1997 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

141

Owner Complaints

40 Crashes 7 Fires

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Air Bags
Complaints: 18 11 Crashes 11 Injuries
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 16 13 Crashes 10 Injuries
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Structurebody
Complaints: 3 1 Injury
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 3 2 Fires
Suspension
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tires
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsrearother
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 2
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Otherstorage
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcables
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Wheelsmulti Piece
Complaints: 1
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11301549 | AIR BAGS | | 96,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
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
#10936633 | STRUCTURE:BODY | | 169,000 miles
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
#10936633 | SUSPENSION | | 169,000 miles
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
#10936633 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 169,000 miles
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
#10924053 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 140,000 miles
VEHICLE I MISSING AND I HAD TO FILE A POLICE REPORT FOR A STOLEN VEHICLE.

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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.

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