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. There are no serious problems with the power unit. 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 it may be clogged fuel filter.
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: 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 the "mechanics" it is not always possible to easily engage the 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.
Resource automatic box gears before the first repair 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.
Springs rear suspension rather weak and strongly compressed with three passengers on 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, due to which there is air... Can be treated with WD-40 treatment.
After 60 - 80 thousand km, there may be a knock from behind when releasing the brake pedal. Cleaning the mechanism often helps to get rid of it. rear brakes and breeding pads.
Body and interior
Quality paintwork the body 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 may 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 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.
Just 15 years ago, Renault Samsung and Nissan developed the 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. 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, 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 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. Power unit 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 you hear the rumble of a diesel engine when the engine is on idle, as well as when starting the motor, 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 the 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. This is a five-step mechanical box 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 bearing input shaft... 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. Synchronizer reverse gear missing - 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. 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 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 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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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
It is unlikely that motorists are asking this question. Everything is obvious to them, they have long studied the market, and models, and manufacturers.
But for those who first thought about buying a car, this question is relevant. And then there are people who were never interested in cars at all, and suddenly showed interest.
The first answer that suggests itself is "Japan, of course!" But this is not entirely true.
It is no secret that Japan is a small country and is trying to locate production not on its territory.
Countries where Nissan cars are assembled
- Great Britain (plant in the city of Sunderland);
- Japan. Yes, there is production there as well;
- Russia. Plants AvtoVAZ (Togliatti) and Nissan Manufacturing RUS (St. Petersburg);
- South Korea;
- Mexico;
- Spain.
Model building details
Nissan almera
The model has been produced since 1995 and is very popular in Russia. These cars are produced by AvtoVAZ. It was this fact that reduced the number of potential buyers of Nissan Almera.
It is necessary to mention also the Nissan Almera classic. The model, although discontinued in 2013, was decent and solid. It was produced at the Samsung plant in South Korea.
Nissan Qashqai
Practical, with efficient engines and nice interior, model. This crossover is not yet produced in Russia. It is harvested in Great Britain (Sunderland).
Nissan Teana
For a long time, this model was assembled only in Japan. When the plant near St. Petersburg started working, Teany for Russian market began to produce there.
Nissan beetle
The model is considered a youth model and is produced in the UK and Japan itself.
Nissan Micra
One of the best in its class (small cars), economical and inexpensive. It is supplied to the Russian market from Great Britain.
Nissan laptop
Popular family car. Assembled in the UK.
Nissan Tiida
The budget worker, like Almera. For the Russian market, the model is assembled at a plant in Mexico.
Nissan Ixtrail
Like the Nissan Note, it belongs to the class of family cars. A very popular model all over the world, which Russian consumers bypass due to the domestic assembly.
Nissan murano
The model is declared as a competitor to BMW in luxury and comfort. Russian consumers can choose whose assembly model they buy: domestic (Petersburg) or Japanese.
Nissan Pathfinder
Full size crossover, oldest model Nissan. Combinations driving performance and an attractive price makes the model interesting for the Russian buyer. Assembled at a plant near St. Petersburg.
Nissan Patrol
An SUV that performs very well in difficult conditions. The assembly is exclusively Japanese.
Nissan navara
Spanish pickup truck.
Brief summary
Production of the Japanese car Nissan spilled out far beyond Japan. But Japanese models are still the most popular among consumers.
The UK is in second place. Russian production our motorists trust even less.
Nissan Almera is one of the best and best selling budget cars on the world market. In Russia, this car is among the top ten most popular in this segment. He has held such a high brand for quite a long time, and, according to the results of 2014 sales, he is not going to surrender it. The build quality of the car is so excellent that it suits even the most demanding buyers. And they get it all at a very reasonable cost.
The popularity of the car is not hindered by the fact that the model has been produced for a long time. If you look at the temporal details, then she saw the world in 1995, and during all this time she experienced only four generational changes. Each time, the company's engineers made the car more powerful, more aesthetically pleasing and, oddly enough, more salable.
In 2012, the car has somewhat lost its popularity. And this is connected not with the loss of any technical characteristics, but with a change in the place of assembly. We hope that in 2015 the sales of the car will rise again.
Let's consider with you, Where is Nissan Almera collected? for our market. It is the countries where this car is assembled that determine its popularity. So where are the parts for the Nissan Almera and the car made and manufactured?
Nissan factories
Nissan Almera is produced all over the world at the following factories:
- facility in Sunderland, UK. This assembly is the most popular and demanded both in our market and all over the world;
- plant in Japan. He completely manufactures all the details for the model and its components. Original spare parts dealers take from here;
- AvtoVAZ in Togliatti. He releases Nissan models after merging with the French concern Renault.
Where Nissan Almera is assembled for Russia
Since 2012 of the year Nissan Almera is assembled at the Togliatti plant. This decision of the company caused a whole mountain of indignation among potential buyers. And therefore, the popularity of the model fell somewhat that year.
AvtoVAZ's production is running just fine. The plant has a whole cycle for the production of parts for Nissan Almera and a racing track for testing assembled models. Moreover, the car is not completely produced in our factory. It is assembled from overseas parts sent from the UK. Therefore, our assembly is not very different from the foreign one. In some respects, our engineers are even superior to the British. After all, they give the car such characteristics that can make the car durable after driving on our roads.
Previously, the car was assembled at a Samsung plant in South Korea. There were no complaints about such production. But, unfortunately, the Korean Nissan Almera was discontinued back in 2013. This happened for a number of reasons. One of them was the expensive transportation of parts and the high cost of work.
In general, you should not pay attention to who collects the car. After all, from this he does not lose his specifications, and remains the same - the same high-tech model.
The car has long held a leading position in the category budget sedans not only in our country, but all over the world. The build quality is not satisfactory. The availability of the Nissan Almera makes it even more popular, although in its price segment this sedan is among the first in terms of high cost.
Popularity raises the question of where the Nissan Almera is collected. There are several factories where SKD is performed. The cars of the British branch of Nissan in Sunderland are in the greatest demand. Almost all cars with the Almera name are produced there.
Overseas production
Production in Japan is more focused on the domestic market and the countries of the Asian and Australian regions. All the parts are made there, from which the branches assemble the finished machines.
Where is Nissan Almera assembled in Russia?
There are also production facilities in our country. In Russia, Nissan Almera is assembled in Togliatti. Since its launch in 2012, a wave of discontent has swept across the country. Motorists thought that the quality of the domestic assembly would be inferior to the English one. But as practice has shown, Russian engineers work even better than English ones. They were able to make some changes, and the car became more adapted to the realities of our country.
There used to be production facilities in South Korea at SAMSUNG facilities. But now the assembly is not carried out there due to the high cost of labor and inconvenience of transportation.
It turns out that it does not really matter where they collect nissan almera... The car is of the same quality - both Togliatti and Sunderland.
