Nissan Almera is quite popular in Russia and the CIS countries. In many ways, the model is appreciated for its comfort and unpretentiousness. However, along with the advantages, disadvantages are also noted. This may be evidenced by reviews of motorists.
Let's read about the Nissan Almera reviews of the owners and the disadvantages of these cars, as well as reveal their advantages.
Drivers' opinions on the Classic
Valery, driving experience - 10 years
My opinion is that this car is worth the money.
Everything is in order with reliability: a rigid suspension, does not require frequent repairs and maintenance, for our roads the very thing, a powerful and at the same time reliable engine.
A car spends seven liters per hundred kilometers on the highway, and practically 9 in the city (8.9, to be more precise).
Now weak spots: small ground clearance, bumper and bottom constantly cling to something, poor quality of plastic and assembly (rattling of the cabin, backlash), not very comfortable chairs. In general, the car is good for work, for example, in a taxi.
Sergey, driving experience - 8 years
The problem with this model is that it is not comfortable enough. Cheap plastic and poor build quality. The material of the seat upholstery also raises criticism: after the water dries, stains remain on it: this significantly spoils appearance salon. Well, the advantages can be called reliability and efficiency (practically does not require repairs, and even "eats" in moderation).
Mikhail, driving experience - 7 years
The disadvantage of the Nissan Almera Classic model is the lack of sound insulation. Sometimes there is a feeling that the car is not equipped with this "gadget" at all. It is especially hard to ride winter tires, in the summer it is more or less normal. Uncomfortable chairs, my back after an hour's drive makes itself felt very strongly, although I am 25 years old, and there are no problems with my back. To the detriment of comfort, the car is reliable, economical and unpretentious. "Working" horse, in a word.
Nissan Almera N16 reviews
Alexander Nikolaevich, driving experience - 30 years
The grandson gave Almer H16 for the anniversary. In general, after the domestic "Zhiguli" - heaven and earth. Comfortable, comfortable, roomy, equipped with electric windows, air conditioning and heated seats. Not bad and driving performance... It seems that the Japanese created a car specifically for Russian roads. The downside is "gluttony". Since gasoline prices are growing, I do not travel often, as it is unprofitable. I am trying to sell in order to buy a more economical model (after the appearance of the second car, unfortunately, I already sold my old Zhiguli).
Nikolay, driving experience - 13 years
The car was purchased in 2006. As far as I know, after 2006 N16 ceased to be produced. For me: an ordinary car, the advantage of which is its main purpose - it drives! The disadvantages I would attribute to a rather weak air conditioner, gluttony and poor build quality.
Maxim, has been driving for 5 years
Inexpensive, unpretentious car, reliable in operation. There are practically no problems associated with launching in the winter season. Also, the pluses include a generally comfortable interior. Disadvantages: poor sound insulation, poor finishing materials and build quality, uncomfortable trunk (despite the large nominal volume). In addition, the car is quite "gluttonous".
Pros and cons of Nissan Almera G15
Peter, driving experience - 10 years
The pros and cons of this car are comparable. If the car is reliable enough, it feels good both outside the city and with ragged city driving, it is unpretentious and easily repaired, then it does not have the most comfortable interior, the absence of control buttons on the steering wheel, and also not high quality assembly. In general, this car is worth the money paid for it.
Alexey, has been driving for 3.5 years
I bought a car from my hands. The previous owner assured that everything is in order. But I have a feeling that the car has been in an accident. Despite this, the model is reliable in use, I regularly travel to work throughout the year. So far, I have not seen any particular problems. I think the disadvantage is the low quality of finishing materials and assembly.
Roman, has been driving a car for 1 year
Last year I passed my license, my friends advised me to buy this car... A car from the middle price range, a large trunk and voluminous fuel tank, also good to operate. Cons is high consumption fuel, no soundproofing layer and hard seats. However, in general, I am satisfied with the car.
Daniel, driving experience - 5 years
The advantages of the model include reliability, simplicity, and cost. The disadvantages are: increased consumption fuel, poor build quality, interior creaks and backlash. In addition, flaws are noticeable in the power windows and air conditioning system. In winter, the interior does not warm up well, and some systems may work “every other time”.
Conclusion
Nissan Almera G15, N16 and Classic are generally ideal for Russian roads.
They are distinguished by their unpretentiousness, reliability during operation, and a high running resource, which makes it possible to use cars without frequent procedures. Maintenance and repair. But each medal has a flip side: a reliable and unpretentious car has a low degree of comfort, insufficiently high build quality and increased fuel consumption.
09.12.2016
Nissan Almera Classic is a budget car that has nothing to do with the incredibly popular, at that time, "". In the Korean market, the car was sold under the name "Samsung SM3" and, almost immediately after the premiere, became the sales leader, but in the CIS, the car with the name "refrigerator" was selling very poorly. Therefore, marketers had to urgently look for a solution to this problem, but as soon as Samsung was renamed to NISSAN, the sales started. On secondary market the number of offers for the sale of used options is very large, therefore, we had no right to ignore this car.
A bit of history:
Nissan Almera Classic was developed in 2002 by Renault-Samsung and NISSAN on the basis of the Nissan Pulsar car. Initially, the car bore the name "SM3" and, only after the debut of the model on the European market, it was renamed into a more familiar name for buyers "Almera" with the prefix Classic. Initially, the car was assembled in Korea at the Samsung plant, and since 2006, production has been established in Russia. Before the car appeared on the CIS markets, a minor restyling was carried out. Nissan Almera Classic is built on the "N16 Pulsar" platform. In 2008, work was carried out to eliminate the most common shortcomings, after which the problems, during the warranty period, became several times less. In 2013, the manufacturer stopped production of this model, in the same year, sales of a new generation started.
Advantages and disadvantages of Nissan Almera Classic with mileage
The paintwork and metal of the car body are of satisfactory quality, due to this, corrosion on the car is extremely rare. But, after 3-4 years of operation, plastic moldings and door handles begin to slowly climb. The front optics are also not famous for their quality, as a result, the protective plastic quickly becomes cloudy, also, on many copies, after 4-5 years, the headlight reflector begins to peel off. If, when driving on an uneven road, a knock is heard from the right side, most likely lubrication of the hood loop is required.
Engines
Nissan Almera Classic was completed with only one gasoline engine volume 1.6 (107 hp). This power unit is equipped with a timing chain drive, the resource of the metal chain is 200-250 thousand km, but after 100,000 km of run it can stretch at any time. The first sign of the need to replace the chain will serve as a diesel rumble on idle and a metallic clatter when starting the engine. The disadvantages can also be attributed to the leak of the upper radiator pipe. If the smell of gasoline appears in the passenger compartment, the fuel rail clamp must be replaced. On many copies, the radiator fan works without turning off, the cause of the ailment is the loss of contact due to the breakage of the power steering pressure sensor connection wire.
The fuel pump is quite reliable, its resource is 150-200 thousand km, but if you often drive with an almost empty tank, it can fail prematurely. Difficulty starting the engine will serve as the first signal about the need for replacement. If you notice that the car starts to lose traction and the speed drops, most likely you need to replace the fuel filter. Closer to 150,000 km, the resonator will need to be replaced. It is very simple to check the state of the resonator, you need to lift the car on a lift and, if water is dripping from the "can", then it will soon have to be changed. Otherwise, this motor is reliable and unpretentious in operation.
Transmission
Two types of gearboxes were installed on the Nissan Almera Classic - a five-speed mechanics and a four-speed automatic. This car is a rare case when an automatic machine is more reliable than a mechanic. The biggest disadvantage mechanical transmission small bearing life is considered input shaft(begins to buzz on a mileage of 130-150 thousand km), and if it is not replaced in time, an expensive box repair is inevitable. Due to the fact that there is no reverse gear synchronizer in the box, on many copies it is not possible to turn it on the first time. The clutch, with careful operation, on average, nurses 100-130 thousand km, but it also has its weak points - the return spring on the pedals (it often breaks) and master cylinder clutch (loses tightness). Automatic transmission, with correct operation and proper maintenance (oil change every 60,000 km), will last at least 200,000 km, but, as a rule, the box starts pushing by 120-150 thousand km.
Suspension Nissan Almera Classic
The Nissan Almera Classic is equipped with a standard suspension for budget cars, an independent front suspension, such as MacPherson, and a semi-independent beam at the rear. The suspension has good energy consumption and copes well with the unevenness of our roads, but is not suitable for dynamic driving. No stabilizer included as standard lateral stability, but, due to the fact that fastenings for it, nevertheless, are provided, many owners install the stabilizer on their own. To compensate for the lack of a stabilizer, the manufacturer installs reinforced suspension elements. Operating experience has shown that the chassis of the Nissan Almera Classic is quite hardy, as for a budget car.
The shock absorber anthers received the most criticism from the owners; after 30,000 km, cracks appear on them, which leads to a decrease in the shock absorber service line. If you monitor the condition of the anthers, the shock absorbers will last up to 100,000 km. Silent blocks, ball joints and wheel bearings, on average, take care of 70-90 thousand kilometers. Steering tips run 90-100 thousand km, thrust - 100-120 thousand km. Steering rack Surprisingly, it turned out to be very hardy, and up to 150-200 thousand km rarely surprises. Weak point rear suspension springs are considered, and if three adult passengers are constantly carried behind, they will have to be replaced up to 100,000 km. The most common problem brake system fluid leakage from the master cylinder is considered. This happens due to the insufficient length of the hose that connects the tank to brake fluid and a cylinder. To fix the problem, it is recommended to replace the hose with a longer one.
Salon
As with many budget cars, you will not find exquisite design and high-quality finishing materials here. Also, do not count on the abundance of electrical equipment (in the Nissan Almera Classic there is not even an on-board computer). Despite the small amount of electronics, electrical problems are common. The most common ones are: failure of the ventilation unit and the heating filaments of the windshield wipers.
Outcome:
Nissan Almera Classic, despite its low cost, is enough reliable car... Before buying this car, it is important to know that the cost of maintenance and spare parts is not less than that of a thoroughbred Japanese.
| Dignity | disadvantages |
Low cost | Unreliability of a manual transmission |
Simple and reliable engine | High maintenance and repair costs |
| Comfortable and reliable suspension | High fuel consumption (up to 13 liters in the city) |
Corrosion resistance of the body | Poor quality of interior finishing materials |
If you are the owner of this car model, please describe the problems that you had to face during the operation of the car. Perhaps it is your feedback that will help the readers of our site when choosing a car.
Best regards, editors AvtoAvenu
Just 15 years ago, Renault Samsung and Nissan developed car nissan Almera Classic. 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. The car is now massively offered in the aftermarket, so you just need to consider the problems that the Nissan Almera is facing. After all, future buyers have a lot of questions.
Externally, the updated Nissan looks pretty impressive. The car inherited a lot from Logan. Also "Frenchman" borrowed Almera, dashboard, the order of placement of 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 regular 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, the appearance of door handles and plastic moldings deteriorates. They will simply have a cover.
Lighting engineering
The optics are poor. Drivers with 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 up tight, 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. Weaknesses 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 Almera note that already at 130-150 thousand, the box begins to push.
Salon design.
Compared to other budget sedan options in our market, the Nissan Almera is undeniably competitive. There is quite room ahead. There is a 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 for lifting. It is very difficult to carry out the regulation 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. Absent 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 back is semi-independent. Differs in good energy consumption. Behaves decently on our rough roads. However, dynamic driving is not for her. The complete set lacks a stabilizer responsible for lateral stability. The owners of the car get out of the situation by installing the part on their own, since the mount for the stabilizer exists. When driving, the stabilizer functions are compensated by reinforced suspension elements. In general, for budget transport, 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. and cylinder causes similar problems. It's that simple! It can be eliminated by 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 been noticed frequent breakdowns any details, units of this model, then let us know in the comments below.
Was last modified: December 6th, 2019 by Administrator
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- 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 another matter entirely. 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 along 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 a mileage of 65,000 km (the 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 and 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 (repairs on trifles, 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 on 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
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). The production of the Nissan 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 position sensor camshaft to be rotated 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.
With time owner of Nissan The 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: a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic.
Often, in new cars, owners found an insufficient amount of oil poured into a 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 bearing of the secondary shaft. 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 not less than 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 kit 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. The 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, the brake valve of the vacuum hose often "wedges" - mainly in winter. Consequences - "loss" of brakes. The reason is the accumulating and freezing condensate in the branch pipe, due to which there is air... It can be treated with WD-40 treatment.
After 60 - 80 thousand km, a knock from behind may appear when the brake pedal is released. Cleaning the mechanism often helps to get rid of it. rear brakes and breeding pads.
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 sharp 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, released 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 burst from overheating windshield... There are few such cases, but about a dozen others will be typed.
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 operate 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 light 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 mechanical box gears in the city are 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.
If you are looking for a reliable budget car, then you must have paid attention to the classic sedan Nissan Almera Classic, which is widely represented on both primary and secondary automotive market Russia. An inexpensive car assembled in Korea has a lot in common with sedan Almera(N16). Even though the model is of the "budget" class, the quality of the interior trim and its overall dimensions do not cause any particular complaints: there is enough space, good visibility; so that even large passengers will feel comfortable. Rear seats do not transform, but at the same time the trunk of the car is one of the most spacious in the category budget cars... Noise isolation is mediocre, however, in many more expensive cars this indicator is not fundamentally different.
Corrosion resistant
The body of the model is distinguished by a pronounced individuality, while it pleases the fact that it paintwork sufficiently resistant to corrosion (the only weak points can be considered protective moldings on the side surfaces of the body).
Possible nuances
Of course, the car also has weak points - for example, brake discs, which after the 50,000 km mark may require urgent replacement, or ABS sensors, which often fail. Also (if we talk about the "chassis") the shock absorbers anthers deserve fair criticism - they are not too durable, they tend to become covered with cracks.
Suspension features
However, in itself, the "chassis" pleases with its reliability: with proper operation, it is quite capable of serving for a long time and trouble-free. For example, front suspension consumables (such as bearings and ball joints) can “stretch” up to 100,000 km. By the way, it should be noted separately the energy intensity of the rear semi-independent suspension, which easily withstands "problem" sections of the road. But sharp maneuvers on this car is still not worth it: the absence of an anti-roll bar makes the car unpleasantly roll when cornering. But for a measured ride, this car is perfect. The front suspension, like its counterpart on the predecessor model, is independent.
Features of the only engine available
As for the engines, buyers have little choice: all Nissan Almera Classic cars were equipped with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine (similar to the Nissan Primera engine). All the shortcomings that were identified during operation Nissan models Primera, were successfully eliminated, so the Nissan Almera Classic engine does not "please" the owner with problems with a short-lived catalyst, quickly failing crankshaft and camshaft sensors, as well as a "weak" timing chain. But there are also disadvantages, which include increased oil consumption (this disadvantage is usually caused by a factory defect and is found in Nissan Almera Classic quite often). If such a problem occurs, it will be eliminated. official dealers under warranty, free of charge. Another common problem is the unexpected turning on of the cooling fan, which starts to work in a constant mode. The reason often lies in the breaking of the electrical wiring for connecting the power steering pressure sensor (common to both nodes). The motor also loves to "eat": on average, fuel consumption when driving around the city (with manual transmission) is 9.5 liters per 100 km (according to the manufacturer's data).
Transmissions
Nissan Almera Classic is presented in versions with both manual and automatic gearboxes, and on Russian market the ratio of copies with "mechanics" and "automatic" is approximately 1: 1. Both options are quite reliable; maintenance is reduced to regular oil changes (every 90,000 km in the manual transmission, every 60,000 km in the automatic transmission). The only possible source of trouble can be the clutch, or rather, the insufficiently reliable master cylinder of the hydraulic drive. The solution is to replace the cylinder assembly. Also, the return spring of the clutch pedal does not differ in reliability. WITH automatic transmission On average, a car spends almost 1 liter more gears per 100 km of track, while the dynamics of acceleration to 100 km decreases from 12.1 seconds for a “mechanic” to 13.9 seconds for an “automatic”.
In general, despite small flaws and weaknesses, the Almera Classic can be called a good, durable car, offered at a fairly modest price. Based on the Nissan Primera and other older models of this brand, the Almera Classic is considered an affordable and decent model, but its maintenance can be expensive, so when buying a car in the secondary market, you should not spare money for diagnostics. The car is ideal for those who prefer a measured and not too fast driving.
Dynamics
| 1.6 AT | 177 | 13.9 | - |
| 1.6 MT | 184 | 12.1 | - |
Fuel consumption
| 1.6 AT | 10.4 | 6 | 7.6 | - | Petrol |
| 1.6 MT | 9.2 | 5.3 | 6.8 | - | Petrol |
Price
Price new Almera A classic with a manual transmission starts at 487,000 rubles and, depending on the configuration, can go up to 583,000 rubles. With an automatic transmission, prices start at 563,000 rubles. The cost of copies of the first years of release starts at 270,000 rubles.
