2004 Nissan Altima Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,976miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2004 Nissan Altima, 1% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,976 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“First of all I noticed on 06/07/11 that my 2004 Nissan altima3.5 se passenger floor board has a big rust spot which is about 11 inches by 7 inches, but the rest of the floor board is in pristine condition. Huh. Also the timing tension chain tensioner went bad on 05/01/12, with 86000 miles and had to be repaired which was a very expensive to repair, and saw that this is a common problem on the Altima 3.5 l engine. Hmmmm. …”
NHTSA complaint #10473116, filed 2012-08, 85,000 miles“I have a 2004 Nissan Altima, I was on the freeway with my 2 year old grandson when my car stalled, I tried to start my car several time before it would turn back on. The problem is the camshaft sensor! They have had this problem on their altimas since 2002. And are still experiencing the problem. Only now instead of paying for the camshaft sensor to be replaced (as they did in 2002) they will only reprogram the ECM. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281468, filed 2009-08, 76,953 miles“I was driving my car and suddenly my car stopped working. Then I get it checked from the mechanics and its says that crankshaft sensor and speed sensor malfunction.”
NHTSA complaint #10280839, filed 2009-08, 90,000 miles“While driving, the car just stops running with no warning. Engine light comes on. Was told by a mechanic who put it on the computer that it is the cam sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #10280847, filed 2009-08, 48,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 1% |
| 2013 | 31 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 26 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Nissan Altima
109 complaintsBody and structure
42 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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