Are there any recalls on the Nissan Almera?

In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Nissan Almera, for which Nissan has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Nissan Almera.

Are there any manuals for the Nissan Almera?

Every Manual available online – found by our community and shared for FREE. Enjoy! The Nissan Almera was a small family car from Nissan, Japan. It was introduced in 1995, and aimed for the European market, its first generation was derived from the Nissan Pulsar and second generation was derived from the Nissan Bluebird Sylphy.

Where did the Nissan Almera get its name?

The name is currently also being used for several other versions of the car: the South Korean-manufactured Samsung SM3, in various export markets worldwide; the Nissan Latio, throughout the Southeast Asian markets; the second generation Nissan Bluebird Sylphy in Russia. The name Alméras was a family name of French racing drivers during the 1980s.

Why does my Nissan Almera keep stalling?

The car constantly stalls and sometimes doesn’t start again for a while after stalling. This is a major fault that only really affects Almeras made between March 2000 and July 2002. It only affects the petrol version, and it’s caused by a misaligned engine crankshaft and camshaft.

What to do if your Nissan Almera is stalling?

Replacing the seat trim will fix the problem, but as mentioned above, if you leave it too long then you will need to replace the seat cover also. You may have noticed that the car is having irregular idling, the engine is misfiring or spluttering, or it is stalling. These are common indicators of problems with the timing chain.

Why does my Nissan Almera fill up with condensation?

You will need to fit a replacement oxygen sensor to resolve this problem. It is known on the Almera for the headlights to fill up with condensation. This is particularly a problem on cold mornings. The best thing to do is to drill small holes at the bottom of the headlight covers in order to allow any water build up to drain out.

Why are the windows sticking up on my Nissan Almera?

It is known on the Almera for the electric windows to fail. If you are finding that the windows are sticking, or are moving up and down very slowly, this is an indication of a problem with the window regulator.

What to do if your Nissan Almera has a problem?

Check your hose clips to start with, and make sure that they are tight and secure. You should take a close look at the trunking to see if there are any splits or cracks. If there are, then you’ll need to replace them with spare parts from us. You can also try cleaning your airflow meter, just in case.

Why does my Nissan Almera stutter when I Rev the engine?

Your Almera starts fine, but it stutters and sometimes cuts out when you rev the engine. This could be a variety of issues. Your first step should be to check the airflow sensor and then test that the fuel pump is working correctly.

In June 2004, diesel engines built up to the end of 2002 were recalled to have possible camshaft problems rectified, and all models built between December 2000 and September 2001 were called into dealers to fix a possible handbrake self-releasing problem. What are the most common problems with a used Nissan Almera hatchback?

Why does my Nissan Almera make a hissing noise?

The engine is running rough, and there is a hissing noise coming from it, although there are no problems revealed when you do a fault check. Most likely, this is a problem with your airflow meter.

What to do when immobilizer light goes off on Nissan Almera?

This is a sensor issue, so it’s very easy to do yourself. Change the sensors on the crankshaft and the camshaft with replacements here, and then reset your car’s computer. This should resolve the issue, and your immobilizer light should turn off.

When did I Buy my Nissan Almera 1.5 s?

Bought new in 2001 & scrapped in May 2013 when I drove through a swollen ford and got water in the engine. In between however it did 203k with minimal servicing minimal care and attention and with the original clutch. Only thing that got changed was the drive belt relatively early in its life. Good family car, reliable.

What are the problems with my Nissan Almera?

Changed timing chain and sensors car wont start. Fuel and spark working. Got nats codes 1610 & 1612 engine cranks but no start no spark at plugs. Nats light on dash continuously flashes. Any ideas thanks The engine light came on, l scanned to find fault on bank 1 sensor 1which I replace, only for it to show bank 2 sensor 2 again.

What are the Nats codes for Nissan Almera?

Got nats codes 1610 & 1612 engine cranks but no start no spark at plugs. Nats light on dash continuously flashes. Any ideas thanks The engine light came on, l scanned to find fault on bank 1 sensor 1which I replace, only for it to show bank 2 sensor 2 again.

Can a Sentra sensor be replaced in a Nissan Almera?

You can try replacing yours with a Sentra or an Altima sensor, good luck. Good afternoon, I have a Nissan Almera 2007, which starts but does not accelerate. The first failure that appeared and was detected by the scanner was a crankshaft sensor damage.

1998 (Dec ’97-May ’98 BUILD): inertia reel seatbelts may not lock on impact. 29-1-2002: 34,480 Almera and Primera 1.5s, 1.6s and 1.8s recalled because engine crankshaft and camshaft position sensors may case engine to stall and not re-start. 25-2-2002: Parking brake may not set properly because of misalignment between ratchet and pawl teeth.

Is the timing chain a problem on the Nissan Almera?

Timing chains seem to be a problem with the Almera and can be expensive to replace. Tough. Strong, chain-driven twin-cam engines. Decent handling, good to drive, good ride quality, good roadholding. 143 bhp GTi (launched 1996) is a good ‘hot hatch’.

When do I need to change my cambelt?

This could range from 40,000 miles up to 100,000 miles, and from four years up to six years. The vehicle handbook will specify the change frequency, and a decent garage should let you know if a cambelt change is due when your get your car serviced.

What does the cam belt on a car do?

It’s basically a rubber belt with teeth on it which synchronises the rotation of the crankshaft and the camshaft. What does it do? In a nutshell, it regulates the way your engine works. It controls the opening and closing of the valves to the cylinders in time to ensure correct combustion in the engine.

Nissan are still refusing to issue a recall and repair their own defective timing chain and said they are not aware there’s any problem with the Timing Chain and no one reported it! TheAA recommended Nationwide Autocentres who quoted me £530 for non-genuine Timing Chain kit.

Why is the timing chain on my Nissan Almera not working?

I’ve now had two Almera’s and one Primera with this problem, the chain stretches and throws out the cam timing causing violent jerking while driving and the EML light to come on, sometimes the driveability improves as the engine warms up. It always scans up as the cam position sensor but the cure is a new timing chain kit, £400 up fitted.

When did Nissan change the suspension on the Almera?

In 2003, the Almera was facelifted with updated styling, retuned suspension, new engines and an updated interior. First, the Almera’s MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension (Nissan’s name for its double lateral link twist beam suspension) had been retuned.

When did the Nissan Almera come out in Thailand?

In October 2011, Nissan launched a new model as the economical saloon car for the Eco-Car project in Thailand, which was named Nissan Almera. The car is a rebadged version of the Nissan Latio (N17), which is based on the company’s global V platform.

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