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2004 Nissan Altima recalls and problems

1 recall and 276 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Nissan Altima.

1
recalls
276
owner complaints
14
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Nissan Altima recalls

Engine and engine cooling

NHTSA campaign 06V242000 · reported July 7, 2006 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 294,166 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain passenger vehicles equipped with a 2.5l engine, the crank angle sensor is affected by temperature variations. Under certain driving conditions, these variations in temperature can be large enough to cause a brief interruption in the signal output from the sensor.
The risk
If the interruption in the signal from the sensor is so brief that the electronic control module (ECM) logic does not have time to diagnose the condition, the engine may stop running without warning while the vehicle is driven at a low speed increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the ECM free of charge. The recall began on august 21, 2006. Owners may contact nissan at 1-800-647-7261.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Sep 7, 2023 · Engine

The car has a fuel problem and crankshaft position sensor issue causing the car to die and also not start up normal idling. When I do get it to start up it idles very groggy.

Jun 1, 2023 · Engine

The crankshaft position sensor (cps) was not responsive when the repair shop was testing the vehicle because of the "service engine soon" light came on. After a short search online they 1.) Had no signal to the cps from the pcm 2.) That there was also a voluntary recall by nissan for this issue covering this make an…

Jan 2, 2023 · Unknown or other

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON THIS CAR THEN THE AXLE TWICE AND THE BRAKES THEN ETC

Aug 13, 2019 · Structure · 136,200 miles

THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS RUSTING AWAY. THERE IS A HOLE IN THE FLOOR BOARD ON PASSENGER SIDE, FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE FROM RUST. YOU CAN FEEL AROUND THE FRAME OF THE CAR AND CHUNKS OF METAL FALL OFF . THIS WAS NOTICED DURING MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE . CAR WAS STATIONARY , I HAD NOTICED THAT I WAS GETTING AN…

Jun 4, 2018 · Air bags · 120,000 miles · crash reported

MY VEHICLE WAS IN A FRONT COLLISION AT 35MPH. THE DRIVER WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED THERE WAS NO ONE SITTING IN THAT SEAT. THE DRIVER AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY.

Altima model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2001 1159222
2002 51,0472928
2003 48834113
2004 1276143
2005 11,0914818
2006 38244314
2007 34712822

Across all years, the 2013 Altima has the most complaints (2,313). All Nissan Altima years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Nissan Altima, the most recent reported on July 7, 2006 (Engine and engine cooling). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Nissan Altima?
Owners have filed 276 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine and engine cooling (109 complaints), followed by structure (42).
How many 2004 Nissan Altima complaints mention a crash or fire?
14 of 276 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 11 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received September 7, 2023.