Model year record

2004 Nissan Altima

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 334 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V242000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
294,166
Reported to NHTSA
2006-07-07
Owners notified
2006-09-20

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.5L ENGINE, THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR IS AFFECTED BY TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS. UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS, THESE VARIATIONS IN TEMPERATURE CAN BE LARGE ENOUGH TO CAUSE A BRIEF INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM THE SENSOR.

Safety risk

IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ECM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 21, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling7265,447 mi
Structure: body35113,000 mi
Engine3092,000 mi
Electrical system2658,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2277,750 mi
Power train: automatic transmission1065,000 mi
Steering1068,000 mi
Unknown or other9113,000 mi
Air bags7115,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)784,000 mi
Power train758,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system5103,000 mi
Suspension5115,000 mi
Air bags: frontal443,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)476,953 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic474,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition343,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor3102,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe320,172 mi
Exterior lighting371,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump3710 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor33,000 mi
Structure3114,000 mi
Suspension: front318,000 mi
Tires3780 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls351,413 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system267,000 mi
Equipment295,295 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights298,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other2110 mi
Seats240,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads23,000 mi
Structure: body: door275,000 mi
Vehicle speed control220,172 mi
Wheels2780 mi
Child seat: tether: strap/webbing1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator151,413 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood143,475 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system182,100 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly145,506 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)170 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1
Exterior lighting: brake lights172,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline174,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: manual transmission150,000 mi
Seat belts1115,000 mi
Service brakes140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring169,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm146,543 mi
Structure: frame and members1134,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1200,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing145,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle113,903 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control161,947 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear18,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior151,413 mi
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly151,413 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 2003 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2005 model has about a quarter as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.