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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 · Sep 23, 2000
Tires
TIRES ARE WARRANTIED FOR 80,000 MILES. WE HAVE TRAVELED LESS THAN 1/2 OF THAT AND THE TIRES DID NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. WHEN WE CONTACTED FIRESTONE THEY HAD SENT A MEMO TO THEIR DEALERS STATING THAT AFTER APRIL 2000, THE AFFINITY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES WOULD NO LONGER BE WARRANTEED TO 80,000 BUT ONLY 50,000 MILES. THE AFF…
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TIRES ARE WARRANTIED FOR 80,000 MILES. WE HAVE TRAVELED LESS THAN 1/2 OF THAT AND THE TIRES DID NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. WHEN WE CONTACTED FIRESTONE THEY HAD SENT A MEMO TO THEIR DEALERS STATING THAT AFTER APRIL 2000, THE AFFINITY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES WOULD NO LONGER BE WARRANTEED TO 80,000 BUT ONLY 50,000 MILES. THE AFFINITY PURCHASED IN THEIR STORES WOULD RETAIN THE 80,000 MILE WARRANTY. WE AS OWNERS WERE NEVER NOTIFIED IF WE HAD WE WOULD HAVE TAKEN ACTION PRIOR TO APRIL! WE ALSO HAVE A 98 ALTIMA WITH THE SAME TIRE PROBLEMS AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME MILAGE POINT, FOR WHICH I WILL FILL A SEPERATE REPORT.*AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P195/65R15 )
NHTSA ODI #732296
Mileage unknown · Sep 15, 2000
Power Train
WHEN CONSUMER WOUND PUT VEHICLE IN REVERSE IT MADE A NOISE. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DROVE VEHICLE UP A HILL, AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT 11,000 MILES.*AK
NHTSA ODI #870694
Mileage unknown · Sep 13, 2000
Tires
REPLACED THE TWO FRONT TIRES BECAUSE THEY WOULD NOT HOLD AIR FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME, FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NOW I HAVE NOTICED CRACKS NEAR THE TREAD AREA THAT RUN CIRCUMFERENTIALY AROUND THE TIRE. TREAD DEPTH STILL IS GOOD. *AK( DOT NUMBER: W1UN TIRE SIZE: P205/60R15 )
NHTSA ODI #731279
Mileage unknown · Sep 7, 2000
Power Train
THE GEARSHIFTER HAS BEEN STUCK AT LEAST 100 TIMES IN PARK. MY DAUGHTER, WHO DRIVES THE CAR, HAS BEEN STUCK AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS, HOTEL ENTRANCES, AND MANY INCONVENIENT AND SOMETIMES DANGEROUS LOCATIONS. ONCE, THE CAR GOT STUCK IN PARK RIGHT AFTER TAKING HER CHILD TO THE HOSPITAL..FORTUNATE TIMING. EACH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN …
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THE GEARSHIFTER HAS BEEN STUCK AT LEAST 100 TIMES IN PARK. MY DAUGHTER, WHO DRIVES THE CAR, HAS BEEN STUCK AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS, HOTEL ENTRANCES, AND MANY INCONVENIENT AND SOMETIMES DANGEROUS LOCATIONS. ONCE, THE CAR GOT STUCK IN PARK RIGHT AFTER TAKING HER CHILD TO THE HOSPITAL..FORTUNATE TIMING. EACH TIME THE CAR HAS BEEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE (JAREMKO NISSAN, INC., 6901 E SPRAGUE, SPOKANE, WA 99213, 509-924-6242) MY DAUGHTER IS TOLD NOTHING CAN BE FOUND. BUT THE SERVICE PERSONNEL ADMIT THAT OTHER NISSAN ALTIMA OWNERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. "JUST BRING IN THE CAR NEXT TIME IT'S STUCK" THEY SAY. BUT REALLY, HOW CAN YOU DRIVE IN A CAR THAT'S STUCK IN PARK. I JUST WANT THE PROBLEM FIXED OR RECEIVE ALLOWED REIMBURSEMENT FOR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #730559
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 2000
Air Bags
AIRBAG LIGHT BLINKS ON AND OFF. THE DEALER SAYS IT IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *YH
NHTSA ODI #869335
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2000
Seats
WHEN THE BRAKE IS APPLIED THE SEAT MOVES FORWARD IN THE TRACK ON ONE SIDE OF THE TRACK. THIS RESULTS IN AN UNCOMFORTABLE SHIFT AND SMALL JOLT FROM THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SEAT MOVING APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH ON THE TRACK
NHTSA ODI #728719
Mileage unknown · Jul 8, 2000
Suspension
THE CAR IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE IN THE RAIN. I HAVE REPLACED THE ORIGINAL TIRES WITH A BETTER QUALITY BUT THAT HAS NOT HELPED. SPECIFICALLY, THE CAR FISH TAILS EASILY BOTH DURING BRAKING AND/OR TURNING IN WET WEATHER. THIS IS NOT A DRIVER RELATED ISSUE. I AM A 47 YEAR OLD ACCIDENT FREE DRIVER. I AM TRADING THE CAR BECAUSE I DO NOT…
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THE CAR IS EXTREMELY UNSTABLE IN THE RAIN. I HAVE REPLACED THE ORIGINAL TIRES WITH A BETTER QUALITY BUT THAT HAS NOT HELPED. SPECIFICALLY, THE CAR FISH TAILS EASILY BOTH DURING BRAKING AND/OR TURNING IN WET WEATHER. THIS IS NOT A DRIVER RELATED ISSUE. I AM A 47 YEAR OLD ACCIDENT FREE DRIVER. I AM TRADING THE CAR BECAUSE I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT IT IS SAFE. IN DRY CONDITIONS THE CAR IS FINE. I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINED WITH T HIS PERFORMANCE AND HAVE FOUND 2 OTHERS ALTIMA OWNERS WHO REPORT THE SAME PROBLEM. IN FLORIDA WE RECEIVE A LOT OF SUMMER RAIN.*AK
NHTSA ODI #725141
Mileage unknown · Jul 6, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
AT 12,000 MILES VEHICLE WOULD SQUEAL WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED WITH MORE PRESSURE THEN NORMAL. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONS. DEALER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM, AND REFUSED TO LOOK AT THE VEHICLE ANY LONGER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #864868
Mileage unknown · Jun 12, 2000
Power TrainSteeringSuspensionCrashInjury
TRANS AXLE SNAPPED IN HALF, TAKING SUSPENSION AND STEERING KNUCKLE WITH IT
NHTSA ODI #723920
Mileage unknown · Jun 3, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
IN THE PAST YEAR MY BRAKES & DRUMS HAS BEEN REPLACE AND THEY STILL DON'T WORK
NHTSA ODI #723526
Official recalls
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