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2003 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (52%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (3%)

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2003 Nissan Altima electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 18 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

54000 mi

US $525
A/C hoses had to be replaced. Part had to be ordered. The cost was considerably more than RepairPal estimated. Could it be sexist pricing? 

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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

83000 mi

US $250
Low pressure side A/C hose had a leak on one of the crimps between the rubber and metal. The hose was replaced and A/C system recharged. 
92380 mi A/C was blowing warm air, checked over system and found a broken wire to the compressor clutch. Soldered wire back together and heat shrink. 
65000 mi

US $280
AC hose replaced. 
101800 mi cruise control switch on the steering wheel. plastic broke. attempted to glue the broken part back on, but it would not stay on. cruise still works with the broken plastic. have not fixed. 
182000 mi

US $260
had to replace air A/C belt that was leaking freon. 
160000 mi Alternator went, as well as a short in the wiring or sensor 
182000 mi

US $1000
Haha.Alternator,(after replacing it just a over a year ago)belt, tensioner,  

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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

135780 mi

C $300
changed alternator 

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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

170000 mi

US $175
Alternator bearings failed. 
197000 mi

US $129
Alternator failed- under warranty by Autozone 
257000 mi

US $165
Replaced Alternator 
155000 mi Repaired AT solenoid wire. 
138000 mi

US $190
A/C Compressor relay failed. New module $700 plus dollars. Found salvage module, $79.00, removed relay, installed relay (plug and play), A/C works. The relay should be a $9.00 retail item. A Nissan rip off for the module. 
140000 mi

US $370
Replaced alternator. 
140000 mi

US $385
Starter went bad. 

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2003 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

112000 mi Alternator died 
112000 mi Battery Died 

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2003 Nissan Altima Electrical Problems

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