2001 Nissan ALTIMA: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
159 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
66,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 100 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 159 complaints (13.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 25 | 15.7% |
| Braking behavior | 17 | 10.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 8 | 5.0% |
| Steering behavior | 6 | 3.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 3.1% |
| Fuel system concerns | 3 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 22 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 14 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 12 |
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Suspension | 9 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 9 |
| Air Bags | 8 |
Engine And Engine Cooling: 22; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 14; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 12; Electrical System: 9; Suspension: 9; Vehicle Speed Control: 9; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls: 9; Air Bags: 8
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 15 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 34 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 15 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 18 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 15; 50,000 to 74,999: 34; 75,000 to 99,999: 15; 100,000 to 149,999: 18; 150,000 and above: 8
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (34). 59 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 22 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
2000: 1; 2001: 16; 2002: 22; 2003: 17; 2004: 11; 2005: 8; 2006: 8; 2007: 6; 2008: 14; 2009: 22; 2010: 9; 2011: 6; 2012: 4; 2013: 1; 2014: 6; 2015: 2; 2016: 2; 2017: 2; 2019: 2
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 25 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001054 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER/PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION AT DIFFERENT TIMES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACED THE CABLE. CONSUMER FEELS THAT THIS IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IF VEHICLE IS IN AN ACCIDENT THE DRIVER CAN BE TRAPPED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 15,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001054 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001062 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
WHEN MAKING A TURN, STEERING WHEEL MAKES A LOUD NOISE. CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE SERVICE BY THE DEALERSHIP, AND THEY REPLACE THE STEERING PUMP, BUT THE NOISE STILL EXIST. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 25,700 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001062 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10001066 · 2002-12-17 (December 17, 2002)
SWAY BAR BUSHING FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BUSHING. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. TS
Owner-reported narrative. 17,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10001066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10005841 · 2003-02-14 (February 14, 2003)
TRUNK LID NOT SEALING, CAUSING WATER TO LEAK INTO TRUCK AND COLLECT IN SPARE TIRE WELL
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10005841 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10009691 · 2003-03-03 (March 3, 2003)
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10009691 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10016433 · 2003-04-23 (April 23, 2003)
6 TIMES CAR HAS BEEN IN FOR WARPED FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND PROBLEM STILL NOT RESOLVED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 22,050 miles reported. Look up ODI 10016433 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019049 · 2003-05-21 (May 21, 2003)
I OWN A 2001 NISSAN ALTIMA. DURING THE PAST YEAR, BOTH WINDOW UNITS CONTROLLING THE UP AND DOWN OF THE FRONT WINDOWS HAVE FAILED. MY DEALER INFORMS ME THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM IN NISSAN ALTIMA, BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO FACTORY RECALL NOTICE SENT TO OWNERS.*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10019049 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10019615 · 2003-06-26 (June 26, 2003)
THE GAS PEDAL BECAME STUCK IN FULL THROTTLE POSITION. *JB PH *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10019615 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
01V065000 · Tires:Tread/Belt
Reported: 2001-02-23 (February 23, 2001)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK GTA-02 , SIZE P205/55R16 89H TIRES. THE RECALLED TIRES ARE IDENTIFIED BY DOT SERIAL #W2 T2 VF3 XXX OR W2 T2 VF3 XXXX; WHERE XXX MAY BE 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, AND WHERE XXXX MAY BE 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, AND 4500. WITH INCREASING MILEAGE, THE TIRES MAY DEVELOP SHOULDER AREA CRACKING. CONTINUED USE OF A TIRE WITH THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO EXPOSURE OF THE BELT EDGE.
Consequence: UNDER THESE CIRCUMSTANCES, A BELT EDGE SEPARATION IS POSIBLE, WHICH COULD RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF TIRE PRESSURE.
Remedy: BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE WILL REPLACE THE TIRES WHICH WERE INSTALLED AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON THESE ALTIMA VEHICLES. FIRESTONE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED FIRESTONE DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FIRESTONE AT 1-800-465-1904.
NHTSA campaign record ↗