2004 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
334
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 334 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. 9 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 (72 complaints), Structurebody (35 complaints), and Engine (30 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 606,741 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.
View full details →Recall 07E063000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 130 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 07E054000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 9,145 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 06V242000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 294,166 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: IF THE INTERRUPTION IN THE SIGNAL FROM THE SENSOR IS SO BRIEF THAT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC DOES NOT HAVE TIME TO DIAGNOSE THE CONDITION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN AT A LOW SPEED INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.
View full details →Recall 06E023000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 292,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
334 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The car has a fuel problem and crankshaft position sensor issue causing the car to die and also not start up normal idling. When I do get it to start up it idles very groggy.
The car has a fuel problem and crankshaft position sensor issue causing the car to die and also not start up normal idling. When I do get it to start up it idles very groggy.
The crankshaft position sensor (cps) was not responsive when the repair shop was testing the vehicle because of the "service engine soon" light came on. After a short search online they 1.) Had no signal to the cps from the pcm 2.) That there was also a voluntary recall by nissan for this issue covering this make an model. I called nissan and told me that the recall wasn't for that car but the vehicle was in fact built in the years covered and also had the exact issues the recall covered
The crankshaft position sensor (cps) was not responsive when the repair shop was testing the vehicle because of the "service engine soon" light came on. After a short search online they 1.) Had no signal to the cps from the pcm 2.) That there was also a voluntary recall by nissan for this issue covering this make an model. I called nissan and told me that the recall wasn't for that car but the vehicle was in fact built in the years covered and also had the exact issues the recall covered
THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS CAR THEN THE AXLE TWICE AND THE BRAKES THEN ETC
Safety Rating for the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
P5202 2004-05 Al — 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 vehicles equipped with 2.5 Liter engines to inspect and, if necessary, replace the power valve screws with...
06075 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0300, STORED AND IGNITION COILS BLISTERED. *KB
06004 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
MIL ON WITH DTC P0420: CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS UNDAMAGED. *TT
050586 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN QR25DE POWER VALVE
04076 — STRUCTURE:BODY
CUP HOLDER LID DOES NOT OPEN PROPERLY. *TT
04069 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1031, P1051, P1051, P1148, 1168, A/F SENSOR HEATER / CLOSED LOOP. *MJ
04063 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT P0340 / P0345 (CMP SENSOR) AND/OR ENGINE IS HARD TO START WHEN WARM.*MR
04021 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE CRANKS BUT HARD/ NO START AFTER COLD SOAK.*MR
03117 — VISIBILITY
POP OR THUMP NOISE WHILE ROLLING FRONT WINDOW UP AND/OR DOWN. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA
- 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA — 110 complaints
- 2000 NISSAN ALTIMA — 199 complaints
- 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA — 202 complaints
- 2002 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,321 complaints
- 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,099 complaints
- 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA (current)
- 2005 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,360 complaints
- 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,043 complaints
- 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA — 595 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA — 1,375 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA — 2,150 complaints
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- NISSAN PATHFINDER — 10,111 total complaints
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- NISSAN MAXIMA — 8,834 total complaints
- NISSAN SENTRA — 8,129 total complaints
- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints
- NISSAN TITAN — 4,412 total complaints