NHTSA — Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Nissan Altima engine problems

engine problem

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1997 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #3

Jan 192000

Altima

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When the tempeture is below 35 degrees engine won't start. And dealer is unable to fix vehicle.

- Washington, DC, USA

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problem #2

Mar 181999

Altima

  • miles
Defect in engine caused fire and destroyed the car. (insurance agent representing client)

- Unknown, UN, USA

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problem #1

Dec 221998

Altima

  • miles
Within 20-30 minutes of driving vehicle, the engine compartment ignited while the vehicle was parked in our driveway. The vehicle was totally destroyed by the fire.

- Newark, DC, USA

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