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#1 of 44 Avoid the 2007 Altima by mthardatwork Jul 02, 2007 (8:45 am)
You will have to search the internet to find out about it, or experience the problem like I did. Can't find in Nissan recalls in their site either. I am talking about if you have the key fob within 1 inch of your Cell phone, and you receive a call, the key is usless and you are stranded unless you have a spare. The dealer did not tell me about it either. I read an article where some dealer says it only effects some cars?? Anyway when I went to the dealer to get mine replaced (after my wife had to bring me a spare), they told me that it would be 2 weeks to get a new one. I whined and they drove to another dealer in town I guess. Anyway my wife will not drive the car because she fears she may be stranded if she forgot and put the phone in her purse with her key. I cannot believe that Nissan could not have a backup plan. You cannot use the key in the key fob slot either the thing is usless. The car drives great though; just a really stupid design flaw. Replies to this message: gooddeal2 (Jul 02, 2007 12:47 pm) jd10013 (Jul 02, 2007 1:20 pm) jaeger1 (Jul 02, 2007 1:23 pm) cindy1986 (Jul 10, 2007 4:08 pm) vibsr (Jul 29, 2007 5:47 pm) jd10013 (Jul 30, 2007 5:07 am) jeffkeith (Aug 24, 2007 12:48 pm) wh040508 (Sep 18, 2007 1:25 pm) jd10013 (Sep 19, 2007 3:15 pm) yocol (Aug 08, 2009 5:52 pm)
#2 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [mthardatwork] by gooddeal2 Jul 02, 2007 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: mthardatwork (Jul 02, 2007 8:45 am) You must be kidding   The problem is very rare. I had the G35 with the same key and never had a problem.   I find the smart key is very useful. I just leave it on my belt and never touch the key. Replies to this message: jd10013 (Jul 02, 2007 1:20 pm)
#3 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [gooddeal2] by jd10013 Jul 02, 2007 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: gooddeal2 (Jul 02, 2007 12:47 pm) Not only is it very rare, it has already been corrected. New keys are comming in the fall, which is probably why your dealership didn't have any. the new keys arn't out yet, and the old ones are no longer being used. You should have recieved a letter from nissan about this. If you didn't, you might want to contact them to make sure they have your address correct so you recieve and future recall notices. my guess is though, you accidently threw it away.   for the majority of us affected by this, we didn't have to search the internet
#4 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [mthardatwork] by jaeger1 Jul 02, 2007 (1:23 pm)
Replying to: mthardatwork (Jul 02, 2007 8:45 am) This post is pretty funny.   Jaeger
#5 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [mthardatwork] by cindy1986 Jul 10, 2007 (4:08 pm)
Replying to: mthardatwork (Jul 02, 2007 8:45 am) I just had mine go out today. Had to get towed. They tried to blame me.
#6 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [mthardatwork] by vibsr Jul 29, 2007 (5:47 pm)
Replying to: mthardatwork (Jul 02, 2007 8:45 am) I went to rent a car for a vacation last week (7/24), and the office had a lot of '07 Altimas on the lot. The leasing agent warned us about having the "smart key" too close to the cell phone like in a pocket or purse. Additionally, there was a sign on the counter warning customers about the situation that could possibly arise. The leasing agent really liked the device, but I too thought it was a case of poor design. Luckily, they had other full-size choices on the lot, so I took a Dodge Charger instead.....something with a "conventional" key. Nissan HAS to fix this. It's good to know the recall is in force. Replies to this message: jd10013 (Jul 30, 2007 5:07 am)
#7 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [vibsr] by jd10013 Jul 30, 2007 (5:07 am)
Replying to: vibsr (Jul 29, 2007 5:47 pm) Yes, nissan has fixed this. the new keys will be available in the next 2 or three months. and, it has already been corrected for the '08's. chalk it up to first year model gremlins. It was a minior issue. first, it was only certain cell phones that caused the problem, and second, the phone has to be touch the key while a call is being made, or comming in. though a serious problem if it happens to you, the number of people who've had their Ikeys scrambled is very small. all the signs and warrnings are a precaution to make sure you're not one of the unfortunate ones.
#8 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima by madashell1 Aug 03, 2007 (11:40 am)
I just want to say to mthardatwork, you are absolutely correct!!! I only had to take my Nissan Altima back 6 time and have my remote re program and replaced! Its sad and a shame.. As big of a name as Nissan, I can't believe they have NOT CORRECTED THE PROBLEM.. if they had, i would not be having all these problems. I have a purse and i'm sorry.. if i lay my keys outside my purse i'm afraid i might loose them, if i keep my cell phone outside, i'm afraid i might loose it.. and I am not going to carry both remote because if one gets inactive the other will too! I think the Altima I have ia just that.... a lemon!!!!   It is not only a headache but embarrassing also!! Letting the alarm go off.. i think if my sales person from the dealership would have told me the problems i would have declined to get an Altima.. I should have stuck with HONDA!!!! I will never buy another Nissan because of this experience!! I'm going back to Honda! Replies to this message: jd10013 (Aug 24, 2007 1:00 pm)
#9 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [mthardatwork] by jeffkeith Aug 24, 2007 (12:48 pm)
Replying to: mthardatwork (Jul 02, 2007 8:45 am) I have to admit that I love technology and I love 99% of my Altima features. I even thought the nifty key fob was cool and convenient. that was, until i got stranded at work one night and had to have someone bring my extra key from home. My key and my cell phone were much farther away from each other than a inch...althought they were in the same backpack - different compartments. I am actually really scared that i will go through a strong radio field some day and it could erase my key. First of all -- Nissan has NEVER sent me a notice, my dealership does not know anything about the fix and nothing is avaialble on the Nissan web site.   This is a real problem...especially since there is no mechanical way to start the car without a working key fob...no locksmith can make a new key -- this is really bad.
#10 of 44 Re: Avoid the 2007 Altima [madashell1] by jd10013 Aug 24, 2007 (1:00 pm)
Replying to: madashell1 (Aug 03, 2007 11:40 am) you didn't figure it out after the first time? It took five more for you to get it?

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