NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 2004 Nissan Altima; the most frequently affected component is exterior lighting — headlights. Owners filed 276 complaints, most often about structure. Among the 27 model years of this model in the database, 2004 ranks #8 for number of recalls.
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.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 07E063000 · 21 Aug 2007
Problem: Certain anzo aftermarket headlights, p/n 02-az-na02-b-a, sold for use on 2002-2004 nissan altima vehicles. During production the lamp housing shape deformed distorting the assembly angle of the reflector and influenced the aiming position. These headlamps fail to conform to the 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: Anzo will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant lamps. The recall began on september 10, 2007. Owners can contact anzo at 909-628-1440.
Problem: Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/nos. 315-1145l-as and 315-1145r-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. During production the lamp reflector shape deformed changing the shape of the optic surface. This will change the opposite position of low beam and high beam opticsand change the angle of incidence and illumated location which fails to conform to the 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: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on july 16, 2007. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.
Engine and engine coolingCampaign 06V242000 · 07 Jul 2006
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crank angle sensor is affected by temperature variations. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
Risk: If the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ecm) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ecm free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Exterior lighting — HeadlightsCampaign 06E023000 · 13 Mar 2006
Problem: Certain anzo combination headlamp assemblies sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles. Some combination lamps are not equipped with amber side reflectors which fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Anzo will notify owners and replace the headlamps free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2006. Owners may contact anzo usa at 909-468-3688.
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.
Structure17 · 42%
Engine11 · 28%
Unknown or other7 · 18%
Electrical system4 · 10%
Suspension4 · 10%
Air bags3 · 8%
Steering3 · 8%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 5%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Floor boards (driver & passenger sides), extensive rust causing pieces of floor boards to fall off, or easily be removed with hand by mechanic, leaving insulation exposed on exterior, and hole under carpeting. Smell of gas fumes in cabin. Also, squeaking and cracking sounds under driver seat and surrounding area, when…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While accelerating off from a completed stop, the contact noticed rust on the ground. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed that the rust was falling from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The…
The front passenger side floor is rusted thru. The hole is about 6 x 9. If more of the rust is removed, i know it will be much bigger. I was quoted $900-$1200 for the repair. Is there a recall or campaign for this problem. Im told this is common for, this car. If there isn't there should be. [xxx] fixed now will i get…
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 nissan altima. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine control module burned too much fuel to the catalytic converter and need to be replaced. The catalytic converter was replaced;…
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.