Complaints
334
Crashes
18
Fires
3
Injuries
15
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#172 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:66,620 mi
#235 complaints
STRUCTURE:BODY
Avg mileage:115,435 mi
#330 complaints
ENGINE
Avg mileage:105,880 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 72 | — | — | 66,620 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 35 | — | — | 115,435 mi | |
| ENGINE | 30 | 1 | 1 | 105,880 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 26 | 3 | 1 | 68,801 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 22 | — | — | 77,990 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 10 | — | — | 59,715 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | — | — | 78,089 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 2 | — | 119,948 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 3 | — | 106,600 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) | 7 | — | — | 85,192 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 | — | — | 95,172 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 5 | — | — | 96,250 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | 87,667 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | 1 | 59,650 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 | — | — | 74,988 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 4 | 1 | — | 78,200 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 3 | — | — | 87,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 3 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 3 | — | — | 43,088 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | 1 | — | 84,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 3 | — | — | 710 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | 6,380 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 114,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 3 | 1 | — | 28,777 mi | |
| TIRES | 3 | — | — | 5,240 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 3 | — | — | 52,496 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 67,800 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT | 2 | — | — | 95,295 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 2 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 2 | — | — | 605 mi |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
72
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,620
STRUCTURE:BODY
35
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,435
ENGINE
30
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
105,880
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
26
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,801
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,990
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,715
STEERING
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,089
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
119,948
AIR BAGS
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,600
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,192
POWER TRAIN
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,172
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,250
SUSPENSION
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,667
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
59,650
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,988
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,200
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
102,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
43,088
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
84,500
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
710
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
6,380
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
114,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
28,777
TIRES
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
5,240
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,496
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,800
EQUIPMENT
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,295
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,000
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
605
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