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1997 Nissan Altima Fuel System Problems

4 owner-reported fuel system complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
1
Fires
Jan 2008Dec 1998
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (4)

highFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Jan 2008

Gasoline leaks from your fuel filler neck area whenever the gas tank is more than 75% full. This happens when you're topping off at the pump or during normal driving with a full tank.

NHTSA #: 10214075
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Feb 2010

Your gas pedal feels stiff and requires hard pressing when you first start the car and for the first 200 yards of driving. After that initial distance, the pedal returns to normal operation.

NHTSA #: 10308772
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
FireFiled: Oct 2003

A MALFUNCTION WITHIN FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

NHTSA #: 10046090
mediumFUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Filed: Dec 1998

I SMELL GAS AROUND MY CAR, WHEN WINDOW IS OPEN AND THERE IS A DRAFT,IT'S VERY STRONG.

NHTSA #: 701104

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