The system does not cause much trouble, but, nevertheless, you need to be prepared for the fact that you will need to solder the relay, some control and switching units. In general, relay and fuse blocks sometimes live their own lives, sometimes you have to "juggle" relays and fuses in search of problems. But this is after five to six years of operation. The rest of the simple system does not cause serious difficulties.
The most serious problems are a faulty immobilizer, glitches in the car's electric fans and failures in the ABS electronics. Minor troubles with the pressure sensor of the air conditioning system and the pressure in the power steering were solved after 2008. Almost all of them are well mastered in repair and will not cause trouble when contacting a specialized service. The immobilizer usually requires a power reset, and in case of a frequent repetition of the error, an antenna replacement. Fans suffer from broken wiring, and the ABS unit - from internal soldering and breaks in the sensor wires at the bend of the wiring.
In the photo: Nissan Almera classic "2006–12
The generator resource is usually at least 150 thousand kilometers, only when operating in northern and especially dusty regions, problems occur more often. And usually everything is inexpensive to repair. The resource of the generator belt may not be too large: after 50 thousand kilometers it is recommended to check it for cracks, and by a hundred thousand it will be necessary to replace it. But replacement is inexpensive, so this is hardly a serious drawback.
The light relay at the driver's feet can be short, as a result - the smell of burning in the cabin and malfunctions of the engine ECU. The problem is typical, and if the car is older than 2008, then it will almost certainly need a replacement. Loaded electrical connectors are not particularly durable: the wiring of headlights, foglights and heating suffers from this rear window... It is worth checking them at every MOT and, of course, at the time of purchase.
The trunk lid wiring is surprisingly vulnerable, with frequent failures, usually broken wires inside the corrugation. On cars with a rare option for heating the parking zone of the wipers, the system control unit may fail - it turns on the heating at full strength, and the glass may crack and the heating threads may burn out. Basically, the problems are minor, not affecting the capabilities of the machine, but, nevertheless, they reduce the feeling of quality.
Brakes, suspension and steering
The brakes are quite reliable, but original parts do not have a good resource. The front wheel pads can only travel 20-30 thousand kilometers before being replaced. With the rear drums it is a little easier: the resource of the pads is at least 50-60 thousand, and the drums last twice as long. Hoses and pipes are not a hassle, but ABS system sometimes it fails - do not rush to repair the unit itself, often the reason is in one of the sensors or even the wiring connector. And power failures cause the system to malfunction - repair the generator if it does not produce a stable voltage.
The suspension is simple, but still a lot of hassle. First, the front and rear levers it is supposed to be changed only as a whole. Repairs are possible, but original components will not be available. The supports of the front struts do not come out more than a hundred thousand, and on primers their resource is even less. And the most sore spot- shock absorbers. They are prone to leaks, after which the already poor handling of the car becomes simply dangerous.
Front lower arm
price for original
5 423 rubles
Stabilizer lateral stability the car does not have it by default, although the related Samsung SM3 does, and the part can be supplied. The parts are inexpensive, and the front levers can be supplied from a "European" car, for which many analogues are produced. Nevertheless, the suspension will always require attention, and with regular trips with a full load, the resource of the rear shock absorbers is reduced to a ridiculous 15 thousand kilometers: they will flow literally after every MOT. But the problem can be solved - it is enough to supply parts made by Kayaba or SACHS once. Both comfort and reliability will increase: this is exactly the case when the original parts came across very unsuccessful.
The steering fails mainly with runs over one and a half hundred thousand. The main risks are associated with the weak anthers of the rack and the low resource of the power steering pump. The pump begins to hum and drive the chips into the rail, after which its cuffs fail. Well, damage to the anthers leads to corrosion of the rail and the rapid appearance of knocks. Let me remind you that part of the backlash is responsible for steering column and its joints.
Transmission
In fact, the car has no special problems with the body, interior, electrics, suspension and brakes. Everything is done very budgetary, simple, but very reliable. Yes, it breaks down, but not expensive. But with the manual transmission, surprises are possible.
Most of Almera owners consider the box to be an "eternal" unit and are very surprised when ... There were even rumors that the problem was an insufficient oil level in the manual transmission, but the essence of the breakdowns usually speaks of something else: cheap bearings and poor material of synchronizers and couplings are poorly adapted to our traffic jams and frequent violations of the speed limit.
A typical repair is actually replacing the bearings of both shafts, replacing the second-third gear synchronizers and replacing the fourth and fifth couplings. In addition to this criticism is caused by the operation of the gear shifting mechanism: it does not differ from the assembly line with the accuracy of its work, and after hundreds of thousands of runs, the owner can feel what the driver of Ikarus experienced, sticking the gears "by touch."
Lovers of "mechanics" are haunted by problems with the clutch master cylinder, the design of which is not very successful. It is leaking, so please take a close look when buying vacuum amplifier, and if there are leaks, count on a replacement. The part lends itself poorly to repair: it will not only require replacement of the seals, but also the refinement of the metal surfaces.
Oddly enough, automatic transmission is more reliable than "mechanics". The Almera Classic was fitted with the proven RE4F03A series box. This chetyrehstupka traces its "pedigree" even from fully hydraulic automatic transmissions and is mechanically distinguished by excellent reliability. Of course, the floating blocking of the gas turbine engine significantly reduces the oil resource during active movement and causes early contamination of the valve body, and the operating temperature is too high, but these are solvable difficulties.
The box is able to travel 250-350 thousand kilometers before the first repairs and has a good margin of safety. The main malfunctions are associated with the resource of the valve body solenoids and cases of oil loss and overheating. Perhaps, with runs of the order of 150-200 thousand, it will be necessary to replace the oil seal of the gas turbine engine and change the linings for its blocking, if the degree of oil contamination increases rapidly and there are leaks. With very high mileage- for 500 thousand - typical resource troubles with the pump bushings and the rear planetary gear set are possible.
Motor
The only engine on Nissan almera Classic is amazingly good. In general, the entire series of QG motors is distinguished by a successful design, but it is the QG16DE in the family that can be called the best. The design is simple and unpretentious, as befits a mass motor. Cast iron cylinder block, reliable piston group, timing chain drive, no hydraulic lifters, direct oil pump drive, simple and reliable system injection and katkollektor.
Timing chain kit
price for non-original
7 260 rubles
Actually, only the collector and the timing chain drive the motor. The catalysts are too delicate, and they also really do not like long winter starts and cold weather. After five years of operation, the catalyst filler already begins to "play", and the catalyst crumbles a little. The crumb can fall into piston group causing sharp wear on cylinders, rings and valves. It is highly recommended to either replace the catalyst with a new one, or simply remove it. You can simply put a regular manifold from the Euro-3 version of the engine and an exhaust with a lower catalyst from an older Almera.
A bad start, especially in winter, has a lot to do with a stretched timing chain. Its resource fluctuates in a very wide range: old motors usually ran up to 150-200 thousand kilometers without replacement, and on machines of recent years of production, there are often cases of stretching after 70 thousand.
In the photo: Nissan Almera Classic "2006-12 Some more troubles are delivered by DPRV and DPKV, the resource of these sensors is usually less than 150 thousand. The resource of the mass air flow sensor is slightly higher, and the gradual drop in throttle response is poorly felt, and complete failure is a rarity, but again, it affects the resource of the catalyst. Position sensor throttle- a consumable, it sometimes fails before hundreds of thousands of run. Computer software surprises are almost always cured: hardly anyone put up with a bad start for more than 10 years. Well, sensitivity to contamination of the throttle valve is a common problem for many engines, it just manifests itself in a deterioration in starting, and not only in floating speeds. idle move.
Summary
Way to do big car cheap, Nissan / Samsung chose a rather successful one: a simple salon, fewer options complete sets and relatively inexpensive suspension elements, wiring and internal equipment. In addition, a reliable engine with automatic transmission and a body that does not corrode, despite obvious flaws in its design.
In the photo: Nissan Almera Classic "2006-12 However, by modern standards, the car looks outdated, it does not have a very reliable suspension and mediocre handling. Yes and passive safety not at the modern level, and in the basic configuration there is not even a passenger airbag.
Among the undoubted advantages - big sizes, but practice shows that most B ++ class cars are slightly inferior in internal volumes, and at the same time they are more modern and more economical. Plus, at the same price, they are corny newer. True, the entry threshold is also higher: after all, , and a Hyundai / Kia couple appeared only in 2009.
In general, there is something to think about!
Would you take a Nissan Almera Classic?
Reliable cars from the budget segment can be counted on one hand. Inexpensive Nissan Almera Classic is in steady demand not only in the primary market, but also in the secondary market, it does not stagnate for a long time in anticipation of the next owner. Despite its "budget" Almera Classic has a high-quality interior trim with well-fitted interior details. Spacious, with excellent visibility, it is perfect for a young family as a first car.
Technique for people or weak points Nissan Almera Classic
Considering this car as a potential acquisition, you need to get to know it weak sides, and as it turned out, there are plenty of them.
Body- this is what catches the eye in the first place. Uneven clearances between body parts have become commonplace in British-assembled Almera from the Sunderland factory. Japanese and korean assembly better. Because of these gaps, try to remove debris from the joints of the sills and wings more often, otherwise a compress from mud and wet foliage will quickly create foci of corrosion. The most sore spot is the side window guides in back doors, rust comprehends them very soon, already at the end of the first two years of operation. Fortunately, the parts are inexpensive and can be replaced without any problems. The chrome-plated handles, in the top versions, sometimes “fade” over the season.
Lighting engineering generally good, but dorestyled cars and the first lots of restyled ones (2002) suffered from rapid clouding of lenses in the dipped beam sections.
Engine, which is officially offered in Russia, is only gasoline. But on secondary market there are diesel modifications, the bulk with a K9K engine. A diesel engine often has problems with injectors and with a booster pump. And since there is a shortage of such parts, fuel economy looks ghostly. Gas engine QG18, with a volume of 1.8 liters, suffers from high oil consumption. A burn of half a liter per thousand kilometers is considered the norm. Watch the oil level, but still with a run of 150 thousand km. repairs will become relevant.
The close proximity of the neutralizer provokes rapid wear of the stroke from the cylinders, which leads to accelerated wear of the CPG. This is due to the fact that the oil that burns out in the honeycomb of the neutralizer greatly increases the temperature due to which the ceramic is destroyed and solid particles enter the cylinder through pulsations of the exhaust flow. Interestingly, the QG15 and QG16 engines with a volume of one and a half liters and 1.6 liters, respectively, in spite of the structural similarity of the QG18, do not suffer from such ailment. This is due to lower oil consumption.
Timing drive after 120 thousand km of run shows signs of stretching the Morse chain, pre-styling models required a chain change often on runs up to 80 thousand km. This disease is manifested by a bad start and floating idle speed. When replacing, be sure to change the tensioner and three dampers. Asterisks are enough calmly for a second term.
Launch problem may occur due to a malfunction of the immobilizer transponder. This can be treated by simply removing the negative terminal of the battery, a secondary removal may also be needed, but as a rule, the transponder's performance is restored.
In the engine compartment weak spots"Nissan almera classic" - engine cooling fan (the reason is a short circuit at the sensor), the wiring under the radiator suffers (oxidation affects the operation of the sound signal, air conditioner, the engine temperature will "float").
Transmission Almera Classic can be automatic with RL4F03A gearbox and is reliable. But the five-stage RS5F70A and RS5F31A have a minus - their secondary shaft roller bearings crumble early. Chassis reliable, but even here it is sometimes necessary to change brake discs after 50 thousand kilometers, ABS sensors often fail, shock absorber anthers quickly become covered with cracks.
Nissan almera classic nice car for your money - spacious, with a large trunk, reliable. Knowing the weak points, the car can be operated without problems for a long time. This is evidenced by the reviews of the owners.
If you carefully study the "burzhunet" and foreign auto catalogs, you can be convinced that the car "Nissan Almera Classic", well known in Russia, neither in Europe, nor in Asia, the model "Nissan Almera Classic" simply "does not exist" ... but there is a very similar on it Samsung SM3.
On Russian market car nissan Almera Classic, produced by the South Korean plant of the Renault-Nissan alliance, appeared in mid-spring 2006. Sedan Nissan Almera Classic is intended to gradually replace basic configuration Nissan Almera "Comfort".
Despite the fact that the Nissan Almera Classic is positioned as a budget car (in general, it is such), its appearance is quite even “not budgetary”, which immediately distinguishes it favorably from many competitors. Thoroughbred long nose of Nissan Almera Classic, its noble color ... the purity of which is not disturbed by neither moldings, nor door handles, nor ... bumpers (;)). Direction indicators of the original form and a graceful break in the trunk lid ... even the old friend of the "Almera" is somehow guessed.
But to be objective, this is not Nissan at all, and not Almera. This car is produced by a plant in Busan, and this plant produces a car under the Samsung brand and this model is called shortly - SM3 (this particular car is sold to South Korea under the name Samsung SM3). The marketers just rightly assumed that the "Samsung car" would not be appreciated in Russia and decided to sell it as the Nissan Almera Classic.
This situation is not "know-how" at all. For example, the well-known Logan is also not Renault at all - throughout Europe it is known as Dacia. So the popular, but not young Almeria was made more attractive in the same way at no special cost.
In general, the buyer is satisfied and the manufacturer is happy: the price of the Nissan Almera Classic (which is sold only in the Russian market) in 2011 starts from ~ 460 thousand rubles. True, apart from the "plus" (in the form of presentable appearance and South Korean origin), the most affordable Nissan Almera Classic also has a significant "minus" - it cannot boast of an air conditioner (mandatory for "foreign cars") or a second pillow security.
Now a little test drive of this "mass car" ... and the mass car should, first of all, not surprise, but drive and carry people. Well, the Nissan Almera Classic drives normally and without any special complaints, but there are already problems with the "people to carry". The fact is that on the example of Almera Classic one can understand how, on average, East Asians differ in height from Russians from the middle lane. A driver taller than 180 cm will want here more than possible to lower the seat, raise the steering wheel, tilt the headrest ... or even better, transfer to the right front seat- since anywhere else it will be tighter. In general, the Nissan Almera Classic, by today's standards, is probably the most cramped salon, recent generations modern cars The C-class is much more spacious.
When driving in city traffic, the Nissan Almera Classic is neither bad nor outstanding ... only its "monumental" hood takes some getting used to. But in the parking lot, Almera Classic pleases with its small turning radius and light steering wheel (from lock to lock a little less than 3 revolutions).
On the track, the Nissan Almera Classic also feels "at home" - even the "automatic" easily gains 120 ~ 130 km / h and does not mind accelerating further! Only a harsh suspension can stop you from further experiments with speed - it diligently transmits the wheels' shot about the unevenness of the road to the body.
In corners, the Nissan Almera Classic behaves confidently and predictably, the brakes (in the version with ABS) work perfectly.
Well, in addition to good dynamics and commendable agility, future owners of this budget car will appreciate that this sedan may well be powered by 92nd gasoline.
Technical Nissan specifications Almera Classic:
- Maximum speed - 184 km / h
- Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h - 12.1 sec.
- Fuel consumption (city / highway / mixed) - 9.2 / 5.3 / 6.8 liters per 100 km
- Engine:
- Volume - 1596 cm 3
- Number of cylinders - 4
- Arrangement of cylinders - in-line
- Engine power supply system - multipoint injection
- Engine location - front, transverse
- Number of valves per cylinder - 4
- Compression ratio - 9.5
- Bore and stroke - 76x88 mm
- Maximum power - 107 HP or 79 kW at 6000 rpm
- Maximum torque - 146 N * m at 3600 rpm
- Transmission:
- Transmission type - 5-speed manual or automatic hydromechanical for 4 gears
- Drive type - front
- Weight and dimensions:
- Length x Width x Height - 4510 x 1935 x 1440 mm
- Clearance - 140 mm
- Wheel size - 175/70 / R14
- Track width (front and rear) - 1490 mm
- Wheelbase - 2535 mm
- Trunk volume - 460 liters
- Gas tank volume - 55 liters
- Weight (full / equipped) - 1700/1160 kg
- Suspension (front and rear) - independent, spring
- Brakes (front / rear) - ventilated disc / drum
Nissan Almera Classic Price in 2011 on the Russian market it starts from 461 thousand rubles for a complete set of PE and reaches 586 thousand rubles for a "top" SE with an "automatic".
Earlier I wrote about + and - without being the owner, I acquired, I am using it and now I am typing the text in a different quality ...
About the poles:
1) Big sedan, for reasonable money and the freshest years
2) Perhaps the most spacious in its class.
3) The strength and simplicity of components and assemblies are internal from Renault and external Japanese look from Nissan.
4) Not expensive in maintenance, maintenance. Spare parts, consumables in any car shop. In fact, one to one from Largus ...
5) ICE K4M, simple, reliable, with a tremendous motor resource and the absence of a phase regulator.
6) Simple, strong, well-adapted suspension for our roads.
7) Excellent visibility on the rear-view mirrors.
8) Decent clearance for a sedan of 160 mm. and not a single suspension element destroys this clearance.
9) A large trunk, folding the backs of the rear row seats further increases it.
10) Very good light of the front optics.
"Russian Almera" is one of the most common sedans from working in a taxi, thanks to the summation of the above advantages and the presence of the K4M engine, which, without any manipulations, nurses up to 500 thousand km, then replace rings, oil seals and back into battle!
1) The K4M engine was designed at a time when the engineer was thinking about the reliability and durability of the motors. Therefore, the cast-iron block, simplicity of design, hundreds of thousands of kilometers before overhaul! But, attention to the timing unit, the planned replacement of the timing belt + rollers every 60 thousand km. or every four years, whichever comes first. For 120,000 km, we will also replace the pump, as well as the rivulets' belt and rollers to it.
2) Design feature of the valve cover. It is fastened with small bolts and acts as a single yoke for the camshafts.
3) Poor tightness of the motor. The valve cover and the place of contact of the oil separator with the valve cover may shed.
4) On sedans with manual transmission, control over the state of the left front wheel drive for the presence of fogging in the boot and possible leakage of transmission fluid. The design is like Renault Logan!
5) Automatic transmission DP2 is afraid of: contaminated transmission oil, long driving at high speeds, slippage. It is prone to overheating. At minus t, start the movement, warm it up. high revs The solenoids come out of the standing position, the solenoid of the linear oil pressure in the automatic transmission suffers first of all.
6) Not an important view in the rearview mirror.
So far, no intervention!
Planned replacement engine oil-Elf Evolution 900 SXR with a viscosity of 5w30, recommended for these Renault engines. oil filter-Mann 75/3.
In the near future, the replacement of the air filter is still the same Mann 1858/2 and the cabin filter.
If you do not put off the ascetic interior of the car, I recommend this sedan for purchase! For those who do not practice aggressive driving, who need a car for everyday, problem-free operation and want to save their family budget by spending the money they earn not on hardware, but on more significant, fundamental needs!
Good to all!
Nissan Almera Classic is another one budget car... Even in a new condition, this sedan is not very expensive, and if you pick up a used car in good condition, you can get by with a very small amount. And we must not forget about the famous Japanese reliability. In theory, this simple car should be quite reliable. And practically? We'll find out now.
The body of the Almera Classic is not subject to corrosion. But to paintwork there is a claim. After 3-4 years of operation, it can come off the handles and moldings, although at the same time it keeps quite firmly on all body elements. There are several complaints about the salon. It does not make a lot of creaks, but it looks too simple. Sometimes you have to deal with the problems of electrical systems. Usually, after a run of 60 thousand kilometers, the immobilizer starts to "glitch". Usually, the owners do it very simply - they remove the terminals from the battery and thereby reboot the car. They say it helps. Also, before buying, do not be too lazy to check the operation of the wipers in all possible modes. They may refuse to work due to broken contact on the mechanism motor.
Only one engine was installed on the Nissan Almera Classic - a 1.6-liter gasoline unit. The gas distribution mechanism of this engine uses a durable chain that can withstand 200 thousand kilometers without problems. But if you change it, then use only the chain good quality... There have already been cases of poor quality chains stretching. Also, be prepared that the engine, after a run of 140 thousand kilometers, will suddenly start to stall. And all because of the position sensor camshaft... And at the turn of 180 thousand, the car can start poorly to start and upset with failures in traction. I have to change the fuel pump and fuel filter... This usually helps. And most of the owners at the turn of 120 thousand kilometers will have to replace the muffler.
In a gearbox of any type, check the oil level immediately after purchase. It is not excluded that it has not been refilled yet at the plant. In "mechanics", after a run of 100 thousand kilometers, you will have to change the noisy bearing of the secondary shaft. Usually, by the same time, the transmissions begin to turn on indistinctly and with little effort. The clutch will last about 150 thousand kilometers. You can pick up a car with automatic transmission gear changes, but a thorough diagnosis of the entire car is required. But focus on those sedans. That have a low mileage, since the resource of the "machine" is estimated at only 200 thousand kilometers. Although the "automatic" can start to change gears with jerks after 100 thousand kilometers.
Suspension Nissan Almera Classic is very simple, so large financial investments are not expected in it. With a mileage of 100 thousand kilometers, you will need to replace outer CV joint, and the inner CV joint will withstand 180 thousand kilometers without any problems. Front shock absorbers serve about 140 thousand kilometers. Rear shock absorbers surrender faster - for about 100 thousand kilometers. But more often than not, you will have to pay attention to the racks. They may require replacement after 40 thousand kilometers.
In the steering, no big problems are foreseen. The steering rods serve about 160 thousand kilometers, and the steering tips will need to be replaced with a mileage of 120 thousand kilometers. The very same steering rack will begin to leak and knock only after the car has driven 170 thousand kilometers.
V brake system every 40 thousand kilometers you will have to change the front brake pads. Rear pads can withstand about 100 thousand kilometers. But the brake discs become unusable a little earlier - after about 80 thousand kilometers. Also, be prepared for brake valve wedging, which sometimes happens after 100,000 kilometers.
The famous Japanese reliability has not gone anywhere. The Nissan Almera Classic has problems, but they are not that daunting. And if, before buying, you make a diagnosis of the car and be aware of all possible problems, then you don't have to worry at all. The simplicity of the design has a positive effect on reliability. So the Almera Classic won't let you down at the most inopportune moment.
