[Henchman]

Is there a list that has all the common problems with altimas?

It seems that when people make a thread about problems with their cars, the response is that "it is a common problem with our cars."
Iif there isnt a list, can we make one?

 

[coach]

I think ppl post that "it is a common problem!", because some of us have gone through it or still have what is thought to be a problem. Or we have read it posted here and had discussions on the issue, and resolved it to be common since many ppl observe the same thing.

 

[downhillracer]

i'll starth the list. bad idle problems.

 

[coach]

- Wind noises/air leaks in weatherstripping
- Clicking sound when lifting off of gas with the A/C on - compressor switching on and off
- It's not fast enough! (it's an Altima danggit!)

 

[Dementia]

Hissing/air release noise when the a/c clutch engages
harsh shifting 5-speed


and god damn do I hate the alty's turning radius, or lack thereof.

Demmy

 

[Ry]

Fluctuating temp guage needle on second gens.

 

[HondaKillah]

Hmmm...

Timing chain clatter.
Idle issues.
Belt tensioner(pulley).
Eats through stock tires in the front.Doesnt seem to have this issue on bigger tires/rims.(at least on my 2Gen).
Fuel gauge does not go all the way to F



Thats about it for me.

 

[jayare808]

leaky tail lights
instrument lights going out
clouding of headlights

 

[Altimus Prime]

What about on 2nd geners like my 2K the engine fan continuing to run for various lengths of time after the car has been turned off. My 1st gen 95 didn't do this, as I recall.

Is that just normal or is it a problem? If it's a problem, is there a fix?

 

[HondaKillah]

What about on 2nd geners like my 2K the engine fan continuing to run for various lengths of time after the car has been turned off. My 1st gen 95 didn't do this, as I recall.

Is that just normal or is it a problem? If it's a problem, is there a fix?

Normal dude..mine does the same and I am pretty sure the owners manual tackles this question.

 

[Altimus Prime]

It's in the manual? I'll have to look that up. Either I saw it and forgot it or didn't think to look.

I've had people, especially my father, stare strangely at my car when the fan runs after I've turned it off.

 

[altimate94]

It's in the manual? I'll have to look that up. Either I saw it and forgot it or didn't think to look.

I've had people, especially my father, stare strangely at my car when the fan runs after I've turned it off.

ive seen cars like that b4................i thought it was supposed to do that...............


-squeaky brakes......................:angry2:

 

[Ry]

What about on 2nd geners like my 2K the engine fan continuing to run for various lengths of time after the car has been turned off. My 1st gen 95 didn't do this, as I recall.

Is that just normal or is it a problem? If it's a problem, is there a fix?

normal..

 

[weed101160]

noisy heat shields

 

[jiggersplat]

starters
alternators
possessed power windows (when it's been raining)
distributor going bad (expensive)
power antennas
really bad mileage

 

[victor]

to add....

Bad mileage,
bad idle tensioner (rattles from belts)
CAR GOES OUT OF ALIGNMENT EVERY 5 MINUTES
Assorted rattles (dash & window)..

that's it for me....

I've only had the car fan stay on once after I turned it off. and that was for like 10 seconds...

 

[mc-fine]

Those all sound about right. I've been plagued by like 75% of those probs.

 

[Neegra]

squeak from the rear when it gets a little cold...the rear sway bar bushings. lube them up.

 

[Henchman]

nice list we got going, not as long as I thought it would be.
I guess, im lucky b/c I havent had too many of those problems. The one that bugs me the most is the squeaky brakes.

 

[assassin]

i read that somebody mentioned alignment going out every 5 minutes, is there any way to avoid this? (obivosuly not hitting curbs or anything as such)..
i've had my car for 2 weeks now, and i hear a whup whup whup whup sound every freakin time I drive, when i got it the ride was ssooo smooth, now it's crap.. what's the deal with this?