Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| NTB-11-015A | 09/06/2011 | 10041392 | Nissan: oil is leaking from the upper end of the engine oil cooler. *rm | 09/28/2011 | |
| NTB-11-015A | 09/06/2011 | 10041392 | Ready | 09/28/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| NTB-10-139 | 11/23/2010 | 10039845 | Ready | 08/11/2011 | |
| NTB-10-139 | 11/23/2010 | 10039845 | Nissan: the engine will not crank when pressing the push-button ignition switch and applying the brake pedal. *rm | 08/11/2011 | |
| NTB-10-121 | 05/27/2011 | 10038662 | Ready | 06/24/2011 | |
| NTB-10-121 | 05/27/2011 | 10038662 | Nissan: there is a surge when driving when all of the following are present: slow acceleration, between 10-45mph, with engine clutch engaged, and the rpms between 1200-2000. 2007-2011 altima. *rm | 06/24/2011 | |
| SB-11-031 | 03/24/2011 | 10038484 | Nissan: service engine soon light is on with a stored trouble code. 2007-2011 altima hybrid. *rm | 06/15/2011 | |
| SB-11-031 | 03/24/2011 | 10038484 | Ready | 06/15/2011 | |
| NTB-09-121 | 11/03/2009 | 10032466 | Nissan: dtc p0451 (evap control system pressure sensor performance) is stored. *pe | 03/29/2010 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | |||||
| NTB-12-092 | 10/11/2012 | 10047182 | Nissan: see document search button for owner letter. engine control module (ecm) needs inspection, reprogrammed and/or possible replaced exhaust manifold and front exhaust tube due to improper calibration detecting incorrect engine valve | 11/09/2012 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/01/2010 | |||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle began to jerk and experience trouble moving forward. a check engine light also began illuminating on the dashboard. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told there was a failure within the electrical system. the electrical system was repaired. approximately 5 months later the vehicle would not start. the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was unable to remember what type of failure was diagnosed. an unknown repair was performed on the vehicle. approximately 4 months later the vehicle experienced the same failure in which it would not start. during this failure the anti theft light began illuminating on the dashboard and after repeated attempts the contact was able to start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was told the ipdm failed. the ipdm was repaired. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 21,000. sm. | |||
| 01/12/2010 | 0 | 1 | |
| This is extremely urgent and important! i have a 2009 nissan altima. the other evening, i parked inside the lower level garage of my condominium. it is quite noisy. i have the keyless feature. i parked, pulled the starter instrument from its holder, got out of my car, hit lock on my instrument. and went to my unit. the engine was still running, and ran all night until the next day. there should be some safety feature, a warning device, or automatic shutoff upon exiting the car. there is nothing. someone eventually going to leave this model car running in their home because of this and someone is going to die. please act on this immediately! *tr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact was driving 70 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the air filter has caught on fire and was detected by the sensor. the contact was able to extinguish the fire but the air filter housing had melted. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. the manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 48,000. | |||
| 02/01/2011 | 48000 | ||
| Tl - the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph the air filter caught on fire, the sensor detected the heat therefore the vehicle stalled. she also mentioned the air filter housing melted do to the fire. a fire extinguisher was used to stop the fire and no reports were file.the vehicle was taken to a local shop who was unable to diagnosed the failure. the manufacturer was contacted who did not offered any assistance since the vehicle was not included on any recalls. the vehicle was repaired. the failure and current mileage was 48,000. pm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 08/13/2009 | 370 | 1 | 07/31/2009 |
| Purchased new 2009 nissan altima on july 31st 2009, car died on august 13th 2009. dealer stated fusible link failure, to date (aug 19 09) no response from dealer per status on the vehicle. is there a problem associated with this as it relates to this vehicle ??. please let me know. *tr updated 08/27/09 *bf the consumer received a call and was told the vehicle had a cracked engine from the manufacturing. updated 08/31/09.*jb | |||