1994 Nissan Altima review from North America
"Great as long as you don't try to drive it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 210000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 250000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2003 |

