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2004 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	702495
Internal NHTSA #	10250143
Manufacurer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	ALTIMA
Model Year	2004
File date	10/05/08
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	This vehicle exhibits a common set of problems with the nissan qr25de engine (actually the self-destruction of the pre-catalytic converter which in turn destroys the cylinders, causing overheating, head and manifold damage). The engine overheats and burns copious amounts of oil; sometimes fails to start; runs rough after starting; a/c cuts out due to high engine temp. After half a dozen service visits and replacement of many items, now the dealer recommends entire engine & catalytic converter replacement. We notice that this particular engine as installed in the altima and on several other nissan vehicles, is having this precatalytic converter disintegration-and-ingestion problem. Although no lives are being lost (of which we are aware) due to this well-known and well-documented nissan manufacturing (or supplier) defect, much financial loss is being experienced by countless americans, most of whom very likely believe that their expensive altima problems are unique to their own car and not a widespread design or manufacturing defect.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	68600
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	BOERNE, TX
VIN pattern	1N4AL11D94CXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	30
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2004 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2004 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Exhaust System Problems, Complaints and Defects

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