Where are Nissan cars assembled? Weaknesses and main disadvantages of Nissan Almera Nissan Almera classic where they collect

Just 15 years ago, Renault Samsung and Nissan developed a car Nissan almera Classic. The new model was created on the basis of Nissan Pulsar. For sales in the European market, she received the familiar name Almira and the addition in the form of the prefix Classic. At first, the assembly took place in Korea. In 2006, ASSEMBLY was launched in Russia. After a couple of years, the most common breakdowns were monitored. After that, the problems during the warranty period diminished significantly. Almera classic, starting in 2013, ceased to be produced. Alternatively, started new nissan Almera based on the second generation Nissan Bluebird Sylphy. Let's try to consider the pros and cons of a fairly popular budget car.

An interesting fact is that in the Korean market, the car was called - Samsung SM3. In terms of sales, he held a leading position. In the CIS countries, such a name, similar to the brand of the refrigerator, did not arouse interest. The problem was resolved as soon as the name was changed to Nissan. Now this car massively offered at secondary market so it just needs to address the issues with the Nissan Almera. After all, future buyers have a lot of questions.

Externally, the updated Nissan looks pretty impressive. The car inherited a lot from the Logan. Also, "Frenchman" borrowed Almera, the dashboard, the order of placement of the governing bodies and air ducts. As the shortcomings can be noted:

Body;
Light;
Engine;
Timing drive;
Transmission, etc.

As with the classic model, the bodywork is satisfactory. Corroded cars are almost never found. However, it is necessary to treat the safety of the metal with utmost care. Otherwise, rust cannot be avoided. There are no standard wheel arch liners on the rear arches. Advice, when purchasing a car, do not forget to carefully examine the arches. Uneven gaps between body parts create additional inconvenience.

After three to four years of operation, it deteriorates appearance door handles and plastic moldings. They will simply have a cover.

Lighting engineering

The optics are poor. Drivers who have this car note that the protective plastic becomes cloudy very soon and the headlight reflector will peel off in 3-5 years.

The Almera was equipped with a 1.6 gasoline engine. It's 107 Horse power... The power unit is equipped with a timing chain drive.

The service life of the chain is designed for 200 thousand km, but often, reaching 100 thousand mileage, problems occur. It can stretch out. If the rumble of a diesel engine is heard when the engine is at idle, as well as when the engine is started, the clatter of metal is a clear sign of replacing the chain.

Another drawback is the upper radiator pipe, which often leaks. If you smell fuel, you will have to change the fuel rail clamp. It also happens that a wire breaks off, which is suitable for connecting to a power steering pressure sensor. The ailment explains the constant operation of the radiator fan, which does not obey the switch.

Occasionally, among used cars, modifications with a diesel engine come across, as a rule, K9K. Here the injectors and the booster pump are floundering. It should be noted the high cost and lack of these spare parts. Therefore, the savings are debatable.

How positive quality pleases the reliability of the fuel pump. Its work is designed for 200 thousand km. Although it can fail ahead of time, if you constantly move with a half-empty tank. If you feel that the engine starts hard, pay attention to the gas pump. It may need to be replaced.

In the event of a loss of traction and a decrease in speed, check fuel filter... The resonator will need to be changed on the way to the 15 thousand km run. It's easy enough to check its condition. For this, the car is lifted on a lift. The appearance of water dripping from the "can" indicates an imminent need for replacement. In all other respects, the motor is unpretentious during operation.

Transmission problems

There are two types of gearboxes fitted to the Nissan Almera. It is a five-speed manual and a four-speed automatic. In the second case, everything is pretty reliable, which is even surprising. Weak spots Nissan Almera - manual transmission:

After driving 140 thousand km, you will most likely notice the hum of the input shaft bearing. This is the biggest disadvantage of the transmission. The main thing is not to be late with the replacement. Otherwise, repairs are inevitable, resulting in a decent amount;
On some cars. the box does not turn on immediately. There is no reverse gear synchronizer - this is the reason;
If you take good care of your iron horse, the clutch comes out about 100 thousand km or a little more. Its pedal-mounted sore, return spring. It can burst. It also causes trouble, losing its tightness, the head cylinder on the clutch;
Using the car correctly and not neglecting maintenance (the oil is changed every 60 thousand), the automatic transmission will withstand a mileage of more than 200 thousand km. Although the owners of Almeria note that already at 130-150 thousand, the box begins to push.

Salon design.

Compared to other budget Sedan options on the market, the Nissan Almera is undeniably competitive. There is quite room in front. There is free space between the driver's seat and the passenger. It is convenient to sit behind the wheel and drive a car. An insignificant discrepancy is the absence in the configuration of the steering wheel adjustment for reach. The driver's seat is fully adjustable in height. Although the action takes place specifically. It sinks under the weight of the motorist, and a spring serves to lift it. It is very difficult to make adjustments while on the move.

Nissan Almera does not differ in high-quality interior materials and exquisite design. There is not a lot of electrical equipment on the car to add comfort. Missing on-board computer... Having such meager characteristics in electronics, problems in this area are not uncommon. Breakdowns often occur in the ventilation unit and in the wipers intended for the care of the windshield. Heating filaments fail.

Classic model undercarriage

Almera has a standard for inexpensive passenger cars suspension. It is independent at the front, and the beam at the rear is semi-independent. Differs in good energy consumption. Behaves decently on our rough roads. However, dynamic driving is not for her. The configuration lacks a stabilizer responsible for lateral stability. Car owners get out of the situation by installing the part on their own, since there is a mount for the stabilizer. When driving, the stabilizer functions are compensated by reinforced suspension elements. In general, for budget vehicles, the chassis is hardy.

The owners of these brands, most of all, scold the anthers of shock absorbers. They become covered with cracks after 30 thousand kilometers. Of course, with such manifestations, the service life of the shock absorbers becomes shorter.

With due attention to the anthers, shock absorbers will withstand 100 thousand;
Ball joints, wheel bearings and silent blocks take care of about 80 thousand km;
Up to 100 thousand steering tips are nursed;
The traction will fail after 100-120 thousand km;
But it serves well and only occasionally presents surprises - the steering rack;
The rear suspension is equipped with springs. They do not bear the constant weight of three adults poorly and go to rest without waiting for a run of 100 thousand km.

The peak of brake troubles is the head cylinder, where fluid leaks are not uncommon. Short pipe connection barrel v. E. and cylinder causes similar problems. It's that simple! You can eliminate it with the "Do it yourself" system by replacing the hose with a long one!

The main disadvantages of the Nissan Almera:

Mechanical five-speed gearbox, has dubious reliability;
The cost of maintenance and repair is quite serious, comparable to a thoroughbred Japanese car;
Fuel consumption is not economical. Approximately 13 liters in the city;
Poor interior trim.

However, if you compare the price and quality, then, in general, a decent family car. There are both positive and negative reviews among motorists.

P.S.: Dear owners of Almera, if you have noticed frequent breakdowns of any parts, units of this model, then let us know in the comments below.

Was last modified: December 6th, 2019 by Administrator

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13 posts per article “ Weaknesses and main Nissan disadvantages Almera”

Maksim
Almera and Almera Classic are two completely different cars! What is now sold under the name of Almera is 100% Logan in the back of the right-hand drive Bluebird Silfi. While Almera Classic has nothing to do with Logan, both in terms of filling and appearance (not counting light makeup) these are Nissan Sunny, Bluebird Silfi and European Almera of the late 90s, early 2000s. years.
Accordingly, the problems of these machines are completely different. Partly due to the fact that Almera is assembled exclusively at the VAZ, partly due to the fact that they are structurally different. But, we must admit that both of them can be considered relatively reliable cars.
Please correct the article
Maksim
Well done, that's a completely different matter. In general, your site is very useful and interesting for both beginners and experienced ones, as in order to know all the sores different cars you need to pass a huge amount of information through yourself.
Ignat
Guys, you are really stupid!
Engine from Renault Logan KM4, power 102 (not 107 horses) !!!
And there is no chain there, just a timing belt, which changes with the tension rollers once every 60 thousand km.
Connoisseurs, damn it!
Samsung ... How can you write such crap ?!
Aramais
Artem
Many are faced with the problem of ball joints - they are killed quite quickly in many. I changed both for 15,000 km. The rest seems to behave adequately. Plus, on the forums, the public recommends changing the oil in machines for 30,000 km in order to remove all accumulated debris after running in.
Anatoly Alexandrovich
Hello! I bought the car in October 2014 and now it has mileage of 65,000 km (mileage is small, there was a second car). I'll tell you about the breakdowns that were not mentioned. Driver's seat: weighing 110 kg. you will not reach 30,000 km the right side breaks in half, the metal base under the guide rail for forward-backward movement of the seat. First it starts to creak, then after 8000-10000 km it breaks down completely and you can't lean on the back and hold on to the steering wheel in tension. Replaced after examination by 30,000 km. With 55,000 km, the same thing began, it broke, but the warranty had already ended, I had to cook. To weld, you need to disassemble the entire bottom of the seat. If you do not do it in time, the mountings of the runners and the runners themselves break.
Front brake discs, AT box: erased in the region of 60,000 km. Replacement. They get very hot, when the car enters a deep puddle, it can lead. Replacement.
And so the car is good, big, according to the price.
Alexander
Hello! Great car. I bought it in 2006, on the speedometer 206000km. I go to her to the present. During the period of operation - the chassis is not killed (minor repairs, every 4-5 years). The engine is not whimsical (timely MOT and everything is in order, does not eat oil). Starts up in any frost. Great car!
Tell me please.
Recently, the following has happened: - the arrow of the engine temperature falls, power is lost, it can stall on the move (automatic transmission), then it does not start for a long time, but Idling turnover increases significantly.
Where to look for the cause of the malfunction?
I haven’t bothered for 12 years, I don’t know where to start.
Thanks!
Dmitriy
Most likely oxygen sensor, had the same problem

The relevance of the question of where the Nissan Almera is assembled arose in connection with the start of the production of cars of this company at the production facilities of the AvtoVAZ enterprise. This is not the only Nissan plant in Russia, but the plant in St. Petersburg produces models of the Murano, X-Trail and Teana crossovers.

The production of Nissan Almera started in Russia at AvtoVAZ only in 2012, before that cars were produced at one of the best factories in South Korea in the city of Busan. This model is being produced there and now.

Automobile plant OJSC "AvtoVAZ".

The technological line where Nissan Almera is produced is capable of producing up to 70 thousand cars per year. At the same time, the production and sale of cars in 2013 did not exceed 64 thousand cars, and decreased in relation to 2012 by 20%.

Nissan several times expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of the cars produced, but the essence of these claims was not specified anywhere. The components are currently being delivered on schedule.

Among the disadvantages of cars assembled by this plant, the following can be noted:

On cars of the first parties were marked extraneous sounds interior details. Later, these defects were eliminated.
Work automatic box can react unpredictably to reduced fuel delivery, providing heavy engine braking.
The car requires attention to itself immediately after purchase, since flaws in a pre-sale car can be found in abundance: overflow engine oil, loose bolts rims, the difference in wheel pressure.
In some cases, knocking was noted in the suspension, which may be caused by unclenched shock absorber rods.
The interior ventilation system may have loose joints of the air duct pipes;
During break-in, not only the fuel consumption is slightly increased, but they can also float idle speed engine.
The car may not have rear wheel arch liners.

Also, one of the possible complaints is the uncomfortable driver's seat, where the lumbar support is developed, but this applies to the seats from Renault Logan. The seat may be replaced later.

They do not differ in the strength of the bumper, where, with a low clearance, they suffer after unexpected contacts with the curb.

Nissan car plant in South Korea

This venture is a joint brainchild of Renault and Nissan with the Korean company Samsung. The company produces several models, including Almera. Production capacity after investment is planned to increase in 2014 to 80 thousand vehicles annually. Additional capacity can be obtained from the adjacent Sang Yong facility.

Many cars of this manufacturer come to us through second hand, but there are a lot of cars from 3 to 5 years old. The owners note the energy-intensive suspension, the well-assembled interior, the voluminous trunk. The 1.6 gasoline engine power unit is distinguished by good reliability (for example, a chain is installed instead of a timing belt), and a moderate appetite in terms of fuel consumption.

There are no significant complaints about the assembly of the car.

Inexpensive and spacious sedan nissan Almera (in terms of its dimensions it belongs to the "C-class", but is built on the "B0" platform - used for "B-class" cars) for the Russian market was officially presented in August 2012 (at the Moscow Motor Show).

The production of this car, which is essentially a "modernized Bluebird Sylphy 2005 model year", was established at the facilities of AvtoVAZ and launched in December 2012. And by mid-April 2013 it went on sale.

The appearance of the "Russian Almera" has much in common with the "Teana", which, in our opinion, "played a cruel joke on it" - since this is still a small car and an attempt to make it "look like an older brother" turned out to be a little lurid. Also, “frank budget”, which is visible in the main elements of the exterior design, adds fuel to the fire (moreover, the chrome-plated radiator grill does not save the situation, but only “aggravates the contrast”) ...

As we have already noted, despite the fact that Almera is built on a B-class platform, it has rather large dimensions: length - 4656 mm (with a wheelbase - 2700 mm), height - 1522 mm and width - 1695 mm. Ground clearance this sedan is 160 mm (optimal for our roads).

The boot capacity corresponds to a volume of 500 liters. The curb weight of the sedan is 1198 ~ 1224 kg, and the gross weight is 1620 kg.

The cabin of the three-volume Nissan Almera is classic - i.e. five-seater. There is more than enough free space, but the decoration and layout are not particularly encouraging ... Materials are used, unambiguously, of "average" quality, the appearance of the front panel does not cause any delight - everything is done "very simply and without frills."

The rear seat in this sedan initially did not fold - so there was no way to "increase the trunk", but since 2014, the rear seat back has been made folding in a 60/40 ratio - this "option" is available for all trim levels, with the exception of the "basic" (Welcome). By the way, about the back sofa - it is quite spacious and you don't feel a lot of tightness even if you put three passengers there.

Talking about technical characteristics Nissan Almera I want to note, a lot here is borrowed from Renault logan(engine, transmission and some technical solutions).

The sedan is equipped with an uncontested four-cylinder petrol power unit with a displacement of 1.6 liters (1598 cm³). This motor is capable of developing power up to 102 hp. at 5750 rpm, as well as 145 Nm of torque at 3750 rpm. Traction is transmitted only to the front wheels by means of a 5-speed "mechanics" or a 4-band "automatic", to choose from.

The speed characteristics of the car are quite "competitive": maximum speed is 175-185 km / h, and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km / h takes about 12.7 or 10.9 seconds (respectively for "automatic" and "mechanics").

The engine used meets the environmental standards of Euro-4, "accustomed" to "AI-92" and, moreover, is quite economical - declared by the manufacturer average consumption fuel will be 8.5 ~ 7.2 liters per 100 km of track in mixed driving mode.

It should also be noted that the chassis of the AvtoVAZ Almera was additionally reinforced taking into account the “specifics of Russian roads” and the size of the sedan. Stronger suspension elements are designed to better cope with increased loads, ensuring ride comfort and safety.
At the front, the developers used the familiar scheme with MacPherson struts, but at the back they preferred to use a torsion beam. The suspension has been tuned to ensure a smooth ride on uneven roads. The "fly in the ointment" in comfort is brought by narrow wheels (185/65), which often "fall through" into various holes, but the large suspension travel compensates for this drawback, so most of the "road irregularities" are practically not felt in the cabin.

The steering mechanism on the Nissan Almera cannot be called "sharp", but its responses are quite understandable and timely, so there are no problems with the car's handling (the power steering is used in the steering). Ventilated brake discs are installed on the front wheels, and brake drums are applied on the rear wheels.

Sufficiently high ground clearance allows this Nissan to demonstrate good off-road qualities. And even when fully loaded, the ground clearance does not drop below 145 mm, while allowing it to overcome the “ford” up to 300 mm in height. And given that he also has serious protection for the crankcase and fuel lines - a trip to the country house, for the owners of this car, will not present any problems.

In terms of safety, for a budget sedan, it is "decently packed" - already in the basic equipment the car has two front airbags, ABS + EBD system, front seat belts with load limiters, as well as attachments for child seats. In addition, the body in the front and rear parts is additionally reinforced with stiffening ribs - to protect in a collision.

In Russia, the 2017 Nissan Almera sedan is offered in four trim levels, and the "second" trim level has a couple of options, which in total brings the number of variations of the novelty to five.

In all trim levels, the car receives a very wide range of basic equipment: an immobilizer, an additional brake light, front power windows, an on-board computer, a tilt-adjustable steering column, an integrated antenna, heating rear window, trunk lighting, height-adjustable headlights, rear fog lamp, 15-inch steel rims, steel crankcase, full-size spare wheel and large-capacity washer reservoir (5 liters).

In the basic version "Welcome", the vehicle is equipped exclusively with mechanical box gear, fabric upholstery, audio preparation and black exterior door handles. The cost of the initial configuration is 641,000 rubles.
"Comfortable" equipment includes: other fabric upholstery, heated front seats, height-adjustable driver's seat, central locking with remote control, front foglights, heated and electrically adjustable mirrors, rear seat center headrest, automatic door closing function while driving and more advanced audio preparation (+ 2 speakers).
- The "Comfort" package without an air conditioner is offered at a price of 667,000 rubles.
- A "Comfort" with air conditioning costs 697,000 rubles.
- The last option, but with an “automatic”, will rise in price to 752,000 rubles.
Complete set "Comfort Plus" (additionally equipped with: 2DIN audio system with MP3 + Bluetooth and 15 "cast rims) with manual transmission is offered at a price of 722,000 rubles. And the same version with "automatic" - 777,000 rubles.
The most advanced equipment "Tekna" is equipped, in addition to all of the above, a leather steering wheel, rear door power windows, glove compartment lighting and Nissan Connect media system (5 ″ color display, navigator, CD / MP3, USB, Bluetooth and 4 speakers). The cost of a Nissan Almera in the "Tekna" configuration with manual transmission for a Russian buyer will be at least 757,000 rubles, and a modification with an automatic transmission will cost 812,000 rubles.

Nissan Corporation is extremely respectful of the Russian market, which is read in almost constant prices for the main the lineup in conditions of inflation and growth of the foreign exchange rate in the country. Today one of the most popular budget sedans becomes Nissan Almera - a car that was recently developed specifically for Russia. We remember the past generations of Almera, but they were completely different. Today, a completely different car is available to the buyer in Russia, which is based on new simple technologies, effective design features. The car looks quite adequately as a family or work sedan for various tasks. The car can perform the tasks of both a simple budget transport and a representative of the middle class for difficult long-distance trips.

Nissan Almera in the new generation has ceased to be a simple budget car. We are talking about fairly advanced technologies under the hood and the good quality of the car. The question of where the Nissan Almera is assembled is of increasing concern to the Russian buyer. This question can be removed if we remember that, in the same form as in Russia, Almera is sold only in some CIS countries. From this we can conclude that the new generation Almera was produced not only for Russia, but also directly in Russia. However, the build quality of the car in our country turned out to be quite high, this car will not cause any criticism from you in terms of layout. In addition, all major units are supplied from Japan, and only assembly is carried out in our factory.

Distribution of Nissan factories and Almera assembly site

Today the corporation is actively working to expand its geography. We are talking about the creation of divisions with a full-fledged production of cars. The company is especially interested in areas not too occupied by other Japanese manufacturers. In terms of profit and turnover, the corporation takes second place in Japan, huge dividends are given to the company by placing factories in those countries where there is no high wages. However, the company monitors the quality of car assembly, performing this task quite efficiently. Among the main divisions of the corporation are factories in Japan, Great Britain, USA, Mexico, South Africa and Russia. These are the main concerns. As for the features of the Russian assembly of Almera, the following features can be distinguished:

the production of the model was launched in Togliatti, AvtoVAZ, together with Nissan, prepared a new line for assembling the car;
the quality of the plastic suffered greatly for the sake of the low cost of the car, the car received not too expensive interior finishing materials;
interior noise insulation also received no signs expensive car, when driving to Almera, you can hear everything that happens to the wheels and the engine;
the car received a good quality of seats, a very interesting design dashboard, pretty high quality metal of the body;
welding and painting of the body are also carried out with high quality, the buyer has no complaints about these processes;
Almera's special design for Russia was created specifically in the Teana style of the previous generation, the car personifies high cost and chic.

It should be noted that the company spent a lot of investments on the construction of a new production line, received many problems to legalize this activity, but went through all the difficulties quite bravely, having implemented the Russian Nissan assembly Almera. Many professional drivers who have been on a test drive of the car say that Russian assembly here it has not been felt for a long time. The car is completely reliable, of high quality and has excellent opportunities for a successful trip on any road.

Almera Specifications and Performance

Great car on 15- and 16-inch wheels, quite a comfortable ride and good design of all elements. This is what the person who first sat behind the wheel of the Almera will say, if before that he drove old domestic cars... But as soon as you get behind the wheel of a Nissan with new Toyota Let's say the feeling and nature of your feedback changes dramatically. Hard plastics, uncertain position on the road, a lot of factory flaws that are visible already on the first trip. As you can see, the Nissan Almera can be versatile. The machine does have a number of problems, but its advantages outweigh the disadvantages:

a large enough cabin can accommodate five passengers without any particular difficulties;
engines of 1.5 and 2 liters produce 109 and 133 horses, which is quite enough for a dynamic trip;
conventional 5-speed mechanics and a new generation CVT are quite adequate options for boxes;
the car got a lot important advantages in the details of the suspension, as well as the implementation of the brake system;
there are no latest technologies on board the Nissan Almera, but traditional Japanese technology is enough;
technically, there can be no claims to the car at all, especially with an eye on the cost in the showrooms.

Interestingly, in reviews and on test drives, the car is undergoing a real reformation. First, the driver finds himself in a budget environment that looks too gray and uninteresting, and at the end of the test drive he begins to admire the convenience and thoughtfulness of the car. The fact is that it is wrong to talk about the development of a new generation Nissan Almera especially for Russia. In Japan, since 2007, Sunny has been produced in exactly the same form and with similar technology. Having updated Sunny for Japan, the corporation transferred the old development to AvtoVAZ for assembling a domestic budget car with the image of a foreign car. However, this project was expected to be a predictable success.

Complete set prices and other subtleties of sales Nissan Almera

Cars with great potential can become real leaders in their class, but for the Nissan Almera, this goal is practically unattainable. The car has become popular, but it is simply impossible to overtake all representatives of the budget segment. To begin with, the sedan can hardly be called compact, it is more likely to enter the transitional segment from B to C and cannot fully compete with this. Hyundai solaris... However, there is no need for competition for this car. The main advantages of the machine on the market can be described as follows:

the presence of a large number of technical variations of the car for each wallet and each individual case;
several available configurations that will help you make the right choice in terms of price and equipment features;
quite justified base price in the region of 450,000 rubles, a very good cost option for competition in the class;
beautiful appearance that recalls the traditional design options of the Nissan corporation;
very high-quality performance of the main elements, despite some shortcomings in materials and their quality;
quite acceptable ride comfort, reliability of the car at a fairly high level, as for the budget segment.

There are many variations of benefits that a vehicle can be praised for. Of course, you can find and negative sides, for which the car should be scolded. But I don't want to look for them at all. That is why in most situations it is better to use the personal feeling of the trip in order to get more information about the car and confidence in buying it. Take a test drive in one of the Nissan salons and get the necessary emotions and experience of being behind the wheel of a car. Only then will you be able to tell whether the car meets your aspirations and wishes. We offer you to watch a small test drive of the new Almera in the video:

Summing up

Great budget car did not become the most popular in its segment due to some features that the manufacturer donated. Nevertheless, today the Nissan Almera is one of the most promising offerings on the low-cost sedan market. The car is quite ready to prove its superiority in all respects, it can surprise with its high quality and rather pleasant characteristics. Today this vehicle offers great options configurations that will make the trip by car surprisingly pleasant for everyone.

There are many competitors to the Nissan Almera, which offer a more refined and modern appearance, adequate technology, and high build quality. But in all respects, no model can boast of bypassing this development. The Japanese manufacturer has figured out how to promote the car on Russian market and did everything as clearly and correctly as possible. That is why the car received many important advantages and became one of the best-selling cars in its narrow segment. How do you feel about the development of the new generation Nissan Almera?

Nissan Almera Classic (factory index B10) has been offered in Russia since 2006. The car was assembled at the Renault Samsung Motors plant in Busan (South Korea). Nissan production Almera classic began in 2002, under the name Renault Samsung SM3, the restyled version of which was sold in Russia. The car is based on the N16 Pulsar platform (Nissan Almera).

Engines

Nissan Almera Classic was equipped with a transverse 16-valve injection engine volume of 1.6 liters (107 hp) - factory index QG16DE. Serious problems with power unit does not arise. Timing chain drive, with a resource of at least 200 - 300 thousand km. But recently, young Almera Classic have experienced chain stretching, and as a result, a failure in traction after resetting the gas and pressing the accelerator pedal again. The reason is the poor quality of the chains used. Cases of stretching occurred with a run of 40 - 80 thousand km. To replace it, you will have to pay about 10,000 rubles.

If the engine starts to stall immediately after starting (after 140 - 180 thousand km), then, most likely, the problem is in the camshaft position sensor, which must be turned clockwise.

The fuel pump (6-7 thousand rubles) lives at least 150-200 thousand km, then it starts to hum, and the engine does not start the first time. If there are drops in speed and dips in traction, then the fuel filter may be clogged.

Over time, the owner of the Nissan Almera Classic may notice that the radiator fans "thresh" from the moment the ignition is turned on until it is turned off - regardless of whether cold engine or warmed up. The cause of the disease is the loss of contact due to the breaking of the wire, which has an excessively rigid insulation and a short section between the points of the flange of the bundle.

After 100 - 150 thousand km, it may be necessary to replace the muffler. The reason is the low quality of the metal and the absence of a condensate drainage channel resulting from short trips. The first signs are the appearance of small holes at the bottom of the muffler can, from which water "drips".

Transmission

Two types of boxes were installed on the Almera Classic: 5-speed mechanics and 4-speed automatic.

Often, in new cars, the owners found an insufficient amount of oil poured into the manual transmission - only 1.5 liters instead of the required 3 liters. Long-term operation under oil starvation conditions significantly reduced the life cycle of the box.

After 60 - 100 thousand km, noise may appear in the manual transmission due to the secondary shaft bearing. Problem bearing supplier - Chinese manufacturer KOYO. Fuzzy transmissions may appear after 90 - 140 thousand km. Sometimes the problem can be eliminated by bleeding the clutch. The clutch runs at least 140 - 180 thousand km. Replacement will require 8-10 thousand rubles.

On cars before 2008, there are cases of leaks of the clutch master cylinder due to a breakdown of a plastic fitting. This happens more often in winter. To avoid this, it is necessary to squeeze the plastic fitting using a clamp.

On "mechanics" it is not always easy to turn on reverse gear... This feature is caused by the lack of a synchronizer, as a result of which the driver hears a "crunch". There is nothing terrible here, you need to pause and try again, or try to turn on the reverse through the third gear.

The resource of an automatic transmission before the first repair is at least 150-200 thousand km. Owners often complain about "kicks" or jolts that occur when switching from 1st to 2nd on an unheated box with a run of more than 60 - 100 thousand km. In addition, after 120 - 160 thousand km, sometimes "slipping" is observed when switching from 2nd to 3rd gear.

The outer SHRUS runs at least 80 - 120 thousand km, the inner one - 160 - 200 thousand km.

Undercarriage

The manufacturer clearly saved on the Nissan Almera Classic suspension by excluding from its design front stabilizer lateral stability, despite the fact that all the necessary technological attachment points are preserved. This element can play an important role in case of a sharp maneuver of the car in a critical situation, for example, bypassing a sudden obstacle. Many owners install the stabilizer themselves. The cost of the set is about 4 thousand rubles, installation work - 1.5 - 2 thousand rubles.

The reason for the squeak that occurs behind when braking - before a full stop, is often 2 transport ears. After accidental contact of the bottom with any surface, they can bend and begin to cling to the rear beam.

The rear suspension springs are rather weak and compressed heavily with three passengers in the back seat. After 4 - 5 years of operation, they noticeably sag. Replacing the springs with stiffer ones will require about 6,000 rubles per pair.

Front shock absorbers travel more than 100 - 140 thousand km, rear - 80 - 100 thousand km. Suspension knocking is often caused by knocking shock absorbers, which will maintain their performance for a long time.

Tie rods run at least 160 - 200 thousand km, steering tips - 120 - 150 thousand km. Steering rack starts tapping or sweating after 150-200 thousand km. The new one will cost 20-40 thousand rubles, the repair of the rail will require about 15 thousand rubles.

If you bite the steering wheel and lightly tap when turning it, you may have to replace the steering shaft cardan. Lubrication will help to prolong his life for a short time. The cost of the cardan is about 300-500 rubles, and the work on its replacement is about 1,000 rubles.

Front brake pads run about 40-50 thousand km (1.5-3 thousand rubles), front brake discs - 60-80 thousand km (2.5-4 thousand rubles). Rear brake pads last more than 100 - 140 thousand km, drums run no less.

After 80 - 100 thousand km often "wedges" the brake valve of the vacuum hose - mainly in winter. Consequences - "loss" of brakes. The reason is the accumulating and freezing condensate in the branch pipe through which the air flows. Can be treated with WD-40 treatment.

After 60 - 80 thousand km, there may be a knock from behind when releasing the brake pedal. To get rid of it, cleaning the rear brake mechanism and spreading the pads often helps.

Body and interior

The quality of the body paintwork is satisfactory, the metal is not subject to corrosion. Problems arise with moldings and door handles, the paint from which often peels off during washing on cars older than 3 to 4 years.

The reason for knocking in the cabin on the right side of the dashboard when driving over irregularities is often the right-hand hood hinge. Crickets can take up residence in the A-pillars and center bar. Sometimes the control rods of the locks and the laid cables of the power windows sound.

Typical problems and malfunctions

An electrician often presents problems that can be eliminated with an elementary trick - resetting the negative terminal from the battery for 10-15 minutes. Seasonal time for "glitches" - winter and periods with sudden temperature changes. Sometimes the reason for malfunctioning or failure of electrical systems lies in the Realy Module, to cure which it is necessary to clean the contacts, re-solder and fill with sealant. The module itself is "buggy" due to the formation of condensation and oxidation of the contacts. It is worth noting that mainly electrical problems arise on the Almera Classic, produced before 2008.

The heating of the parking area of the wipers can also refuse, in some cases the consequences turned out to be disappointing - the threads heated to "red", and the windshield burst from overheating. There are few such cases, but there will be about a dozen others.

If the windshield wipers begin to hang in the "washer" mode or in the first mode, and also do not return back to the parking area, then, most likely, the kinematics have soured, or the contact on the motor has disappeared. In the latter case, official services change the entire electric motor, although it is enough just to bend the contacts on the motor.

If after purchasing the car it turned out that the speedometer does not work, then it is possible that the mileage is twisted on Almera. In case of incorrect intervention in the tidy, the protection may be triggered with the disabling of the speed indicator and odometer. There is a feature that should be taken into account when replacing the tidy - the pinout on cars with automatic transmission and manual transmission does not match - the "pinout" will have to be changed.

With a mileage of more than 40 - 60 thousand km, many owners are faced with the quirks of the immobilizer. After turning on the ignition, the "immobilizer" warning lamp came on, and the engine would not start. In most cases, the problem disappeared after removing the battery terminal. Sometimes the reason was the fuses of the Super Sleep system or the unit spontaneously jumping out of the slot.

Nissan Almera Classic with a manual transmission in the city is content with 10 - 11 liters of gasoline and 6 - 7 liters on the highway. With the "automatic" fuel consumption in the city rises to 13 - 15 liters, and on the highway - up to 7 - 8 liters.

Conclusion

It is worth noting that more often problems arise on the Nissan Almera Classic until 2008. In 2008, the automaker has worked to eliminate many of the shortcomings, only a small part of which has not been eliminated.