2004 Nissan Altima body problems

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Body · 136,200 miles · MO

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.

Filed Jun 19, 2017 · Body · 43,000 miles · NY

I recently had my car serviced and was told my floor panel had rotted through. The car is a 2004 but has less than 44,000 miles, has been serviced regularly and has been garaged part of the time.articles on the internet show it is a massive problem with these cars due to poor drainage design. The repair is over $2000. Otherwise the car is in good shape. This is just one of 1000's of reports to the federal safety agency about this problem.

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Body, Seats · IL

Floor boards (driver & passenger sides), extensive rust causing pieces of floor boards to fall off, or easily be removed with hand by mechanic, leaving insulation exposed on exterior, and hole under carpeting. Smell of gas fumes in cabin. Also, squeaking and cracking sounds under driver seat and surrounding area, when driving over minor/small bumps in road, or when shifting weight, when sitting in driver seat. Note: one owner, garage kept, driven by 115-lb. Person only. Pictures available. (is my seat falling through the floor? Is my car safe to drive?)

Filed Aug 28, 2016 · Body · IL

Passenger floor board rusting. Hole in the floor!

Filed Jul 22, 2016 · Body · 48,000 miles · IL

Rusted floor boards/panels under vehicle at the driver and passenger floor side due to a manufacturer defect. Rust started after 2 years of use .vehicle was purchased brand new at the dealership and rust started 24 months afterwards with no action taken by the dealership of nissan. Owner decided to repair the rust at the dealership with no compensation from the dealership of nissan corporate headquarters. Repair s acknowledgement and receipt attached. Nissan corporate claim #22951460.

Filed Jun 29, 2016 · Body · 117,000 miles · KS

The passenger floorboard has rusted out leaving a 12" x 10" hole right in the area that you would step into the car. Since this is the area that is regularly inspected due to the location of the oil filter, hard to believe that this wasn't detected previously to just falling out.

Filed Jun 20, 2016 · Body · 237,795 miles · MI

Floor boards under the driver & passenger seats completely rusted out. Can see & feel the carpet from underneath the car. If you step too hard on the floor from the inside, you foot would go through and you would touch the ground.

Filed Mar 30, 2016 · Body · 72,355 miles · PA

Rust on floorboard requiring replacement of floorboard. Minor rust was observed via inspection when underneath the car; however, once the seat was removed, the shop indicated the problem was much worse, because the rust is occurring from the inside. This is not typical rust due to salt, etc.

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Body · 75,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While accelerating off from a completed stop, the contact noticed rust on the ground. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rust was falling from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Oct 31, 2015 · Body · 146,800 miles · IL

The front passenger side floor is rusted thru. The hole is about 6 x 9. If more of the rust is removed, I know it will be much bigger. I was quoted $900-$1200 for the repair. Is there a recall or campaign for this problem. Im told this is common for, this car. If there isn't there should be. [xxx] fixed now will I get reimbursed? Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).