Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 04 1.5 Timing Chain defect

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Wed 2 Sep 2009 14:51
04 1.5 Timing Chain defect - Nabil
Hi All,

My Nissan Almera stalled when I was overtaking on a busy dual carriageway and it nearly killed me.
After some googling I found out that Nissan Almera has a RENAULT timing chain which stretches after so many miles and causes the engine to stall and not restart. Nissan issued a recall but no for all Almeras, mine wasn't included.
I took my car to Nissan garage yesterday and they confirmed it's the timing chain and fixing it would cost £900-£1000.
I really think Nissan should own up and issue a recall for all Almeras before someone is killed.

If anyone needs contact number for customer service here it is:
nissan customer services
01923 899999

THE MORE PEOPLE THAT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICES TO COMPLAIN ABOUT TIMING CHAIN THE MORE CHANCE THERE DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT BECAUSE AS FAR AS CUSTOMER SERVICES ARE AWARE THERE'S NO PROBLEM WITH TIMING CHAIN SO THEY WON'T ISSUE A RECALL

Edited by Dynamic Dave on 02/09/2009 at 14:52

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Wed 2 Sep 2009 16:49
04 1.5 Timing Chain defect - wazza
Do you know if there is a timing chain problem on the almera tino 1.8 engine? Am considering buying one
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Wed 2 Sep 2009 17:12
04 1.5 Timing Chain defect - Nabil
I think Tinos use the same Renault timing chain as the Almeras.
Check here:
www.ilexa.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,6610.0.html
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Fri 11 Feb 2011 13:27
04 1.5 Timing Chain defect - ronnie99

just would like to say i reported to nissan regarding faulty timing chain just over 3 years ago, when first purchased a second hand almera 03 and had to replace chain after 4 months, the car is now back in the garage having its second timing chain fixed, however nissan would not own up to any faults.............................

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Tue 15 Mar 2011 21:46
04 1.5 Timing Chain defect - daw1975123

I have a 2003 almera 1.8. Never had any trouble except front susp (£150) and a lamda sensor. Few months ago the symptons of the lambda came back (#revs dropping at junctions and low MPG). The engine warning light was on and off but then the car started jumping around like a misfire. Took it to an independent garage with the error code confirmed by AA as front bank running lean (Save a fortune diagnostics if you are in the AA).They replaced the CAM sensor and gave me an advisory that the heating element in the lambda was faulty. The light came back on the next long drive so had lamda / crank sensor and sparks replaced, total cost £359 including CAM sensor. Car now like new even though done £99.5k. The so called timing chain fault is a way of nissan making cash. These motors will run for ever if you service them and the faults are generally sensor related. Remember..... lambda / crank, cam sensors for diping revs / poor MPG / misfire. DO NOT go to a nissan dealer, just find a good local garage who will use genuine parts

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