1995 Nissan Altima engine problems

Filed Mar 4, 2014 · Body, Engine · 40,000 miles · NY

Rusting cross member bar of the radiator core of all nissan altima from 1995. Upon inspection I noticed the cross member bar of the radiator core completely rusted. No rust anywhere except for this area of vehicle. Part should be recalled due to inferior workmanship of the steel this is a serious and dangerous problem because it supports engine components and may cause an accident it the parts give way under the rusted support structure.

Filed Aug 2, 2005 · Engine · OH

A great deal of oil is leaking from the front seal on the timing cover. This is a very common problem with the 1995 nissan altima and nissan has issued at least three service bulletins regarding this problem, two service bulletins were issued in the first year of production (1995)!! This defect requires a repair cost of approximately $750, and should be a recall where nissan bears the cost of replacing such a quickly occurring and obvious defect.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · AR

Vehicle has remote lock on starter,( if payment is not made on due date). One week after purchase, remote lock failed. At attempt to repair it was made 3 times, since then other electrical parts have failed and/or failing. Air conditioning has failed, windows and door locks have haphazderly worked off and on. Radio doesn't work since repairs have been attempted. Transission shift doesn't work properly. Have to go to accessory put shifter in neutral to start vehicle. When in park start will not engage. There are no rubber boots on cv joints. Dealer claimed the vehicle was never wrecked or had any major repair work done. Dealer had warranty on vehicle, then sold business, full coverage insurance was required for warranty to be in effect. New dealer is not honoring warranty and the vehicle is falling apart.

Filed Jul 15, 2002 · Engine · IL

Vehicle is leaking oil. Consumer has to use a quart of oil a day. Consumer feels unsafe with oil leaking, it could cause a fire. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 17, 2002 · Acceleration, Engine · NJ

Consumer complained there was slipping of the transmission and the vehicle would not shift. Transmission was replaced. The torque convertor was replaced also. The gear shift release button is not operable.

Filed Feb 14, 2002 · Engine · KY

Consumer stated that vehicle has a huge oil leak that is caused by some type of ring that is made of metal with rubber inside of the right, later on the rubber piece separates from the metal ring and oil goes everywhere.

Filed Nov 12, 2001 · Electrical, Engine · CA

The defect database is full of customer complaints regarding the defective seal between the timing cover and the block. A technical service bulletin exists (nntb95058a ), yet why are droves of nissan owners still paying $500.00 to have this poorly engineered part replaced? My mechanic stated that he has replaced many of these seals. When is there going to be a recall issued? What does it take? Thank you for your attention.

Filed Sep 4, 2001 · Engine · MD

While sitting in vehicle, with the engine running and foot on the brake, consumer states the engine suddenly revs at a very high RPM, before consumers foot is removed from the brake, the vehicle is put into neutral and that stops the engine from revving.

Filed Jul 18, 2001 · Engine · TN

Oil leaked from engine after owning vehicle 6 days, almost 700.00 to repair now the oil is leaking again. I had put only 400 miles on the car when it broke down. The dealership gave me a break on fixing it, but now it is leaking again. According to their repair record 3 seals were replaced and a belt. I felt sure this must be some defect but have not found any information. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. I will be taking the vehicle back to the dealer again this friday 7/20. Because 2000 miles after their repairs I checked the oil and again nothing showed on the dip stick. I am a single mother making payments on this vehicle, I understand I purchased the vehicle "as is". But this is becoming very costly. Thank you very much, lesia turner.

Filed Jun 20, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · CA · crash · 1 injury

My brakes have always screeched, the dome light never worked, the sensor for engine check light had to be replaced, leak from oil pan defective seal, the starter had to be replaced, when taken to the dealership to fix there were always excuses for the malfunction we had to pay for most of the replacements always over 500 dollars per visit.