2004 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2004

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2004 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (22%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (0%)

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2004 Nissan Altima electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (31%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

99200 mi

C $500
Noise from alternator and smell plastic burn . Replace alternator and belt 
93000 mi

US $75
headlight Bulbs 
95200 mi

US $50
replaced HID Bulb 
98000 mi

US $40
lobeam 6k light bulb 
110000 mi horn not working 
113000 mi

US $219
turn signal toggle switch shut off one head light had to be replaced 
11300 mi

US $200
hi/lo beam steering column switch 
145000 mi

US $325
ac condenser replaced and outer belt tensioner and new belt 
149000 mi

US $350
Alternator and battery same time 350.00 
151000 mi

US $180
moisture and air in cooling systen slight leak too 
163000 mi

US $600
driver side low beam wire short A/c compressor frozen stays on all the time first condenser changed then relay panel then compressor running all the time could break any time advised to replace 
164700 mi

US $850
complete A/C compressor, dryer condenser belts control modules etc 

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2004 Nissan Altima Electrical Problems

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