2001 Nissan Altima recalls and problems

The 2001 Nissan Altima has 1 safety recall and 159 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

159

Crashes / fires

22 / 2

Injuries / deaths

23 / 4

Recalls may cover only some 2001 Nissan Altima vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2001 Nissan Altima recalls

Recall 01V-065: Tires

Reported Feb 23, 2001 · 21,622 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. The recalled tires are identified by DOT serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. With increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. Continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.

Risk: Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.

Fix: Bridgestone/firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. Firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904.

2001 Nissan Altima problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	61
Suspension	21
Electrical System	19
Air Bags	16
Visibility	13
Vehicle Speed Control	11
Power Train	7
Engine	7
Seat Belts	6
Equipment	6
Tires	5
Structure	5

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 14
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 12
Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 9
Suspension › Rear — 8
Air Bags › Frontal — 7
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 6
Structure › Body › Trunk Lid — 4
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 4

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 66,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2001 Nissan Altima complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine · at 200,000 miles · reported Oct 2, 2019

The contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was a loud noise underneath the vehicle and it swayed while being driven, especially around a curve. There was also a burning odor coming from the vents inside the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Engine · reported Dec 25, 2017

I have been reading complaint section my car does the same thing starting the engine it starts to shake and sputter . Some times I can give it more gas and it may stop or what I have been doing when it does it at a traffic light I put it in park and step on the gas peddle, this usuale stops the problem. It only happens every few months or so. I thought that it was because the engine was cold, but not the case . It has been doing it for a few years now. I have low miles on it about 77,5000. I see some people think it is a intake manifold gasket problem and I have the same issure

Electrical System · at 50,000 miles · reported Feb 21, 2017

The contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft, catalytic converters, emissions control, and sensors failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

Suspension · at 169,000 miles · reported Oct 23, 2016

I was driving down the street at about 15 miles an hour and my tire on the passenger side turned out word and then hit a car on the side of the road. Upon further inspection I realized that the car had come apart at the control arm , at the hub and the transaxle had separated as well. Found these parts at the place I park in front of my house and the other one about 50feet from where the car came apart.

Service Brakes · at 187,000 miles · reported Sep 28, 2016

The contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact released the accelerator pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the brake axle and sway weldings failed, and the lower control arm fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle's repairs were not covered under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2001 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Nissan Altima: 01V-065 (tires). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Nissan Altima?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (61 reports), followed by suspension (21). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 66,000 miles.

Are Nissan recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Nissan dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.