03-12
System affected
Tires
Model year(s) affected
2019 2020
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
1,393
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
Certain vehicles were built with tires that may have been cured too long. As a result, the sidewall could crack or the tread and belts could separate. This could lead to a sudden loss of air pressure and could cause a tire failure.
Note: This recall only affects certain Continental tires, with specific date codes and mold numbers.
Safety Risk:
A tire failure could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify the owners by mail and instruct them to take the vehicle to a dealer to inspect and replace the tires, if necessary.
Recall number
2021-117
Recall date
2021-03-05
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2020 2021
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
29
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the steering tie rod nut may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the tie rod could become loose and separate from the steering knuckle. This could result in a loss of steering control.
Safety Risk:
A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will notify owners by mail and instruct you take your vehicle to a dealer to re-tighten the nut on the left and right steering tie rods. If the nut is missing, a new nut and washer will be installed.
Recall number
2020-242
Recall date
2020-05-29
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
49,225
Notification Type:
Safety TC
Issue:
Over time, corrosion could cause the secondary hood latch to stick in the open position after it is used. If this happens, and the primary hood latch is released, the hood may open suddenly while driving.
Safety Risk:
A hood that opens suddenly while driving could block the driver's view and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Nissan will mail an interim notification to owners and provide instruction for how to properly maintain the hood latch. A second notice will be sent to owners once the corrective actions have been finalized.
Recall number
2019-459
Recall date
2019-09-13
System affected
Visual System
Model year(s) affected
2018 2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R1911
Units Affected:
126,195
Notification Type:
Compliance TC
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear view camera system does not return to the default setting when the transmission is shifted to reverse. This could cause a reduction in rear visibility if a driver had previously adjusted the camera display. Canadian regulations require that the rear view image returns to its original setting each time the camera is turned on.
Safety Risk:
Reduced rear visibility could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their vehicle to a dealer to update the software for the rear view camera.
Recall number
2019-156
Recall date
2019-03-26
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2019
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC691
Units Affected:
533
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the brake light switch may not be in the correct position. This would result in the brake lamps staying on at all times. This could also allow the transmission to be shifted out of the park (P) position without applying the brakes.
Safety Risk:
Shifting out of park without applying the brakes could cause unintended vehicle movement. If the brake lights stay on, a following driver may not recognize when a vehicle ahead is braking. Either of these outcomes could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to inspect the brake pedal assembly. The assembly will be replaced as required.
Recall number
2018-732
Recall date
2018-12-21
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC675
Units Affected:
7,493
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the latch-lock cable may have been incorrectly routed in the path of the rear door window regulator. This could cause the rear passenger door to unlatch and open when the window is lowered, increasing the risk of injury to the rear passengers while the vehicle is in motion. Correction: Dealers will inspect, and will add a wire harness clip to the door panel to reroute the cables through, and/or replace the rear door latch-lock cable assembly as necessary. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2017-030. Vehicles repaired as part of the previous recall will require re-inspection and repair.
Recall number
2017-030
Recall date
2017-01-19
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2015 2016 2017
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC540
Units Affected:
7,491
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the latch-lock cable may have been incorrectly routed in the path of the rear door window regulator. This could cause the rear passenger door to unlatch and open when the window is lowered, increasing the risk of injury to the rear passengers while the vehicle is in motion. Correction: Dealers will inspect, reroute or replace the rear door latch-lock cable assembly as necessary.
Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2018732. Please see recall 2018732 for more information.
Recall number
2016-630
Recall date
2016-12-15
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC523
Units Affected:
14
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been fitted with an incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) module. An incorrect OCS module would impair the effectiveness of the OCS, potentially failing to properly classify an adult passenger seated in the front passenger seat. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace and update the OCS module.
Recall number
2016-179
Recall date
2016-04-25
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
257,130
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a defect in the occupant classification system could allow an adult sitting in the front passenger seat to be classified as a child or an “empty seat”. This would suppress the airbag, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash. Correction: For affected Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue and Sentra vehicles, dealers will reprogram the airbag control unit and the occupant classification system control unit. For affected Leaf, NV200, Pathfinder, Q50 and JX35/QX60 vehicles, dealers will replace the occupant classification system electronic control unit.
Recall number
2016-028
Recall date
2016-01-21
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
24,895
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the secondary hood latch may stick in the open position. As a result, the hood would only be held by the primary latch and could open suddenly if the primary latch were to be inadvertently released or improperly latched. This would compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users and cause damage to the windshield. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the hood latch. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2014-401 and 2015-083.
Recall number
2015-491
Recall date
2015-10-20
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
184
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles serviced as part of recall 2014-093 or which had the Occupant Classification System (OCS) module replaced during servicing may have been fitted with an incorrect replacement OCS module. An incorrect OCS module would impair the effectiveness of the OCS, potentially failing to properly classify an adult passenger seated in the front passenger seat. This could increase the risk of injury to the occupant in a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the OCS module.
Recall number
2015-471
Recall date
2015-10-15
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015 2016
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
3,126
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the sealing ring between the fuel sending unit and the fuel tank may move out of position in a crash. This could increase the potential risk of a fuel leak in the event of a crash increasing the risk of fire causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: Dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel sending unit and fuel tank. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2015-341.
Recall number
2015-083
Recall date
2015-02-25
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014 2015
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
14,811
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if the vehicle is driven with only the secondary latch engaged, the secondary hood latch may fail to hold the hood closed. As a result, the hood could open suddenly and compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as cause damage to the windshield. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will affect repairs. Note: This is an expansion of recall 2014401.
Recall number
2014-401
Recall date
2014-09-15
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
10,049
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if the vehicle is driven with only the secondary latch engaged, the secondary hood latch may fail to hold the hood closed. As a result, the hood could open suddenly and compromise the driver’s ability to see the road and its users, as well as cause damage to the windshield. These issues could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect, clean, lubricate, and modify the bend angle on the secondary hood latch. If significant corrosion is identified during inspection, the latch assembly will be replaced.
Recall number
2014-093
Recall date
2014-03-25
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2013 2014
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
60,022
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the front passenger seat occupant classification system software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult. If this occurs, the passenger airbag would be deactivated without the illumination of the airbag warning lamp. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the occupant classification system.
Recall number
2013-130
Recall date
2013-04-23
System affected
Tires
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC228
Units Affected:
10,005
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the spare tire may have been under- or over-inflated during assembly. In some instances, the over-inflation may have been significant. High trunk compartment temperature, such as when the vehicle is parked in the sun, could cause an over-inflated tire to burst. Also, if the spare tire is installed as a road wheel, an under- or over-inflated tire could fail. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will check and, as necessary, either adjust the spare tire inflation pressure or replace the spare tire.
Recall number
2013-079
Recall date
2013-03-14
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC213 (Sentra), PC214 (Altima), PC216 (Pathfinder), PC217 (JX35)
Units Affected:
7,796
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, sensors within the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured incorrectly. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag. Failure of the passenger frontal airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the ODS sensors.
Recall number
2012-339
Recall date
2012-10-09
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2013
Manufacturer Recall Number:
PC182
Units Affected:
1,058
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, two power steering rack bolts and four transverse link bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened during vehicle assembly. Should any of these bolts loosen and fall out, the driver could lose vehicle control, which could result in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will tighten the affected bolts to the specified torque.
Recall number
2012-056
Recall date
2012-02-14
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2012
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R191
Units Affected:
30
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the side curtain airbag inflators may have been incorrectly manufactured and, as a result, one or both airbags may not deploy as intended. Failure of a side curtain airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted), could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both side curtain airbag assemblies.
Recall number
2009-263
Recall date
2009-09-11
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2009 2010
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R144
Units Affected:
2,276
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the metal upper strut insulators may have been manufactured incorrectly and, as a result, could fail. In the worse case this could allow the strut rod to come out of its mounting position, adversely affecting vehicle handling. This could result in a vehicle crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will replace the front strut insulators.
Recall number
2008-363
Recall date
2008-10-06
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2007 2008
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R139 R140 R141
Units Affected:
12,880
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, a varistor in the Occupant Classification System (OCS) control unit located in the passenger seat cushion may have been manufactured incorrectly. Under certain conditions, this could cause an interruption of signal between the OCS and the Airbag control unit (ACU). This could result in the passenger airbag being suppressed. The (red) supplemental airbag warning light would flash & the (amber) front passenger airbag status light would illuminate to alert the vehicle operator, however in case of a crash a suppressed airbag could result in personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will test the signal between the OCS & ACU and if necessary will replace the seat cushion containing OCS hardware.
Recall number
2007-364
Recall date
2007-11-13
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2002 2005 2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R126
Units Affected:
40,666
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, the crank angle sensor can malfunction causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to prevent stalling.
Recall number
2007-203
Recall date
2007-06-19
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
9,284
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, if a sufficiently hot object (i.e. cigarette ash) enters the air filter housing through the engine fresh air intake system, the air filter may ignite. This could result in an underhood fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the air filter with a revised version possessing improved anti-flammability characteristics. In addition, an air deflector will be installed in front of the air intake opening to reduce the intake of debris.
Recall number
2006-161
Recall date
2006-06-30
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R110
Units Affected:
26,234
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles equipped with a 2.5L engine, the crank angle sensor can malfunction causing the engine to stall. Engine stalling would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Electronic Control Module (ECM) to prevent stalling.
Recall number
2006-155
Recall date
2006-06-29
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
7,850
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles equipped with a four cylinder 2.5L engine may exhibit excessive oil consumption as a result of improper piston rings. If the oil level is not maintained engine damage can occur and could result in an engine fire. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the Engine Control Module (ECM) and, if required, replace the engine.
Recall number
2006-040
Recall date
2006-02-13
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R105
Units Affected:
32
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
The die used for stamping the rear suspension subframe was out of specification during three days of production. As a result, the thickness of the attachment bracket for the rear lower link may be less than the minimum specification. This could result in a crack forming in the attachment bracket. If a crack propagates through the bracket, the rear lower link may separate from the bracket. Under certain severe driving conditions, stability of the vehicle may be compromised, leading to a loss of vehicle control. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if required, replace the rear suspension subframe.
Recall number
2003-267
Recall date
2003-11-05
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2001 2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R86
Units Affected:
74,143
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the circuit board for the crank position sensor may have an improper solder joint. This could cause the Service Engine Soon warning light to come on, create a no start condition, cause reduced engine power, or cause the engine to stop running without warning during vehicle operation. Correction: Dealers will replace the crankshaft position sensor and both camshaft position sensors.
Recall number
2003-171
Recall date
2003-07-15
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R85
Units Affected:
30,132
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles at extremely cold temperatures, moisture in the fuel tank may freeze and form ice crystals. These ice crystals may obstruct the suction opening of the fuel pump which can prevent the supply of fuel to the engine and cause the engine to stop. Correction: Dealer will install a screen at the suction opening of the fuel pump.
Recall number
2003-060
Recall date
2003-03-10
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R80
Units Affected:
30,589
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road which could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst. Correction: Dealer will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin.
Also, certain operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate. If substrate particles enter the combustion chamber, they may score the cylinder walls, resulting in increased oil consumption. If the engine oil level is not checked on a periodic basis, engine damage may occur which could result in fire. Correction: Dealer will reprogram the engine control unit to prevent the possibility of the pre-catalyst overheating. If the conversion efficiency of the pre-catalyst has deteriorated, then the catalyst will be replaced. The original pre-catalyst will then be inspected for evidence of damage to the catalyst substrate. If damage is present, the vehicle engine will be replaced.
Recall number
2003-045
Recall date
2003-02-21
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
R79
Units Affected:
4,487
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the clockspring electrical connector may not be fully secured to the driver side air bag module squib pin connector due to the retaining groove in the module not having sufficient depth to hold the connector in the assembled position. If the connector comes loose, the supplemental air bag warning light will come on. However, the driver side air bag will not deploy in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealer will install a retaining clip on the clockspring electrical connector.
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