KnownCarProblems2001 Nissan Altima Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Nissan Altima, most often about the engine (42% of complaints, typically around 72,500 miles). It is 20th of 27 Altima model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2001 Nissan Altima problems
Engine
66 complaints · 42%Half of these problems showed up before 72,500 miles. Parts named most often: exhaust system, engine, cooling system.
As seen on the internet at least 50 times. Intake manifold gasket blown on #4 cylinder, Nissan refuses to do a recall. I'll never buy another .
Engine vibrates a lot during traffic light stops. Found from a mechanic that it is a cylinder 4 misfire caused due to gasket leak. Will cost more than $600 to get it fixed. After doing some research found that this is a manufacturing defect that is affecting many Nissan vehicles and could prove fatal if the vehicle…
Suspension
20 complaints · 13%Half of these problems showed up before 169,000 miles. Parts named most often: rear, front, multiple axle.
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…
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…
Electrical
19 complaints · 12%Half of these problems showed up before 54,000 miles. Parts named most often: wiring, ignition, 12v/24v/48v battery.
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights would fail sporadically and the vehicle would also lose power intermittently, without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was nothing that could be done to repair the vehicle. The failure…
When the consumer turned on the engine the battery exploded. The consumer saw smoke coming from under the hood. The entire engine compartment was splashed with battery acid. There was no evidence that there was a problem. The consumer simply turned the key and the battery exploded.
Air bags
15 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 75,000 miles. Parts named most often: frontal, side/window.
Was hit by another car and front end buckled by the crash and air bags did not deploy......front end damage was approx $5500 due to low miles was repaired although we would like to know why the airbags did not deploy?
The contact owns a 2001 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light remained illuminated with the seat occupied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000…
Visibility and wipers
13 complaints · 8%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, glass, side/rear, windshield wiper/washer.
I purchased my used 2001 Nissan Altima on 12/07/2004, on 01/09/2005 while driving I went to let my window down on the drivers side and it would not go down. My wife also, has a 1999 Nissan Altima that the window on the drivers side stop working and we have a friend with an Altima and her windows stop working too. I…
The power window would not operate. Unable to open or close the driver's side window. Dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that part was not covered under a recall. ........
Speed control
11 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 26,500 miles. Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
While driving, the vehicle stopped in heavy traffic with the engine still running and without any warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer engaged from drive to neutral.
I have a 2001 Nissan Altima. At aprox 34,000 miles (car now has 42000) the instrument cluster would fail, the overdirve light would start flahing then overdrive would disengage. The instrument cluster and overdrive would come back on then minutes later the engine would start lurching causing the car to slow to 30 MPH…
Wheels and tires
7 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt.
Tl contact owns a 2001 Nissan Altima. The vehicle has firestone firehawk gtx-02, size p205/55r16 tires. The contact stated that the sidewalls were cracked and separating from the tires and the belts were also becoming loose. He further stated that the tires were vibrating, making noise, and air kept leaking out of…
In an inspection of my tires, I found a crack completely through my original factory 16 inch aluminum wheel on one of the six spokes. No signs of impact found. I replaced wheel with a used part.
Brakes
7 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 148,500 miles. Parts named most often: foundation components.
I was driving from work when I heard a cranking/squealing sound coming from the rear passenger side, I stopped and checked could not find anything, but noticed that anytime I stepped on the brakes/make a turn the sound will come on, took it to a mechanic who told me it was the motor mount and also that the brakes were…
When I bought the car there was a piece of tape over the airbag light and auto zone helped me take it off. The Nissan died getting off the interstate and I lost all control of the steering and brakes. Later to find that I needed a oxygen sensor and now electrical problems with the airbag light being on. I took the car…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2001 Nissan Altima recalls
Wheels and tires: tread/belt
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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2001 Nissan Altima
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Altima?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (66 complaints, typically around 72,500 miles); suspension (20 complaints, typically around 169,000 miles); electrical (19 complaints, typically around 54,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2001 Nissan Altima have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 23, 2001 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2001 a bad year for the Nissan Altima?
- It is 20th of 27 Altima model years by number of complaints, with 159 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.