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Nissan Altima Caught Fire

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#11 of 40 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima Caught Fire [mariah777] by sambrady

Sep 08, 2010 (2:20 pm)

Replying to: mariah777 (Apr 21, 2009 8:08 am)
This is apparently an ongoing issue with many models. My 2000 Altima caught fire with no warning while I was driving it last week. I started researching to see if there had been similar issues with that model or others and found news stories about the recall of the 2007 models. There were also issues that could lead to car fires with the '06 models. Now I see it happened with an '09.
 
We called Nissan to complain. They wasted a good deal of our time acting as if they might do something. They asked us for some paperwork yesterday, then without waiting for it, called today to say they are going to do nothing for us. The woman was dismissive and a little rude, showing very little concern for customer service.
 
We knew it was a long shot, but the way they handled the issue and the ongoing issues with fires in these cars make us think it is time to wash our hands of Nissan forever.
 
I'll have see if I can post a picture so y'all can see the third and final Altima my family will ever own. ">

#12 of 40 2008 Nissan Altima caught fire by holliwhit

Jan 07, 2011 (10:30 am)

I see that this is a real issue with Nissan Altimas. My car has 43,000. I was driving down 95 with my family and without any warning, my car started to stall and the check engine light came on. After being towed to a mechanic, I was told that it was the electronic throttle and that my airbox and filter caught on fire. I then got the car towed to a Nissan dealer. I was told that Nissan would not cover this and they charges me ove 1900 to fix the car. My insurance covered the expenses but I think that Nissan should cover my expenses. I am looking into taking this further.

#13 of 40 Re: 2008 Nissan Altima caught fire [holliwhit] by unknownricky

Jan 07, 2011 (3:25 pm)

Replying to: holliwhit (Jan 07, 2011 10:30 am)
Hey,please let me know how it goes..I had the same problem with my 2008 altima,and I was not able to get a refund or anything..

#14 of 40 selling my altima 2001 by caddyman32

Jan 08, 2011 (7:38 pm)

im new to this edmunds site and i need to sell my cars. where is the link to go to.

#15 of 40 Re: selling my altima 2001 [caddyman32] by kirstie_h HOST

Jan 10, 2011 (9:23 am)

Replying to: caddyman32 (Jan 08, 2011 7:38 pm)
Our site doesn't have an area to list vehicles for sale. We're here for information only. If you go to the main Edmunds.com page, you'll see a link on there to autotrader. You can list your vehicle with them.

#16 of 40 Re: 2008 Nissan Altima caught fire [unknownricky] by holliwhit

Jan 14, 2011 (11:06 am)

Replying to: unknownricky (Jan 07, 2011 3:25 pm)
Nissan consumer affairs have already denied me, so now I am getting my lawyer to address them. Nissan needs to look into these issues. I will never buy another Nissan again and I will be spreading the word every chance I get to everyone that I know. A class action law suite needs to take place. When is Nissan going to take responsibility, when someone is killed or injured in one of their vechiles? This saddens me.

#18 of 40 Re: 2009 Nissan Altima Caught Fire [mariah777] by ankirby1214

May 13, 2011 (10:41 am)

Replying to: mariah777 (Apr 21, 2009 8:08 am)
I have an 2009 nissan altima also. And on may 10th 2011 the car just caught on fire right as i parked in a parking spot. Its so random and its been a great car, no issues. I paid cash for the car but now that its totalled im left with no vehicle and i did have full coverage but my insurance company is screwing around and dont act like its a priority to them at the moment. I dont know if i should get an attorney and go forth with Nissan as Im seeing all these altimas that randomly catch on fire. I just dont have years to fight with them. Any advice on what to do or how to pursue this?

#19 of 40 Altima 2010 Fire by janette3

Jun 07, 2011 (12:46 pm)

I was driving a 2010 Nissan Altima rented from Hertz. It sounded as if a belt snapped under the hood as I was driving on the freeway. I pulled over to the shoulder to discover that their were no brakes. After costing to a stop and turning the ignition off, smoke came from the engine and then it caught fire and burned totally up. Nissan should come out of denial and Hertz should remove the car from it's fleet. After googling Altima fires, the question remains, "How much more denial will there be?" Nissan...YOU HAVE A PROBLEM!!!!

#20 of 40 Re: 2008 Nissan Altima caught fire [holliwhit] by ellisg

Jun 26, 2011 (6:06 am)

Replying to: holliwhit (Jan 07, 2011 10:30 am)
My 2008 Nissan Altima caught fire while driving down the Merritt Parkway in Conneticut on Friday night. The check engine light came on as the car was lossing power. I pulled over to the side of the road and smoke started coming out of the engine compartment. I shut off the engine, grabbed by bags and the car burst into flames. How many others have had this problem?

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