2007 Nissan Altima: engine failure

Filed Feb 9, 2023 · Brakes, Engine · 232,740 miles · TX

The contact owns a 2007 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 20 MPH, the ABS and TPMS warning lights illuminated and the vehicle started to stall. The contact saw smoke coming out from underneath the hood. The contact was able to veer to the side of the road. An independent mechanic towed the vehicle to the contact’s residence. The independent mechanic then diagnosed that the transmission fluid and engine coolant were leaking over the engine compartment. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V267000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The vehicle was not repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon attempting to start the vehicle, the brakes seized. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a recall related to the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 232,740.

Filed Nov 13, 2019 · Engine · 146,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. While driving 70 MPH, the vehicle seized and smoke appeared under the hood. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact opened the hood and doused the engine with water to clear the smoke. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 146,000.

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Suspension · 42,152 miles · NE

As I was driving home from work I noticed a noise in the rear of my vehicle. I made an appointment to have it looked at and it was said to me that my rear shocks are bad and that they had seized into the knuckle and were rusted. I then proceeded to contact nissan north america to see if they would help out with this issue due to the vehicle only having 42000 miles. They told me that because I had an extended warranty and it was not nissan's, and because it was not in the factory warranty that it was not their problem. I feel that this is a safety concern because the vehicle is very well maintained and there was a recall on the rear sway bar which could have affect on the rear suspension. They did not feel that my reasoning for requesting assistance was valid and I do not feel safe driving a vehicle that could potentially fall apart while driving.

Filed Jul 11, 2012 · Steering · 44,000 miles · MA · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. The contact stated that the driver was driving 20 MPH when the steering wheel seized and the driver crashed into a wall. The driver suffered minor injuries during the crash. The vehicle was towed to an independent garage. The failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Feb 17, 2011 · Engine · 35,000 miles · TN

March 2010 my 2007 nissan altima se started smoking out of the exhaust when first starting after sitting awhile. The check engine lamp came on.the altima had less than 40,000 miles on it. The smoking got to the point of smoking all the time with dense black smoke. I checked the oil and found it low. After performing an oil & oil filter service, I started monitoring my oil level and found the 3.5 v6 engine was showing signs of excessive oil consumption. I checked the engine lamp codes(po420-3way catalyst function and po300-multi cylinder mis-fire). I took my altima to the dealership I bought it from and had it checked under my warranty, 60 month /75,000 miles gold preferred plan. On the repair order it stated "ses needs engine / slugged". I was charged $107.07 and was told this was not a warranty issue. I contacted the quality control engineer @ nissan north america's headquarters in franklin, tn and she set up a diagnostic inspection with the field rep from the engine plant / deccard tn. He stated since the tires were needing replacing in the near future and the altima needed washing, it was a sign of neglect and there-fore the smoking and oil consumption was not a warranty issue. The rep said the check engine lamp code was for reference:ntb10-009 - a seized exhaust sensor, which was covered under warranty but not related to the smoking/oil consumption issue. I was employed at the time of this issue with nissan north america, smyrna tn. I was a pre-delivery repair tech @ the manufacturing plant for 25 years until my retirement june 28, 2010. I used the same diagnostic tools that the dealer used and the engine plant field rep used on my car and know for a fact this is a warranty issue. I followed - up the complaint @https://survey.nissan.USA.com with no results.

Filed Sep 30, 2008 · Engine · 36,000 miles · MO

Oil consumption problem causes engine to lose oil and run rough, rattle, miss. This has been occurring within 2,500 miles after each oil change. The dealer only now acknowledges that it's lost oil, but is requiring that I drive it again for 1,000 miles to run an oil consumption test. The fix is apparently a new engine.