2004 Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How engine and engine cooling:engine ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 276 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 Nissan Altima overview page.
What owners report
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10272934 — filed 06/05/2009
“CKP "CRANK POSITION SENSOR" TROUBLE CODE FOUND WHEN SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THIS LOOKS IDENTICAL TO ISSUE FOUND IN RECALL 06V242000.”NHTSA complaint 10268939 — filed 05/17/2009
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE ENTERING ONTO THE FREEWAY AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10245837 — filed 10/17/2008
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Nissan Altima have engine and engine cooling:engine problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2004 Nissan Altima: 22 of 276 complaints on file (8%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 Nissan Altima have in total?
276 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 14 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, 11 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's engine and engine cooling:engine category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
