CarRecallWatchThe 2004 Nissan Altima has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA, including 14 crashes, 3 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (112 reports).
2004 Nissan Altima recalls
Most common 2004 Nissan Altima problems
Problem areas named in the 276 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 112 |
| Structure | 42 |
| Electrical System | 32 |
| Engine | 30 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 |
| Air Bags | 11 |
| Steering | 11 |
| Suspension | 10 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
What owners report
The car has a fuel problem and crankshaft position sensor issue causing the car to die and also not start up normal idling. When I do get it to start up it idles very groggy.
The crankshaft position sensor (cps) was not responsive when the repair shop was testing the vehicle because of the "service engine soon" light came on. After a short search online they 1.) Had no signal to the cps from the pcm 2.) That there was also a voluntary recall by nissan for this issue covering this make an model. I called nissan and told me that the recall wasn't for that car but the vehicle was in fact built in the years covered and also had the exact issues the recall covered
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS CAR THEN THE AXLE TWICE AND THE BRAKES THEN ETC
THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING AWAY. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BOARD ON PASSENGER SIDE, FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE FROM RUST. YOU CAN FEEL AROUND THE FRAME OF THE CAR AND CHUNKS OF METAL FALL OFF . THIS WAS NOTICED DURING MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE . CAR WAS STATIONARY , I HAD NOTICED THAT I WAS GETTING AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF DUST INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
MY VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT COLLISION AT 35MPH. THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED THERE WAS NO ONE SITTING IN THAT SEAT. THE DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.
2004 Nissan Altima questions
Does the 2004 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Nissan Altima: Engine And Engine Cooling. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Altima?
Based on 276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (112), Structure (42), Electrical System (32).
How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Nissan Altima has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.