2004 NISSAN Altima Recalls, Complaints and Investigations

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5 Recalls for 2004 NISSAN Altima

Recall Date	Component	Summary
2007-09-14	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. DS517-B001L AND DS517-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OPTICEL SURFACE OF THE REFLECTOR IS CORRODED INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Remedy: EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
2007-08-21	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	CERTAIN ANZO AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHTS, P/N 02-AZ-NA02-B-A, SOLD FOR USE ON 2002-2004 NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT ANZO AT 909-628-1440.
2007-07-25	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NOS. 315-1145L-AS AND 315-1145R-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP REFLECTOR SHAPE DEFORMED CHANGING THE SHAPE OF THE OPTIC SURFACE. THIS WILL CHANGE THE OPPOSITE POSITION OF LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM OPTICSAND CHANGE THE ANGLE OF INCIDENCE AND ILLUMATED LOCATION WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
2006-07-07	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	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. 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.
2006-03-13	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” Remedy: ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

8 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 NISSAN Altima

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to get the car to another service provider (Midas) and believed that the issue was probably the same a cam-shaft position sensor failure. Indeed, the folks at Midas said the other cam sensor had failed (there are two) and that it too needed to be replaced. But (and this is a big but) they also stated that diagnostics (which I paid $150 for) showed that there was a bigger issue – an issue with the timing chain. This issue would not allow the cam sensors to align properly and the vehicle would always have the SES light on until the timing chain was replaced.

They pointed out that this was an issue common to the Altima and that the tensioners were prone to break apart and required costly repairs. They estimated the repair to cost $2250. This is when I decided to do some investigating.

It takes about 5 seconds on Google to find out about Nissan’s secret. Just Google “Nissan Altima” and “timing chain”. Page upon page of blogs and web sites for law firms that outline class action lawsuits, Nissan service bulletins, and thousands of angry consumers. It was really quite educational and timely as well. The lawsuits address the exact same issues I am having with my vehicle. And, state:

This is a consumer class action concerning a breach of warranty and an intentional failure to disclose material facts and a safety concern to consumers. Secondary timing chains, secondary timing chain tensioners and secondary timing chain tensioner shoes (Timing Chain Systems) installed in 2004 -2008 Nissan Maxima vehicles, 2004 2009 Nissan Quest vehicles, 2004 2006 Nissan Altima vehicles (with the VQ35 engine), 2005 2007 Nissan Pathfinder vehicles, 2005 2007 Nissan Xterra vehicles, and 2005 2007 Nissan Frontier vehicles (with the VQ40 engine) (collectively, Subject Nissan Vehicles), which were designed, manufactured, imported, distributed, marketed, and maintained, upon information and belief, by Nissan North America, Inc. and Nissan Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha d/b/a Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (collectively, Nissan or Defendants), were prone to premature failure and could not be reasonably repaired. Nissans breach of warranty and failure to disclose material facts presents a safety concern to consumers, and has caused consumers to suffer significant monetary damages.

Sounded very familiar to me. Upon further inspection I was also able to download a service bulletin from Nissan (you) to licensed Nissan service providers sent in December of 2009. Details of the bulletin are as follows:

Classification: EM07-001c Reference: NTB07-042c Date: December 14, 2009
MAXIMA / ALTIMA / QUEST;
BUZZING / WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA
This bulletin has been amended. PARTS INFORMATION, CLAIMS INFORMATION, and SERVICE
PROCEDURE have been updated. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: 2004-2008 Maxima (A34)
2004-2006 Altima (L31) with VQ35 engine ONLY
2004-2009 Quest (V42)

Armed with this knowledge I called AutoNation Nissan 104 to get a cost estimate to repair the timing chain. I was quoted (via phone) a cost of $2100 (replace chains, tensioners, etc). I informed them of the information I had found online regarding the defective timing chain components. They suggested I call Nissan Consumer Affairs. They provided the 1-800 number, and I made the call.

I spoke with a representative of your company named Daniel. A very nice young man. Very detail focused and attentive. He understood the issue quickly, but, could not discuss it with me further until I obtained a diagnosis to confirm the issue from a licensed Nissan service provider. Midas was not a licensed Nissan Service provider. This is when I took the vehicle once again to AutoNation Nissan 104 for diagnostics.

On January 4, 2016, AutoNation Nissan 104 confirmed the issue with the timing and also provided a litany of other service options that may be necessary. I asked why so many possible solutions and was told that they would rather provide me with a “worse-case scenario” so that there would be no surprises if the costs were more than expected. So, now I had the diagnosis I needed to get Nissan Consumer Affairs the information they needed (from a licensed Nissan service provider) in order to determine how and if they could provide assistance.

On January 5, 2016, I called Daniel at Nissan Consumer Affairs again. He politely took my information and told me that someone would be calling me from Nissan within one business day to provide more information. 3 hours later I received a call from Nissan North America.

The call came from Sarah in Franklin, TN. I was impressed with how quickly she had gotten back to me. I informed her of the issue as it pertained to me. She informed me that she had contacted AutoNation Nissan 104 to get the details of the diagnostics. After a polite conversation (mostly her listening to me vent), Sarah informed me that due to the fact that I had not serviced the vehicle at licensed Nissan facilities while I owned it, she was not able to obtain the service records for the car and therefore was not able to ascertain if I (the owner) had serviced the vehicle correctly (just a little bit insulting). Without this knowledge, she/Nissan was not able to provide any financial assistance for out of warranty repairs. This is where the phone call went south (no pun intended).

As a consumer we cannot be expected to use only Nissan service providers on our vehicles for minor services and repairs for the duration of ownership. It is not practical or convenient. Nissan dealers are the most expensive for all of the above. Every consumer knows this. It is for this reason alone that Grease Monkey and Jiffy Lube exist. Of course my warranty is expired. The car is over 10 years old. I purchased it used. There was no warranty option. Regardless, this is not an issue of warranty or shoddy service. This is clearly and issue of Nissan failing to disclose information about defects they knew existed in their products. Defects that put their customers and their customers’ financial well-being in jeopardy.

I informed Sarah that I was disappointed in her decision. I told her that I was a loyal Nissan consumer and that I was giving Nissan an opportunity to “do the right thing”. I explained to Sarah that it was obvious from the lawsuits and the service bulletins that Nissan was aware of the problem as early as 2009 (that was the earliest written documentation I could find). Sarah said she was not able to discuss the lawsuits and the bulletins as they did not pertain to my case. How could they not pertain to my case for all intense purposes they were my case?

Quite clearly Nissan knew of the issue long ago. Quite clearly Nissan provided all the necessary information to their service providers in order to address the issue if a customer brought it to their attention (in 2009). And quite clearly Nissan did not go far enough to fix the problem. I am not the only consumer who knows this. Currently the class-action lawsuit includes all current and former Nissan owners and lessees who reside in New York, Florida, Maryland and New Jersey (and I believe California). However, it’s possible the lawsuit could be expanded to include Nissan owners in other states. Colorado is one of those states.

I would like nothing more than for Nissan to come back to me and say “Yes, we will help you with the cost of this repair. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you and your family and we are grateful that no person was hurt due to this problem”.

I am not a rich man. I cannot afford repairs of this magnitude. I want to be a loyal supportive consumer of the Nissan Brand. I truly do. I am not requesting too much here. I am not a litigious person by nature. In fact I hate that consumers always have to settle it in court. I just strongly believe that I should not have to pay for NISSAN’s defective parts.

Date			Component
2016-08-28			body & frame
2016-07-01			accessories (cd/tape, radio, navigation system, etc)
2016-01-24			OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2016-01-06			transmission
2011-05-12			steering
2011-05-12			OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12			engine
2011-05-12			engine

274 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 NISSAN Altima

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Date			Component
2007-03-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10186038
2017-06-22			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11000672
2017-06-19			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11000112
2016-08-29			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10899386
2016-08-28			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10902025
2017-01-03			ENGINE \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10939520
2017-01-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 10944951
2016-12-01			SEATS \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10929494
2019-08-13			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 11243671
2018-04-17			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11088530
2018-04-10			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 11084423
2018-01-24			ENGINE ODI Number: 11064596
2017-09-11			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION \| ENGINE ODI Number: 11022609
2017-08-29			ENGINE ODI Number: 11020426
2016-07-22			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10887744
2016-06-29			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10881420
2016-06-20			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10875178
2016-05-07			ENGINE ODI Number: 10863752
2016-05-06			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10863574
2016-03-30			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10852494
2016-03-16			SUSPENSION \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10850108
2016-01-12			SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING ODI Number: 10819745
2016-01-01			ENGINE ODI Number: 10817299
2015-11-05			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10788653
2015-10-31			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10787437
2015-08-19			STRUCTURE:BODY \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10749716
2015-07-30			ENGINE ODI Number: 10745107
2015-06-23			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10726853
2015-06-12			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10725044
2015-05-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10716272
2015-04-07			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10704185
2015-04-07			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10704233
2015-04-09			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10704648
2015-04-01			STEERING \| STRUCTURE:BODY \| SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10703179
2015-03-27			STEERING ODI Number: 10702268
2015-03-11			STEERING ODI Number: 10693712
2015-03-13			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10694032
2015-03-12			STEERING ODI Number: 10693830
2015-03-03			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10691753
2015-01-20			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10676717
2014-12-05			AIR BAGS \| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10662407
2014-11-13			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10654686
2014-11-19			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10659178
2014-11-06			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS ODI Number: 10652956
2014-10-02			ENGINE ODI Number: 10640949
2014-10-06			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10641698
2014-09-17			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10636967
2014-09-15			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10633366
2014-08-27			ENGINE ODI Number: 10628892
2014-09-04			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10630654
2014-08-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ODI Number: 10618916
2014-07-21			ENGINE ODI Number: 10614945
2014-07-09			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10609428
2014-06-24			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10605767
2014-06-17			ENGINE ODI Number: 10599014
2014-06-07			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10596876
2014-05-10			ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10587556
2014-05-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 10587896
2014-04-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 10583480
2014-01-03			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10558421
2013-10-18			ENGINE ODI Number: 10548389
2013-10-30			STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR ODI Number: 10550267
2013-09-28			ENGINE ODI Number: 10546022
2013-08-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 10533911
2013-08-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE \| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10533581
2013-08-12			ENGINE ODI Number: 10534929
2013-07-22			ENGINE \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10526125
2013-07-19			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10525791
2013-07-18			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10525609
2013-06-19			STEERING ODI Number: 10520616
2013-05-27			STEERING ODI Number: 10513708
2013-05-07			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM ODI Number: 10511010
2013-05-06			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10510754
2013-04-02			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10505371
2013-03-18			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10503407
2013-02-06			ENGINE ODI Number: 10496618
2013-01-01			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10490658
2012-11-28			FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM \| SEATS \| SERVICE BRAKES ODI Number: 10486381
2012-11-13			ENGINE ODI Number: 10484471
2012-11-01			STRUCTURE ODI Number: 10482931
2012-10-17			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10480882
2012-10-21			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10481291
2012-08-30			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL \| ENGINE \| STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10473116
2012-09-19			ENGINE ODI Number: 10475999
2012-08-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE ODI Number: 10470659
2012-07-30			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10468223
2012-07-31			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10468515
2012-07-19			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10466676
2012-03-16			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10451924
2012-03-14			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10451606
2012-02-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10449797
2012-02-02			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10446312
2011-12-16			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10440139
2011-11-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10436847
2011-11-18			AIR BAGS \| SEAT BELTS ODI Number: 10436369
2011-12-01			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10437939
2011-09-30			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10428093
2011-08-22			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10420922
2011-08-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE \| POWER TRAIN \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10419930
2011-07-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10415293
2011-08-04			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10417088
2011-07-20			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10413785
2011-06-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10407226
2011-06-09			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10405692
2011-05-18			STEERING ODI Number: 10401512
2011-05-26			STEERING ODI Number: 10403528
2011-04-07			STRUCTURE:BODY ODI Number: 10395214
2011-04-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10397720
2011-02-09			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10381333
2011-02-09			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10381248
2010-12-29			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10373378
2011-01-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10373677
2010-12-13			STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS ODI Number: 10370468
2010-11-27			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10367999
2010-11-01			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10363617
2010-10-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10359829
2010-08-20			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10350854
2010-08-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10352372
2010-08-14			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10349384
2010-08-16			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10349610
2010-08-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10346727
2010-07-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10343539
2010-07-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS \| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR \| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10344375
2010-06-17			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10336828
2010-06-22			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10339613
2010-05-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10332272
2010-05-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10330249
2010-05-12			POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10330219
2010-05-06			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10329164
2010-05-05			STEERING ODI Number: 10329049
2010-04-11			STEERING ODI Number: 10324923
2010-03-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10317634
2010-03-03			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE ODI Number: 10316226
2010-02-22			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10312796
2010-01-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10300156
2010-01-01			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10297743
2009-12-04			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10294474
2009-10-15			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10288612
2009-09-18			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10284534
2009-09-10			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10283584
2009-08-23			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10281468
2009-08-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10279108
2009-08-04			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10279397
2009-08-18			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10280847
2009-08-18			ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ODI Number: 10280839
2009-08-15			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10280503
2009-08-03			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10279180
2009-07-29			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM ODI Number: 10278673
2009-06-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10273764
2009-06-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10275085
2009-06-15			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10273828
2009-05-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10268939
2009-06-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10272934
2009-04-24			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10266589
2009-04-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10267380
2009-04-07			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10264435
2009-03-21			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10262651
2009-01-26			TIRES ODI Number: 10256411
2009-01-13			POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10254912
2009-01-07			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10254112
2008-12-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10252112
2008-12-31			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10253403
2009-01-05			EXTERIOR LIGHTING ODI Number: 10253908
2008-11-29			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10250143
2008-12-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10250955
2008-10-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10244537
2008-10-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10245837
2008-10-22			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10246403
2008-10-22			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10246368
2008-09-22			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10243048
2008-08-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10239549
2008-08-22			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10239285
2008-08-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10237891
2008-08-09			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10237542
2008-08-12			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10237804
2008-07-02			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10233002
2008-07-10			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10233775
2008-07-09			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10233712
2008-06-29			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10232648
2008-06-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10230250
2008-06-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10232024
2008-05-18			VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ODI Number: 10228107
2008-06-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ODI Number: 10229476
2008-04-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10225260
2008-05-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| POWER TRAIN ODI Number: 10226686
2008-04-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10224452
2008-04-23			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10225493
2008-03-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ODI Number: 10221925
2008-03-25			STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM ODI Number: 10222316
2008-02-28			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ODI Number: 10219551
2008-02-29			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10219708
2008-03-14			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM ODI Number: 10221210
2008-03-04			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10220025
2008-02-17			CHILD SEAT:TETHER: STRAP/WEBBING ODI Number: 10218251
2008-01-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ODI Number: 10217167
2008-02-06			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10217122
2008-02-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10218564
2008-02-19			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10218541
2008-01-15			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 10214866
2007-12-18			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10212235
2007-12-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10211867
2007-12-12			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10211599
2007-12-20			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10212391
2007-12-09			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10211270
2007-12-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10212929
2007-11-05			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10207893
2007-11-08			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10208454
2007-10-31			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10207551
2007-10-17			SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE ODI Number: 10206137
2007-10-04			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC ODI Number: 10204826
2007-09-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ODI Number: 10204084
2007-09-20			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS ODI Number: 10203582
2007-08-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10199943
2007-07-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE ODI Number: 10197506
2007-07-24			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10197356
2007-07-28			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ODI Number: 10197724
2007-06-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10194197
2007-05-22			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10191435
2007-05-17			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10191063
2007-05-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ODI Number: 10191580
2007-05-14			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10190706
2007-05-07			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10190011
2007-04-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) ODI Number: 10188894
2007-03-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10185781
2007-03-23			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10186038
2007-04-11			VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL ODI Number: 10187574
2007-02-27			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR ODI Number: 10183647
2007-02-27			VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS ODI Number: 10183625
2007-02-26			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10183563
2007-03-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10184978
2007-02-20			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10183064
2007-02-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10183171
2007-01-30			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10181174
2006-12-18			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 10176512
2007-01-05			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10177951
2006-11-21			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10173982
2006-10-13			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10170769
2006-10-04			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10169927
2006-09-13			EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS ODI Number: 10168124
2006-09-14			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10168263
2006-07-25			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10163454
2006-04-24			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10155955
2006-02-20			VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER ODI Number: 10150660
2006-01-19			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10148123
2005-09-21			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP \| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION \| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY ODI Number: 10137255
2005-09-13			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION ODI Number: 10136323
2005-09-03			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY \| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH \| UNKNOWN OR OTHER \| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE ODI Number: 10135250
2005-08-09			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10132149
2005-06-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING \| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE \| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL ODI Number: 10124977
2005-04-14			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10117885
2005-04-27			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 10119245
2005-03-08			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS \| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR ODI Number: 10113673
2005-02-10			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10110259
2005-01-07			TIRES ODI Number: 10107005
2004-12-21			SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC ODI Number: 10104250
2004-10-26			EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER ODI Number: 10096441
2004-09-10			ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ODI Number: 10090806
2004-07-06			AIR BAGS:FRONTAL ODI Number: 10080396
2004-07-21			UNKNOWN OR OTHER ODI Number: 10082408
2004-05-07			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10068478
2004-04-20			POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ODI Number: 10067497
2004-03-25			VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR ODI Number: 10064936
2004-04-29			TIRES \| WHEELS ODI Number: 10065059
2004-03-30			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10064198
2004-02-27			SUSPENSION ODI Number: 10060967
2004-01-31			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR \| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ODI Number: 10056226
2004-03-11			SUSPENSION:FRONT ODI Number: 10055596
2004-01-28			FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP ODI Number: 10055069
2004-01-28			SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER ODI Number: 10055063
2004-01-05			SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER ODI Number: 10052404
2018-06-04			AIR BAGS ODI Number: 11099500
2012-06-25			ENGINE ODI Number: 10463000
2009-03-14			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ODI Number: 10261800
2006-10-02			ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ODI Number: 10169800

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89 Service Alerts for 2004 NISSAN Altima

Date	Description
2021-12-07	020000 SUSPENSION STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2021-02-12	020000 SUSPENSION STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-27	140000 AIR BAGS SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-27	350000 EQUIPMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the “RESTRAINTS” section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-11-16	130000 VISIBILITY SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield “foreign material” that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield c Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-08-20	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL To ensure customer satisfaction, Nissan extended the warranty for cracking of the rear sub-frame due to corrosion to a total of 13 years with unlimited mileage on all model year 2002-2005 Nissan Altima and 2004-2005 Nissan Maxima vehicles. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-18	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C compon Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-18	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY IF YOU CONFIRM A refrigerant leak at a refrigerant pipe/hose joint location. ACTIONS 1. Inspect the metal surfaces of the pipe/hose joint for damage or contamination. NOTE: Do not replace a refrigerant pipe, hose, or other A/C compon Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-13	355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate / Label” may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2016-04-13	260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate / Label” may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. Th Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-15	200000 WHEELS SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: – Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems – Radio frequency interference causing a “No Da Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-15	030000 BRAKES (PWS) SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: – Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems – Radio frequency interference causing a “No Da Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-15	270000 LANE DEPARTURE SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: – Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems – Radio frequency interference causing a “No Da Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-09-15	280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has compiled Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) and Low Tire Pressure Warning System (LTPWS) information for: – Basic diagnosing of TPMS/LTPWS systems – Radio frequency interference causing a “No Da Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-07-06	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL SERVICE INFORMATION The Service Procedure provided in this bulletin is for the installation of Repair Plates on vehicles that have rust in the floor pan area. See this bulletin for further detail. Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-16	140000 AIR BAGS SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-16	350000 EQUIPMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2015-01-16	280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could resul Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-23	010000 STEERING If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-23	200000 WHEELS If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-23	030000 BRAKES (PWS) If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. – The ProCut P Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-23	010000 STEERING SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-23	020000 SUSPENSION SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-23	200000 WHEELS SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-07-23	030000 BRAKES (PWS) SERVICE INFORMATION – This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. – Most brake incidents fall into Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-06-07	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. – The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed sel Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-27	200000 WHEELS Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-08-27	350000 EQUIPMENT Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuin Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-03-19	020000 SUSPENSION SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: – A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. – A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition wh Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-16	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Expiration Notification – 2.5 Liter Power Valve Dealer Announcement *** Campaign Summary*** In 2005, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2004 Model Year Nissan Sentra and 2004-2005 Model Year Nissan Altima ve Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-16	350000 EQUIPMENT Expiration Notification – 2.5 Liter Power Valve Dealer Announcement *** Campaign Summary*** In 2005, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2004 Model Year Nissan Sentra and 2004-2005 Model Year Nissan Altima ve Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-16	356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY Expiration Notification – 2.5 Liter Power Valve Dealer Announcement *** Campaign Summary*** In 2005, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2004 Model Year Nissan Sentra and 2004-2005 Model Year Nissan Altima ve Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-15	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN QR25DE POWER VALVE Service Campaign ID # P5202 is no longer active. ￷ Repair orders opened after this bulletin⿿s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P5202. ￷ Di Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2020-07-15	350000 EQUIPMENT VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN QR25DE POWER VALVE Service Campaign ID # P5202 is no longer active. ￷ Repair orders opened after this bulletin⿿s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # P5202. ￷ Di Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-28	350000 EQUIPMENT OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-28	060000 ENGINE (PWS) OBD II EVAP Tube Warranty Enhancement The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make regional and dealer personnel aware that we are re-notifying customers at this Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-11-28	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. The update below was sent out to Regions and Dealers in August of this year. We are re-circulating this update to make reg Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-08-16	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2018-08-16	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO FILL This bulletin applies to Titan XD vehicles with a gas engine. This bulletin has been amended. Changes have been made throughout. It is necessary for you to read this revised procedure t Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-27	120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 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). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-27	121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS 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). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-27	121100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES 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). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-27	122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS 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). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-11-27	123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS 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). THIS IS NECESSARY TO ALLOW FOR E Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-11-01	116000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300, STORED AND IGNITION COILS BLISTERED. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-03-24	022000 SUSPENSION:REAR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT/BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-03-22	015200 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS 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. IF ONLY THE PRESSURE SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, DO NOT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-12-06	063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN QR25DE POWER VALVE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-10-21	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE A RATTLE OR BUZZ NOISE DURING ACCELERATION OR A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DTC P1273 (A/F SENSOR). *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-20	070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2017-03-20	071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY NISSAN; FUEL TANK IS SLOW OR DIFFICULT TO FILL IF YOU CONFIRM The fuel tank is slow or difficult to fill (filling nozzle shuts off before tank is full). IMPORTANT: Make sure this incident has been duplicated at a gas station by dealer Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2008-04-28	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NISSAN; SPECIAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID REQUIREMENT. 2004 TO CURRENT NISSAN VEHICLES. *NJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-06-15	357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER A/C EVAPORATOR AND EXPANSION VALVE SERVICE. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-06-15	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1031, P1051, P1051, P1148, 1168, A/F SENSOR HEATER / CLOSED LOOP. *MJ Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2007-07-17	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE BUZZING/WHINING NOISE FROM TIMING CHAIN AREA. *KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-06-29	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED P0444, P0447, P0605, P1122, P1444, P1490. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2010-04-27	114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING TRAILER LIGHT WIRING. MR UPDATED EH UPDATED 09-12-07. KB UPDATED 6/21/10. PE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-03-30	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE OIL COOLER GASKET AVAILABLE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-09-24	350000 EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE TOOL: ENGINE SUPPORT BAR (OTC #1724). *NM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-04-29	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ENGINE CRANKS BUT HARD/ NO START AFTER COLD SOAK.*MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-02-03	060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING ALTERNATOR NOISE AFTER ENGINE SHUT OFF.*MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-11-02	036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE FOR ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2011-08-24	023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM NISSAN: AXLE BOLT AND TORQUE INFORMATION. *RM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2010-09-13	355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 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 SERVICE Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-04-06	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 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. NO MOD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-04-06	111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY 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. NO MOD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2009-04-06	111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES 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. NO MOD Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-05-26	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE AFTER A COLD SOAK, THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-01-24	063140 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR MIL ON WITH DTC P0420: CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS UNDAMAGED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-05-17	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE WILL NOT START. NISSAN VEHICLE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM / NISSAN ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (NVIS/NATS) DESCRIPTION KEY REGISTRATION. TT UPDATE. TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-07-19	103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTER SELECTOR MAY BE HARD TO OPERATE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2013-04-03	170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES NISSAN: LOCK/UNLOCK REQUEST BUTTON ON OUTSIDE HANDLE DOES NOT RESPOND. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-06-06	022000 SUSPENSION:REAR 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 Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-10-21	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300-P0306, P1273 OR P1283. TT SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-02-03	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK WITH OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE BELOW 10 F. JB SC Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-06-30	063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL ESSENTIAL TOOL – J-44626 AIR FUEL SENSOR SOCKET. ALSO INCLUDING 2005 ALL NISSAN VEHICLES. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2005-12-06	063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN QR25DE POWER VALVE – THE POWER VALVE SCREWS LOCATED IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD MAY BECOME LOOSE. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-03-24	022000 SUSPENSION:REAR VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN REAR SUSPENSION MEMBER REPLACEMENT/BUSHING REPLACEMENT AND SEALING. *AK Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-03-17	161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS REAR SIDE MEMBER REPLACEMENT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-11-12	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE QR25 ENGINE – DRIVE BELT AUTO-TENSIONER SERVICE CAUTION. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-11-07	980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER NISSAN INTEGRATED HOMELINK TRANSMITTER SYSTEM USED TO ACTIVATE MOST ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOORS AND SECURTY GATES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 PATHFINDER ARMADA. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2003-11-03	102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION MANUAL TRANSMISSION CONSOLE BOOT DAMAGED. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2014-01-27	141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 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 SYS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-09-24	350000 EQUIPMENT ESSENTIAL TOOL: J-47242 ENGINE SUPPORT TABLE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 MURANO AND QUEST. *NM Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2006-03-31	061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE MIL ON WITH DTC U1000 OR U1010 STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-05-24	110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT P0340 / P0345 (CMP SENSOR) AND/OR ENGINE IS HARD TO START WHEN WARM.*MR Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2012-04-10	103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) NISSAN: ECM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES WITH CONSULT III PLUS. APPLIES TO ALL 2004 AND LATER (DOES NOT APPLY TO LEAF/EV) VEHICLES. *JS Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2004-07-22	162000 STRUCTURE:BODY CUP HOLDER LID DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. *TT Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")
2010-09-30	199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS NISSAN: TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) WARNING LIGHT ON/FLASHING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. PE UPDATED ON 08-11-2011. KB Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004 NISSAN Altima

5 Recalls for 2004 NISSAN Altima

8 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2004 NISSAN Altima

274 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2004 NISSAN Altima

0 Investigations for 2004 NISSAN Altima

89 Service Alerts for 2004 NISSAN Altima