Faults:

Console storage latch broke, but from heavy use.

Center drink hold cover latch broke, but from heavy use.

General Comments:

The style competes with the German manufacturers for MUCH less cost.

The back seat is very comfortable compared to other mid-size cars.

The Altima handles very good.

However, the factory tires made a ping sound when crossing rail-road tracks and such.

Replaced tires at 60,000 miles with a premium brand and model and the ping noise is gone.

The gas mileage is awesome, reaching 34-35 miles per gallon on long trips and consistently averaging 29-32 in city or town.

Faults:

I have owned a 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5S for nearly two years without trouble until the beginning of last winter. The car has a hard start in cold weather as many other reviewers have posted. I do mostly highway miles (about 100 per day) I've had all the recall work done and still have this problem. I'd like to know if anyone has found a solution yet? Does synthetic oil really help? My troubles only occur in cold weather. Thanks.

Faults:

Replaced tires because of annoying sound.

General Comments:

Perfect car very roomy and fast for being a 4cyl it feels like my last v6 I had.

Faults:

At 25000 miles, had to change front left speaker.

At 60000, replaced shocks and brakes.

If you take care of your car, your car will be reliable.

General Comments:

This car is just great. It's quick and handles very well. I work at a Chevy / VW dealership, and I can tell you this car handles and performs better than many 6 cyl from Chevy, and it's even faster than a 1.8t from VW.

Although the interior is not as refined as the Passat or Jetta, the Altima is way more reliable than any of them. According to Identifix AIS (Automotive Information Systems) for top-notch reliability data, the Altima is a reliable car, and you will find that the Altima is more reliable than even the Toyota Camry.

Faults:

My car will sporadically not start. When this first happened, my "starter" was replaced. Approximately 3 weeks after that, my "battery" was replaced. The third time, a month later, the car would not start. I noticed a pattern in that when you attempt to start the car; you do not hear anything. All lights flicker on, but no action/start. After about 15 min., later, I am able to move the gear to neutral, after pressing down on the brake, then, the car will start. I have taken it to the dealership and they are baffled as to what is causing this problem or if there is a fix. The dealership also says they have not seen this problem before and have no other occurrences of this happening. I decided to see what I could find out on the Internet and found your web site which will allow me to vent and share with others to NOT BUY A NISSAN ALTIMA. I have always had a foreign car. The ones I have had in the past, Mitsubishi and Honda have been the most reliable and I thought I would upgrade to a Nissan. I bought this car brand new and am very disappointed in this problem. I intend to write letters and do whatever I can to draw attention to this web site, as well as my experience. I hope no one will sit by idle and allow this to continue, if you have experienced the same.

General Comments:

If you want a reliable vehicle, do not buy a nissan altima.

All of my previously owned vehicles have been foreign cars; all, up to now, have been reliable. this is the first time owning a nissan --- stay away from the altima.