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2001 Nissan Altima Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Nissan Altima has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Nissan Altima

Engine
62
Electrical
21
Suspension
19
Airbags
14
Visibility
14
Other
6
Powertrain
6
Speed Control
6
Steering
5
Structure
5
Tires
4
Brakes
4
Seat Belts
3

6

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 12, 2003POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLTHE AUTOMOBILE ACCELERATED WHILE THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHIC...
Jul 20, 2001POWER TRAINAT 70MPH CAR GIVES A BIG JOLT AND WITH NO WARNING, TRANSMISSION DROPS FROM FOURTH GEAR, ENGINE REVS ...
Jul 6, 2001POWER TRAINTHE VEHICLE WAS NOT SHIFTING GEARS AT RIGHT SPEED, BEFORE SHIFTING ALSO HEAR LOUD CLUNCK COMING FRO...
May 25, 2001POWER TRAINWHEN SHIFTING VEHICLE INTO 5TH GEAR, GRINDING NOISE IS HEARD. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 900 MILES. DEALER I...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE SHIFT ASSEMBLY WOULD STICK IN THE PARK POSITION, MECHANIC REPLACED SHIFTER ...
Jan 1, 1970POWER TRAINON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE SHIFT ASSEMBLY WOULD STICK IN THE PARK POSITION, MECHANIC REPLACED SHIFTER ...

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