We have classified the 1 complaints from 2001 Nissan Altima about POWER TRAIN into the following categories.
My 2001 nissan altima, with approx 89000 miles, has started experiencing engine failure at cruising speeds (50-70 mph) on the freeway. it is intermittent with no apparent warning. first, all guages, including gas, temperature, rpm and odometer, fall to zero. the car jerks as if downshifted, and slows drastically, and the gas pedal does not accelerate the car. it has happened 7-8 times in the past few weeks. the radio display light also blanks out, not sure if this is related or a separate problem.*ak
The automobile accelerated while the consumer's foot was on the brake. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer/mechanic three times and because the vehicle did not duplicate the problem, the mechanic was unable to find out what was happening with the automobile. the third time he just left the vehicle with mechanic/dealer so that they may drive the automobile to see if the problem resurfaced. *ak the vehicle was shifted into drive but went into reverse. *scc *jb
At 70mph car gives a big jolt and with no warning, transmission drops from fourth gear, engine revs to 6500 rpm (engine in red line at 6300), car pulls sharply to right. another heavy jolt, and engine revs drop to normal and transmission goes back to fourth gear.
Motor mount failed. *yh
When shifting vehicle into 5th gear, grinding noise is heard. vehicle only has 900 miles. dealer indicated that transmission needed to be adjusted.*ak