Complaints
202
Crashes
29
Fires
2
Injuries
32
Fatalities
7
Recalls
0
Worst 2001 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:75,094 mi
#214 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Avg mileage:87,281 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Avg mileage:67,469 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 22 | — | — | 75,094 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 14 | 1 | — | 87,281 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 12 | — | — | 67,469 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 9 | — | — | 70,166 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | 3 | — | 169,600 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 9 | 1 | — | 60,372 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 9 | — | — | 48,747 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 6 | — | 82,833 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 8 | — | — | 56,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 7 | 7 | — | 30,000 mi | |
| ENGINE | 7 | — | — | 129,990 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 890,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 4 | — | — | 94,875 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 4 | — | — | 63,213 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | 4 | — | — | 38,005 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | 51,250 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 150 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | — | — | 175,695 mi | |
| STEERING | 3 | — | — | 133,313 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | 1 | 1 | 28,000 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | 63,500 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 79,950 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 30,061 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 2 | — | 1 | 102,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 453,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 | 2 | — | 66,000 mi |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,094
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,281
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,469
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,166
SUSPENSION
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
169,600
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,372
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,747
AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,833
SUSPENSION:REAR
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
ENGINE
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,990
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
890,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,875
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,213
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,250
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
150
EQUIPMENT
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
175,695
STEERING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,313
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
28,000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
63,500
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,950
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,061
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
102,000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
453,400
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEAT BELTS
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,000
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