Faults:

The distributor is a constant issue with the 2.4L motor. the O-ring in the head tends to go bad causing oil to get into the distributor.

The fuel injectors also have a problem when the o-rings go bad over time causing the motor to flood itself.

The center console armrest is very uncomfortable because of it being made out of plastic and not being padded.

General Comments:

The car is very comfortable to drive.

The automatic trans is a little sluggish if you want a quick response from the car, but overall I have never had any problems with it.

The car is very quick however at the 150hp rating at the crank for a 4door family car made back in the early 90's.

Faults:

This car continues to stall and stagger after many visits to two garages and an extensive repair bill.

O2 sensor replaced three times.

Will prematurely accelerate.

Brakes replaced and has been grinding since the first week after repair.

General Comments:

This car is super comfortable, stylish and decadent, that's where it ends. My repair bills have been up-wards or 4000, on a single problem that has yet to be fixed. This is a true lemon.

I purchased this car in 2002 and was thrilled, it was the most luxurious car I've owned. We had our three month honeymoon period before the first problems. The car would loose power while cruising, the problem compounded and snow balled and it wasn't long before it was stalling at street lights, and minutes after turning the ignition switch, It then started to stall while driving.

During this progress of problems the car was in the garage no less than four times, the last trip the mechanic tole me that it appears to be in excellent condition he couldn't find a problem, Yet they persisted. On to garage two, two visits same story. The mechanic at garage #2 was presented before hand with the work orders for the work previously done. This Morning while driving to work it stalled in the middle of the street, Tomorrow I buy a new car and This time it won't be an Altima. All other problems are minor compared to this one.

Did I get a lemon or is it the make of the car? To be honest I'm to tired to make that decision, I'm through with Altimas.

Faults:

One of the fuel injectors went. Replaced with a used one and have had no problems since then. (80,000 miles)

Power antenna tries to move antenna, but the slight bend in the antenna have caused the motor to simply continually run and make loud noises. Disconnected the motor and radio works well. (128,000 miles)

General Comments:

Collectively, as a family, this is the best car for the money we have owned in 30 years of driving.

While our other cars have undergone rebuilt engines and transmissions, the Altima has had no major problems whatsoever and performs better at such a high mileage (129,000) than our domestic cars at lower mileages.

At 129,000 miles, there is no burning or loss of oil, which means that the cylinders are not wearing at all.

This is simply a phenomenal car with regards to maintenance and price.