2004 Nissan Altima electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 32 complaints for the 2004 Nissan Altima, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 10% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 54,000 miles 27 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 5 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 8 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 27 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 54,000 miles, and 59% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The vehicle kept showing codes p1148, p1278 and p1279. Took it to nissan dealer several times and they changed maf sensor, all oxygen sensors, fuel system cleaning but the code kept showing up. The vehicle finally shut off on the parkway without warning and we were rear ended. Luckily we were only two in the front of the vehicle and had to be taken to the hospital. We both have suffered serious injuries from this accident. The nissan altima is a death trap. Nissans is a bad company....beware!!!
We purchased a 2004 nissan altima from crate lake mazda, medford, or jan 31,2009. Two weeks after we had the vehicle it started to buck and act like it wanted die when you stopped at a light. We went back to the dealer and the sales person that sold us the car and were told there was no warranty we had to pay. We took it ta a mechanic and then went back to dealer and he didn't seem interested in helping we were made to feel it was our fault. I then called nissan and found out that were 2 recalls out on this car.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Altima
- Engine 140 complaints
- Body & structure 42 complaints
- Exhaust system 16 complaints