Recalls ·2001 Nissan Altima

2001 Nissan Altima recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2001 Nissan Altima; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 174 complaints, most often about engine and engine cooling. Among the 27 model years of this model in the database, 2001 ranks #18 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints174
Crashes reported5in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 07E074000 · 14 Sep 2007

Problem: Certain eagle eyes headlamp assemblies, p/nos. Ds517-b001l and ds517-b001r, sold for use as replacement equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. The opticel surface of the reflector is corroded inhibiting the performance of the upper and lower beams which fails to conform to the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.

Risk: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Eagle eyes will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on december 11, 2007. Owners may contact eagle eyes at 1-800-568-1098.

Tires — Tread/beltCampaign 01V065000 · 23 Feb 2001

Problem: 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.

Risk: 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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine and engine cooling18 · 45%
Engine7 · 18%
Air bags5 · 12%
Service brakes4 · 10%
Suspension4 · 10%
Steering3 · 8%
Visibility3 · 8%
Electrical system3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After waiting a few moments, the vehicle restarted and resumed normally. The failure recurred five times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who was unable to…

Engine · Dec 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

I have been reading complaint section my car does the same thing starting the engine it starts to shake and sputter . Some times i can give it more gas and it may stop or what i have been doing when it does it at a traffic light i put it in park and step on the gas peddle, this usuale stops the problem. It only…

Engine · Dec 2017 · NHTSA complaint record

When i bought the car there was a piece of tape over the airbag light and auto zone helped me take it off. The nissan died getting off the interstate and i lost all control of the steering and brakes. Later to find that i needed a oxygen sensor and now electrical problems with the airbag light being on. I took the car…

Steering · Dec 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

2001 nissan altima ,rough idle appears to act as if there is a dead miss. Checked out by mechanic and its the intake manifold and is a common occurrence . Nissan should take responsibility and recall this. Failure mileage 58,000. *tr

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.