1999 Nissan Altima problems
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size car manufactured by Nissan since 1992. It is a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1955.
The Altima has historically been larger, more powerful, and more luxurious than the Nissan Sentra but less so than the Nissan Maxima. The first through fourth-generation cars were manufactured exclusively in the United States and officially sold in North and South America, along with the Middle East and Australia. For other markets, Nissan sold a related mid-size sedan called the Nissan Teana which was between the Altima and Maxima in terms of size. In 2013, the Teana became a rebadged version of the fifth-generation Altima.
The name "Altima" was originally applied to a top trim line of the Nissan Leopard for the Japanese market in 1986, and then to the Nissan Laurel mid-size car sold in Central America and the Caribbean before 1992. In 1992, Nissan discontinued the Stanza which was a Nissan Bluebird clone, replacing it with the US-built Altima, while remaining a compact car. The first Altima was produced in June 1992, as a 1993 model. All Altima models for the North American market were built in Smyrna, Tennessee, until June 2004, when Nissan's Canton, Mississippi plant also began producing the model to meet high demand.
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Common 1999 Nissan Altima problems
The Nissan Altima, a popular mid-size sedan, has had its fair share of issues throughout the years. Based on owner complaints, we have identified several common problems with the Nissan Altima from the 1999 model year.
- Intake Manifold Gasket Leak: The intake manifold gasket can leak, causing the engine to shake when idling. This issue is more prevalent in the 2000 and 2001 models, with 77 and 39 complaints, respectively. The 2001 Altima also has 105 complaints about shaking when idling, which may be related to this issue.
- Indicators on Dashboard Quit While Driving: Owners of the 2000 Altima have reported that the indicators on the dashboard quit working while driving. This issue can affect the driver's ability to monitor the car's systems and may require a replacement of the dashboard or related components.
- Rough Idle and Check Engine Light: The 1999 Altima has 8 complaints about a rough idle and the check engine light coming on when the car is warmed up. This issue may indicate a problem with the engine or its sensors and should be addressed promptly to avoid further damage.
- Engine Problems: The 1999 Altima ranks 35th out of 54 generations in reliability, with 303 complaints, mostly about engine problems. This indicates a higher than average rate of engine issues for this model year.
These issues are based on owner complaints and are not exhaustive. If you are considering purchasing a Nissan Altima from the 1999 model year, it is recommended that you have the car inspected by a qualified mechanic to identify any potential issues before making a purchase.
What is the biggest problem with Nissan Altima?
Most Common Nissan Altima Problems
- Failed Crankshaft Sensor. One of the most commonly reported Nissan Altima problems is related to the crankshaft or camshaft sensor. ...
- Transmission Issues. ...
- Acceleration Problems. ...
- Catalytic Converter. ...
- Engine Start.
How many miles will a 1999 Nissan Altima last?
Data from owners shows that Altimas can last between 250,000 and 300,000 miles, amounting to about 15-20 years, with average driver mileage in mind. It's not uncommon for this model to work well beyond 300,000 miles, but this requires due diligence on the driver's side.
Is the Nissan Altima a reliable car?
The 2023 Nissan Altima has a predicted reliability score of 84 out of 100. A J.D. Power predicted reliability score of 91-100 is considered the Best, 81-90 is Great, 70-80 is Average and 0-69 is Fair and considered below average.
What years are bad for Nissan Altima?
Model years 2011 and 2012 are perhaps the best. Reliability is top-notch, and registered complaints are minimal. Nissan Altima's worst model years include 2002, 2003, 2009, and 2013-2015. From engine and powertrain failures to faulty electricals, these models are best avoided.
1999 Nissan Altima car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Nissan Altima problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Air bags problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Tires problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1999 Nissan Altima vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1999 Nissan Altima
The NHTSA has received 100 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1999 Nissan Altima. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1999 Nissan Altima vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-09-28
- VIN: 1N4DL01D2XC
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: KEEP HAVING TROUBLE SMELLING GAS. INSIDE THE CAR AND FUEL PUMP AND THE EXHAUST GAS AND I HAVE SMALL CHILDREN IT KEEPS MESSING WITH THEIR ASTHMA SPENDING TO MUCH MONEY KEEP GETTING IT FIXED.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT MADE A SHARP LEFT TURN ACROSS THE CONTACT'S LANE. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT LATER REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED AND TOWED TO A TOW YARD. THE CONTACT CALLED DARTMOUTH NISSAN AT 508-996-3200 (LOCATED AT 483 STATE RD, NORTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02747) AND WAS INFORMED OF AN UNKNOWN AIR BAG RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE DEALER WAS AWARE OF THE RECALL. THE CONTACT'S ATTORNEY TOOK OVER FURTHER INTERACTION WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 43,000. THE VIN WAS NOT PROVIDED.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-23
- VIN: 1N4DL01DXXC
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS FLATERED SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT GOING OFF COLLAPSED COIL SPRING STRUT AND SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-23
- VIN: 1N4DL01DXXC
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: BROKEN COIL AND FRONT SUSPENSION EXPLODED ALSO CAUSING TIRE TO FLATTEN SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT GOING OFF AAA MECHANIC DETERMINED IF I WAS DRIVING AT TIME OF INCIDERDENT WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED PLEASE MAKE THIS A RECALL SO I CAN GET IT FIXED AT NO COST TO ME MY CAR IS MY SURVIVAL CAR WAS IN STATIONARY MODE
SUSPENSION,WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-05-23
- VIN: 1N4DL01DXXC
- Components: SUSPENSION,WHEELS
- Summary: BROKEN AND COLLAPSED COIL ON LEFT FRONT TIRE SUSPENSION IN CARPORT STATIONARY POSITION
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1N4DL01D3XC
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE TAIL LIGHTS HAD SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED MY CAR TO CATCH FIRE IN THE TRUNK ARE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-06-03
- VIN: 1N4DL01D5XC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY 99 NISSAN ALTIMA GXE IS STALLING WHEN STOPPING FOR RED LIGHTS AND STOP SIGNS. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN CONSISTENTLY AND I NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. I AM SCARED THAT IT WILL HAPPEN AND THAT SOMEONE MAY HIT ME FROM BEHIND. I HAVE HAD IT AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP 3 DAYS THIS WEEK AND STILL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-09-03
- VIN: 1N4DL01D0WC
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A BANGING SOUND FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR SUBFRAME RUSTED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-04
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ENGAGE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC THAT THE THROTTLE LINKAGE HAD FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO RECONNECT THE LINKAGE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 100,000.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-12
- VIN: 1N4DL01D0XC
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-26
- VIN: 1N4DL01D4XC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET FAILURE. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-29
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I HAVE MADE PRIOR REPORTS IN REFERENCE TO AIRBAG NON DEPLOYMENT /SEAT BELTS NOT LOCKING IN 3 HEAD ON COLLISIONS FROM 2004 WHICH LEFT ME DISABLED I WAS AN RN FOR 20 YRS IN 2 SUBSEQUENT HEAD ON COLLISIONS NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT IN MY 1999 NISSAN PATHFINDER STILL NO RECALL AMAZING !!!! I HOWEVER HAVE NOTED NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR OTHER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED IN JAPAN FOR AIR BAGS INCLUDING SENTRAS MULTIPLE MANUFACTURERS HAD SAME AIR BAG SYSTEMS A DISGRACE THIS ISSUE IS KNOWN HOWEVER IT IS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE CORPORATION TO VOLUNTARILY RECALL WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF NHTSA I THOUGHT IT WAS TO INSURE CORPORATE MV MANUFACTURERS TO COMPLY WITH SAFETY FOR THE PEOPLE /ENFORCE SAFETY ISSUE COMPLIANCE. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-06-10
- VIN: JN8AR05Y9XW
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT TOOK HIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V435000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP). A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WOULD ONLY TAKE SEVERAL HOURS FOR THE REPAIR. THE FOLLOWING DAY HE CALLED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT IS STILL WAITING TO RECEIVE POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 116,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-22
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: I AM EXTREMELY CONCERNED WITH WHAT I'M INTERPRETING AS TO REPORTING OF EWR & SAFETY RECALLS MANDATES HERE IN THE USA I PRAY I MISINTERPRETED THE DOCUMENTS COULD THIS BE RIGHT RE.... REPAIRS FOR COMPLAINTS ONLY REPORTABLE IF PAID FOR UNDER WARRANTY / MANUFACTURER X SUPPLIED PARTS FOR VEHICLES IN THE USA BUT IDENTICAL VEHICLES NOT SOLD HERE EVEN THOUGH PART X IS IN USA VEHICLES & WAS RECALLED ELSEWHERE ARE NOT REPORTABLE HERE & THE #S OF DEATHS PERTAINING TO PARTS/ VEHICLES ARE NOT INCLUDED ? UNLESS THEY MEET A CERTAIN # QUARTERLY RETROSPECTIVE TO THE LAST 9 YEARS EVEN IF THEY DO IN FACT MEET THE #S BUT ARE TITLED UNDER A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SAME VEHICLE/MANUFACTURER/&/OR PART PLEASE TELL ME I AM MISINTERPRETING THESE ISSUES WHICH APPEAR TO CONTRADICT NPRM GUIDELINES SECONDARY TO THESE REPORTING GUIDELINES I PRAY I HAVE INCORRECTLY INTERPRETED PLEASE CLARIFY. *TR
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-21
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AIRBAGS/SAFETY RESTRAINTS/ON-OFF SWITCHES & OTHER MODIFICATIONS I AM AGAIN STATING GREAT CONCERN OVER LEGAL REGULATIONS REGARDING VEHICLE/&/OR COMPONENTS -MODIFICATIONS/COMPLAINTS/PROBLEMSETC & THE REPORTING STATUTES THERETO AS I AM PERCEIVING THEM FROM FRM NRM & VARIOUS SITES I READ THAT VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS OF SAFETY STANDARDS INCLUSIVE OF AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES &/OR DEACTIVATION WAS NOT REPORTED TO NHTSA UNTIL APRIL OF 2001 & THEREFORE WOULD NOT BE ACCESSIBLE TO CONSUMERS EVEN IF IT WAS VOLUNTARILY SUBMITTED BY APPLICANT HOWEVER IF PERFORMED BY VEHICLE DEALERSHIP WOULD BE ON RECORD & SUBSEQUENT BUYER WOULD BE UNAWARE & WOULD NOT REFLECT ON VIN SEARCH HOWEVER DEALERSHIP SHOULD & DOES HAVE RESPONSIBILITY ON RESALE TO INSPECT SAID VEHICLE & BRING IT TO FEDERAL STANDARDS HOW DO I SEARCH A DEALERSHIP TO FIND MODIFICATIONS THEY AUTHORIZED OR MADE TO A VEHICLE SUPPOSEDLY LISTED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTRY OF WHICH I WAS THE 2ND OWNER & RECEIVED AN URGENT RECALL CARD NOTIFICATION SPECIFYING MODIFICATION 120705 I DID RESPOND NUMEROUS X TO THEM & NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS & BLATANTLY TOLD THERE WERE NO RECALLS /SERVICE BULLETINS OR ANYTHING ELSE & I RECEIVED THIS CARD IN ERROR I NEED ANSWERS & AM DISGUSTED AT THE RUNAROUND & DECEPTION NOW 3 MAJOR COLLISIONS LATER WITH NO AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT & SEAT BELT FAILURE AS WELL AS NUMEROUS OTHER ISSUES I AM BEGGING FOR THE TRUTH ENOUGH NONSENSE !!! MY LIFE HAS BEEN DESTROYED I WILL GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS I WILL NOT STOP NO ONE ELSE SHALL ENDURE '!@#$% DUE TO A LACK OF INFORMATION THEY ARE ENTITLED TO AND TIRED OF THESE BIG CORPORATIONS NOT HAVING TO ABIDE BY EVERY CITIZENS LAW I PRAY OUR PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL PUT A STOP TO THE CORPORATE CORRUPTION .....WE THE TAXPAYERS CANT KEEP FUNDING THE GROTESQUE ABUSE WHICH CONTINUES TO PERPETUATE CORPORATE AMERICA HAS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE JUST AS WE THE PEOPLE ARE THE LAW IS THE LAW FOR US ALL!!!!!!! *TR
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-21
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JN8AR05Y5XW
- Components: AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
- Summary: NISSAN/INFINITI -ISSUES IM SICKENED WHEN WILL ANYTHING BE DONE WITH THE KNOWN PROBLEMS WITH NISSAN NORTH AMERICA VEHICLES -WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE! EG..AIRBAGS,SEATBELTS, STRUCTURE,STEERING,BRAKE SYSTEMS,ACCELERATION PROBLEMS,ELECTRICAL,FIRES,SEATS,ROLLOVERS,& NUMEROUS VALID SAFETY ISSUES NISSAN HAS EXTREMELY LOW RECALLS &/OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THESE NUMEROUS CONSUMER COMPLAINTS DESPITE RECALLS FOR SIMILAR ISSUES IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES *** CONSUMERS PLEASE NOTE THE FIRST LETTER OF YOUR VIN # REPRESENTS --- THE LOCATION WHERE YOUR VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED EG J= JAPAN AS PER DMV I WOULD ASSUME #S REFLECT PARTS FROM MORE THAN 1 LOCATION UPON MUCH INVESTIGATION I SEE IGNORANCE OF THE REPORTED PROBLEMS & CORRECTION OF THESE PROBLEMS I LOOKED INTO EWR (EARLY WARNING REPORTS????)INFO 4 NISSAN & SEE NUMEROUS INJURY/DEATH REPORTS RELATING TO ISSUES PREVIOUSLY LISTED HOWEVER THE COMPLAINTS DON'T REFLECT RECALLS OR SAFETY BULLETINS WHY??????? I DON'T EVEN SEE MY DISABLING INJURY REFLECTED WHY????? WHO WOULD EVEN KNOW 2 LOOK AT EWR INFORMATION YOU WOULD HOPE THAT THESE #S WOULD REFLECT AT LEAST SERVICE BULLETINS &/OR SAFETY RECALLS HOWEVER MUCH OF THIS IS DONE ON AN OPTIONAL BASIS OF THE MANUFACTURER UNLESS MANDATED BY THE NHTSA IN THE INTERIM IT IS THE CONSUMERS WHO SUFFER DISGRACEFULLY TO SAY THE LEAST!!!!!!! *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-01-06
- VIN: 1N4DL01D9XC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: NISSAN 98-2001 ALTIMA I OWN A 99 NISSAN ALTIMA WHICH HAS HAD CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PROBLEM FOR APPROX 2 YRS .DONE RESEARCH AND FOUND VERY COMMON FOR INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET TO LEAK ...PLEASE LOOK AT CAR COMPLAINTS.COM...I HAVE BEEN SMELLING FUMES INSIDE CAR AT TIMES AND NOW I KNOW THAT THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND IT SHOULD BE NISSANS FOR DEFECTIVE ENGINEERING . I AM HAVING MINE REPLACED BUT HAVE READ OF MANY GOING AGAIN AND A THIRD ...NISSAN SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS FLAW .. THANKYOU ...HAVING TO PAY FOR THERE FLAW MAKES ME ANGRY .. *TR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-12
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: WHEN WE WERE TAUGHT HOW TO DRIVE WE WERE TOLD TO PLACE OUR HANDS AT THE 10 AND 2 O'CLOCK POSITION ON THE STEERING WHEEL. IF THAT IS WHERE YOUR HANDS ARE AT THE DEPLOYMENT OF AN AIRBAG IT THROWS YOUR LEFT ARM AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD AND IT'S FRAME WHICH RESULTS IN BROKEN ARMS AND WRISTS. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE A WARNING FOR THIS. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-22
- VIN: 1N4DL01D0XC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY ALTIMA IDLES VERY ROUGH, WHICH FEELS AS IF IT WERE ABOUT TO STALL. IT SHAKES THE WHOLE CAR AND IS SLOW AND SHAKING DURING ACCELERATION. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AS A MISFIRE IN CYL #4. ON THE INTERNET, EVERYONE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. I READ THIS WAS A DESIGN FLAW BY NISSAN AND THAT THEY ACKNOWLEDGED IT, BUT REFUSE TO FIX IT. I NOW HAVE TO PAY A REPAIR SHOP TO FIX NISSAN'S PROBLEM. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-09-12
- VIN: 1N4DL01DXXC
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE SOON LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCEPT HALF TO THREE QUARTERS OF A TANK OF FUEL. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FUEL FILTER TUBE WAS RUSTED AND WOULD NOT ALLOW THE FUEL TANK TO BE FILLED, WITHOUT FUEL ESCAPING FROM THE TANK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL ON THE SAME COMPONENT OF OTHER NISSAN VEHICLES EXCEPT HIS, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. *UPDATED 12/27/07 *LJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-01
- VIN: JN1CA21D3XM
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FELT SLUGGISH WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED AT ANY SPEED. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION COILS WERE FAILING, BUT WOULD NOT SPECIFY EXACTLY WHICH COILS. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 101,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 68,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-23
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: IGNITION COIL PROBLEM, EGR VALVE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-06-07
- VIN: 1N4DL01D6XC
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN SHIFTING THE VEHICLE FROM PARK TO REVERSE THE RPM'S AUTOMATICALLY INCREASED TO 8000. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED FOR THE RPMS TO RETURN TO NORMAL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL MECHANIC COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 148,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-04-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4DL01D9XC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO STOP HER VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO THE PRECEDING VEHICLE. HER AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE WEATHER WAS CLEAR. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY. THE PURCHASE DATE AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 153,875 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,855.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-22
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1N4DL01D8XC
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT BOTH OF THE VEHICLE'S FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN A CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE WHO CROSSED AN INTERSECTION AT 35 MPH. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING PRIOR TO THE FRONTAL IMPACT. THE OCCUPANTS WERE WEARING SEAT BELTS, AND THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD WHO DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ON 07/26/06 AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED BY THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE AGENCY ON 07/28/06. THERE ARE PICTURES AND A POLICE REPORT AVAILABLE.
1999 Nissan Altima recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 4 recalls for different components of the 1999 Nissan Altima.
- Manufacturer: RIDE CONTROL, LLC
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: RIDE CONTROL IS RECALLING CERTAIN FRONT STRUT MOUNTS BRANDED AS GABRIEL RIDE CONTROL OR ARVINMERITOR, P/NOS. 142435, 142193, 142305, 142303, SOLD AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FRONT STRUT MOUNTS DID NOT CONTAIN A WELD JOINT BETWEEN THE BEARING HOUSING AND THE RATE PLATE.
- Consequence: THE ABSENCE OF THE WELD CAN ALLOW THE STRUT TO COME OUT OF ITS MOUNTING POSITION UNDER CERTAIN EXTREME DRIVING CONDITIONS WHICH COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO SURROUNDING VEHICLE COMPONENTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: RIDE CONTROL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED PARTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT RIDE CONTROL AT 1-248-458-1396.
- Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Summary: DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Manufacturer: PRO-A MOTORS, INC.
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
- Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
- Remedy: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.
Negative 1999 Nissan Altima car reviews
Positive 1999 Nissan Altima car reviews
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Hey there! I noticed that my car has 80k miles now, and I wanted to let you know that it's a really reliable option if you're looking for something trustworthy. However, I do want to mention that it doesn't have all the bells and whistles that some other cars might have. For example, the 'leather' feels a bit fake, and it doesn't come with some of the amenities that you might find in other vehicles that are similarly priced. Additionally, the exterior has a bit of a rough paint job and scratches pretty easily. Finally, I've noticed that the interior has some weak plastic parts, like the door handles and console area. Just wanted to give you the heads up! Let me know if you have any questions.
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This is a friendly little car. We are thrilled to report that we have not received a single complaint about it. We purchased this car just two months after buying a Maxima to replace my wife's ailing four-year-old Saturn with relatively low miles. I have driven it myself and found no issues with its performance, even after driving the Maxima. I absolutely adore this car and feel completely at ease with my wife and 21-month-old daughter in it, especially when driving around town. It is both safe and reliable.
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I'm so glad you found your Altima! It sounds like you put a lot of effort into finding the perfect car for you. The features of the car are definitely a selling point, and it's great that you were able to find a car that was close in fuel efficiency to your previous one. Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Not the fanciest or prettiest, but this car will give you zero problems and is easy to drive.
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I bought this car two years ago and I have put in some long work days with it. I put on about 30,000 miles a year on this car and all I have done to it is change the oil and tires. I have 81,000 miles on it without any problems.
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Carmel Swaniawski 2024-10-29
The Altima SE has the potential to be one of the best cars in its class in terms of performance. I have been driving the 5-speed manual model and while it may not have the best pick up, it has a fast mid-speed. I was able to drive it at 190 Km/Hr and it felt very stable. Additionally, the car has a good stereo with excellent speakers. However, I do have some concerns about the quality. The leather seats look cheap and I would suggest that Nissan should conduct more wind tunnel testing before releasing their future models. The car can be quite noisy on windy days and when driving on highways, and there is also a metallic noise that comes from the timing chain.
Joseph Koepp 2024-09-19
I understand your experience with your Altima has had its ups and downs. While it is reliable and gets good gas mileage at around 25-28 mpg, I can see how the expensive replacement parts, hard and uncomfortable seats, truck-like turning radius, and non-Bose stereo can be frustrating. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me.
Justen Daniel 2024-02-26
I would definitely choose a refurbished car over a new one. This 5-speed manual car shifts well, although it can be a bit balky in 1st gear. It has plenty of spunk and is easy to maintain with routine maintenance. Over the last 5 years, I have had to replace the alternator (which came with a core charge refund, so it wasn't too expensive), the belt tensioner, and the radiator (which cost less than $100 and I was able to install it myself at home). I have also had some suspension work done. The factory tires were the weak link, but the trunk space is good and the positioning is very comfortable for a short driver like myself (I'm 5'2