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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
20–25K
525–50K
650–75K
575–100K
13100–150K
10150K+
41 reports with mileage · 72 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Air Bags. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 24 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 10 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
13 crash reports12 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
113 reports
Mileage unknown · Dec 15, 2000
Power TrainVehicle Speed ControlCrash
AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAINED FROM THE BACK END AND THE THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD I HIT A BUILDING. THERE IS OVER $8000.00 DAMAGES TO THE CAR AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO TOTAL THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE FOR ME. THIS VEHICLE IS A LEASED VEHICLE AND BECAUSE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OW…
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AFTER PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID DRAINED FROM THE BACK END AND THE THE CAR ACCELERATED FORWARD I HIT A BUILDING. THERE IS OVER $8000.00 DAMAGES TO THE CAR AND THE DEALER REFUSES TO TOTAL THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE VEHICLE FOR ME. THIS VEHICLE IS A LEASED VEHICLE AND BECAUSE THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN AND AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT AGAIN. ALSO THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE CAR WAS GOING 35 MILES PER HOUR WITH IT HIT THE BUILDING. I AM TRYING TO JUST GET THE DEALER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND REPLACE IT WITH ANOTHER BUT THEY ARE NOT COOPERATING. I HAVE CONTACTED AN ATTORNEY AND HE SAYS I HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO REQUIRE THE DEALER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK. THE DEALER IS NOT ADMITTING THERE IS A DEFECT IN THIS CAR. I HAVE PICTURES OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID PUDDLE AND THE DAMAGES TO THE CAR AND BUILDING. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS ALSO FAILING TO RESPOND TO MY REQUEST TO TOTAL THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE CAR. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO FROM HERE?*AK
NHTSA ODI #737832
Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 2000
Power Train
WHEN DRIVING CONSUMER CANNOT READ THE SPEEDOMETER BECAUSE OF THE LIGHT. *AK
NHTSA ODI #873584
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2000
Power TrainStructure
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS, AS DESCRIBED IN SERVICE BULLETINS DATABASE, EXIST IN OWNED AUTOMOBILE; HAVE REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP; WERE DISMISSED AS "COULD NOT DETECT" OR "NO REMEDY AVAILABLE"; CONDITIONS ARE AS REPORTED IN SERVICE BULLETINS EC98032A, NTB99030 AND NTB99024; NHTSA ITEM NUMBERS, SB607329, SB605012 AND SB604794.
NHTSA ODI #734907
Mileage unknown · Oct 22, 2000
Air BagsVisibility
AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED FLASHING DURING OPERATION. TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER FIRST DIAGNOSED THAT AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. DEALER NEXT REPORTED THAT RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT; RIGHT SIDE MODULE WAS NOR AVAILABLE. DEALER PUT ORIGINAL CONTROL UNIT BACK IN AUTO. AIR BAG LIGHT NO LONGER FLASHED…
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AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED FLASHING DURING OPERATION. TOOK TO DEALER. DEALER FIRST DIAGNOSED THAT AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. DEALER NEXT REPORTED THAT RIGHT SIDE AIR BAG MODULE NEEDED REPLACEMENT; RIGHT SIDE MODULE WAS NOR AVAILABLE. DEALER PUT ORIGINAL CONTROL UNIT BACK IN AUTO. AIR BAG LIGHT NO LONGER FLASHED. DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT AIR BAG FAILURE NO LONGER EXISTED. UPON MY NEXT USE OF AUTO, AIR BAG LIGHT WAS AGAIN FLASHING CONTINUOUSLY. SECOND DEFECT, HEATER FAN TICKING NOISE; DEALER INSTALLED INSULATOR TO DEADEN THE NOISE.
NHTSA ODI #734905
Mileage unknown · Oct 20, 2000
Suspension
STEERING PULL TO RIGHT ALL THE TIME. AFTER FOUR ALIGNMENTS, MANY TIRE ROTATIONS AND WHEEL BALANCING, AND NEW TIRES THE CAR CONTINUES TO PULL TO THE RIGHT . PULLS BOTH AT LOW AND HIGH SPEEDS.
NHTSA ODI #734788
Mileage unknown · Oct 12, 2000
Tires
YOKOHOMA TREADMASTER TIRES P205 65R WENT FLAT DUE TO PLUG IN TIRES LEAKED. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #555772
Mileage unknown · Sep 6, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
I HAD ABS PROBLEM ON 05-04-00,07-17-00 AND TWO OTHER TIME IN 1999&2000. *AK
NHTSA ODI #730370
Mileage unknown · Sep 1, 2000
Tires
RIGHT FRONT TIRE SHOWS SPLITS IN SIDEWALL. TIRE TO BE REPLACED ASAP. SPLITS SHOW UP ABOUT 1/4 INCH FROM RIM ,WITH SEVERAL SPLITS WITHIN A SIX INCH AREA. EACH SPLIT ABOUT 1/2 INCH TO 1 INCH WIDE.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 215-55-16 )
NHTSA ODI #729859
Mileage unknown · Jun 26, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED BRAKES GRIND. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, ONE OF THE DIODES USED IN THE ALTERNATOR MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED WHEN BUILT. THIS CAN EVENTUALLY RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE DIODE AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT WHICH COULD MELT THE PLASTIC HOUSING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE COMBUSTIBLE GAS EMITTED BY THE MELTING PLASTIC DOES NOT DISPERSE DUE TO AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IT COULD IGNITE AND IN TURN IGNITE THE FAN GUIDE IN THE ALTERNATOR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
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NHTSA investigations
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