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1998 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (40%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1998 Nissan Altima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (43%)

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Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1998 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

Nissan in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2012 - Dec 2012
Sep 2012

136000 mi

US $100
Replace Battery 
Nissan in Colorado, United States
Nov 2012 - Dec 2012
Dec 2012

182000 mi

US $30
replace valve cover gasket 
Nissan in Maryland, United States
Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
Apr 2012

218000 mi

US $640
serpentine belt replacement and new front brakes 
Nissan in Rhode Island, United States
Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Jan 2012

151000 mi

US $65
The car had a power steering leak from the power steering pump body. There was also fluid weeping from the power steering return hoses. The pump was resealed, and the return hoses tightened. 
Nissan in Pennsylvania, United States
Aug 2011 - Oct 2011
Sep 2011

117000 mi
alternator replaced 

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1998 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Nissan in New York, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Jul 2017

179000 mi

US $250
Replace [battery] 
Oct 2017

182000 mi
Cracked exhaust header 
Nissan in Ontario, Canada
Nov 2009 - Jun 2011
Apr 2010

119040 mi

C $900
transmission not working; need new solenoids and other parts + labour related 

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1997.5 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

Nissan in California, United States
Oct 2009 - Mar 2010
Nov 2009

139000 mi
Struts have worn out. 
Dec 2009

140000 mi
Wiper pump needs to be replaced. 

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1998 Nissan Altima Repair Histories

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