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2011 Nissan Altima fuel system problems

10 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000.

owner complaints
10
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
78,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Nissan Altima fuel system problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2011 Nissan Altima owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 12, 2022 · Fuel system · 179,780 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she and her passengers experienced nausea and dizziness symptoms. The car-sick symptoms went away after turning off the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 179,780.Â

Filed Dec 23, 2021 · Engine, Fuel system · VA

Going down interstate, when you press the gas, vehicle hesitates if you are going faster than 40 miles an hour, motor didn't die but you are unable to go faster for a few seconds, this is very dangerous situation on our interstates. And this is happening on every trip that I am afraid to drive this car, its not trustworthy and I can't afford a new car in today's economy.

Filed Sep 27, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 1,345 miles · CA

Engine light on car shakes a lot or engine shakes sometimes car doesent start problem hepens stationary in motion on the city highway and turning

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Fuel system · 83,000 miles · WI

Fueling the vehicle has had intermittent issues. Sometimes the pump would shut off prior to being full and I would have to manually hold it to get tank full. Today I attempted to fill the tank and it would only stay on for a few second and then the nozzle would come out if the tank and spray gas all over. Attempted to fill several times with the same outcome. I had the gas station manager come out because I assumed it was their pump that was the issue. I now only have enough gas to go 57 miles.

Filed Aug 12, 2018 · Fuel system · 149,500 miles · TX

Vehicle will not accelerate, appears to slow down, causing issues on highway. Pressing the fuel pedal does not appear to work; fuel pedal touching floorboard and vehicle still will not accelerate.

Filed Mar 12, 2017 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 78,000 miles · MO · fire · 1 injury

Multiple mechanical issues including the heat. The hood was on fire and I was stuck due to mechanical issues. Luckily I was able to get out after it got too bad.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Fuel system, Suspension · 51,087 miles · LA

My trouble began as I sat and fueled my car with the same type of gas that I have been using for years. I filled my tank, started my car and it started huffing and puffing as if it was about to shut off. After a few minutes it stopped. A few days later while I was driving down the road one day I heard this loud rattling noise as if a chain or something was dragging the ground or being rattled. I approached a red light and lowered my radio to listen and as I sat idle in drive I could hear this rattling noise coming from the front end of my car. As I drove down the road further it continued then stopped. I then parked my car and as I was in reverse the sound came back. I went on about my day and returned to my car to start it up and as I started it I heard the rattling loud noise again. I backed out of my parking spot and it continued. As I driving around at a speed of about 30-40 I could hear the noise come and go. I took my car to nissan and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong. They told me everything under the hood of my car was fine. A few days later I brought my car back to nissan informing them the noise is continuing and my car shakes and jerks. I left my car and they called and said my alternator needed to be replaced. Just a couple days prior they said everything was fine so now I'm confused. I took my car to 3 separate auto shops and had them test my alternator and all 3 said my alternator, battery and starter were working perfectly. I began to research online to see if anyone had the same issues I have and there it was. A recall for the transverse link bolt. I'm pissed that nissan would try to rip of a customer like that.

Filed Nov 17, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 62,567 miles · FL

After filling vehicle up after starting and sitting for 30sec engine stalls and have to restart engin

Filed Oct 27, 2016 · Engine, Fuel system · 15 miles · OH

I never will buy a nissan

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · 86,069 miles · IL

The check engine light lit on the dashboard. The associated engine code was p2a00 and both the upstream (air/fuel ratio) and downstream (oxygen) air sensors had to be replaced. The repair cost close to $1,000 please note: this is after many other costly repairs, including most recently another filing with the federal safety agency regarding issues with the power steering system where the rack & pinion had to be replaced. While the car has a lot of miles, they're mainly highway miles and the car has been extremely well maintained. Additionally please note: the catalytic converter was replaced ~33k miles ago. During this replacement, supposedly, the aforementioned sensors should've been checked and possibly replaced.

Questions about the 2011 Nissan Altima fuel system

Does the 2011 Nissan Altima have fuel system problems?

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the fuel system of the 2011 Nissan Altima, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2011 Nissan Altima fuel system problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Altima fuel system?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Nissan Altima have the most fuel system problems?

The Nissan Altima model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2002 (56 complaints), 2003 (50 complaints) and 2013 (49 complaints).

Other 2011 Nissan Altima problems

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