TSB List for the 2004 Nissan Altima

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 Altima are official communications between Nissan & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
  • SUSPENSION:REAR
  • SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
  • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
  • TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

    • TSB #NTB12-029

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043773

      NISSAN: ALTIMA, MAXIMA, QUEST; POWER STEERING HOSE SERVICE PART CHANGE. THE HOSE NOW COMES WITHOUT THE PRESSURE SENSOR. DO NOT DAMAGE THE PRESSURE SENSOR UPON REMOVAL OR INSTALLATION. Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #P-5216

      Date Announced:
      JUN 06, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018692

      NISSAN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT/ BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING. *JB UPDATED 6/12/12. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #05114

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019178

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT/BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #05114B

      Date Announced:
      MAR 24, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019894

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT/BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING. *AK Read More »

    SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

    • TSB #02120A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002224

      ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #04021

      Date Announced:
      APR 29, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006162

      ENGINE CRANKS BUT HARD/ NO START AFTER COLD SOAK.*MR Read More »

    • TSB #04016

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10006150

      ALTERNATOR NOISE AFTER ENGINE SHUT OFF.*MR Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #NTB-10-046

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033346

      NISSAN: REVISED VQ35 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN PROCEDURES. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE VQ35 ENGINE FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE AND TIMING CHAINS (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) HAVE BEE UPDATED TO NO LONGER REQUIRE REMOVAL OF ROCKER ... Read More »

    • TSB #NTB05-080A

      Date Announced:
      APR 21, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025503

      AIRFLOWMETER SERVICE. *PE Read More »

    • TSB #07042

      Date Announced:
      JUL 17, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10022421

      BUZZING/WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #06009

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019613

      MIL ON WITH DTC U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06029

      Date Announced:
      MAR 30, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019626

      ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET AVAILABLE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #06009

      Date Announced:
      FEB 08, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019300

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #04111

      Date Announced:
      FEB 03, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010093

      ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE BELOW 10 F. *JB *SC Read More »

    • TSB #05095

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017490

      A RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE DURING ACCELERATION OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DTC P1273 (A/F SENSOR). *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99063C

      Date Announced:
      MAY 17, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000401

      ENGINE WILL NOT START. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM / NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NVIS/NATS) DESCRIPTION KEY REGISTRATION. *TT UPDATE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04004A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 26, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005677

      AFTER A COLD SOAK, THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03106

      Date Announced:
      NOV 12, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004604

      QR25 ENGINE - DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER SERVICE CAUTION. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

    • TSB #04080

      Date Announced:
      JUN 30, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008715

      ESSENTIAL TOOL - J-44626 AIR FUEL SENSOR SOCKET. ALSO INCLUDING 2005 ALL NISSAN VEHICLES. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

    • TSB #06004

      Date Announced:
      JAN 24, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019113

      MIL ON WITH DTC P0420: CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS UNDAMAGED. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    • TSB #05058A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017787

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN QR25DE POWER VALVE - THE POWER VALVE SCREWS LOCATED IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY BECOME LOOSE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #050586

      Date Announced:
      DEC 06, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018308

      VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN QR25DE POWER VALVE Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #03102

      Date Announced:
      NOV 03, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004596

      MANUAL TRANSMISSION CONSOLE BOOT DAMAGED. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #NTB08-049

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024689

      NISSAN; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT. 2004 TO CURRENT NISSAN VEHICLES. *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #03004

      Date Announced:
      JUL 19, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10001019

      AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER SELECTOR MAY BE HARD TO OPERATE. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #NTB12-035

      Date Announced:
      APR 10, 2012
      NHTSA ID:
      #10043950

      NISSAN: ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH CONSULT III PLUS. APPLIES TO ALL 2004 AND LATER (DOES NOT APPLY TO LEAF/EV) VEHICLES. *JS Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    • TSB #05053

      Date Announced:
      JUN 29, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017563

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED P0444, P0447, P0605, P1122, P1444, P1490. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #04090

      Date Announced:
      OCT 21, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10009365

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306, P1273 OR P1283. *TT *SC Read More »

    • TSB #04069

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007877

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1031, P1051, P1051, P1148, 1168, A/F SENSOR HEATER / CLOSED LOOP. *MJ Read More »

    • TSB #04063

      Date Announced:
      MAY 24, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007903

      MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT P0340 / P0345 (CMP SENSOR) AND/OR ENGINE IS HARD TO START WHEN WARM.*MR Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

    • TSB #NTB-09-030

      Date Announced:
      APR 06, 2009
      NHTSA ID:
      #10030165

      NISSAN: THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IS REQUIRED TO STAY CONNECTED WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS/CAUTIONS. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #04049

      Date Announced:
      APR 27, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007561

      TRAILER LIGHT WIRING. *MR UPDATED *EH UPDATED 09-12-07. *KB UPDATED 6/21/10. *PE Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    • TSB #06075

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020932

      DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300, STORED AND IGNITION COILS BLISTERED. *KB Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    • TSB #03030

      Date Announced:
      APR 18, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021508

      EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. *KB Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    • TSB #NTB-03-074-C

      Date Announced:
      NOV 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032306

      NISSAN: EXTERIOR LAMP FOGGING. OCCASIONALLY WATER IS NOTICED IN THE EXTERIOR LAMPS. THIS IS GENERALLY NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. ALL CURRENT EXTERIOR LAMP ASSEMBLIES ARE VENTED TO THE ATMOSPHERE (NOT SEALED). Read More »

    VISIBILITY

    • TSB #03117

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005213

      POP OR THUMP NOISE WHILE ROLLING FRONT WINDOW UP AND/OR DOWN. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #03111

      Date Announced:
      NOV 25, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005224

      GREASE STREAK ON LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR WINDOW(S). *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

    • TSB #04133

      Date Announced:
      FEB 25, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012843

      AUTO-DIMMING ELECTROCHROMIC (EC) MIRROR DIAGNOSIS. *TT Read More »

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

    • TSB #NTB-08-055-A

      Date Announced:
      JAN 27, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10025522

      NISSAN: SRS PRECAUTIONS DURING SERVICE;IMPROPER MAINTENANCE, INCLUDING INCORRECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE SRS, CAN LEAD TO A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAUSED BY UNINTENTIONAL ACTIVATION OF THE SRS ON ALL NISSAN MODELS WITH THE SRS ... Read More »

    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #04076

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10008830

      CUP HOLDER LID DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. *TT Read More »

    LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

    • TSB #NTB-13-038

      Date Announced:
      APR 03, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10051767

      NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS Read More »

    TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

    • TSB #NTB-09-101

      Date Announced:
      SEP 30, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10031305

      NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. *KB Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #02022A

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010139

      AVAILABLE TOOL: ENGINE SUPPORT BAR (OTC #1724). *NM Read More »

    • TSB #04114

      Date Announced:
      SEP 24, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010167

      ESSENTIAL TOOL: J-47242 ENGINE SUPPORT TABLE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 MURANO AND QUEST. *NM Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #NTB-09-129

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10032506

      NISSAN: VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT. WHEN REPLACING THE EVAP CANISTER VENT CONTROL VALVE FOR REASON: USE THE ONE LISTED ON PAGE 2; FOR VENT CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE, REFER TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION OF THE ELECTRONIC ... Read More »

    • TSB #NTB-10-046

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10033346

      NISSAN: REVISED VQ35 ENGINE TIMING CHAIN PROCEDURES. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE VQ35 ENGINE FRONT TIMING CHAIN CASE AND TIMING CHAINS (PRIMARY AND SECONDARY) HAVE BEE UPDATED TO NO LONGER REQUIRE REMOVAL OF ROCKER ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #04077

      Date Announced:
      JUN 15, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10007879

      A/C EVAPORATOR AND EXPANSION VALVE SERVICE. *MJ Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #NTB99067A

      Date Announced:
      NOV 07, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10004603

      NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PATHFINDER ARMADA. *TT Read More »

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