Nissan Almera reliability
The Nissan Almera fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 43.8% of 18,255 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
12 DVSA recalls for the Nissan Almera
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used during previous recall to replace this component
In 2013 Nissan announced a Recall campaign to replace Takata SPI front passenger airbag inflators. A non-dessicated passenger airbag inflator was used for the replacement. Although there have been no known incidents associated with inflators of this type Nissan has decided to replace all inflators previously repaired with a non-dessicated inflator to a new dessicated version.
Fix: Replace the front passenger airbag inflator with a new dessicated type.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 27,623 vehicles
Replace airbag inflators checked but not replaced under previous recall r/2015/093
The air bag inflators on affected vehicles were previously checked and deemed to be serviceable. As a precautionary measure the manufacturer has decided to replace them with new assemblies.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 39,318 vehicles
Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly
The manufacturer has identified that a potential air leak at the passenger airbag inflators which may allow moisture to enter the airbag inflator causing the propellant in the inflator units to deteriorate. Deterioration of the propellant may lead to abnormal deployment of the passenger airbag. In an extreme situation this may result in separation of the airbag housing during deployment causing injury to occupants.
Fix: Inspect air bag assembly and where required replace air bag inflator
Recalled models: ALMERA · 99,525 vehicles
Passenger side airbag may fail to deploy correctly
The subject vehicles are equipped with front passenger airbag inflators which could have been assembled with improperly manufactured propellant wafers. Improperly manufactured propellant wafers could cause the inflator to rupture and the front passenger airbag to deploy abnormally in a crash. This could result in increased risk of injury to the occupant and the possibility of a fire.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary replace the airbag inflator module.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 59,008 vehicles
The front lower portion of the seat cover can become detached
It is possible that the front lower portion of the cover on the front seat can become detached from its position. This can leave exposed a sharp metal edge on the seat base. This may cause injury or damage to the occupants hand when accessing the storage compartment or during seat adjustment.
Fix: Recall the affected vehicles and re-fit the cover with a modified fastener.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 5,665 vehicles
Possibility that the sprocket bolt at the rear side of the camshaft could break
The timing chain tensioner may become defective which can result in the timing chain jamming. Should this occur the engine may stall or fail to start. The condition may also result in the camshaft turning in a non-uniform fashion which could lead to the failure of the vacuum pump drive and a reduction in braking assistance.
Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the camshaft chain guide and tensioner replaced.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 3,001 vehicles
Engine may stall
A concern has been identified with the engine angle and position sensors of the engine management system If ignored it could cause the engine to stall and/or make it not possible to restart
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace sensors.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 111,831 vehicles
Rear side seat belt outer buckle may break
The rear side seatbelt outer buckle may be of a material which has been incorrectly treated. The buckle may break in service. The seat belt would no longer offer a restraining facility
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace buckle with modified type
Recalled models: ALMERA · 16,350 vehicles
Possible deflation of front left hand tyre
A conveyor used during vehicle manufacturing may have damaged the front left hand tyre. In extreme cases the damage could lead to possible deflation of the affected tyre.
Fix: Examine tyre for damage and replace where necessary.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 2,758 vehicles
Parking brake may self release
The parking brake may not be able to be securely set due to misalignment of the ratchet and pawl teeth. In the worst case the parking brake may self release.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement parking brake assembly.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 19,240 vehicles
Engine may stall
A concern has been identified affecting 1.5 1.6 and 1.8 petrol engine crankshaft and camshaft position sensors (a common part). An internal failure of the component may cause the engine to stall and not restart.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and fit a quality assured replacement crankshaft and camshaft position sensor.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 40,455 vehicles
Side air bag may not deploy
The side air bag satellite sensor may be incorrectly programmed. In the event of a collision the air bag may not deploy.
Fix: Recall affected vehicles and re-programme sensor.
Recalled models: ALMERA · 761 vehicles
Checking a Nissan Almera before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.