8.6
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$3,595.00
Average Mileage:
89,272 miles
Number of complaints:
111 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace the engine (37 reports)
- not sure (35 reports)
- new engine (15 reports)
- add oil as needed (11 reports)
- replace block (5 reports)
- nissan should replace the engine for the 2nd time (4 reports)
engine problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Nissan dealer.
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2009Apr 01
Altima S 2.5L
- Manual transmission
- 136,702 miles
Started consuming a ridiculous amount of oil a couple months ago. Took it to a Nissan dealership and they simply said the engine will probably need to be replaced. After the last oil change it was completely dry within 2 weeks! Engine light is on for the crankshaft position sensor and catalytic converter. Thought about replacing engine and sensor but after reading the similar posts, it looks like a new car! I took care of my Altima, and really wish Nissan would come to the table with this many problems.
2005Nov 18
Altima 2,5L
- Manual transmission
- 39,000 miles
Bought car from dealer in Nov 2005 and left on trip. Had oil changed on trip. Drove home about 1500 miles. Was down over 2quarts oil when I got home. Had xtended warranty on car. Fought with the dealer about oil consumption until warranty expired at 100,000 miles. I am now burning 1.5 quarts every 350 miles. Have check engine light. Told it is cat converter buit if I replace it the light will probably come back on as it is clogged with the oil I am burning. Had one mechanic warn me that if I am burning that much oil that I should be careful that the cat converter doesn't catch fire. I am so disgusted with Nissan and I have owned nothing but Nissan for over 25 years. NOT EVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am in the market for a new car and I will not even look at a NIssan. They have lost a loyal customer. I too think we should all sue Nissan or drive the cars to their factory with signs on them and really make this cost them. Let others know that Nissan does NOT back their product. E-mail me at momsbank@gmail.com if you are interested r have another solution.
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2007Apr 03
Altima SE 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
I think Nissan should replace all 2002 Altimas that are having problems with too much oil usage. There have been too many complaints about this and sales will definitely go down if they don't.
2008Oct 23
Altima 2.5S 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I took my car in to get an oil change back in October of 2008 about a week later, I checked my oil and it was bone dry. Called Precision Tune to make them aware of this problem, I did not take it to them because I was afraid that they had messed up my car so I was not going to let them touch it again. Later on while researching on the internet about my car, I found out that several people have the same problem I have with their 2002 Nissan Altima. From 10/28/08 to the present, I have spent about $200.00 to $300.00 on oil to keep my car running and it is not good when you have car problems like this. I am possibly going to change out my engine and my catalytic converter, but not sure if this is wise from reading all the problems that can still occur once repairs are made.
2009Apr 30
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
this is really pissing me off. I spent over $2000 in June of last year getting the catalytic converter replaced and head gaskets and now this...
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2009May 21
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 94,000 miles
Last year (April 08), I financed a 2002 Altima and it's been all down hill from there! Within the first 3 days, I heard a rattling noise from the engine. I took the car back to the dealer and long story short, the engine was replaced. One year (almost to the date) later, my check engine light, along with my oil warning light came on. Based on my horror from the year before, I immediately took the car into a Nissan Dealership. Low and behold, they told me that I was running really low on oil and that I needed my engine replaced. WHAT, AGAIN??? Not to mention I had gotten an oil change just 3 weeks before. You have GOT TO BE KIDDING ME, I thought. At that point I could not afford a new engine so they suggested a rebuild with replacement of the faulty parts. I went along and still spent about 1500 out of pocket. About a week later, my engine light came on. The first thing I did was check the oil. The dipstick was dry and I was shocked! I put oil in the car and took it back in to be checked. At that point, I was told that I needed a catalytic converter. So, I paid for that, hoping that this would be the end of my problems. This was last week...and guess what happened today? Yup, the oil light is back on! I am SO ANNOYED and unfortunately, the car is financed and I've only had it for 13 mos. Although it's only a 48 mo loan, I'm not even half way there. Who will take a trade in at this point? I'm screwed! I will never buy another Nissan even if it was the last car on earth!
2009Feb 12
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 102,000 miles
I bought this car used and thought it would be a good car because it was a Nissan but I am having the same problem as everyone else. Excessive oil consumption and needs a new engine. I am a student and have no money to replace an engine. I drove this car for only one week before it started making an awful noise, took it to a shop right away it had no oil in it and needed a new engine. The mechanic told me he would not have that car but what do I do I have already have it financed. This car needs around $5,000 worth of work. I don't know how long another engine would even last. I will never buy another Nissan.
2007Feb 01
Altima S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
We bought a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S (auto transmission) new from the dealer in February 2002 (NY), based on our experience with our 2000 Nissan Maxima SE. WRONG CHOICE!!
While we put many miles on this car, it had always had oil changes every 3k miles and the typical maintenance required on it, not all the BS that they want to sell you, but the basics that all cars need. If we did neglect this car, I would not be on here trying to warn others from the WORSE purchase they could make, and join others that made the same MISTAKE we did.
The beginning of our problems started in July 03 @ 33K miles, when we had the car serviced and later that same day, had to have it towed (at our expense over the holiday weekend). Nissan would not reimburse us for that and we fought like hell with Nissan North America. It turned out that there was a recall for the crank shaft position sensor (why was that not addressed when we had it serviced that very same day?)
42K miles- precatalyst replaced along with fuel pump screen- part of another recall. The car was stalling while driving on the highway!
85K miles- had oil change and a few days later heard noise from engine, checked oil and LOW 3 quarts!! Filled oil back up and started to burn oil at each oil change- but never had it go 3 quarts low again.
92K miles (FEB 2007)- recall crankshaft position sensor and catalytic converter needs to be replaced AT OUR COST! This is the 3rd catalytic converter this car has had- and we had to wait 2 weeks as it was on BACKORDER!! EXCESSIVE OIL CONSUMPTION BEGINS and Anti freeze consumption begins. Contacted Nissan North America that dealer said we needed a new engine and another catalytic converter- they told us they couldn't do anything for us!! They know about these problems and I think that is why they had that recall for the precat, its cheaper to replace these precats and have them hold out longer than the originals from the factory, so therefore you put more mileage on the car and then when the BIG problem starts- SORRY your car had too much mileage on it.
115K Another catalytic converter is needed and oil consumption is over a quart a week and even with a replaced radiator coolant is starting to burn as well. 2 cylinders (1 & 3) have low compression- another attempt to contact NISSAN NA, with all the history of this car and FINALLY after 5 weeks of phone tag (we would give them a contact #) and they would call and leave messages at a different number!) We were told that the car needs TOO many repairs to fix, but if we wanted to BUY an NEW CAR they would give us $750. THE BEST was when I asked why does a car need 4 catalytic converters before 100K miles and the Nissan NA Regional rep tells me BECAUSE OF YOUR OIL CONSUMPTION- I asked why was I never alerted to this when I PAID for a catalytic converter- and they refer me back to the dealer??
The car was taken to an indepedant mechanic and was told that the Nissan remanufactured engines $5,500 would end up having the same issue as the original engine. The best way to repair is with a crate engine $6K plus it would still need a catalytic converter!!
I would never bought this car if I thought it would only last until 85K miles! The last 30K miles that we stretched out of this car have been EXTREMELY PAINFUL AND INCONVENIENT- and we were fortunate to have some help in putting band-aids on it- but the coolant and oil have to be checked daily, and it still had intermittent stalling & misfires form the burning oil and coolant.
We are now in the process of looking for an affordable and reliable car. I never thought I would buy an American car, but in light of the economy and lack of service and reliability of this Altima (many other minor issues with the car- too many to list) I am now looking at a FORD FUSION!!
GM may drop Pontiac, Nissan should drop the ALTIMA or give customers their money back and ADMIT the mistake they made with the precats on these cars and offer $10K towards a NEW CAR- that is how your retain customer loyalty.
My 2000 Maxima has been beyond awesome- BUT NEVER AGAIN do I buy from NISSAN.
2005Dec 16
Altima S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 121,000 miles
I wanted to say everyone who is having these common motor problems with the 2.5s, I am an owner who had the motor replaced at 84,500 miles, the mileage on the car now has 121,000 miles and counting, I have installed an aftermarket header on the motor, got rid of that defective Nissan pre cat, which is famous for going bad around the 80k mark, around 100, 100 miles just over the 100,000 mile warranty Nissan actually 'Hummels Nissan' here in DSM said I needed a new motor at the current mileage, the original motor lasted till 84,500 miles, at 100,100 the replacement motor was junk also, till now i watch the oil very closely has not seem to have the common problems like everyone is having in fact
i know it cost more $ but the oil is changed at 2,000 miles, oil is checked once a week, i only put 40 miles a week on my car. I would suggest looking into options to having a different aftermarket header installed, and get rid of that precat thats on the manifold, in the long run this motor will last longer, I will also say at the 100,100 mile mark, the power vale screws on the butterfly plates did come lose one screw went into cycl 1, the dealership tore the motor down found the screw head in the manifold, it did damage to cycle 1 but not enough to cause a major problem, did score the cylinder wall, just told them to fix it, they replaced all the screws on the butterfly flaps and replaced the manifold gaskets, now I haven't had anymore problems to this day.
just a matter of having to baby this car. I think what the issue most are having their rough on their cars and they do not last. Its been over two years since ive had to do anything major with any repairs to the motor in the car, I havnt had to add any oil etc. The car is going to last me sometime, but anyone wanting more information email me at jdm50325@gmail.com, if you notice in the rust section, the one with the pictures of a nissan with floor rust thats this ride also, but those problems have been repaired, a good friend of mine fixed my floors for under $100 he loves this car.
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2009Apr 08
Altima SE 3.5L V6
- Manual transmission
- 109,665 miles
I bought my 2002 altima 3.5SE V6 from a private owner. I drove for about a month and I started to hear a weird noise from the engine. I checked my engine oil and it was empty. I refilled 4 qt. of oil to it. The noise disappeared. I took it to the Nissan dealer to have the oil change done and have them thoroughly inspected the car to see if any leaks. No leaks was found. Nissan dealer did an oil change on 4/8/2009 when my car was at 108345 and now 5/14/2009 the mileage is 109660. The engine light came on, I check the engine oil and it was nothing on the dipstick. I refilled with 4 qt. of engine oil and the check engine light turn off. I really concerned about this problem. I don't know if it just my Altima only or many of you have the same problem too.
2008Aug 31
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
I NEED A REPLACEMENT ENGINE AND AS IT SEEMS TO BE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM, I DON'T KNOW WHY I NEED TO PAY FOR THIS.
2009Apr 01
Altima SL
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
2002 Nissan Altima OIL PROBLEM is driving me crazy!!!! I'm going through a quart a day!!! I took the car to have the oil system completely flushed and had new oil put it. 1 day later I'm down a quart of oil and the oil is BLACK and FILTHY! No idea what's going on. Worried about mechanic selling me a QUICK FIX to a problem that's obviously not curable. NISSAN OWES me MONEY and a SOLUTION!
2008Feb 01
Altima SE 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Check engine soon light comes on. Engine oil is being consumed. Coolant level is low. Nissan dealers talked me into replacing the catalytic converter, and crank position sensors (upper and lower). The engine goes through periods of long crank time and rough idle. Oil is still being consumed at an excessive rate.
2009Jan 10
Altima 2.5S
- Automatic transmission
- 94,000 miles
my Nissan is using excessive oil, and I'm extremely upset. i took excellent care of my car having oil changed every 3,000 miles and and maintenance upkeep to have this happen. with no solution from Nissan
Update from May 17, 2009: In addition to excessive oil consumption my check engine soon light keeps comming on, which Nissan says is my catalytic ic
ic converter. When I told them they had just replaced it they said i have two and now the second one is gone, you would have thought they both would need replacing at the same time.
2009Apr 20
Altima S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
My 2002 Altima needs a new engine due to excessive oil consumption. I CANNOT afford a new engine, so I am screwed. I owe about $4,000 on the car at this point!!! It also had issues with the coolant, where I had to refill it every 5 minutes. I also heard weird bubbling noises under the dashboard. The last couple of months have been a nightmare.
Now I'm stuck without a car . Oh and the idiot mechanic thought it was a valve so the day before the engine gave out, I spent $235 on a "quick fix" that didn't work. Never again will I buy a Nissan .... EVER!
2009Apr 01
Altima 2.5S 2.5s V4
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
My check engine light had been on for at least 6 months and I don't know why. I started hearing rumbling noises until finally the oil light went on. So I checked the oil and the dip stick was dry. I added oil to the car and noticed a few weeks later that I needed oil again. This was unusual since I don't drive the car that much. As time went on, I was losing oil quicker. I would drive just 20 minutes and would lose 3 quarts of oil. I told my friend about it and he said it sounds like you need a new engine and it's not worth keeping or fixing the car especially since we went onto this website and saw all the same problems. I bought the car brand new and I had the car for only 6 1/2 years with 85,000 miles.
2009Feb 01
Altima 4.0L
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
I have been having a problem with the consumption of oil in my 02' Altima. From looking at others' problems, this seems to be a common. I am going through anywhere from 10 to 20 quarts of oil a month. There are no oil spots in my driveway, nor where I park my car at work. I have heard that it might be getting into the radiator? or that I need a catalytic converter ... not sure what I need, I just know that I need my car to run the right way. Since having this oil problem, I often have to crank it 7 or 8 times to get it running. Help!
2006Jan 01
Altima SE 3.5L V6
- Manual transmission
- 60,000 miles
Don't be fooled: the 3.5L V6 has the same oil consumption problem as the 4 cylinders! I too heard the engine clatter around 60,000 miles and took it to the dealership. They said it was low on oil but thankfully I did not incur any damage to the engine yet. Although I faithfully have the oil changed within Nissan's mileage recommendations, I figured maybe the mileage number was written down wrong or something on my reminder sticker and I might have gone longer than I should have. Anyway, well before my next oil change was due, there it was again -- the engine clatter. I checked the oil level and it wasn't even registering on the dipstick! I had to add 3 quarts of oil to get it back to full which meant I had less than 2 quarts of oil in the car. And I was only about 2500 miles past my last oil change. So, every 1000 miles or so, I got in the habit of adding another quart of oil. I guess that's still cheaper than having the engine replaced. I'm just waiting for the right opportunity to unload this piece of $#!T and get a new car! Which, of course, WON'T be a NISSAN.
2008Nov 19
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
this car was never fixed. I spent 6000 dollars to fix this car and still liquid oil . really bad experience with this car, looks nice outside but that's it.
2008Jan 03
Altima 2.5L
- Manual transmission
- 51,000 miles
Car wouldn't start after numerous problems...#1 problem was excessive oil consumption. Mechanic told me the car had a cracked head- $2,100 to fix. Paid the money and the car is still sucking 2-3 quarts of oil a week. Now the mechanic says it's the rings...another $2,000. Is there any recourse?
2009Mar 20
Altima 2.5s
- Automatic transmission
- 104,000 miles
I am just sick and tired of having to pay for outrageous gas prices and oil! There is no reason for this and I want answers or solutions to this problem!
2009Feb 07
Altima SE 3.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 28,583 miles
It's very upsetting that this car has these issues with less than 10,000 miles per year being put on. Also, it upsets me that Nissan does not want anything to do with taking responsibility for this problem and saying that "the warranty has expired". Not helping to solve the problem will not convince me to buy or lease any Nissans in the future. The product does not stand up to its reputation. These issues will come back to haunt them!
2009Mar 19
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 82,000 miles
I am experiencing the oil consumption problem. Has a class action suit been started?
2004Apr 20
Altima 2.5S
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
First problems with car - not able to start it. Strange bubbling noise under the dash. These problems were associated, but not recognized until we paid $2500 for engine "repair". Then they found out that coolant was being routed into the fuel injector. That problem was finally repaired after many hundreds of dollars.
Then the check engine light came on and stayed on - catalytic converter. Couldn't afford to replace it, so we just lived with it.
Then the lovely oil drinking problem began. I put paper under my car every night to check for leaks. Religiously had my oil changed every 3,000 miles - always low. Then I started hearing rumbling, crackling noises. Didn't know that there was NO OIL in the car. Refilled every single week and the oil just disappeared. I carry a case of oil now all the time.
I was finally told by a Nissan service rep that the oil is burning because the catalytic converter is broken into pieces in the oil pan. I don't know anything about engines, but that doesn't sound good.
The only good thing about all of this is - get ready - if we put in the oil, the car runs great. So, at over 200,000 miles now, we just add more oil (so much for keeping the planet clean!)
2007Aug 15
Altima
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
I bought a used 2002 nissan altima from a dealership with 68000 miles. The engine light came on shortly thereafter. The thing that irks me the most is that they knew exactly what was going on with this car, yet they acted stupid for months. Finally after many visits to the service department, I was told it was the catalytic converter, and after several days I called to ask why this is taking so long and I am transferred to the parts department. I am told they are replacing the engine. I asked if anyone was going to call and tell me this? He said this is a good thing and I am like, yeah real good, I have been tortured for months with all this crap about driving the car for 800 to 1000 miles and then bringing it back over and over again. My personal favorite was that it was the gas cap not being screwed in properly, this is what is causing my engine light to be on for 6 months. There were many other things wrong including a major water leak.
Anyway the new engine only lasted 25000 miles and now I am losing oil again. They told me not to ever come back to the service department again. This is how they treat customers when they screw up. The customer gets blamed. I will be happy to be part of a class action suit. I just do not have time to initiate one myself right now. I called corporate and was told that they did me a good faith gesture by putting in a new engine and the new engine which is also bad is only under warranty for 12000 miles. I said are you kidding me? You can say this to me with a straight face. Since when is a car engine only suppose to last 12000 miles? This whole ordeal has been a nightmare. I called the finance company and they basically told me to bring the car back and take it as a voluntary repossession. I don't think I have a choice, I am so tired of fighting these people. The service department is clearly trained with these stupid responses because most of what was said to the others on here and on other sites was also said to me. My father was a mechanic and I knew from the get go they were screwing with me and I fought them tooth and nail to get them to fix my car. Had I not, I would never have gotten the first engine. I told them from day one that the engine was bad even though they kept denying this. I am so tired of this car, my beautiful car which I loved so much now makes me sick because I still owe money on it and it is a heap of junk. The car does not do well in a bad winter either. This past winter kicked the ----out of this car. Several parts fell off the under carriage this season and the car sounds like crap when you are driving. The Bose wouldn't work when it got cold outside. I call it a wuss car. A sissy car for warm climates. Not a good New England car. This car needs to be babied in order to keep it alive. Probably needs special oil to keep it's delicate sensitive engine from seizing every 60000 miles or so. This car looks pretty, yet it is high maintenance and I will never buy another nissan again because the customer service sucks unless you are trading in the car regularly. The first thing they asked me was if I wanted to upgrade. I said "upgrade to what? This is the deluxe version, top of the line." Stay away from nissan, corporate could care less if you have a problem.
2008Aug 01
Altima SL 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
This problem gets worse the more miles I get. (started at around 50,000) No one knows what the problem is
2009Mar 06
Altima 4 Cl
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
I am single parent and the burden of this alone has been tremendous- was assured getting a good car for a good value and was "taking for a ride"- There definitely needs to be a class action law suit from what i have read here and other places
2009Jan 15
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
2002 Nissan Altima, 95,000 needed a new engine because of excessive oil leaking, and made a rumbling noise. Paid $3,800.00 for the new engine . Nissan would not cover anything. Will never buy another Nissan. Hoping to get in on a class action lawsuit against Nissan.
2009Feb 04
Altima 2.5s
- Manual transmission
- 113,515 miles
at $125.00 for the CPN test that tell the tec miss fire and cat is coming apart and possible ring and cylinder damage?? They want $3889.32 for engine and $1080.41 for cat not including labor. Once again i called regional for another disappointment of an answer. There was no compression check done. I did paid $125.00 for and incomplete test and inspection. This is the 2nd cat the car has gone threw and the dealer knows the problems and don't tell the customer until the cost is threw the roof with the warranty. There are 2 boards on recall but thats not what caused any damage. They just want your money$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
2007Oct 30
Altima 2.5s
- Automatic transmission
- 116,996 miles
this started happening after the head gasket was replaced at 114915 miles. another dealer band-ade to something more going on.
2008Dec 26
Altima S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 84,000 miles
Well first off i just changed my oil around 82000 miles and after that my car just started losing power then died! When it stalled the oil light came on. and now my engine looses power every time it heats up. and now now my oil light comes every time i turn on the car. I bought a crap car.
2008Aug 11
Altima 2.5SL 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
I am starting a class action lawsuit with regards to everyone's similar complaints. However, I need at least 5-10 people. I actually wrote a complaint on here before and I am ready to act legally on money that I feel is owed to me by Nissan. I wrote complaint #66 on here from before.
Those who are interested in joining this lawsuit please contact me at zfoley2778@yahoo.com.
2009Jan 10
Altima SL 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 94,000 miles
this the first time i own a nissan this will be the last
2009Jan 04
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 113,000 miles
I'm glad as well as horrified to know I am not alone in this problem. My service engine soon light came on recently, after months of burning excess oil. Now it makes a noise and is getting worse. I went to the dealership, only to find out that I needed major repairs 5,800 out of my own pocket. I read the word class action suit over and over but I looked up to see if there was anything and there's not any info online. So I say we all do something about this. We should gather in front of the Nissan dealerships and protest with really big posters and warn potential car buyers about Nissan's hidden costs. We should invite the media and get some real attention and get Nissan to recall, or refund us for the pain in the butt time they have forced us to go thru. Maybe if we act on this injustice and have them lose business (money) they will feel how we feel every time we go buy another 2 quarts of oil every 2 weeks. Who's in?
2008Dec 07
Altima S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
I own a 2002 Nissan Altima, and recently i started having engine problems with it. At first the dealer told me i needed to get a new head gasket which I did and yhe problem still didn't go away, I keep having to add oil to it every week. I called them about because I was so pissed of I didn't want to see then and they told me it sounds like I need a new engine which of course I have to pay for it. I am seem more people having the same problem and I don't know what to do.
2007Jan 01
Altima S 2.5L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
We would certainly join a class action law suit if there is one. Nissan are washing their hands of this issue. Every Nissan Altima owner I have met has exactly the same problem. They are just taking advantage of owners by recommending and most times, convincing the owner to replace the engine. Our "service engine soon" light has been on for about 2 years now, the car eats oil and she intermittently stalls at inconvenient times, like in the middle of rush hour traffic usually on a green light. We replaced the catalytic converter with headers but we feel some engine damage has already been done. Coincidentally, in the last 6 months two major Nissan dealerships in the Cincinnati area have contacted us by mail and phone saying they have customers looking for 2002 Nissan Altimas. Our suspicion is that Nissan knows they have a problem and this is the most cost effective way to get them off the road. Why would they pay you top dollar as trade in for a worthless car? They can't resell them. As we see it, Nissan is going to have to either replace all the engines under a recall or settle a class action lawsuit at some point. Heaven forbid, but it will only take one fatality to get either ball rolling. This is our first Nissan purchase and it will definitely be our last. I would not recommend Nissan to my worst enemy.
2008Dec 02
Altima SE 2.3L
- Automatic transmission
- 108,000 miles
Starting and running inconsistent. Smoking sometimes like blown rings and other times not so bad. (strange) Had oil changed one day. Son took car out that evening. Wife takes car to work next day and calls me telling me the car sounds funny and oil light is flickering But I'm heading home. I get home and the frigging car had no oil or water it it! Now I'm told it needs a motor. Have not contacted any body yet. Went on line a found I'm not the only one with this trouble. O-yea No heat and electrical light flicker! Other then above.Nice car! Ha.Ha. Any help from any body?
2008Jul 25
Altima 2.5S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 91,000 miles
Nissan Altima - Worst car from a Worst company. Pathetic consumer service. Is there a class action lawsuit being run. I am all for it. Please if someone has already started one, please let me know. I am terribly depressed, especially in a economy like this with a pathetic car, all i can do is crib.
Excessive oil consumption, i have to fill in oil every 300 miles of at least 1-2 quarts. God save me. I am not even sure if i will be able to sell the car to anyone else.. worst is the dealer says that replace the engine for 5k. Nissan USA says they are not responsible
CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT - if any one is already started one, let me know.
2008Sep 01
Altima 2.5S 4 cyl 2.5s
- Automatic transmission
- 89,000 miles
well the nissan dealership is trying to say my warranty won't cover my problem...WHICH IS A FREAKIN LIE!!! they say i need a new cadalic(sp?) converter and a new engine. it's my converter is what is making my engine burn oil. which is a lie. it has nothing to do with my engine...i have heard from 4 different car service owners. they are trying to get over on me. my warranty covers a new engine but since the cad. converter needs replaced thats what they say caused the problem so my warranty won't cover it. LIES ALL LIES I WILL NEVER IN MY LIFE BUY A NISSAN EVER AGAIN!!!!
2003Nov 12
Altima SL 2.5L Sl
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
I have read all of the complaints of the Nissan Altima. My engine light would come on when the car was well under 100,000 warranty. Also, my coolant would run out and the heat would not work. I brought the car into to dealer several times and of course nothing was every fixed. The dealer would also indicate to me I had no oil in the car. Of course, I was very diligent with oil changes. Literally I brought the car in a 99,500 miles and nothing was ever fixed. As soon as the car his 100,500 miles I brought the car into the dealer and they indicated I needed major repairs. I tried for several months to work with Nissan Customer service to get the engine fixed. Nissan denied the repairs even though I had significant documentation of engine problems years before the warranty expired. Since then I had my own mechanic replace head gasket, radiator, etc. The car still burns significant oil and I have to fill it several times a week. NISSAN SUCKS!
2008Nov 17
Altima SL 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
This is not right if Nissan really knows about this they need to do some about it i just bought my 2002 Nissan altima October and i already spent 2500 to fix the catalyst converter and a lot of other stuff after the check engine light came on a week after a paid for the car i have only put on 40 miles on the car and its consuming oil like made i had an oil change at Nissan and on the third day the oil was down to the lowest level i went back and they added more oil and told me to bring it back if it goes down and i am going their tomorrow because the oil is so low i could not go any were . this serious i spend any more on this car then i will spent more than i paid for the car if only i new would have gotten a Volvo s 80 or a maxima but i am sure the Maxima will have its on hidden crap waiting to hit you in the face and i am only a student i just turned 19 were do they expect me to get $4000 plus to change an egine
2008Jun 01
Altima S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I think I'm at the early stages of the problems. Mostly, the car is going through too much coolant, and a little too much oil. We replaced the spark plugs after getting misfire codes when the engine light came on. It wouldn't start at all one morning and then it miraculously started after we had it towed to the shop. I feel like I'm driving a ticking time bomb!
2008Nov 01
Altima 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 118,000 miles
I STILL OWE QUITE A BIT OF MONEY ON VEHICLE THE ENGINE IS BAD GOING THROUGH 3 QUARTS OF OIL WITHIN A WEEK NISSAN WILL NOT RECALL BECAUSE THEY DON'T HAVE A SOLUTION I THINK THEY SHOULD RECALL OR COMPENSATE CUSTOMERS WHO HAVE THESE BAD ENGINES IN THEIR ALTIMAS.
2008Oct 31
Altima SL 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 116,000 miles
i've been getting regular oil changes/maintenance for this car... I went to the dealer because of a strange noise 1 1/2 month after my recent oil change. To find out i was almost 4 quarts low....(how could that be?) so I got the oil changed again.. and two days later I had the same noise again but this time I was told i have no oil... My car was burning oil and now I have to get the engine replaced.
2008Aug 11
Altima 2.5sl
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
I am up for a CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT!! I have a 2002 Nissan Altima and had the same excessive oil consumption problem as most of you on here. I was going through 4-5 quarts of oil every 5-600 miles. Eventually my service engine soon light came on and when I went to have the engine looked at the local Nissan dealership they told me my engine was shot. They told me that my bearings were blown and that I needed a new engine. I ended up paying about $4000 for a new engine with only 62,000 miles on my odometer. Ridiculous!
I was told that that is occurrence was rare until I went on here. Obviously this is a lot more common. I have tried to go to the top at Nissan Corp. HQ and all I get is un-returned phone calls and the run-a-round when I do get through to someone.
How can Nissan deny this. This is obviously more than a recall situation, I deserve some answers and total ENGINE reimbursement from Nissan and their crappy engine-eers. I guarantee you that I will never buy another Nissan again!
2008Oct 20
Altima SL 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 117,000 miles
Just got the vehicle 3 weeks ago and we already experienced almost all that has been written. It's very DISAPPOINTING and GRRRR!!! NISSAN should fix these problems to clear their name or nobody will gonna buy their cars anymore. At this point of time, every dollar should be spent wisely, but what happened to us, IT'S CLEAR THAT WE WASTED OUR HARD-EARNED MONEY FOR A PIECE OF JUNK!!! Do you think our government should act or get involve on this problem to protect us consumers?
2008Oct 31
Altima 2.5L 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 70,600 miles
Engine is burning excessive oil. I have read about many people with the same make and model having this same issue. Is this a defect in this model? If yes, we should all get together and take action against Nissan
2008Oct 28
Altima SE 3.5L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 168,000 miles
Hello to everyone who had problem with the oil consumption . The really bad problem is how people are stupid to do not understand what really the problem was . I'm gonna start with 1. If you are equipped with the 3.5L engine ,you are okay (if you had problem with that engine ,it's because you are too idiot to do a good maintenance on it,mine had 168000 miles on it and having no problem) 2. If you are equipped with the 2.5L engine ,the thing are going to be complicated .First you go to the dealer and you said to him that the PRE-CAT(Front catalytic converter just after the manifold) are broken ,told him that because of that s*?%@@& s#?* gonna broke your engine soon (the dealer from Nissan ,friend of mine ,told me that they change altima engine 2 times in a week,and the best solution to stop changing engines all the time is to replace the MANIFOLD by a HEADERS) .Change that part cost 2000$ (part+labor) and you gonna have a great reliable car for years ! Lesson number 1 Before blaming Nissan to do crap ,get yourself the RIGHT INFORMATION to fix that problem .Yes this is a problem that nissan hide and not gonna pay for the conception problem !Long live to Nissan
2008Sep 24
Altima 2.5S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 116,748 miles
This Nissan is already on its 2nd engine, was replaced at 84,500 miles from hummels Nissan, at the present time, the car has 116,748, I add a quart of oil once a week to this car, being the replacement motor has around 30k miles on it, ive done all the maintenance changed the oil every 3k miles, drive the car like a grand mother very slow, 55mph on the highway. right around 100k miles, was told by the dealership the motor needs to be replaced, since a bolt dropped into cylinder 1, which a fuel injector was replaced, some how it damaged the cylinder wall, Ive called Nissan they will not do anything about this, i like the car, but their are some other serious issues, some may not know about, will post them shortly with photo's which are being supplied to the media and will plaster the internet with these hoping they will get the hint to fix this piece of junk.
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2008Oct 10
Altima LS 2.5L
NO HELP FROM NISSAN .JUST BULL .I WILL TELL EVERYONE NOT TO BUY NISSAN JUNK.
CAROL F.
124 WILSON, OH, USA
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