2001 Nissan Altima Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Altima years
- Fewer complaints than other years 21st of 32 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 159 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Nissan Altima. That ranks 21st out of 32 Altima model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (59 complaints, 37%), typically at around 70,000 miles. Complaints mention 22 crashes, 2 fires, 23 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 159owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 22complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Nissan Altima problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 59 | 37% | 70,000 | “manifold gasket” (56%) | $1,250 |
| Suspension | 20 | 13% | 169,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 19 | 12% | 54,205 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 9% | 75,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 13 | 8% | 57,588 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 7% | 32,060 | — | — |
| Engine | 7 | 4% | 133,543 | — | — |
| Equipment | 6 | 4% | 460,031 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 4% | 453,400 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 6 | 4% | 66,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 3% | 55,620 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 3% | 119,971 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 3% | 38,005 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 2% | 187,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 102,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 1% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 66,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Nissan Altima recalls (1)
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Tires:tread/belt
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with firestone firehawk gta-02 , size p205/55r16 89h tires. The recalled tires are identified by dot serial #w2 t2 vf3 xxx or w2 t2 vf3 xxxx; where xxx may be 289, 299, 309, 319, 329, 339, 349, 359, 369, 379, 389, 399, 409, 419, 429, 439, 449, 459, 469, 479, 489, 499, 509, 519, 529, 010, 020, 030, 040, 050, 060, 070, 080, 090, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 170, and where xxxx may be 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2600, 2700, 2800, 2900, 3000, 3100, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3500, 3600, 3700, 3800, 3900, 4000, 4100, 4200, 4300, 4400, and 4500. With increasing mileage, the tires may develop shoulder area cracking. Continued use of a tire with this condition may lead to exposure of the belt edge.
Risk: Under these circumstances, a belt edge separation is posible, which could resulting in the loss of tire pressure.
Fix: Bridgestone/firestone will replace the tires which were installed as original equipment on these altima vehicles. Firestone is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. Owner notification is expected to begin during march 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-465-1904.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The suspension on my 2001 nissan altima is very low loud noise. The car rattles and shake in the rear suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was a loud noise underneath the vehicle and it swayed while being driven, especially around a curve. There was also a burning odor coming from the vents inside the vehicle. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The…
I have been reading complaint section my car does the same thing starting the engine it starts to shake and sputter . Some times i can give it more gas and it may stop or what i have been doing when it does it at a traffic light i put it in park and step on the gas peddle, this usuale stops the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the crankshaft, catalytic converters, emissions…
I was driving down the street at about 15 miles an hour and my tire on the passenger side turned out word and then hit a car on the side of the road. Upon further inspection i realized that the car had come apart at the control arm , at the hub and the transaxle had separated as well. Found these…
Other Nissan Altima years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Altima | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 Altima | 7 | 2 |
| 2024 Altima | 41 | 1 |
| 2023 Altima | 30 | 0 |
| 2022 Altima | 31 | 0 |
| 2021 Altima | 70 | 2 |
| 2020 Altima | 158 | 6 |
| 2019 Altima | 233 | 7 |
| 2018 Altima | 226 | 2 |
| 2017 Altima | 392 | 3 |
| 2016 Altima | 554 | 4 |
| 2015 Altima | 955 | 10 |
| 2014 Altima | 1,114 | 8 |
| 2013 Altima | 2,313 | 12 |
| 2012 Altima | 426 | 4 |
| 2011 Altima | 241 | 1 |
| 2010 Altima | 381 | 3 |
| 2009 Altima | 1,547 | 4 |
| 2008 Altima | 1,030 | 4 |
| 2007 Altima | 471 | 3 |
| 2006 Altima | 824 | 3 |
| 2005 Altima | 1,091 | 1 |
| 2004 Altima | 276 | 1 |
| 2003 Altima | 883 | 4 |
| 2002 Altima | 1,047 | 5 |
| 2001 | 159 | 1 |
| 2000 Altima | 160 | 1 |
| 1999 Altima | 87 | 0 |
| 1998 Altima | 123 | 0 |
| 1997 Altima | 108 | 1 |
| 1996 Altima | 92 | 0 |
| 1995 Altima | 180 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Nissan Altima?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Nissan Altima?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2001 Nissan Altima a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Altima model years, the 2001 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.