Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||||
| NTB12-30 | 03/22/2012 | 10043774 | Nissan: altima, maxima; power steering hose service part change. the hose now comes without the pressure sensor. do not damage pressure sensor upon removal or installation. if only the pressure sensor needs to be replaced, do not replace an | 04/26/2012 | |
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 08015 | 03/27/2008 | NTB08-015A | 10024076 | 2007 - 2008 altima; scraping noise from steering wheel. *nj updated 4/2/08. *nj | 03/05/2008 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 12/24/2012 | 89175 | 1 | |
| Approximately 12/24/12 noticed a knocking sound coming from the right rear. on 12/27/12 stopped to have tire pressure checked and asked if they could check the rear end. the tech advised that sway bar was broken in two on the right rear of vehicle. *tr | |||
| 12/24/2012 | 89175 | ||
| Approximately 12/24/12 noticed a knocking sound coming from the right rear. on 12/27/12 stopped to have tire pressure checked and asked if they could check the rear end. the tech advised that sway bar was broken in two on the right rear of vehicle. | |||
| 09/14/2012 | 37980 | ||
| Valve stem on the tpms popped off while driving because it was corroded. causes catastrophic tire deflation and loss of control of vehicle. factory tpms valve stems should be replaced from aluminum to something more resistant to corrosion. other three tire valve stems are corroded as well and may become as hazardous when driving. | |||
| 07/13/2012 | 72000 | 1 | |
| Rear stabilizer bar (aka sway bar) snapped on driver's side. was turning right from a stop and heard a sprung noise but thought it was just a small pothole. a week later, noticed something hanging under the car - it was part of the bar. no rust under the car whatsoever - failure due to corrosion would be highly unlikely. metal fatigue, manufacturer defect, or under-engineered suspension design are more likely. body roll a bit more pronounced than before the incident, but vehicle is still safe to drive in its current state. car out of warranty. purchased aftermarket replacement part and will be installing it myself. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 44000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. the contact stated that the driver was driving 20 mph when the steering wheel seized and the driver crashed into a wall. the driver suffered minor injuries during the crash. the vehicle was towed to an independent garage. the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 44,000. the vin was unavailable. | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 44000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. the contact stated that the driver was driving 20 mph when the steering wheel seized and the driver crashed into a wall. the driver suffered minor injuries during the crash. the vehicle was towed to an independent garage. the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 44,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 07/10/2012 | 44000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2007 nissan altima. the contact stated that the driver was driving 20 mph when she steering wheel seized and the driver crashed into a wall. the driver suffered minor injuries during the crash. the vehicle was towed to an independent garage. the failure was not diagnosed and the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 44,000. the vin was unavailable. sm. | |||
| 05/11/2012 | |||
| I was driving and made a right turn when my family and i heard a pop. i did not hit a pothole or anything unusual. did not realized what had happened untill a few days later when i went to my mechanic to replace the struts and he informed me that the sway bar was broken. for no reason it broke and i think that it shouldn't have happened. i think nissan should make this part a recall. i love obviously nissan because in my immediate family we own three of them. i love to continue to be a nissan owner, but if they cannot continue to make relaible cars, we would have to take our business elsewhere. i hope nissan would take a close look at this problem, rectify it and continue to build dependable cars that we have grown to love. | |||
| 08/28/2009 | 35000 | 1 | |
| I have a rubbing or scraping sound coming from the front of my car only when i turn the steering wheel. the nissan dealer could hear it but could not isolate it. it really sounds like a tire rubbing but there is plenty of room in the fender wells. it only happens when you turn the steering wheel backing or turning from a stop. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 45000 | 1 | |
| 2007 nissan altima 3.5se rear sway bar snapped in two while driving. there were no damage to the surrounding area where the bar snapped. at close inspection, the bar is hollow inside. there are web blogs that i have found where other owners have experienced the same problem. please see here... http://wiki.answers.com/q/should_the_2007_nissan_altima_rear_sway_bar_be_recalled. please look into this matter as this is a safety problem that nissan needs to address immediately. *tr | |||
| 03/01/2009 | 39000 | 1 | |
| I have a 2007 nissan altima sedan that had the rear sway bar snapped in two. the nissan dealership had mentioned that it is not a manufacturing defect, but upon an independent inspection by a 3rd party mechanic, there was no apparent damage to the area surround the area where the sway bar snapped. also, the mechanic mentioned that the sway bar was manufactured as a hollow tube and therefore may not be able to support the tension. the sway bar snapped in the connection point where it was mounted on the chassis of the vehicle. i also have read about other owners of the same vehicle which have encountered the same problem. please see here.... http://wiki.answers.com/q/why_did_the_2007_nissan_altima_rear_sway_bar_break. *tr | |||
| 12/13/2008 | 1 | ||
| On 12/13/2008 at 9:00 a.m. my 24 year old daughter entered her 2007 nissan altima and was going x-mas shopping. the entrance to the expressway is less then one quarter mile. she entered the expressway and changed lanes to the far left. approximately one mile of driving on the expressway her steering wheel locked and she was unable to navigate the steering. she started to brake and as she was attempting to navigate and slow her vehicle on the expressway, the steering wheel started to spin causing her to crash into the median wall. no injuries, no other vehicles damaged but her vehicle had extensive damage to the front grill ,fenders and bumper. this is the first time the steering wheel locked. *tr | |||