Used 2001 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews
Used Altima for sale
Bad Nissan Experience
Carlos Chiari, 06/06/2003
2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I read before I purchased the car issues regarding "vibrations at high speeds". When I test drove it, it seemed fine, so I purchased it. After 3,000 miles the shake developed and i took it into the dealership. Conveniently, they "weren't able to reproduce the shake;" hence, unable to fix it. After 3 visits, they still can't "replicate it". Ugh! Second gear also shifts rough - another thing they can't fix. Now my engine's making a "metallic scratching noise", which - yup you guessed it - they can't replicate. This is my first and last Nissan. I'm going back to overpriced Hondas....
Poor reliability, known problems w/ this model
hyperslug, 04/12/2011
2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 7 people found this review helpful
Seems like a good car overall, but do a search on the "nissan altima intake manifold gasket". Many people have experienced this same problem on this particular model; some have noted the same in their reviews here. A required $600 fix mars an otherwise decent vehicle. The engine is more powerful than other 4-cyl's I've driven, but you pay for it in gas mileage.
Ok, but disappointed
JLPearl, 04/23/2009
2001 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was disappointed in this car. Have heard foriegn cars are better, and this was my first one - no more for me. Check engine light came on before we even got it home! Went round & round with the dealer who finally agreed to the repair - intake manifold gasket (exact same problem I had with my GM!) Car sits low - it will rust, even if you constantly wash it. Car is light and has a rough ride - feel every bump in the road. Exterior trim started falling off one day for no reason. Power drivers window was very sluggish. Gas mileage was horrid - I the best I got was 24mpg. I went back to GM and am happier. I get 28-30mpg consistently with my current full size GM product (V6).
Disappointing
Paul, 06/06/2009
2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this '01 in 2005 with 75K. It's been pretty disappointing from the beginning. The handling is sloppy. I had to replace both motors at a cost of $300 each to the two front windows. That shouldn't have happened. The alternator also went out for another $600. New brake rotors on all four wheels cost another $900. I should have bought a used Camry or Accord (better quality), or a Ford Contour (cheaper, better handling). My parents had a '01 Camry and replaced nothing but the timing belt after 160K. No brakes, no window motors, no alternator. Nothing. The wheel caps are also extremely noisy. Poor quality over all. GM is probably better.
My Altima
AF_J_Herman, 05/09/2002
2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far, I'm really enjoying my Altima. Great AC (for New Mexico) and reliable. Easy to change oil and filters and beautiful engine. Go 2.4L!