2004 Nissan Altima Engine And Engine Cooling Problems
NHTSA component category: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · 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 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
“I OWN A 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA. ON SEPTEMBER 2007, WHILE DRIVING ALONG A BUSY HIGHWAY IN ARIZONA OUR VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE CAR WAS SERVICED…”NHTSA complaint 10261800 — filed 03/14/2009
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. ON APRIL 20, 2008, THE VEHICLE…”NHTSA complaint 10253403 — filed 12/31/2008
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 NISSAN ALTIMA. ON NOVEMBER 4, 2008, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC…”NHTSA complaint 10252112 — filed 12/17/2008
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Engine And Engine Cooling complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Nissan Altima have engine and engine cooling problems?
Engine And Engine Cooling is the most-reported problem area on the 2004 Nissan Altima: 72 of 276 complaints on file (26.1%). 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 category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
