Faults:

Head gasket needed to be changed at the 70,000 mile mark. When I turn the wheels hard left or hard right, it makes a bad unexplainable chirping sound, even my grandfather who has been a mechanic for a number of years can't explain it.

Axle needed to be changed at 80,000 miles.

Windows roll up somewhat slowly.

Riding with the air conditioner on results in a noticeable reduction of power.

Transmission is slow to shift and jumps real hard when shifting from first to second gear.

Clear coat has started chipping within the past year.

General Comments:

Other than the problems mentioned above, it has been a great car. I have taken it on several trips, the heating works great, and the car is pretty fast for a 4 cylinder. I would recommend this car for the younger generations.

Faults:

The paint is chipping off in many areas.

Seats are showing signs of wear.

Engine has already been replaced with a 1994 engine.

The car will not start up unless I have the car in neutral.

General Comments:

I have had other Nissan's, this one by far is the worse.

Cup holders were missing when I bought the car.

Trunk leaks.

Car idles badly.

I have had cars that have better gas mileage.

I cannot pressure wash the car, as the paint will just flake off.

Faults:

Brakes squeak often when applied after 140,000 miles.

General Comments:

This car has been relatively trouble free for over 100,000 miles.

It stills has great pick up at 140,000 miles and good fuel economy.

One minor fault is that the legroom in front could be a little longer to accommodate those 5'9 and above.

Faults:

Not too much has gone wrong with it. I had to take it in to get the oil leak fixed, but that's it.

Of course, normal brake pad changes. I love my car. She's been good to me.

The alarm died on me, but that was not the car's fault. It was the alarm company.

Now, the brake light has come on and I need to get that checked on.

General Comments:

I would get another Nissan Altima. She's been a very good car.

Faults:

Distributor went out and had to be replaced.

General Comments:

Best vehicle I've ever owned. It is still in remarkable shape even though it is 8 years old. Everything still functional.

Faults:

Front brakes replaced at 75,000, rear brakes replaced at 100,000 miles.

Leaking exhaust gasket was replaced at 110,000 miles.

Catalytic Converter and muffler was replaced at 115,000.

General Comments:

Excellent car. This car has always started, and has never left me stranded. The car is peppy, comfortable and rides like it is still new at 115,000 miles. Other than changing the fluids religiously, brakes near the 100k mark, and a few other minor issues, the car has performed flawlessly. I continue to get decent gas mileage, and love not having a car payment.

Faults:

Replaced brakes and pads.

Replaced alternator.

Replaced water pump.

General Comments:

This car is very comfortable and is a great first car. I have had it for 3 years now and it was great for the first two years. However, I have had a lot of problems with it in the past year and I no longer feel safe in it.

It has broken down and stalled on me a couple times.

It has bad acceleration and shakes heavily when going 85 miles per hour or more.

Brakes squeak constantly and the heat shield makes for a lot of useless noise, unless removed.

Faults:

1- Engine oil leaking.

2- Strong vibration at speeds over 120 km/h as if the car's front tires were not balance. I have tried to balance and have aligned the car but the vibration comes back.

3- Egg like smell when activating the A/C for the first 10 seconds (girls hate this!)

General Comments:

1- This car refuses to accelerate unless we step on it all the way for about 2 to 3 seconds.

2- It will totally ignore your accelerating commands unless it is fully warmed up.