This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The defect database is full of customer complaints regarding the defective seal between the timing cover and the block. A technical service bulletin exists (nntb95058A ), yet why are droves of Nissan owners still paying $500 to have this poorly engineered part replaced" my mechanic stated that he has replaced many of these seals. When is there going to be a recall issued? what does it take" thank you for your attention.
My brakes have always screeched, the dome light never worked, the sensor for engine check light had to be replaced, leak from oil pan defective seal, the starter had to be replaced, when taken to the dealership to fix there were always excuses for the malfunction we had to pay for most of the replacements always over 500 dollars per visit.
Constant oil leak. Possibly leaking from behind the timing chain cover or the oil pan. The Goodyear mechanic who checked my car said he had another customer with the same problem and I know others with the same vehicle which have the problem as well.
Engine developed oil leak beginning at around 63000 miles, leak intensified and is in need of repair at 73000 miles, leak was diagnosed as a failure of O-rings from timing cover, resulting in $700 repair bill. Nissan states that since scheduled maintenance was not completed by authorized dealer they will not be able to assist in repair. Dealer advises that they have not seen allot of this problem, but they have seen some.
A gasket on my engine started leaking at around 64000 miles. I did not realize that it was a gasket until about 72000 miles when I reported it to Nissan. Since the car was no longer on warranty Nissan didnt want to do anything about it. The leak is on a section of the motor that is between the block and the oil pan. Nissan used silicone vtr to seal these two parts. Nissan should have used a standard paper type gasket. This gasket should not have started leaking at this mileage. A Nissan maechanic that I spoke to at grossmans Nissan in old saybrook, ct told me that this was a typical problem on this motor and has seen the problem quite a few times on Altima. This oil leakage could be very hazordous if it caused the engine to seize up on the highway.
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- Linden, NJ, USA