2001 Nissan Altima engine and engine cooling problems
59 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Nissan Altima — 37% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed May 1, 2012
“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…”
filed Dec 22, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Altima | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Altima | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 Altima | 8 | 4% |
| 2017 Altima | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 Altima | 3 | 0% |
| 2013 Altima | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 Altima | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 Altima | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 10 | 1% |
| 2008 Altima | 21 | 2% |
| 2007 Altima | 44 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.