2004 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews

Great Style and Bose sound system

Written by: Rusty on 06/26/2008

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I bought the Altima new and have all the features of leather, sun roof, Bose sound (which is the best) ABS, side air bags, etc. I use it mostly for commuting and now have 105,000 miles on it. The mileage is great (28-30 mpg) for work and 32 mpg on longer trips. I've only had one problem about 6 months ago it wouldn't start once in a while and would quit while slowing down for a light. Nissan sent out recall at the same time which fixed the problem. My only complaint would be the poor quality material of the seat which started cracking about a year after the warranty expired. Also the automatic shifting is like working a rubic cube.

Favorite Features

Styling, gas mileage, and Bose sound system

Suggested Improvements

Improve quality of interior leather seat material and make it easier to shift the car into and out of drive and park.

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Wish I bought a Honda

Written by: Shea on 05/31/2008

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This is the first car I have ever bought by myself and needless to say I am not impressed. I did buy it used, but the dealership insisted it was in great condition. There is a rattle in the door that after 3 trys from the dealership isn't fixed. Within 2 weeks of owning it my battery exploded. I have spent 1200 on the front and they then told me my engine mount was broke, the belts are all cracking, the radiator house is leaking etc. The finishing on the woodgrain has peeled. When my brake pads got low there was no warning went straight to grinding which resulted in more damage. Now I'm without a car again because the fuel pump. I'm a college student without money & now a unreliable vehicle.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Too many repairs

Written by: pdupuy on 05/02/2008

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have had to bring this car back to the dealership numerous times. I've always had to bring it back more than once for the same repair. Now I keep having sensors go out, it's out of warranty and I'm spending a small fortune in repairs. Want to trade it in, not sure at this point if i ever want another Nissan. I love the design but the reliability is extremely disappointing. No way I should be having this much trouble, this car should last 200,000 miles easily.

Favorite Features

Outside design

Suggested Improvements

Do something with the sensors, engine design and exhaust design is poor. Cost of repairs is ridiculous.

4 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Disappointment compared to 1994 Altima

Written by: nissandriver9408 on 02/26/2008

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I purchased this car in new 2004, after driving a 1994 Altima into the ground and loving every mile. This car has cost me quite a bit in maintenance (religious about that) and repairs, and I have a clutch waiting to go (drove 250K miles on last clutch so don't blame the driver). The interior is chintzy, the cup holder broke just out of warranty and will cost a mint to fix, the glove compartment barely opens, the list goes on with inconveniences. I will keep this car until it dies because it is relatively fun to drive & somewhat reliable. Yet, compared to the 1994 Altima it is a disappointment... the pretty boy of Altimas. Nissan cheaped on value to deliver a good looking car.

Favorite Features

Looks

Suggested Improvements

Improve the interior. Road noise is a bit much.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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A thing for Altimas

Written by: RJones on 11/10/2007

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This was my 2nd Altima. I had a '95 that I bought used in '96, kept it until '05 (160k miles) when I bought my 2nd one (also used). These cars definitely seem to have problems w/the O2 sensors (both of mine did), but overall are reliable. Unfortunately, I just totalled my 2nd one (at 73k miles) so I am off this weekend to by another :(

Favorite Features

Exterior; fun to drive; adjustable arm rest (b/w the front seats).

Suggested Improvements

02 sensors - what's up w/that?

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Best Of All of Them

Written by: john on 05/03/2007

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I'm in my 60s and for all the cars I have bought and driven over the years from Chevys, Fords and other imports, this car is the best of the breed. It's comfortable, it's fun to drive and very very reliable. If I had enough money I would buy one for every day of the week.

Favorite Features

Leather seats that are heated. Road course handling, great power even for a four cylinder. Very quiet interior.

Suggested Improvements

None, it's a great car.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Worst Car

Written by: Otis Lee Singleton on 03/28/2007

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

The only good experience with this car is when I first bought It. The Keys Deactivated with no one at Nissan able to tell me why but charged to reset them. The exhaust manifold cracked and had to be replaced which they did but not before engine developed a valve noise that they would not help. The driverside window motor went out. The sunroof opens and closes on it's own. The interior is cheaply built, the visors and cup holders have broken or screws are falling out. Exhaust donut gasket went out. With all these problems along with a couple factory recalls led me to never to want another Nissan because even contacting Corporate they would not help.

Favorite Features

Exterior Look

Suggested Improvements

Improve on interior quality and build a better engine. My engine needs to be replaced according to Nissan dealer.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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fuel mileage poor 4 cyl like v6

Written by: d gussie on 02/06/2007

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

just got car, has 25000 miles. drove 1000 got 22.5 mpg city &29 hwy. my 95 avalon v6 gets better at 24/31mpg. like style, sound, hot seats and all the toys. watch the gear shift, its tricky to work. also, don't lose your keys, they are dealer only item @ 128.00 ouch. two recalls cost 775.00 paid by nissan. so far so good. got agreat price 12.5m good value hope i don't have too much mechanical problems

Favorite Features

heated seats, sound system, looks great, nice power

Suggested Improvements

accurate fuel mileage mpg readings. mine is 2 mpg poorer that the gauge.shift stick is hard to work

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Not Happy!

Written by: Dawn on 10/24/2006

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I bought a 2004 Nissan Altima in June of 2005. September of '05 the fuel pump went out on it and was supposedly fixed and covered under my warranty. My car had to be towed to the dealership. In May of '06, I had a transmission fluid leak which took 4 trips into the dealership for them to find exactly where the leak was. This was also covered under my warranty. Now, 1 1/2 weeks ago, my car failed to start again. Once the dealership checked it out, they stated it was the crank position sensor. This is not covered by my warranty and it's going to cost us $140. I am so unhappy with Nissan and have called the Nissan customer service to request they pay for the problem, they won't return my calls.

Favorite Features

Exterior design

Suggested Improvements

In my opinion, everything that makes the car run!

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Love/Hate this car

Written by: Suzy04 on 07/18/2006

Vehicle

2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)

Review

For the most part, I love this car. I have owned it for about 18 months. I use my '94 Camry for the daily drive to work. This car is used on weekends and traveling. In town, the road noise is okay. On the interstate, sometimes it is terrible. My sister and I were shouting at one another on one stretch of Interstate. It is a beautiful car. I get lots of compliments on it. It is a comfortable ride--much more so than the Camry. It is also fun to drive but sometimes seems "big" to turn and park. Only maintenance so far. The one problem I have had is when I have a passenger. Two different people have knocked the shift out of drive--both times it was pretty scarey.

Favorite Features

The sound system and the heated seats.

Suggested Improvements

Put a button to push in to shift.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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