2003 Altima a lemon?

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Lets see - new sparkplugs due to 'gunk' after experiencing some severe bucking.

Center columnlatch - minor thing, really.

replaced catalyic converter due to 'engine lite' - apparently a flaw with the maufacturer where some compund loosens and can get back into the engine, wrecking it too boot.

Clunking in rear initially thought due to anti-swaybar bushings.

replaced all shocks, various fron ent suspension parts to fix 'clunking' sound on rough roads. Now it feels like car is going to leap off the pavement when hitting any bump bigger than 1/2 inch in hieght. Also wheel allignment is off, steering wheel off centre by two inches.

All the above done at the dealer under warranty.

is it a lemon?

JH

JimV · Accepted Answer

The dealer is definitely a lemon.

Jimmi hat · Answer

I had a 98 Sentra with the same and had nothning - NOTHING - wrong in four years. Traded up to a new ALtima and methinks  it is a lemon. Gonna but a Toyota. Nissan turns to crap,  it seems.JH

twfsa · Answer

How many miles on the vehicle?Tom

Rich · Answer

I agree, get a new dealer.  My guess is the mechanic did more harm than good to your car.

madddawg · Answer

I own a 2002 Altima and I think it is a pretty close to a lemon.Center consol cover, plastic broke. Rework back brakes atapproxinately 30m miles, they quit working, (300+ dollars). Trim underdriver seat loose (dealer fixed and lasted about 1/2 mile beforefalling off again) Bad tire when brand new and dealer refused to takecare of, (also Nissan did not follow up with me when I complained. Iassume they took the dealers word for what happened and screw thecustomer). I also have the clunking sound but gave up on having anything done right.Transmission does not shift correctly but Nissan service put themachine on it and told me 'it is within specs."  Also in my area of the country where we get a lot of snow I would notrecommend this car as it handles real bad on ice and in snow.It is my second new Nissan and probably my last. I also have had three recalls. I think Nissan has lost their edge.

speedy · Answer

In the Ohio lemon law, its a lemon if you bring it back 3 times and the dealer still cannot fix it.I wish the law applied to used cars too!-Pete

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