2001 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

202

Owner Complaints

29 Crashes 2 Fires 7 Deaths

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

7

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA

The 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 202 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, TIRES:TREAD/BELT. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Cooling (22 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (14 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (12 complaints).

Recalls for the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 32,922 vehicles.

Recall 07E074000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

| 11,300 vehicles affected

Defect: 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.

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

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.

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Recall 01V065000 — TIRES:TREAD/BELT

| 21,622 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 , SIZE P205/55R16 89H TIRES. THE RECALLED TIRES ARE IDENTIFIED BY DOT SERIAL #W2 T2 VF3 XXX OR W2 T2 VF3 XXXX; WHERE XXX MAY BE 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529,...

Consequence: UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, A BELT EDGE SEPARATION IS POSIBLE, WHICH COULD RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE.

Remedy: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL REPLACE THE TIRES WHICH WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THESE ALTIMA VEHICLES. FIRESTONE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES...

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Owner Complaints for the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA

202 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 22
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 14 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 12
Electrical System
Complaints: 9
Suspension
Complaints: 9 3 Crashes 2 Injuries 3 Deaths
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 9
Air Bags
Complaints: 8 6 Crashes 9 Injuries
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 8
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 7 7 Crashes 7 Injuries
Engine
Complaints: 7
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 6
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 4
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 3
Equipment
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 2
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury 1 Death
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 2
Visibility
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 4 Injuries
Air Bagssidewindow
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries 3 Deaths
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11265716 | ENGINE | | 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND IT SWAYED WHILE BEING DRIVEN, ESPECIALLY AROUND A CURVE. THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
#11265531 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 203,000 miles
THE SUSPENSION ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA IS VERY LOW LOUD NOISE. THE CAR RATTLES AND SHAKE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION
#11265531 | SUSPENSION | | 203,000 miles
THE SUSPENSION ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA IS VERY LOW LOUD NOISE. THE CAR RATTLES AND SHAKE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION
#11265716 | SUSPENSION | | 200,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND IT SWAYED WHILE BEING DRIVEN, ESPECIALLY AROUND A CURVE. THERE WAS ALSO A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VENTS INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 200,000.
#11265531 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 203,000 miles
THE SUSPENSION ON MY 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA IS VERY LOW LOUD NOISE. THE CAR RATTLES AND SHAKE IN THE REAR SUSPENSION

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Safety Rating for the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

PU306 - 2001 Alt — VISIBILITY

Expiration Notification - Window Regulator Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2003, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2001 Model Year Altima and 2001-2002 Model Year Nissan Frontier and Xterra vehicles in specific states (Nevada, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, New Mexico, Georgia,...

NTB03-118a — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN WINDOW REGULATOR Service Campaign ID #s PU306 & PU307 are no longer active.  - Repair orders opened after this bulletin’s published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PU306 or PU307.  - Discard previous versions of NTB03-118.

03118 — VISIBILITY

VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN WINDOW REGULATOR FOR UNEXPECTED OR DIFFICULT OPERATION OF THE WINDOWS. *TT

01045 — SUSPENSION:REAR

REAR SUSPENSION CLUNK NOISE. *SB

NTB01043 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT REGARDING SUNROOF MOLDING COMES LOOSE OR IS HANGING DOWN. *YD

NTB01-043 — VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE SUNROOF MOLDING MAY BECOME LOOSE OR MAY HAND DOWN. *TT

NTB01007 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MULTI REMOTE CONTROLLER (KEY FOB) DOES NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK THE DOORS OR, HAS REDUCED RANGE, OR OPERATES INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE RADIATOR FANS ARE OPERATING AFTER TURNING THE ENGINE OFF. *TT

NHTSA Investigations for the 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA

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

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