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1999 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (37%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (11%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)

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

Other (0%)

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1999 Nissan Altima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (29%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

Nissan in Missouri, United States
Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Aug 2012

183500 mi

US $250
Sway bar broke loose and was making severe clunking noise. 
Jan 2013

199000 mi

US $200
oil pan cover gasket replaced 
Nissan in Connecticut, United States
Apr 2012 - Feb 2014
Apr 2013

79000 mi

US $800
One of the pulleys froze, causing the car to be very hard to turn. On way to shop for scheduled repair, two dash lights came on- indicated alternator problem. Both repaired at same time. 
Jun 2013

84000 mi

US $150
power steering pump seal was leaking power steering not working properly, pump replaced 
Oct 2013

91000 mi

US $700
car would not start, had to jump it for drive to shop. Mechanic determined power steering pump was installed incorrectly during the previous repair. Pump was replaced. 
Dec 2013

96000 mi

US $740
both front inner tie rods were replaced due to wear and tear 
Nissan in Washington, United States
Sep 2011 - Oct 2011
Oct 2011

150000 mi

US $94
radiator developed a leak. replaced it with a new one, new antifreeze, etc. 

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1999 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Nissan in Utah, United States
May 2010 - Oct 2012
Aug 2010

110200 mi

US $15
Replaced automatic antenna. 
Sep 2010

111000 mi

US $650
Replaced both belts & water pump. 
Nov 2010

111300 mi
Tie rods. 
Feb 2011

112200 mi

US $219
Replaced a CV joint 
Jun 2011

113000 mi

US $225
Car wouldn't start. Car was towed and gasket(s) was replaced. 

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1999 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Nissan in Virginia, United States
Jun 2009 - Jun 2014
Dec 2012

142000 mi

US $100
Cracked radiator. 
Sep 2013

155000 mi

US $100
Alternator needed replacement 
Nissan in Florida, United States
Jun 2009 - Apr 2011
Aug 2009

93000 mi

US $480
Alternator and battery died, car would not start. 
Nov 2009

98000 mi

US $55
Gasket not functioning properly 
Nissan in Massachusetts, United States
Jul 2009 - Mar 2014
Jul 2013

119000 mi

US $34
A/C has been getting worse for about a year, finally decided to recharge since it was less effective than opening a window! Got a crappy recharge kit from autozone, seems to have greatly improved the a/c. 
Nissan in New York, United States
Jul 2011 - Oct 2011
Aug 2011

124000 mi

US $600
Engine coolant sensor has been bad; they insisted it was not. Car began to turn off after a short drive. Had it towed to shop. Told them it was engine coolant sensor; after days they checked it and changed it. 
Oct 2011

130000 mi

US $20
Replaced alternator failed. Killed brand new battery. Was charged 20.00 for mechanic to come out and jump start car so i can take to the shop. They replaced alternator at no charge as it was well within their warranty time frame. 
Nissan in New York, United States
May 2010 - Dec 2012
Jun 2010

172000 mi

US $750
Tie rod  Axle 
Jan 2012

US $800
Wheel bearing and axle needed replacing 
Nissan in California, United States
Aug 2010 - Aug 2012
Nov 2010

114000 mi

US $1000
Replaced Leaking Radiator. Drive Belts.  Axle Shafts. 
Mar 2011

120000 mi

US $250
Replaced Engine Belts 
Nissan in South Carolina, United States
Aug 2009 - Jun 2011
May 2010

132300 mi

US $350
Catalytic converters clogged, entire exhaust replaced. 

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