1999 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

110

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 3 Fires

4

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

5

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA

The 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 110 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (9 complaints), Tires (7 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc (6 complaints).

Recalls for the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA

NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 133,411 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 09E025000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 42,540 vehicles affected

Defect: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

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Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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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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Owner Complaints for the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA

110 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 9 9 Crashes 5 Injuries
Tires
Complaints: 7
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 6
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 5 Injuries
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 4
Suspension
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 4 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Child Seat
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdrumdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Structurebodybumpers
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11363619 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 255,900 miles
KEEP HAVING TROUBLE SMELLING GAS. INSIDE THE CAR AND FUEL PUMP AND THE EXHAUST GAS AND I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN IT KEEPS MESSING WITH THEIR ASTHMA SPENDING TO MUCH MONEY KEEP GETTING IT FIXED.
#11363619 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 255,900 miles
KEEP HAVING TROUBLE SMELLING GAS. INSIDE THE CAR AND FUEL PUMP AND THE EXHAUST GAS AND I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN IT KEEPS MESSING WITH THEIR ASTHMA SPENDING TO MUCH MONEY KEEP GETTING IT FIXED.
#11153988 | AIR BAGS | | 43,000 miles Crash 1 Injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN ACROSS THE CONTACT'S LANE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT LATER REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT CALLED DARTMOUTH NISSAN AT 508-996-3200 (LOCATED AT 483 STATE RD, NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02747) AND WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT'S ATTORNEY TOOK OVER FURTHER INTERACTION WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
#11098057 | TIRES | | 111,000 miles
TIRE ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS FLATERED SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT GOING OFF COLLAPSED COIL SPRING STRUT AND SUSPENSION
#11097738 | SUSPENSION | | 111,000 miles
BROKEN COIL AND FRONT SUSPENSION EXPLODED ALSO CAUSING TIRE TO FLATTEN SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT GOING OFF AAA MECHANIC DETERMINED IF I WAS DRIVING AT TIME OF INCIDERDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED PLEASE MAKE THIS A RECALL SO I CAN GET IT FIXED AT NO COST TO ME MY CAR IS MY SURVIVAL CAR WAS IN STATIONARY MODE

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Safety Rating for the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

NTB00053 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME APPLIED VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CHIRP NOISE AS THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, PARTICULARLY WHEN ACCELERATING THE VEHICLE WITH ONLY 1/8 THROTTLE APPLIED, THE NOISE MAY BE COMING FROM THE HIGH CLUTCH ASSEMBLY DURING OPERATION. *TT

NTB00010A — VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SERVICE INFORMATION FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING AN OPTIONAL POWER SUNROOF THAT WLL TILT UP BUT WILL NOT SLIDE OPEN. *TT

NTB00047 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL VIBRATION OR BRAKE PEDAL PULSATION WHEN BRAKING, CONSIDERED AS BRAKE JUDDER. *TT

NTB00010 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

THIS BULLETIN ADDRESSES CONCERNS WITH THE SUNROOF JAMMING WHEN OPENING REARWARD. *TT

NTB99036 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION REGARDING KEYLESS REMOTE ENTRY PROGRAMMING. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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