2001 Nissan Altima

Recalls

2 recalls name the 2001 Nissan Altima. Newest first.

• Exterior lighting › Headlights

  Sep 14, 2007NHTSA 07E07400011,300 vehiclesEquipment

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  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.

  Full recall details →

• Tires › Tread/belt

  Feb 23, 2001NHTSA 01V06500021,622 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  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.

  Full recall details →

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling61
2. Suspension21
3. Electrical system19
4. Air bags16
5. Visibility13
6. Vehicle speed control11
7. Engine7
8. Equipment6
9. Power train6
10. Seat belts6

Latest complaints

• Oct 2, 2019NY200,000 mi
  Engine · Suspension

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was a loud noise underneath the vehicle and it swayed while being driven, especially around a curve. There was also a burning odor coming from the vents inside the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 200,000.

• Oct 2, 2019NY203,000 mi
  Service brakes · Suspension · Vehicle speed control

  The suspension on my 2001 nissan altima IS very low loud noise. The car rattles and shake in the rear suspension

• Dec 25, 2017FL
  Engine
  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…

  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 happens every few months or so. I thought that it was because the engine was cold, but not the case . It has been doing it for a few years now. I have low miles on it about 77,5000. I see some people think it IS a intake manifold gasket problem and I have the same issure

• Feb 21, 2017PA50,000 mi
  Electrical system
  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft, catalytic converters, emissions…

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft, catalytic converters, emissions control, and sensors failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

• Oct 23, 2016CO169,000 miCrash
  Suspension

  I was driving down the street at about 15 miles an hour and my tire on the passenger side turned out word and then hit a car on the side of the road. upon further inspection I realized that the car had come apart at the control arm , at the hub and the transaxle had separated as well. found these parts at the place I park in front of my house and the other one about 50feet from where the car came apart. *tr

• Sep 28, 2016MI187,000 mi
  Service brakes · Suspension
  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact released the accelerator pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the brake axle and sway…

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the contact released the accelerator pedal and the vehicle came to a complete stop without the brake pedal being depressed. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the brake axle and sway weldings failed, and the lower control arm fractured. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who informed the contact that the vehicle's repairs were not covered under warranty. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000. Updated 01/06/2017*ct *tr

• Dec 29, 2015OH150,000 mi
  Engine
  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…

  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 locate the failure. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic, who informed that the failure was contributed to the crank shaft sensor. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000. The vin was unavailable.

• May 21, 2015GA130,000 miCrash2 injuries
  Air bags
  Some driver had an accident, due to a dui, and his car was straddled across the left lane and I hit it as I came around the bend at appr. 11:30 p.m. In a dark section of the highway. My car suffered severe front end damage and I and my son was jerked, but we were both wearing our seatbelts. My…

  Some driver had an accident, due to a dui, and his car was straddled across the left lane and I hit it as I came around the bend at appr. 11:30 p.m. In a dark section of the highway. My car suffered severe front end damage and I and my son was jerked, but we were both wearing our seatbelts. My airbag did not deploy and my anti-lock brakes locked up. We were nearly wiped out on the freeway. though my locked up brakes caused me not to be able to get in the next lane, thus hitting the car, if I had made it to the lane to the right of me, I would not be here to tell you about it, trust me. Though this happened nearly 9 years ago, it still happened and I still have my nissan. My son and I could have been killed due to the brakes locking and the airbag not deploying. also, my exterior lights always go out, way more than they should and they were poorly designed. The windows don't always go up or down either.

• Nov 19, 2014RI137,086 mi
  Engine · Service brakes · Steering
  I was driving from work when I heard a cranking/squealing sound coming from the rear passenger side, I stopped and checked could not find anything, but noticed that anytime I stepped on the brakes/make a turn the sound will come on, took it to a mechanic who told me it was the motor mount and also…

  I was driving from work when I heard a cranking/squealing sound coming from the rear passenger side, I stopped and checked could not find anything, but noticed that anytime I stepped on the brakes/make a turn the sound will come on, took it to a mechanic who told me it was the motor mount and also that the brakes were been affected and I could not drive more than a certain mile on the highway. Also the engine light keeps coming on my dashboard, after several repairs to whatever the problem was, it;s still on, now no one can tell if it IS related to the issue car had or not, the headlights on the car hardly come on properly, even if I put them on full light, it's still looks dim and I can see with them at night when am driving, the heat suddenly comes on even without turning it on, am really scared now cause I don't want to get in an accident. Nissan needs to do something about all this complaints especially with such high recalls . *tr

• Nov 12, 2014FL10,000 miCrash1 injury
  Air bags
  The vehicle rear ended someone's van while only going 15-20 mph. the airbag deployed and then exploded; causing 2ND & 3RD degree burns throughout my upper body. small pieces of debris were also removed from bruises I sustained throughout my upper body. I broke/fractured my ribs, dislocated my…

  The vehicle rear ended someone's van while only going 15-20 mph. the airbag deployed and then exploded; causing 2ND & 3RD degree burns throughout my upper body. small pieces of debris were also removed from bruises I sustained throughout my upper body. I broke/fractured my ribs, dislocated my knee and my pelvic bone was shattered. the airbag malfunctioned and the auto body in charge of repairs for this car "conveniently" misplaced the airbags after being asked specifically to leave the airbags in the trunk of the vehicle......updated 11-24/14 *bf

• Oct 25, 2014AZ75,000 miCrash
  Air bags

  Was hit by another car and front end buckled by the crash and air bags did not deploy......front end damage was approx $5500 due to low miles was repaired although we would like to know why the airbags did not deploy? *tr

• Jul 22, 2014ME130,000 mi
  Engine

  Car IS idling rough and will stall at lights or anytime stopped while in gear. Has almost caused me to be rear ended on many occasions because it will idle then stall. *tr

• May 27, 2014NY102,855 mi
  Engine · Steering
  While stopped at a traffic signal the engines rpm would fall below 500 and at times would stall the engine making me vulnerable to a collision. It got so bad my daughter would not drive the vehicle. I took the car to several mechanics over the course of a year and no one could fix the problem…

  While stopped at a traffic signal the engines rpm would fall below 500 and at times would stall the engine making me vulnerable to a collision. It got so bad my daughter would not drive the vehicle. I took the car to several mechanics over the course of a year and no one could fix the problem tune ups and such did not fix the problem, I spent hundreds of dollars trying to eliminate the problem to no avail. I finally took it to a mechanic with a smoke machine and he found the intake manifold had a leak and that was the problem cost $850.00 plus tax. I researched intake manifold vacuum leak on the 2001 nissan altima and found that there were hundreds of nissan owners with the same vacuum leak! several of the nissan owners had to make the repair more than once, some people spent hundreds of dollars on various fixes that did not work, I was told by one mechanic that it was the catalytic converter luckily I did not go for it. I believe it IS a safety defect because when the car stalls in the middle of the road unexpectedly it leaves you wide open for a crash or worse!! I think nissan, north america should be responsible for the repair, it seems to be a defective intake manifold gasket or poor engine design which cause's the gasket to fail- it may also be too close to a heat source (the exhaust manifold) causing the gasket to fail. I think it IS unfair to the consumer to pay for this repair because it happens to so many nissan's. *tr

• Apr 8, 2014NC45,000 mi
  Air bags

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front passenger's side air bag warning light remained illuminated with the seat occupied. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

• Jan 10, 2013NJ103,255 mi
  Electrical system

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the gauges on the instrument panel failed and reset to zero. The vehicle was shutdown and restarted and the gauges returned to normal. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 103,255.

• Oct 11, 2012PA60,000 mi
  Engine
  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated repair when the technician advised the contact that both motor mounts were defective. The vehicle was repaired. The motor mounts were replaced three times on separate…

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for an unrelated repair when the technician advised the contact that both motor mounts were defective. The vehicle was repaired. The motor mounts were replaced three times on separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. updated 11/27/12 *cn

• Jul 21, 2012NY66,000 mi
  Visibility › Power window devices and controls · Visibility/wiper
  The window regulator failed on a car that was transferred from a non-"hot" state, new york, to a "hot" state, florida. The regulator failed after only two months of hot weather. The regulators where not replaced in initial service campaign which has now expired. Nissan refuses to acknowledge that…

  The window regulator failed on a car that was transferred from a non-"hot" state, new york, to a "hot" state, florida. The regulator failed after only two months of hot weather. The regulators where not replaced in initial service campaign which has now expired. Nissan refuses to acknowledge that there was a campaign to replace regulators as it was not a full recall on all cars. This issue does not only affect hot weather states as years of summers in other states can still wear down and damage regulators if this failure was so quick to happen after move. *tr

• May 1, 2012KY82,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling
  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that while stopped, there was a significant decrease in the engine rpms and the engine began to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that an intake gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle…

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that while stopped, there was a significant decrease in the engine rpms and the engine began to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that an intake gasket needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,000. The vin was unavailable.

• Jan 30, 2012IL54,205 mi
  Electrical system

  TL* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that the instrument panel lights would fail sporadically and the vehicle would also lose power intermittently, without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and was told there was nothing that could be done to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was 54,205 and the current mileage was 75,312.

• Dec 22, 2011TN159,999 mi
  Air bags · Engine and engine cooling · Service brakes, hydraulic · Steering
  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…

  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 to the dealership and they said I needed evac hoses but all the dealer did was unhook one so they could charge me for codes because they could not find my problem with no engine light present. So my mechanic found the unhooked hose and put it back on and it was previously not unhooked. The car dies randomly in traffic and IS very hazardous to be rear ended or even to hit some one else with the dealer not even knowing how to properly resolve this issue???? My mechanic will be helping me to make this car safer for me to drive. *tr

• Jun 11, 2011CA123,225 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
  I just had to repair/replace the intake manifold gasket on the #4 cylinder for the 2ND time on my 2001 nissan altima. the first time was feb 23, 2005 at just under 57,000 miles. now, the mileage IS 123,225. luckily, my fiance works at a repair shop and they gave me a break on the labor rate! at…

  I just had to repair/replace the intake manifold gasket on the #4 cylinder for the 2ND time on my 2001 nissan altima. the first time was feb 23, 2005 at just under 57,000 miles. now, the mileage IS 123,225. luckily, my fiance works at a repair shop and they gave me a break on the labor rate! at a reduced labor rate, the repair was $287.00, all labor except $7.13. my car started to idle rough when stopped at lights or stop signs, almost like it wanted to die. since it had happened once before, I knew what the problem was this time!! *Tr

• Jun 11, 2011CA56,955 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
  My 2001 nissan altima had to have the intake manifold gasket at the #4 cylinder replaced when the vehicle had 56,955 miles on it in feb 2005. the part was less than $10.00 but the repair was over $734.14 due to labor. I just had to replace the exact same part a couple of weeks ago. the vehicle…

  My 2001 nissan altima had to have the intake manifold gasket at the #4 cylinder replaced when the vehicle had 56,955 miles on it in feb 2005. the part was less than $10.00 but the repair was over $734.14 due to labor. I just had to replace the exact same part a couple of weeks ago. the vehicle has a little over 123,000 miles on it. both times, the vehicle would start idling extremely rough when stopped at a light or stop sign. when you start to accelerate, at times, the car would act like it was going to die. *tr

• Feb 15, 2011CA120,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
  2001 altima SE idle problem when on a stop. Similar idle problems I had in may 2005 in which the dealership replaced the intake manifold gasket which IS leaking at #4 cyl. Paid nothing because its still under warranty. Same problem again in mar 2007, with 60,802 miles, dealer replaced the same…

  2001 altima SE idle problem when on a stop. Similar idle problems I had in may 2005 in which the dealership replaced the intake manifold gasket which IS leaking at #4 cyl. Paid nothing because its still under warranty. Same problem again in mar 2007, with 60,802 miles, dealer replaced the same intake manifold gasket inwhich this time, I paid a lot of money to get it fix. Now, on the third time, with 120,000 miles, I'm having similar idle problem and probably I will have the dealer to work on it. This IS really a big problem for this car and I taught that there IS a recall on it. It's really unsafe and could cause serious accident if the driver doesn't know how to handle/operate when this problem occurs. *Tr

• Feb 2, 2011NY117,000 mi
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages

  Tl*the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph in snowy conditions, the driver side windshield wiper linkage fell off. The contact continued driving and later replaced the link assembly. The a filure occurred again on the same side. The vehicle was repaired again. The failure mileage was 117,000 and the current mileage IS 128,000. updated 03/16/11 *bf updated 09/19/11

• Jan 11, 2011IL74,000 mi
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
  I have a 2001 nissan altima. I bought the car with 50,000 miles on it, and got an extended warranty. at 52,000 miles, I had major shaking at idle, took it in, and they replaced the intake manifold gasket under warranty. now, at 74,000 miles, only 22,000 miles more, the same thing IS happening…

  I have a 2001 nissan altima. I bought the car with 50,000 miles on it, and got an extended warranty. at 52,000 miles, I had major shaking at idle, took it in, and they replaced the intake manifold gasket under warranty. now, at 74,000 miles, only 22,000 miles more, the same thing IS happening, and the check engine light came on. I took the car to autozone, and they ran a diagnostic check, which indicated the probability of a vacuum leak, possibly due to a faulty gasket, etc. this problem IS apparently very common with this year altima, and nissan has never issued a recall. from what I can gather, there IS excessive heat in the area near the manifold gasket (which IS a 15.00 part), leading to premature breakdown of the gasket. simple heat shielding would take care of this problem, but nissan has done nothing. this IS definitely a safety issue, as the car could die at idle at a stop light, and the driver could be rear ended. from what I have read, this IS an incredibly expensive job, due to 5 or more hours of labor to get the gasket replaced. *tr

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11004962VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001201WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001194REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 11001191WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10243708DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10239062SILICONE-BASED LUBRICANT OR GREASE CAN DAMAGE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS SERVICE INFORMATION Do not apply Silicone-based lubricants or grease to, or around, any interior electrical components. To avoid the risk of death or severe personal injury, do not directly spray Silicone-based lubricant or grease, or inadvertently overspray Silicone-based lubricant or grease onto any interior electrical components. These types of lubricants can be detrimental to the proper operation of electrical components.
• 1023906012 VOLT BATTERY TESTING FOR IN-SERVICE VEHICLES SERVICE INFORMATION The following Service Information lists NNA procedural recommendations for establishing good connections while performing 12V battery testing. These recommendations are expected to promote uniformity during the connection process, therefore reducing the number of incorrect Test with DCA and Replace results. HINT: If 12 volt batteries are allowed to discharge for a prolonged period of time, battery life may be drastically reduced. This condition may lead to premature battery replacement and customer dissatisfaction. IMPORTANT: CPX-900 is now an accepted testing tool to use along with or in place of the DSS-5000 CPX-900 operating instructions are found at: https://nissancpx900.midtronics.com/ DSS-5000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandss5000.midtronics.com/ DCA-8000 is now a required testing tool to be used for all warranty replacement decisions. The DCA-8000 is also a more efficient charger than previously available, and will charge any available 12 volt lead acid battery safely and accurately as long as all precautions and inputs are made correctly. The DCA-8000 operating instructions are found at: https://nissandca8000.midtronics.com/
• 10235710INTELLIGENT KEY REPLACEMENT OR SWAPPING BETWEEN VEHICLES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10235707VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232658REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232657WHEEL BEARING COLLISION DAMAGE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232656WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10232652DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10206391STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10192801SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement "Certification Label" or "VIN Plate / Label" may be needed. These items may be available from Nissan by request if certain criteria are met. This bulletin lists the criteria and provides an application form for such replacements. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192677SERVICE INFORMATION Windshield "foreign material" that is on the surface of the glass in some cases can be cleaned off with a very particular type and grade of steel wool. * Most any foreign material on the surface of the Windshield can be cleaned off by using #0000 super fine steel wool. >The #0000 grade super fine steel wool can be found in most hardware stores. Please see this bulletin for further details.
• 10192513SERVICE INFORMATION Changes or modifications to the front seat assembly trim materials may affect the proper operation of the Front Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Supplemental Air Bags and Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor and could result in serious personal injury or death. Nissan STRONGLY RECOMMENDS AGAINST making any change to seat trim materials from the factory equipped condition. This specifically applies to replacing the seat trim with non-factory materials; adding leather/cloth seat covers, seat pads, or seat storage pouches, etc. around or over the seat back and the passenger seat cushion. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192305SERVICE INFORMATION Information necessary to service the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) safely is included in the "RESTRAINTS" section of the Electronic Service Manual (ESM) for each vehicle. IMPORTANT: Turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect both battery terminals, and wait at least 3 minutes before performing any service on the SRS. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192233Nissan Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory Alloy wheels, along with their finish coating (clear, chrome, titanium, etc.), are specifically developed to achieve Nissan design and performance standards. These Original Equipment or Genuine Accessory wheels are subjected to testing to ensure they meet Nissan's standards. Nissan Original Equipment Alloy or Genuine Accessory wheels subjected to aftermarket chroming may no longer continue to meet these standards and may be seriously damaged. Therefore, Nissan most strongly discourages, and recommends that these wheels NEVER be subjected to, aftermarket chroming. See this bulletinfor further detail.
• 10192217If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1-800-662-2001. - ProCut technical support or service can be obtained by calling 1-800-543-6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too much thickness variation of the brake rotors (see NTB00-033). See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10192216SERVICE INFORMATION - This bulletin is to assist you in responding to customer questions about brake operation, and provides diagnostic and repair information for each item listed, if any should occur. - Most brake incidents fall into the following categories: a. Brake Noise: A squeak, squeal, clunk, or groan that occurs when the brakes are applied or released. b. Brake Judder: A vibration that can be felt in the vehicle, steering wheel or brake pedal when the brakes are applied. c. Pedal Feel: The effort needed to operate the brakes is too high or too low. SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Verify the condition by road testing the vehicle with the customer. 2. Determine the specific brake incident based on the description in the Service Information above. 3. Follow the appropriate repair procedure(s), listed on the following pages, for your specific incident. See this bulletin for further details.
• 10192192As part of an enhanced emissions test for Inspection & Maintenance (I/M), some States may require the System Readiness Test (SRT) status be checked. - The SRT is used to indicate whether the engine control module (ECM) has completed self diagnosis of major emissions systems and components. - In these instances the State may require completion of the SRT before permitting the emissions inspection to proceed. Refer to this Bulletin for further details.
• 10192145SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin provides information to identify: - A leaking strut or a shock absorber that qualifies for replacement under warranty. - A strut or shock absorber that has slight oil seepage, a condition which is considered normal, does not affect strut/shock absorber operation or performance, and does not require replacement. - A strut or shock absorber that should be replaced due to rod resistance/noise issues. See this bulletin for further detail.
• 10188377STRUT AND SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
• 10172258Expiration Notification - Window Regulator Dealer Announcement ***** Campaign Summary***** In 2003, Nissan launched a Voluntary Service Campaign on certain 2001 Model Year Altima and 2001-2002 Model Year Nissan Frontier and Xterra vehicles in specific states (Nevada, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas, New Mexico, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, Utah, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Hawaii and the southern half of California) to replace the window regulators. Affected owners may experience unexpected or difficult operation of the windows due to extended high temperature conditions. Parts specified for this campaign are no longer available through Nissan. This customer service campaign and customer reimbursement for these repairs are no longer available. ***** What Dealers Should Do ***** 1. Service Com will deactivate PU306 on any unrepaired VINs on January 31, 2020. No further dealer action is required.
• 10172183VOLUNTARY SERVICE CAMPAIGN WINDOW REGULATOR Service Campaign ID #s PU306 & PU307 are no longer active. - Repair orders opened after this bulletins published date are no longer eligible for reimbursement under Campaign ID # PU306 or PU307. - Discard previous versions of NTB03-118.
• 10051767Nissan: lock/unlock request button on outside handle does not respond.
• 10032506Nissan: vent control valve replacement. When replacing the evap canister vent control valve for reason: use the one listed on page 2; for vent control valve replacement procedure, refer to the appropriate section of the electronic service manuals (esm; when installing the new valve, do not add any lube to its o ring; for frontier (D40 series) only, install the protector listed in parts information. Includes 2005-09 frontier. Updated 12/8/10.
• 10032306Nissan: exterior lamp fogging. Occasionally water IS noticed in the exterior lamps. This IS generally not due to a defect. All current exterior lamp assemblies are vented to the atmosphere (not sealed). This IS necessary to allow for expansion and contraction of air from temperature variations (warmer or colder) without damage to the lamp. Moisture in the air sometimes travels into and out of the lamp assembly through these vents. Certain environmental conditions may cause moisture to condense. The fogging/cloudiness should disappear over time when the lamp IS in a dry environment. No models listed. Updated 5/7/10. Updated 12/9/13.
• 10031305Nissan: tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light on/flashing. No models or model years listed. Updated on 08-11-2011.
• 10030165Nissan: the 12 volt battery IS an important part of the vehicle electrical system and IS required to stay connected when the engine IS running. To prevent damage to vehicle electronic components follow the instructions/cautions. No model years listed.
• 10025522Nissan: srs precautions during service;improper maintenance, including incorrect removal and installation of the srs, can lead to a serious injury or death caused by unintentional activation of the srs on all nissan models with the srs systems. Updated 2/21/14.
• 10021508Exterior lamp fogging.
• 10017473Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
• 10012843Auto-dimming electrochromic (ec) mirror diagnosis.
• 10005762Voluntary service campaign window regulator for unexpected or difficult operation of the windows.
• 10004603Nissan integrated homelink transmitter system used to activate most electronic garage doors and securty gates. Various models including the 2004 pathfinder armada.
• 10003515Front seat belt latch plate retaining button missing.
• 10000401Engine will not start. Nissan vehicle immobilizer system / nissan anti-theft system (nvis/nats) description key registration. Update.
• 631760Subject regarding revised maintenance procedures. *Slc

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