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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
00–25K
525–50K
350–75K
775–100K
11100–150K
4150K+
30 reports with mileage · 57 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 14 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Air Bags. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Tires. Review the 11 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
19 crash reports3 fire reports12 injury reports
What owners actually said
87 reports
Mileage unknown · Aug 13, 2001
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKES CONSISTENTLY SQUEAL AND NOW THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPLOYS TO THE FLOOR; NISSAN OF SMITHFIELD NOTIFIED. CAR BROUGHT IN FOR INSPECTION, OIL CHANGES, ETC. SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT WANT TO HEAR THAT THESE BRAKES SQUEAL AND I FEEL SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THEM. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN THE NEWSPAPER REGARDING …
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THE BRAKES CONSISTENTLY SQUEAL AND NOW THE BRAKE PEDAL DEPLOYS TO THE FLOOR; NISSAN OF SMITHFIELD NOTIFIED. CAR BROUGHT IN FOR INSPECTION, OIL CHANGES, ETC. SERVICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT WANT TO HEAR THAT THESE BRAKES SQUEAL AND I FEEL SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THEM. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS IN THE NEWSPAPER REGARDING THIS YEAR, MAKE AND MODEL CAR REGARDING BRAKES. THERE IS SOMETHING DEFINITELY WRONG; I RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT AN INVESTIGATION BE MADE REGARDING THE BRAKE SYSTEMS, THE SQUEALING AND OTHER RELATIVE SAFETY FACTORS OF THE NISSAN ALTIMA 1999 BRAKING SYSTEM. THANK YOU. *AK
NHTSA ODI #750331
Mileage unknown · Jul 3, 2001
Tires
RECALL 00 020/TIRE FAILURE: RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED THREE FLATS WHILE DRIVING A 1999, NISSAN, ALTIMA; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P195/65R15, DOT# UNVAILABLE. AFTER THIRD INCIDENT TIRE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TREADS WERE SEPARATING FROM TIRE, TIRE WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT SHOP…
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RECALL 00 020/TIRE FAILURE: RIGHT REAR TIRE EXPERIENCED THREE FLATS WHILE DRIVING A 1999, NISSAN, ALTIMA; ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P195/65R15, DOT# UNVAILABLE. AFTER THIRD INCIDENT TIRE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT TREADS WERE SEPARATING FROM TIRE, TIRE WAS REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT SHOP, AND FIRESTONE WAS NOTIFIED. *AK TIRES ARE FIRESTONE AFFINITY, DOT NUMBER OF ONE TIRE WAS W206AAB069, MECHANIC STATED ONE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE FLAB. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #891908
Mileage unknown · Apr 9, 2001
Tires
P205/60R15, DOT UNKNOWN, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 1999, NISSAN, ALTIMA SE WITH 22000 MILES, VEHICLE BUMPED CURB AND REAR RIGHT TIRE BLEWOUT.*AK FIRESTONE AFFINITY TIRE, DOT W1UNAAB438, 15 INCH. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #885409
Mileage unknown · Mar 12, 2001
Visibility
WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY A LOUD AND UNSUAL NOISE OCCURRED SHORTLY AFTER POWER OPERATED SUN ROOF WINDOW SHATTERED, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ODI #882712
Mileage unknown · Mar 6, 2001
Vehicle Speed ControlCrash
AS DRIVER APPLIED BRAKES, CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE FOOT WAS STILL ON BRAKES. DURING THIS ACCELERATION, THE CAR MADE A "ROARING" NOISE AND THE NUMBER OF ENGINE REVOLUTIONS INCREASED. THIS ACCELERATION CAUSED THE DRIVER TO HIT A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS IN FRONT OF HIM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #741992
Mileage unknown · Feb 4, 2001
Air BagsService Brakes, HydraulicCrashInjury
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I WAS IN A TERRIBLE CAR ACCICENT ON 11/1/00. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I HAD DAMAGE ON ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE WORST OF THE DAMAGE WAS IN THE FRONT ... THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS GONE DOWN TO THE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE NEVER DROVE WELL DURING THE RAIN. IN AN IRONIC WAY, I AM HAPPY TO KNOW I …
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I WAS IN A TERRIBLE CAR ACCICENT ON 11/1/00. NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND I HAD DAMAGE ON ALL FOUR SIDES OF THE VEHICLE. THE WORST OF THE DAMAGE WAS IN THE FRONT ... THE FRONT OF THE CAR WAS GONE DOWN TO THE ENGINE. THIS VEHICLE NEVER DROVE WELL DURING THE RAIN. IN AN IRONIC WAY, I AM HAPPY TO KNOW I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPEND TO. WHEN I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP,THEY REFUSED TO ANSWER MY QUESTIONS & JUST SAID, "NISSAN HAS A FAIL PROOF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT SYSTEM." I ADVISED I HAD VIDEO TYPE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER HE ACCIDENT, BUT THEY DIDN'T EVEN WANT TO SEE OR ACKNOWLEDGE WHAT HAD HAPPEND. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME WITH ANY ANSWERS OR INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THIS SITUATION. THANK YOU.*AK
NHTSA ODI #740434
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2000
Visibility
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
NHTSA ODI #738443
Mileage unknown · Nov 2, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I AM CONSTANTLY CHANGING BRAKES. *AK
NHTSA ODI #735648
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2000
Tires
LEFT FRONT TIRE SHREDDED WHILE DRIVING (CONTIENTAL-GENERAL TIRE) CAUSING A NEAR ACCIDENT, RIGHT FRONT TIRE STARTED TO EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION A FEW WEEKS LATER. NLM
NHTSA ODI #555966
Mileage unknown · Oct 8, 2000
Unknown Or Other
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #733700
Official recalls
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