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#1364 of 2702 Nissan Altima Call back by dominicus

Jan 03, 2006 (5:34 pm)

This my first posting since joining. I have had a letter from Nissan. Dated December 2005. It is in regards to the 2002 to 2004 Altima and 2004 2005 Maxima. It is in regards to a "possibility of Corrosion and cracking of the rear Sub frame bushings that may occur" This mostly due to cold weather and salt on our roads. Nissan is going to fix this area of the car, but your car is going to need a 4 wheel alignment that the car owner has to pay for. Has anyone heard of this. And should the customer be responsible for the cost of the alignment? Can someone please reply in regards to this matter. Also is their anyone else that got this notice?

#1365 of 2702 Re: Starting Issues [haefr] by justtina

Jan 04, 2006 (7:10 am)

Replying to: haefr (Dec 30, 2005 9:48 am)
Thanks for the information. I have called multiple times now. I am going to insist they take my car in and run diagnostics . There is still a factory warranty . I have already asked them for written documentation of my calls and complaints. If you have any other suggestions they would be appreciated.

#1366 of 2702 Re: Starting Issues [justtina] by nickyj

Jan 05, 2006 (10:46 am)

Replying to: justtina (Dec 29, 2005 7:20 pm)
Girl,
 
I am having the same problem. It takes me about 10 times before it will start and then black smoke comes from the tail pipe and I hear knocking nosies under the car. I brought it to the shop and they said nothing major was wrong and I needed a tune up and new battery. Once the tune up was done it stopped. Well after a few months it started it again and now my coolant tank is always empty. I changed it at least once every two weeks. My check engine light is also on but they can't find anything else wrong. Well what was your response from them (Nissan)?
 
I need help please someone!

#1367 of 2702 Re: Starting Issues [nickyj] by haefr

Jan 05, 2006 (2:26 pm)

Replying to: nickyj (Jan 05, 2006 10:46 am)
"Well after a few months it started it again and now my coolant tank is always empty."
 
If the knocking noises and the smoke are back, AND coolant has to be replenished too frequently, I suspect a blown cylinder head gasket. Major problem$ if your car's out of warranty. (Was this a franchised Nissan take-yer-money-ship's service department that did the initial diagnosis and tune up on your car?)

#1368 of 2702 98 SE Bearing (?) Noise by peterdh2000

Jan 05, 2006 (6:24 pm)

Hello folks, any suggestions?
 
98 Altima SE, resonating grumbly "whump-whump" from front wheel area of car, varies propotionionally to speed of car regardless of whether clutch or gear is in or out. Gets to its very loudest at 20mph, significant at most other speeds. Just rotated tires, they've got 15-20% left, didn't make any difference. Car tracks straight and true, has faultless, quiet brakes with original pads at 92K and has not experienced reduction in MPG. Ideas?

#1369 of 2702 2003 Nissan Altima Fuel Problem? by marleau

Jan 07, 2006 (8:42 am)

I have read a few post about the Altima stalling out on the road.Has anyone recieved any definite answers.My wife drives the Nissan Altima to work which is about a 40 mile round trip.Just recently the car is stalling on the freeway,which is dangerous since she has no power steering.I am not sure if it is a fuel problem or computer.Thank You

#1370 of 2702 Re: Starting Issues [haefr] by the4cast

Jan 07, 2006 (8:06 pm)

Replying to: haefr (Jan 05, 2006 2:26 pm)
Hello, we have a 2002 Altima. We love the car, but have noticed some trouble starting some of the time. Thanks for the info. We haven't seen black smoke yet, but we do smell gas once the car starts.

#1371 of 2702 Re: Starting Issues [the4cast] by haefr

Jan 08, 2006 (12:15 pm)

Replying to: the4cast (Jan 07, 2006 8:06 pm)
"We haven't seen black smoke yet, but we do smell gas once the car starts."
 
If you mean the odor of raw gasoline, I'd be more suspicious of a leaking fuel injector or other source of gasoline leakage. Your car needs attention NOW to elliminate the possibility of fire.

#1372 of 2702 Re: What is wrong with my car? [potts1] by thill1

Jan 09, 2006 (10:01 am)

Replying to: potts1 (Oct 09, 2005 7:17 pm)
I have the same problem as message 1214 car died put in a new battery will crank has fuel weak spark. Will not start...

#1373 of 2702 Re: Nissan Altima Call back [dominicus] by frankc8888

Jan 10, 2006 (7:23 am)

Replying to: dominicus (Jan 03, 2006 5:34 pm)
Dear, sir I too received a letter for this particular recall, I brought my car in last week & had it done, an alignement was done on the rear wheels only free of charge, if they are asking you to pay for the alignement they are trying to rip you off. Please call Nissan Canada & let them know about this.

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