1997 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
141
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 141 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (18 complaints), Air Bagsfrontal (16 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (9 complaints).
Recalls for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 110,601 vehicles.
Recall 10E002000 — SUSPENSION
| 12,657 vehicles affected
Defect: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
View full details →Recall 06E026000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 61,944 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
View full details →Recall 96V185000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
| 36,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES WERE PRODUCED WITH A "BUCKLE BASE" THAT WAS IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CAN CAUSE THE "BUCKLE BASE" TO BE BRITTLE FAILING TO COMPLY TO FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, THESE SEAT BELTS MAY NOT RESTRAIN AN OCCUPANT INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLIES AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
141 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I WAS HIT, REAR-ENDED, VERY HARD AND THE AIRBAG DEFINITELY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED. I WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN, STOPPED FOR AT LEAST 10 SECONDS WAITING FOR TRAFFIC TO CLEAR AND A CAR SLAMMED INTO THE BACK OF ME WITH NO ATTEMPT TO HIT THEIR BRAKES
DUE TO CORROSION, BOTH REAR SUB MEMBER AND FRONT CRADLE ARE ROTTING OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. ONCE REPLACED, OTHER WORK MAY BE NEEDED
DUE TO CORROSION, BOTH REAR SUB MEMBER AND FRONT CRADLE ARE ROTTING OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. ONCE REPLACED, OTHER WORK MAY BE NEEDED
DUE TO CORROSION, BOTH REAR SUB MEMBER AND FRONT CRADLE ARE ROTTING OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. VEHICLE IS UNSAFE. ONCE REPLACED, OTHER WORK MAY BE NEEDED
VEHICLE I MISSING AND I HAD TO FILE A POLICE REPORT FOR A STOLEN VEHICLE.
Safety Rating for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB98055 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1N4DL01D0WC150648 MAY EXHIBIT EXCESSIVE TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *YC
NTB98049 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN ON AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE SOLENOID VALVE ASSEMBLY. *YC
NTB97090 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING EXHAUST ODOR. *YC
97082797008 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION ON ALTIMA SERVICE MANUAL SUPPLEMENT. *YC
97071697006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
BRIEF INFORMATION ON A/T COOLER HOSE. *YC
97071697007 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLE SECURITY SYSTEM (VSS) REMOTE CONTROLLER IS DIFFICULT TO PROGRAM. *YC
EC97014 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT MIL 'ON'; DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0130 AND / OR P0136. *TT
NTB97028 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE FOR P0731, P0732 & P0733 (A/T SIGNALS) WITH NO DRIVEABILITY INCIDENTS. *JD
NTB97026 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
IF VEHICLE HAS A MIL 'ON' AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300 (MULTI-CYLINDER MISFIRE). *JD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA
- 1993 NISSAN ALTIMA — 150 complaints
- 1994 NISSAN ALTIMA — 120 complaints
- 1995 NISSAN ALTIMA — 216 complaints
- 1996 NISSAN ALTIMA — 117 complaints
- 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA (current)
- 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA — 141 complaints
- 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA — 110 complaints
- 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA — 199 complaints
- 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA — 202 complaints
- 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,321 complaints
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- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints