| Issue ID | 1301318 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10887744 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 20/05/06 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Rusted floor boards/panels under vehicle at the driver and passenger floor side due to a manufacturer defect. Rust started after 2 years of use . Vehicle was purchased brand new at the dealership and rust started 24 months afterwards with no action taken by the dealership of nissan. Owner decided to repair the rust at the dealership with no compensation from the dealership of nissan corporate headquarters. Repair s acknowledgement and receipt attached. Nissan corporate claim #22951460. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 48000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL11D04CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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