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2004 Nissan Altima recalls and problems

The 2004 Nissan Altima has 1 safety recall and 276 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Nissan dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
276
Crashes / fires
14 / 3
Injuries / deaths
11 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Nissan Altima vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Nissan Altima recalls

Recall 06V-242: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Jul 7, 2006 · 294,166 vehicles affected · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crank angle sensor is affected by temperature variations. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.

Risk: If the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (Ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

2004 Nissan Altima problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Engine and Engine Cooling112
Structure42
Electrical System32
Engine30
Power Train19
Service Brakes, Hydraulic12
Air Bags11
Steering11
Suspension10
Unknown or Other9
Visibility8
Exterior Lighting6

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 35
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 22
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 10
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Crankcase (Pcv) — 7
  • Air Bags › Frontal — 4
  • Suspension › Front — 3
  • Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 3
  • Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Catalytic Convertor — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 73,480 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 2004 Nissan Altima complaints

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

Engine · reported Sep 7, 2023
The car has a fuel problem and crankshaft position sensor issue causing the car to die and also not start up normal idling. When I do get it to start up it idles very groggy.
Engine · reported Jun 1, 2023
The crankshaft position sensor (cps) was not responsive when the repair shop was testing the vehicle because of the "service engine soon" light came on. After a short search online they 1.) Had no signal to the cps from the pcm 2.) That there was also a voluntary recall by nissan for this issue covering this make an model. I called nissan and told me that the recall wasn't for that car but the vehicle was in fact built in the years covered and also had the exact issues the recall covered
Structure · at 136,200 miles · reported Aug 13, 2019
The frame of the vehicle is rusting away. There is a hole in the floor board on passenger side, from underneath the vehicle from rust. You can feel around the frame of the car and chunks of metal fall off . This was noticed during maintenance on the vehicle . Car was stationary , I had noticed that I was getting an extreme amount of dust inside the vehicle.
Air Bags · at 120,000 miles · reported Jun 4, 2018
My vehicle was in a front collision at 35mph. The driver was the only occupant in the vehicle at the time of the accident. The passenger airbag deployed there was no one sitting in that seat. The driver airbag did not deploy.
Unknown or Other · reported Apr 17, 2018
The sound packaging was peeling ; yet truly the floor boards on driverside and front pasenger have completely rusted off!! So dangerous! And I have horrible allergies and the carpet is full of dust and mildew.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Nissan Altima: 06V-242 (engine and engine cooling). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Nissan Altima?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (112 reports), followed by structure (42). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 73,480 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.