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Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (28%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (6%)
Chart based on 1991 repairs.
Nissan Altima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (10%)
$500 - $999 (16%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (34%)
Chart based on 470 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2021 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
188-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
| 1000 mi | Evaporative Emissions system error |
2019 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
188-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT AWD
| 5250 mi | Oil, filter, tire rotation |
2016 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
| 75000 mi US $1100 |
Oxygen sensor, |
2015 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 7000 mi | Losing coolant, overflow tank empty. No leak found. Slight smell of coolant in engine compartment. |
2015 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
| Engine would not start intermittently. Dealer said no trouble found. |
| 6200 mi | VERY poor gas mileage, since day one. Last fill up with city driving and no traffic was 19.5 mpg ( car rated for 28 city / 38 highway |
| 6900 mi | Fuel mileage still 24% BELOW rated MPG. Met with Nissan Factory engineer, the diagnostics didn't show any issues, BUT he replaced the air / fuel intake sensor, in hopes that it would correct the 24% LOW FUEL MILEAGE / 7100 mi - IT DIDN'T |
| 32000 mi | Mix Sensor went out at 37000 miles, just out of warranty unfortunately. |
| 44000 mi US $535 |
Check Engine light: P015A. Replace sensor and reprogram ECM. |
| 25000 mi | Smell of coolant after shutting down hot car. |
2014 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
| 11000 mi | The oil pressure sending unit developed a leak. I saw oil on my driveway. I brought the car to the dealer and the unit was replaced, no charge, was under warranty. |
| 25420 mi | Fuel Pump Failed |
| 43760 mi | Fuel pump malfunction w |
| 68200 mi C $5 |
Heat shield on catalytic converter began to fall apart and started to rattle. Fixed by using hose clamps to hold it in place and stop the rattle |
| 82460 mi C $100 |
VVT sensor failure. required replacement. |
| 61000 mi | Engine rocker valve cover gasket was leaking, could smell the burning oil from HVAC system. Dealer repaired under extended warranty. Had to order part, kept in garage while I received a loaner car. Oil change was also done as it had to be drained to perform the repair. |
2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 14000 mi US $500 |
Gas tank replaced |
| 16000 mi | Car shaking at stop lights - engine mount replaced |
| 19000 mi | There were 4 recalls that had to be addressed. There is still an issue with a lag & shutter in the engine at about 1500-2000 rpm that needs to be addressed. |
| 10700 mi | Bank 2 AF Sensor |
2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
| 5000 mi | Vibration at 1500 RPM when engine is warm and under load. Dealer stated belt tensioner was worn and it was replaced. They could not explain why the belt tensioner would be worn after 5000 miles. Vibration is reduced but not eliminated. |
| 6000 mi | My car has been misfiring and the idle has been jumping all over at idle causing my car to vibrate when my regular air is on. |
| 15800 mi | Intermittent extended crank issue and stalled right after starting once. TSB for issue, solution: reprogram ECM. This has fixed the problem. |
| 4000 mi | Rattling on light acceleration at 1500 rpm. Replaced serpentine belt and tensioner. |
| 52900 mi US $124 |
Software issue caused MIL. |
| 47000 mi US $150 |
Motor mounts shot after just 4 years ownership only 47k miles All 3 mounts |
| 22320 mi | sudden lack of energy 3 times in the last 2 months, car does not start.after 10-20 mins waiting it can be started.Dealer could not replicate and not find any "abnormal behavior" in electric system.Im done with Nissan service,terrible! |
| 74000 mi | Plastic bar that protects undercarriage came loose on one side, dragging along the ground. |
| 80000 mi US $100 |
Check engine light came on. EGR valve replaced |
| 94000 mi US $100 |
Mass Air Flow sensor had to be replaced. Engine light came and code P01010 turned up. After replacement, light is gone now. |
| 71000 mi US $350 |
engine misfire |
2013 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 13000 mi | No throttle response at light throttle especially when making turn. Sporadic problem dealer could not duplicate. |
| 14000 mi | Just got back from 600 mile trip yesterday, August 26th, and AGAIN dead spot in gas pedal. Won't waste my time going back to the dealer. I'll just wait for the recall when someone dies because of this problem. 4th time in 14000 miles. |
2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 47200 mi US $20 |
Got a check engine light, reader said it was MAF. I cleaned MAF and changed Air Filter. Light stayed out for about 400 miles and came back on. I checked for Vacuum leaks and tightened some clamps. Light came back on in about 300 miles. Found there is a TSB on Issue and Nissan would not perform and wanted to charge. I reset the light and it has been out for 300 miles. No drive-ability issues and no MPG issues. TSB fits perfect, and computer needs updated and I am not paying them for the problem that they caused. |
| 47000 mi | Re-set trouble code once again after 706 miles of light free driving. Code still says it is the Mass Air Flow Sensor. No drive-ability issues, no changes in mpg. Will monitor until light returns |
| 55000 mi US $273 |
Replace mass air flow sensor DL3002 |
2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 111000 mi | Timing chain tensioner made rattle noise for 1-2 seconds on cold start. Not a problem, but wanted to be sure. Change of oil from 5w-30 conventional to 5w-30 synthetic seems to have quieted the tensioner. Noise no longer there at this time. |
| 133000 mi US $450 |
Check engine light indicated problem with Mass Air FLow sensor but there were no driveability problems. Replace MAF, problem solved |
| 136000 mi US $225 |
MAF sensor previously replaced. Check engine light returns with same MAF code. ECU reflashed with an update from Nissan that is supposed to solve the false MAF code that keeps returning.. Did not work, code returned. |
| 139000 mi US $225 |
Heat shield above transmission was rotten and vibrating against the transmission causing a noise that sounded like it was coming from the transmission. Shield was removed and CVT fluid changed while car was in shop. Problem solved and car drives smoother with new fluid. |
| 153000 mi US $350 |
Mass Air Flow sensor failed again, setting the car in limp mode. Grounds checked, potential vacuum leaks checked and MAF replaced with genuine Nissan part. ECU reprogrammed for new MAF. This is a revisit of a problem that has occurred in the past. I suspect an aftermarket MAF was used by the shop that previously attempted the repair, though I was told the part was OEM manufacturer. |
| 19000 mi | faulty o-ring replacement in oil housing. |
| 14100 mi | Cylinder head got stuck. |
| 49000 mi | Valve stuck engine was junked. |
| 67200 mi US $50 |
Oil cooler to block gasket was leaking. Replaced gasket and O ring. |
| 75000 mi US $600 |
Water pump leaked and seized up. Replaced water pump and belt. |
| 52000 mi US $400 |
Oil leak |
| 40600 mi | Broken cat converter mounting. Dealer replaced exhaust manifold with cat converter mount. Nissan warranty for cat converters is 8 years or 80,000 miles. No charge covered under warranty. |
| 25300 mi | Vehicle threw a code for throttle position sensor. Dealer replaced O2 sensor under warranty. |
| 115000 mi US $50 |
Exhaust manifold heat shield rattling. Replaced heat shield. |
2012 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 26700 mi | Noise coming from the engine area, audible in the exhaust pipe also. They could hear the noise at first, but found nothing, later no more noise. They said probably something in the air intake, later blew out. |
2011 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 65000 mi US $100 |
Oil change |
2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 42000 mi | Got a p0101 code, faulty Mass Air Flow. Went to dealership and of course the code went away. Code came back and dealer found a TSB and reprogrammed the ECU after verifying MAF was in working order. No cost despite being just over warranty. |
2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 46500 mi US $374 |
Car wouldn't start even with key fob inserted in dash. Replaced safety switch sensor, NOT covered under extended warranty as well as the towing! |
| 47300 mi US $400 |
Mass air flow. Easy fix but about a $300 part and labor for about an hour. |
| 188000 mi US $350 |
Code P0420 Catalytic System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. Exhaust leak front end. Between engine and Catalytic converter replaced. |
| 112000 mi US $412 |
Replace of MAS air flow sensor. |
| 5000 mi | The computer in the transmission was fixed. Had upshift problems initially, then one day would not move in D. |
| 28000 mi | Compression in cylinder replace short block |
| 66000 mi US $958 |
Drive belt replacement |
| 94600 mi US $482 |
Heat shield clamp repair |
| 119000 mi US $360 |
"Check Engine" light came on and I noticed the fuel mileage drop significantly. The shop found the upper oxygen sensor had failed. They had to replace the sensor. |
| 119000 mi | The check engine light came on. After several days I took it to the repair shop for the prior repair. They connected the OBDII sensor reader and found the light had extinguished. The light stayed off a week and it is back on again. |
| 122000 mi US $147 |
Check engine light came on again. This time it was the catalytic converter that was failing performance levels. Have put cleaning solution in fuel tank - 3 times. Cancelled the code and waiting to see if it comes back on. |
| 125000 mi | Check engine light occasionally comes on. Code showed convertor performance below minimum. Can be cleared and may stay off for days or come back on the next cold start. Decided not to change the convertor at this time due to expense. Technician said problem was most likely brought on by failure of O2 sensor a few months earlier. |
| 130000 mi US $500 |
Kept giving code for converter issues. Replaced both O2 sensors and problem came back. Replaced front converter and the problem was solved. |
| 137041 mi | Rattle heat shield related that goes away as soon as the car starts to warm up. |
| 70100 mi US $200 |
air fuel ratio sensor bank 1 sensor 1 |
| 105300 mi US $72 |
Accessory Belt Tensioner bearing failed, repaired myself in about 2 hours. (tensioner is difficult to access). 42.99 for tensioner $35 for Gates belt. |
| 146000 mi US $80 |
MAF sensor failure. easy replacement, 2 screws and it's out. 15 minute job. |
| 61000 mi | Reprogram ECM |
| 35500 mi | Loud rattling sound coming from the car began a month ago. Took into the dealer, diagnosed as separation of the catalyst and the heat shield. Intake/catalyst replaced. Under extended warranty. |
| 51500 mi US $50 |
Rattling noise under the vehicle. Clamps placed on exaust components. Problem solved |
2011 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| 59300 mi | Cracked manifold |
2010 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 70000 mi | car kept shutting off because of major exhaust issue. I thought it was the CVT. |
2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 111000 mi US $1100 |
Motor mount cracked and was replaced |
| 32000 mi | Cold engine startup noise |
| 116000 mi US $2300 |
Engine light came on,computer diagnostic reported timing sensor needed replacement. |
2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 10000 mi | After routine oil change the idle engine speed is erratic and a firmware fix or reset the engine control unit by the dealer was performed to correct issue. Wife still claims problem is there. |
| 34100 mi | no power. computer codes checked and fuel pump replaced. |
| 89000 mi US $50 |
Heated rear oxygen sensor. Replace sensor under extended warranty |
| 7440 mi | Re-tighten gas cap |
| 21020 mi | Clean a slight amount of rust around gas filler & Retighten gas cap. Reset check engine light. Unclear if rust caused light, or just loose cap. |
| 45000 mi US $1100 |
Main accessory belt required replacement. It was not broken, but had significant cracking There was a seal under the engine which was leaking oil slowly. |
| 97900 mi US $900 |
Emissions |
| 112000 mi US $1000 |
Oil cooler |
| 12000 mi | Irregular idle when cold, especially after oil change. |
| 35000 mi | Irregular cold idle, especially bad after oil change. Dealer reprogrammed ECM. Not sure if it helped. Idle is still irregular but adequate. |
| 91760 mi C $600 |
engine oil gasket leak; around 400 dollars |
| 138000 mi US $275 |
Crack in catalytic converter needed to be welded. |
| 156000 mi US $35 |
Replaced broken motor mount |
| 85000 mi | Upon cold start, a loud combustion noise would happen and then go away. Usually won't occur on a warm start. |
| 84000 mi US $50 |
Catalytic Convertor |
| 94200 mi | Oil leak |
2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 175000 mi US $4000 |
coil packs and spark plugs replaced. |
| 191000 mi US $900 |
radiator replaced. |
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 87280 mi C $700 |
Repair rattling exhaust |
| 39400 mi US $461 |
Drive belt snapped. Dealer said belt needed replacing in inspection paperwork, but never spoke to me about it. As the owner I should have been more on top of this. Belt should be replace every 30K miles. |
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 35340 mi C $2000 |
Holes in catalyst pipe (catalyst was still good) due to rust on soldering joints for heat protector plate Catalyst had holes where the protection sheet was attached, tried two third party replacements, both more noisy than original :-( |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 48700 mi | Engine leak - upon inspection determined oil pan needed replacement. |
| 53000 mi US $600 |
Serpentine belt needed to be replaced - cracked. |
| 33700 mi | Push button starter complete failure and lockup. This repair is covered under a special Nissan warranty up to 100,000 miles. I think the term is ignition lock. |
| 79000 mi US $4300 |
exhaust leak, replace ox sensor for smog, recommendation for replacement of Catalytic converters |
| 76000 mi | Exhaust system catalytic converter |
| 19000 mi | Flashing Brake and Battery warning lights. Tech determined loose alternator connection. |
| 85700 mi | Electronic Steering Lock box went bad; replaced under extended warranty otherwise would not have been. Part has been revised and supposedly fixed. Car had to be towed to dealer a second time due to not reprogramming keys properly. |
| 146000 mi US $62 |
Torque mount for engine rubber separation. Cost for part from autozone was 62 plus tax. 1 hour removal/install. |
| 149400 mi US $150 |
All engine and transmission mounts needed replacing. Already did the torque mount a month before. Had bad vibration on acceleration, replacing them cured problem. |
| 170000 mi US $45 |
Engine oil cooler gasket was leaking between the two plates. Purchased both that gasket and the block gasket at dealership and replaced them. Total cost was for two gaskets and a gallon of coolant. Problem fixed. |
| 3000 mi | check engine light caused by lose gas cap that didn't reset after correcting situation |
| 22000 mi US $325 |
leaking radiator hose |
| 29000 mi US $350 |
Seems to have at noise when accelerating CVT. |
| 118000 mi US $40 |
Top engine mount broken. Replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $55 |
Shuddering vibration at take off, forward or reverse. Serpentine belt at very edge of tensioner pulley. Replaced tensioner and belt. |
| 68820 mi C $500 |
Catalytic converter had a leak. Might have been from parking outside for several winters and short drives. Part was about 400CAD plus labour |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 182000 mi US $160 |
Replaced catalytic converter sourced from RockAuto - EASTERN CATALYTIC part 40919 @ $142 |
| 30000 mi | Check engine light, rough running, hybrid system not running as normal. Cylinder head, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter and parts in between all replaced under warranty per TSB. |
| 151000 mi | Main battery pack on my Altima hybrid failed after 7 years of service. Warranty replacement. No Charge. |
| 4000 mi | Emissions sensor. |
| 9000 mi | Exhaust valve problem checked through nissan's diagnostic code. First time of occurrence was at 3k. They ordered the parts and replaced but cannot figure out why it broke again. |
| 9000 mi | Some issue with the exhaust system again, gas cap was the description this time. |
| 92000 mi US $350 |
Exhaust flex pipe replaced and section of exhaust pipe relaced |
| 2000 mi | Water pump on hybrid system failed on highway. Three days in shop. Warranty. No charge but no loaner car either. |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Patch weld on exhaust |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 1000 mi | Service Engine Soon light,(just happened again today) dealer just cleared fault and gave it back to me the first time, according to internet research, it is the Emission Control sensor, off to bad start here with this service dept. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 126000 mi US $3000 |
Performance Tune-up |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 28000 mi | Lugging when car shifted into lockup and slight surging on moderate accel between 20-35 mph. Same as problem 1: Lugging when car shifted into lockup and slight surging on light/moderate accel between 20-35 mph.Motor mounts replaced with updated version and software updated. 75% improvement in symptoms. |
| 50600 mi US $110 |
Exhaust manifold failure (was told due to rust; currently disputing). |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 64100 mi US $400 |
PCM showing code for intake valve timing (IVT) bank 1. Reset codes but would come back every few weeks. Suspected stuck IVT solenoid. Replaced solenoid. |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 166160 mi C $300 |
Charcoal canister vent valve replaced. |
| 89200 mi US $570 |
Two ignition coils had to be replaced along with battery. |
| 77500 mi | Crack in rear catalytic converter. 1100 dollar part but covered by warranty. |
| 82000 mi US $338 |
Had a small oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket, cover assembly and spark plugs. |
| 97800 mi US $408 |
Replace leaking oil cooler O ring |
| 61000 mi US $50 |
Whistling sound |
| 46000 mi US $250 |
Thermostats needed replacing, caused overheating. |
| 215000 mi US $700 |
Engine light coded with P0420. Mechanic went through and found probs with Front and rear oxygen sensors. Replaced both with Nissan parts. Gas mileage went up after. |
| 83000 mi US $50 |
there was leak in the exhaust pipe. According to Muffler shop, it is known issue with Altima. |
| 26000 mi | Engine running rough. Told that it was just a low idle. Idle adjusted. |
| 85767 mi US $693 |
Engine Oil Pan seal replaced, engine oil cooler seals replaced, transmission fluid replaced |
| 162000 mi US $400 |
Exhaust manifold was cracked. Had it replaced with a used part from a junkyard. |
| 34000 mi | Heat Shield was suppose to fix the popping noise that you hear at stop lights, and after the car is shut off. Still happens though. Possible more heat shields? Not under warranty anymore and not going to bother since it doesn’t seem to have any affect? |
| 98500 mi US $205 |
Spark Plugs needed replacing. Car would not start. They were fouled out. Manual recommends replacing at 105k, fouled out/would not start at 99k. Spark Plugs needed replacing. Fouled them out. In fairness, the car sat for 3 days, and then flooded. But at 98500 miles it seemed a little early. Manual states to replace them at 105k |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Car was trembling and wouldn't accelerate more than 2,500 RPMs in any gear. Check Engine light came on. Coil Pack #3 and all spark plugs replaced |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 46000 mi US $200 |
Service engine soon light on. Ordered and replaced a part. |
| 97000 mi US $140 |
Cylinder 1 misfire which was the result of a broken sparkplug. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 63000 mi US $200 |
Rattling noise heard from engine bay. Determined to be broken timing chain tensioner guides. Estimate for repairs was approximately $2000. We planned on selling soon, this made the decision to sell now. |
| 156 mi US $1260 |
both catalytic convertors cracked and clogged 3rd cat. Burned rear bank coils from overheating. |
| 2000 mi | Antifreeze leak on upper return coolant hose. |
| 41000 mi | Leaking head gasket Upper radiator hose was leaking. Dealer claimed it had nothing to do with previous repair but they went ahead and replaced it under warranty as a customer courtesy. I think it was related. |
| 57000 mi US $117 |
Dealer stated engine torque mount assembly was collapsed. Dealer replaced engine torque mount assembly. |
| 124000 mi US $2200 |
All the motor mounts and transmission mounts literally went out at the same time. I had 1 torque mount which had been bad for 4 mths that I hadn't got around to fixing yet which I'm sure didn't help the problem. |
| 164000 mi US $100 |
My radiator was leaking and the stop leak quick fix fluids didnt work. Replaced my radiator and the hoses. |
| 39200 mi US $420 |
Ignition Power Distribution Module failed while driving. Car would not start. IPDM replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $27 |
OEM strut engine torque mount was completely broken (rubber was cracked and completely separated). I replaced it myself with aftermarket piece. Very simple repair. |
| 30000 mi US $284 |
Replace evaporative canister purge volume control solenoid valve and evaporative canister vent control valve |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 30380 mi | A T Joint Gasket was leaking in the cooling system, replaced under warranty |
| 15000 mi | "Service engine soon" light came on while driving. Ended up being a hose from the gas tank to the evap canister that came unhooked. |
| 103000 mi US $190 |
Top torque strut rubber cracked |
| 269000 mi US $800 |
Radiator had developed a hole and was leaking coolant. Radiator and hoses were replaced. Warning light indicating code P2A00. Replaced oxygen sensor and recalibrated system. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 119000 mi US $200 |
Crack in exhaust manifold. Crack was welded successfully |
| 78500 mi US $350 |
Emission control system, vapor vent control valve failure. |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
Exhaust resonator broke internally and would rattle. Exhaust was loud. Fuel mileage poor. Replaced exhaust system resonator and gasket between exhaust pipe and muffler. |
| 138000 mi US $150 |
Car began overheating randomly on highway, engine temp needle fluctuating dramatically. Towed vehicle to repair shop. The mechanic found an air bubble in the coolant system. The issue was resolved after flushing and replacing the coolant. |
| 124000 mi | Exhaust was rattling. A clip had broken that was connecting a heat shield to the down pipe. |
2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 36000 mi | Tire pressure lamp went on after leaving dealership for first attempt to fix. Returned and replace sensor. All good now |
| 21900 mi | Service Engine Light was on, Diagnosed as Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor. Part was ordered and later installed. Service Engine Light was on, Diagnosed as Fuel Tank Temperature Sensor. Part was ordered. Part installed at a later date. Replaced failed fuel tank temperature sensor. |
| 80600 mi C $9 |
Almost stalled on start several times. After starting would hesitate, sputter, shudder during acceleration. SES light came on, 2 codes pulled. System back 1 & 2 too lean. Cleaned air filter then cleaned mass air flow sensor. |
| 108000 mi US $212 |
Rear engine bank valve cover found to be cracked, and leaking oil into one of the cylinders. Replaced valve cover. |
| 5000 mi | Transmission hose that was connected to the radiator was leaking. Dealer replaced the entire Radiator assy. |
| 145000 mi US $250 |
oil ring gasket top side |
| 4000 mi | Tire Pressure light came on. Dealer said it made sure tire press is correct in all wheels and reset the light. Problem returned within 2 weeks. |
| 70000 mi | Dealer said top engine mount broken, needs a replacement |
| 107000 mi US $800 |
Leaky head gasket |
| 3000 mi | ENGINE OIL COOLER O-RING LEAKING,TSB FOR PREV.MODEL YEAR 2006 APPLICABLE. DEALER TECHNICIAN NOTICED DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE SERVICE AND REPAIRED. |
| 5000 mi | OIL LEAK FOUND TO BE AT THE OIL FILTER HOUSING TEST PLUG.PART WAS ORDERED. NEW TEST PLUG INSTALLED. WILL HAVE REPAIR VERIFIED AT NEXT LUBE OIL FILTER SERVICE IN NOVEMBER. |
| 11000 mi US $89 |
OIL LEAKEAGE FROM REAR CAMSHAFT SPROCKET COVER. OIL LEAKEAGE HAS BEEN A CONTINUAL COMPLAINT SINCE PURCHASE. DEALER HAS HAD DIFICULTY DIAGNOSING LEAK. TIME FOR LEAKS IN THE GENERAL AREA. |
| 15000 mi | Oil leak, ongoing problem since purchase. Insisted dealer repair at this visit or lemon law action will follow. Dealer replaced camshaft solonoid seal. Time will tell if repair was successful. |
| 282100 mi C $700 |
Radiator replaced. |
| 110100 mi US $400 |
Engine oil cooler seal failed and car was leaking oil. Seal was replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $30 |
Car began running rough and not shifting, check engine and Slip lights came on. Code indicated issue with Camshaft Position Sensor circuit. Tested and replaced the Camshaft Position Sensor and car is running normally. |
| 111900 mi US $300 |
replaced O2 sensor |
2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 11780 mi | Car difficult to start after sitting overnight in cold weather. |
2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 32000 mi | Rattling exhaust part was replaced under recall/TSB. (Dealer called it a recall, but I think it was actually a TSB.) |
| 50000 mi US $98 |
Car hesitates going into gear(CVT) for 2+ seconds. Factory says up to 5 seconds delay is considered normal |
| 18000 mi | Service engine soon light came on. Dealer thought it might just be loose connection. They checked probable connections, reset system, and light went off. It was back on the next day. It's going in again. |
| 20000 mi | Bad tumbler control valve. |
| 1000 mi | Small oil leak. Dealer found 1/2 inch of sealant missing from motor oil pan. |
| 9000 mi | After dealer changed oil and rotated tires, oil spots appeared under car. I got under car and found oil plug only finger tight. Tightened plug with wrench. Called dealer and notified them of problem. |
| 22940 mi C $200 |
Vibration at below 3000 rpm. Vibration sounded like a loose piece of metal. |
| 24800 mi C $350 |
The check engine light went off. They said nothing was wrong with the car but the sensor was not working correctly. Then they decided the computer simply needed to be rebooted. And yes they charged $350 for that. |
| 69440 mi C $200 |
After much searching they determined the air filter was damaged resulting in it becoming plugged. Replaced filter and car was fine. |
| 22000 mi | Updated engine computer's software to further reduce cold soak rattle. |
| 35000 mi | Check engine light came on. Dealer replaced emission system valve under warranty. |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
Cracked radiator filler assembly, hole in radiator hose. Replaced both. |
| 142000 mi US $150 |
Replaced PCV valve |
| 170000 mi US $1300 |
Replaced catalytic converter |
| 70000 mi | The service people said my Nissan has hole in muffler, and needed replacement. I declined for now. All is good. |
| 3000 mi | The heat shield caused a rattle sound. |
| 8000 mi | Since July '08, I've had a CVT fluid leak. First, time I took it to dealer, they said it was a transmission cooling hose which was cracked, and it was replaced. I took it back a second time because it was still leaking, and I was told it was residue. |
| 9000 mi | I took the Altima back a third time because the CVT cooling system was still leaking. This time I was told it needed a new radiator assembly, because leaking at the lower transmission fitting. It was not in stock and had to be ordered. New radiator assembly installed. |
| 17000 mi | Rubber gasket that seals air inlet tube to air cleaner snorkel became dislodged. Dealer installed new gasket. 10 min. fix. |
| 28000 mi | Timing chain chatter for 1-2 seconds on a cold start-up. ECU repgrogram solved problem. |
| 35000 mi | Engine top-end chatter for 1-2 seconds on cold or hot start. Timing chains, sprockets, etc. totally replaced. |
| 3720 mi | Fuel gauge kept going down very fast without any use of the car. It was the sensor of the gauge not any gas leak. |
| 31000 mi | Cooling System making gurgling noises. |
| 32200 mi | Coolant leak noticed while car parked. Dealer replaced heater hose under extended warranty. |
| 126000 mi US $135 |
Upper torque strut failed |
| 156000 mi US $1100 |
Catalytic converter downpipe (part of the exhaust manifold) was found to be cracked. Symptom was a diagnostic code indicating failing catalytic efficiency. Replaced exhaust manifold catalytic converter assembly. |
| 148000 mi US $200 |
Ignition coil went causing erratic engine behavior |
| 56000 mi | Fixed oil cooler leak. Changed the seal and the gasket. |
| 52000 mi US $450 |
Oil leak |
| 61000 mi | Leak in exhaust pipe |
| 90000 mi | Exhaust Leak. Front Exhaust pipe,manifold,and O2 sensor were replaced. Luckily, my car's exhaust system is covered under a California Emission warranty until 15yr/150,000 miles. |
| 107000 mi US $119 |
Serpentine Belt was worn and needed to be replaced. I noticed a squealing sound coming from under the hood. |
| 3000 mi | Vehicle rattling sound when started cold; reprogrammed ECU |
| 188000 mi US $500 |
Catalytic converter cracked and was loud/fumes in car |
| 67000 mi | engine oil leak |
2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 73000 mi US $1400 |
Check engine light was on. Front catalytic converter was replaced. |
| 12000 mi | An exhaust heat shield was recalled under a TSB for rattling at start-up, which the Altima suffered from. Heat shield was replaced under warranty. |
| 125000 mi US $750 |
Found coolant dripping in garage floor. Radiator was replaced. |
2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 184700 mi US $395 |
Oil filter housing leak |
| 190000 mi US $1350 |
Hybrid battery replacement |
| 232500 mi US $900 |
Multple error codes occured stemming from something causing misfires and rough idle. Because of Communications errors with various control module, a deeper diagnostic scan was made (300) indication back to ignition. While I suspected it was Ign control module, turns out to be bad ignition coil(s) combined with a 12v battery sporadically dropping current to 50cca! !2v Battery replaced, ignition coils replacedm spark plugs replaced. Errors cleared and day 1 went ok. Fingers crossed |
| 4000 mi | Service engine light. Said it was the gas cap. Pulled a slight evaporator leak code. Service engine light. Pulled a slight evaporator leak code. Replaced leaking vent control valve. |
| 6500 mi | Service engine light - determined the problem was the gas cap. |
| 32000 mi | Dealer said they loaded a new program that controls the thermostat. |
| 35000 mi | Replaced air intake tube |
| 61000 mi | Radiator rusted and broke. Had to be replaced. |
| 66000 mi US $200 |
ECM had to be programmed Leak in catalytic converter |
2007 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder hybrid automatic 2WD
| 2000 mi | hybrid system failure caused car to lose power at highway speed |
| 2000 mi | replaced cooling system for hybrid engine. still not sure if the car will work properly. |
2007 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 64000 mi US $900 |
Engine oil cooler |
2006 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 124000 mi US $218 |
Front valve cover gasket leak. Replaced gasket |
| 120000 mi US $1200 |
Found metal shavings in the engine oil. Not repairing due to cost. |
2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 60000 mi US $95 |
Faulty bank 1 camshaft position sensor caused check engine light, and stalls at idle. Sensor was replaced and engine code erased. |
2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 92000 mi US $650 |
Replaced all three motor mounts. |
| 132000 mi US $1900 |
The timing chain tensioners are shot. This is, apparently, a known defect with the VQ35 engine from that time period. It will happen on all V6 engines from that time period and the first warning is a whine from the timing chain area. |
| 158000 mi | Camshaft or Crankshaft Sensor Error, causing Transmission to fail-safe into 5th gear. Dealer cleared fault, working as intended now. |
2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 149000 mi US $375 |
check engine light code 420 took to dealer ..changed program CEL came on again changed front cat prob still exists |
| 156000 mi US $500 |
after memory was reflashed by dealer, CEL code 420 came back on. replaced precat and cat.. problem fixed |
| 170000 mi | ses light on again after replacing cat converter 15k miles ago..beginnning to think as motor ages and burns a little oil, it fouls the pre cat..car is drivable..car passes emissions testing |
| 231600 mi US $500 |
Front cat went bad again at 80000 |
| 253000 mi US $100 |
motor mount |
| 256000 mi US $179 |
replace flex pipe |
| 134000 mi US $80 |
Crank shaft sensor need to be replaced. |
| 18000 mi | Replaced a failed catalytic converter. It was under warranty. |
| 49800 mi US $1450 |
crankshaft sensor, brake fluid evac and replacement, coolant flush and replacement, oil change top passenger engine mount replacement |
| 52000 mi US $220 |
O2 sensors_upstream and downstream |
| 93000 mi US $185 |
serpentine belt / tensioner. not done because tech claimed a stripped bolt prevented him from completing the repair. alternator in the way. |
| 80600 mi $1000 |
Replace spark plugs, ignition cables |
2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 83700 mi C $550 |
Did not pass emissions test. Also had check engine light on. Part had to be ordered. Replaced variable valve timing solenoid. Re-run emissions test...Pass. Also replaced all four tires at the same time. |
| 95480 mi C $700 |
Noisy exhaust. Had to replace the catalytic converter, O2 sensor and flex pipe. Bought the parts at a 3rd party auto parts store and had them installed at the dealer. |
| 116560 mi C $150 |
Muffler rusted out. Replaced. |
| 88660 mi C $694 |
leaking water pump. replaced water pump. |
| 84940 mi C $200 |
Crankshaft position sensor |
| 82000 mi | Crankshaft Position Sensor was failing causing the car to sputter. Extended warranty covered the repair. |
| 67000 mi US $278 |
Dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor, and reflashed the ECM per Nissan recall. |
| 160000 mi US $130 |
Crankshaft sensor replaced. Check engine light came on, had car tested. No further problems after replaced. |
| 147560 mi C $300 |
Exhaust leak by #2 oxygen sensor. Used a flex pipe and had to weld in place. Very hard spot to get into without a lift. |
| 232700 mi US $600 |
At around 225,000 Miles the cars started to ingest some coolant.It was the head gasket. As it would happen, my buddy had just done the work on another Altima. So around 150 in parts and a just a little labor and some beer...it is done. |
| 160000 mi US $200 |
Changed Front motor mount |
| 68000 mi US $1500 |
Clogged Converter |
2005 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 91900 mi US $200 |
Accessory belt that runs the AC was noisy when car was in Park or Reverse. Mechanic explained that it isn't a problem other than being annoying but I had it fixed anyway. |
| 115000 mi US $990 |
needed a new catalytic converter. however, this problem stems from the fact that less than a year ago i had the throttle replaced and the O2 sensor...i beleive this happened cause the sensor and throttle body had damage and stressed the cat |
| 81000 mi US $9000 |
Valve broke into engine and went through the upper oil pan. Total Loss |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 81840 mi C $500 |
oxygen sensors |
| 64360 mi C $1400 |
motor mount |
| 133100 mi US $4500 |
Engine was destroyed becasue of Pre-Cat failure |
| 67000 mi | Tack weld on catalytic converter heat shield broke, causing heat shield to vibrate/rattle when the engine is under load (approximately 2800 rpm). Repair covered under long-term federal emissions warranty. |
| 75000 mi US $250 |
Catalytic converter failure |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD
| 142000 mi US $600 |
Oil leaks in a sensor and the valve cover |
| 111000 mi US $1500 |
High pitched whining noise diagnosed as a bearing on gears within engine that engage the timing chain/belt. TSB includes a kit which replaces timing belt/chain and several gears within engine (shotgun approach). Estimated cost for parts/labor $1,500. |
| 45560 mi C $470 |
intake solenoid |
| 61000 mi US $2200 |
blown head gasket- issue is more with customer satisfaction. Nissan would not consider any assistance even though the vehicle was only 1000 miles beyond end of 60,000 mile warranty on drive train. |
| 174000 mi US $750 |
Radiator cracked and leaked into alternator. bought/installed new radiator and alternator. Repair was done by my grandfather who is ,while not ase certified, someone I would consider a master mechanic, and myself. |
| 58000 mi US $250 |
The engine started a whining noise, turned out that there is a TSB NTB07-042c for VQ35 engines, which describe that the problem is the secondary timing chain tensioners worn out. Very difficult job due to all the parts that have to come out |
| 77000 mi US $100 |
Valve Rocker Cover Assembly started leaking oil. Changed valve covers gaskets. Since I had to remove intake manifold, changed sparkplugs. |
| 64200 mi | Had to replace the Bank 2 Camshaft sensor. Symptom was my car took long time to start, check engine light on, and auto transmission stuck in 5th gear. |
| 89000 mi US $25 |
Upper Oil Pan seal replacement. |
| 92500 mi US $60 |
Had to replace the Bank 1 Camshaft sensor. Symptom was my car took long time to start, check engine light on, and auto transmission stuck in 5th gear. |
| 96800 mi US $350 |
Front Mount and Right Mount were broken. Both replaced. Also replaced Left mount as preventive measure. |
| 98000 mi US $250 |
Rear engine mount replaced. |
| 101795 mi US $80 |
Heat shield of bank 1 catalytic converter became loose due to failing welds. This caused a rattling noise and started leaking on the spot weld. We drilled the spot weld to remove them, enlarged hole and make a thread on them. Then installed screws to hold the heat shield and welded the screws to the heat shield to prevent loosening. Engine oil leak at the upper oil pan front half moon seal. Seals replaced. After repair, inspected area and still can see an oil weep in the area. Before fully inspecting, I think its a failure of the gray sealant on the oil pan. Will try the repair in the future. Replaced all coolant rubber hoses. Radiator hoses, oil cooler hoses, transmission oil cooler hoses, heater core hoses, throttle body hose, egr hose, bypass hoses. |
| 102400 mi US $150 |
Original radiator from car started leaking from a crack at the top plastic cap. Radiator was replaced and a new radiator cap was installed. |
| 109500 mi US $20 |
Oil pressure light sensor failed. Tested it and then change it with a new genuine one. |
| 121000 mi US $105 |
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid / Actuator malfunctioning (Bank 1) |
| 125000 mi US $50 |
Ignition coil, cylinder 5 malfuntion. |
| 65000 mi US $430 |
Radiator broke. Replaced it and the thermostat too. |
| 114300 mi US $330 |
Engine mounts were damage and replaced all 4 |
| 28000 mi | Faulty air/fuel sensor, replaced, has not returned |
| 148000 mi | Taken to dealer because of hearing and feeling a clunk through brake pedal. Dealer reported that all engine components were in good shape except for engine mounts which are causing the clunk. |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 19840 mi $120 |
engine tend to stop while AC is on during idle speed,the problem was solved by replacing the fuel pump |
2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 117000 mi US $350 |
Heating problems. Thermostat was replacde but it still does not heat the car |
| 87000 mi US $925 |
fuel pump shattered |
| 104000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced catalytic converter to pass state emissions testing |
| 147000 mi US $1700 |
Check engine light was on. The car had difficulty starting and sometimes ran rough as if a sparkplug needed to be replaced. |
| 148000 mi US $400 |
Failed the state of Illinois emissions testing. They replaced a sensor and an ignition coil. |
| 83700 mi | lost hot air, it was found that due to leak of coolant and the bracket was loosen. |
| 123500 mi US $40 |
Replaced Pre Cat due to SES light on with code P0420. Also replaced both O2 sensors Replaced Crank position sensor. |
| 165100 mi US $175 |
Cat broke in half |
| 106000 mi US $500 |
Replaced sensor mounted above gas tank |
| 142000 mi | exhaust needs replacing |
| 30000 mi US $236 |
Check engine light, failure of speed sensor replaced speed sensor, yet |
| 49000 mi US $22 |
The camshaft position sensor needed replacing. I took it to Auto Zone to diagnose the problem, and got the replacement part for $22. I replaced the part myself after having to tow the car home. It works fine now. |
| 85200 mi US $550 |
Failure of ignition key interlock (could not remove key from ignition switch) necessitated the replacement of the entire gear shift selector assembly. There was a TSB on this issue, but we were responsible for the total cost of repair. |
| 112000 mi US $500 |
Camshaft position sensor was failing. Mechanic was able to get new sensor with no difficulty, but the wiring connector had failed and he could not locate a new connector! After a lengthy search he ended up using silicone adhesive. |
| 122000 mi US $185 |
Engine was using coolant. Mechanic diagnosed a very slight leak of the head gasket by #4 cylinder. Leak was small enough I decided not to repair at this time. |
| 125600 mi US $190 |
Flex exhaust pipe had failed and was replaced. |
| 160800 mi US $80 |
Ignition Coil, Cylinder Misfire code |
| 166000 mi US $360 |
Replaced camshaft and crankshaft positioning sensors. |
| 180000 mi US $1000 |
I had to replace two motor mounts, then replace the crank-shaft positioning sensor for the second time. In addition my key broke when attempting to start my car, I ended up towing my car to the mechanic where they had to order another key then reprogram the car with the new key. |
| 63000 mi US $32 |
Crankshaft sensor replaced, the sensor is located on lower left side of engine and is in a very tight space |
| 107840 mi C $500 |
engine periodically shuts off or stalls when parked or in motion |
| 111600 mi C $900 |
needed fuel pump and ignition modulator |
| 137000 mi US $150 |
Right motor mount |
| 81840 mi C $320 |
Crank shaft sensor defective. |
| 90000 mi US $125 |
Standard problem as far as I recall... Replaced cam/crank shaft sensors (I think) - parts were cheap and labor is easy enough to do yourself, although I paid a Nissan master tech to do it for me. |
| Car has never had the gas milage I expected and has had multiple issues with crank shaft sensors and transmission sensor |
| 122860 mi C $220 |
Flex pipe at exhaust rusted with small holes. Cut it off and solded a new flex pipe. Took 2hours to wait. |
| 130820 mi C $80 |
Exhaust pipe: the bolts to secure two sections was rusted and broken. |
| 133300 mi C $500 |
Bank 1 upper sensor replaced |
| 223000 mi US $1700 |
Pre Cat converter problem, plus crankcase sensor. Would not pass smog due to service engine light being on for Pre cat. Two ignition coils were replaced. |
| 265000 mi US $300 |
Intermittent "hop" at low idle and "service engine soon" light was on. Computer readout showed camshaft solenoid and was replaced with dealer part. Still "hopped" after the repair but at lessor level but no "service engine soo |
| 283100 mi | Coils replaced two failures from aftermarket Autozone under warrenty. Also one Bosh Double Platinum plug failed at 50,000 that had to be replaced. Computer read only coils and did not read bad plug. |
| 98000 mi US $185 |
engine crankshaft sensor was not working. The sensor had to be replaced. crankshaft sensor replacement |
| 133000 mi US $200 |
Catalytic Converter efficiency - MIL set DTC P0420 requires new converter. |
| 104000 mi US $150 |
P0725 and P0335 error code on OBDII pointing to failure of camshaft and/or crankshaft position sensor(s). Replaced both. Car operated normally for 24 hours and then CEL returned with same problem. |
| 108000 mi US $72 |
CEL indicating sensor problem, sensor replaced. |
| 59892 mi C $320 |
Camshaft position sensor was replaced Camshaft position sensor replaced. covered under extended warranty. 96,000KM service completed |
| 61380 mi C $620 |
Rear Rotors & pads and muffler replaced |
| 66960 mi C $90 |
Fault code 0725 & 0335. Replaced defective crankshaft position sensor. Pain in the butt to replace. Obviously designed by a laid off GM engineer. Smarten up Nissan! |
| 91140 mi C $1042 |
Front flex pipe leaking. Replaced assembly with catalytic converter and 02 sensor. |
| 91760 mi C $1000 |
Muffler fell off after repair shop failed to diagnose |
| 91760 mi C $30 |
Lower rad hose had small leak. Replaced lower and upper rad hoses. |
| 144940 mi C $850 |
Front cover seal leaking and rocker cover seal leaking. Front cover was damaged during repair and needed replacement, rocker cover gasket replaced. Timing chain and guides replaced as a preventative measure. |
| 150040 mi | Engine would cough and sometimes stop when RPM dropped suddenly after engine warmed up. I.e. when stopping quickly. |
| 104000 mi US $450 |
Broken motor mount causing a clunking noise when shifting into gear. Bad gas milage with 2.5 engine. Max of 22mpg on interstate, at 70mph, using cruise control. |
| 166500 mi US $850 |
computer diagnostic code appeared and needed new exhaust header which contains a pre-catalytic converter inside it. Old pre-cat had failed. |
| 117300 mi US $25 |
Crankshaft sensor failed. Car hard to start and would start stalling |
| 132100 mi US $300 |
O2 sensor failure |
| 140800 mi US $300 |
Oxygen sensors and MAF due to P1275 Needed to address P1273 MAF replaced, Fuel Pump replaced |
| 145000 mi US $200 |
Leak found in lower intake mainfold |
2005 Nissan Altima 4-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 42000 mi US $129 |
Evap problem, most likely loose gas cap even though it wasn't loose. |
| 182000 mi US $350 |
The larger and more expensive catalytic converter was found to be deterating...it was decided to not repair it and drive until I could find a new auto. It was a good decision. |
| 182000 mi | Catalytic converter needed to be replaced. |
2005 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 42000 mi US $220 |
Thermostat and heat sensor. |
| 42000 mi US $535 |
Transmission sensor and belts. |
2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 108900 mi US $20 |
Hoses replaced |
2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 40400 mi US $700 |
Car had a power valve failure where a screw came loose and went through the motor and passed thru the exhaust. |
2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 82000 mi US $185 |
engine light O2 sensor |
| 149700 mi US $600 |
new #1 CAT found out some one switched a used CAT when car was 2 years old in 2006 |
| 151000 mi US $180 |
rusted leaking oil pan |
| 62000 mi C $300 |
Replace Camshaft position sensor |
| 116300 mi C $400 |
Replace muffler and flex pipe |
| 340000 mi | Fuel pump failed. Car to be junked or donated. |
| 34000 mi | replaced faulty fuel pump, under warranty |
| 84 mi US $500 |
Had to replace Radiator. Warranty only covered up to 48,000 miles. |
2003 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 132000 mi US $1200 |
Check engine light on. Mass air flow replaced. Noise from top of motor. Timing chains, tensioners, and guides replaced. Runs like a new one. |
| 139000 mi US $95 |
Slow coolant leak. Took to shop and couldn't find a leak and was told it was likely head gasket. |
| 145000 mi | Slow coolant leak. |
2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 135000 mi US $290 |
Car was intermittently stalling w/ check engine light. Diagnosed as camshaft position sensor(s). Dealer claimed my VIN was nt covered by recall. Both sensors replaced by independent mechanic, no further issues. |
2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 73000 mi US $550 |
replaced cam positioning sensor |
| 182000 mi US $1000 |
rear exhaust manifold and all the gaskets that go along with it, |
| 65000 mi US $500 |
Replaced radiator due to leak in top tank right next to hose outlet |
| 85000 mi US $350 |
Oxygen sensor 1 bank 1 (top sensor on the firewall side of the engine) needed to be replaced due to a P0031 code (low heater current). |
| 89000 mi US $170 |
One of the metal coolant pipes that connects to the oil cooler rusted through and started leaking; it was replaced and coolant added to the system. |
| 93300 mi US $400 |
Car had to go in for fuel damper replacements since had failed (were making a loud clicking sound at idle when warm). Once replaced sounds went away. Started after spark plugs replaced. |
| 97000 mi US $50 |
Car had code for high idle. Found that needed to replace air intake plastic piping because cracked and leaking air into intake. Pipe replaced and car runs OK without codes. |
| 100000 mi US $200 |
Replaced evap canister purge valves, gas cap, and all evap solenoids due to P0456 code that kept reoccurring. |
| 103000 mi US $140 |
Radiator leaking from bottom tank, replaced radiator and thermostat. Also changed automatic transmission fluid too as part of maintenance. |
| 108000 mi | something leaking.........dealer shop not sure what it is. |
| 109700 mi US $320 |
oil leak,...replaced oil pressure sending unit |
| 139500 mi | Radiator ruptured. I noticed the steam, pulled over to examine the cause, and drove short distance to nearest shop. Replaced radiator and thermostat. |
| 138500 mi | Fuel pump....crack in plastic.........still working, but strong gas smell.....replaced. |
| 84000 mi | engine was stalling - part of recall campaign. |
| 113000 mi US $2000 |
Blown catalytic converter. |
| 139000 mi US $1300 |
Oil somehow leaking into spark plugs, corroding those and the cables associated with them. Necessitated changing leaking component as well as all other damaged parts. |
2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 185000 mi | Flex pipe rusted out completely, I've seen this happen with other cars of the same model and year. Replaced whole exhaust kit, plus flex pipe/converter |
2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 125700 mi US $300 |
replaced coil # 3 and cleaned maf sensor |
| 136000 mi US $50 |
Camshaft sensor replaced. |
| 180000 mi US $5 |
Installed a spacer between the O2 sensor and the exhaust on the downstream side of the cat. |
| 213000 mi US $35 |
Crank Position Sensor was faulty |
| 257000 mi US $165 |
replaced water pump |
| 263100 mi US $100 |
replaced radiator |
| 58000 mi | ECM module on exhaust gas system failed and needed replacement. Covered under factory warranty. |
| 61000 mi US $300 |
Car won't start. Needed tuneup and throttle body cleaning. |
| 94000 mi US $2100 |
Blown Head Gasket |
| 94000 mi US $800 |
Replace Catalytic Converter |
| 123000 mi US $40 |
Crankshaft Position Replace after reading trouble codes. |
| 72540 mi | engine light code 1491. Went off itself. Intermittent problem |
| 84320 mi | 4 coil packs replaced due to repeating error code of a random misfire |
| 91140 mi C $20 |
Exhaust leak repaired. |
| 82200 mi US $1000 |
fuel filler tube and associated valve rusted. Live in Cleveland which uses road salt and corrosion can be a problem |
| 95000 mi US $4500 |
piston gasket blowout - engine replaced |
| 85000 mi US $600 |
We had to replace the engine mounts |
| 99000 mi US $900 |
We had to replace our Catalytic Converter and an O2 sensor |
| 120000 mi | Replaced radiator (small leak from top) |
| 135000 mi US $275 |
#3 Cyl Ign Coil firing to cyl head. Chronic miss. Car has been in family since new. Other coils have failed. |
| 125340 mi C $375 |
Engine mounts |
| 140120 mi C $180 |
Cat was going bad. Car has known issues. Changed it out asap. |
| 85000 mi US $2000 |
Engine started making loud knocking sounds after an oil change. Warranty was over, and dealer told me I need a engine replacement !!! Trying to find a used engine at this point.. |
| 125000 mi US $85 |
belt replaced |
| 192000 mi US $300 |
Camshaft position sensors (2) had to be replaced. |
| 206000 mi | Knocking |
| 140000 mi | clogged converter replaced. smoke oozing out of exhaust |
| 200880 mi C $1900 |
Water pump shot. Replaced with new one. Catalytic converter not working. An emmision valve was defective and was replaced. Don't know what it is called. |
| 208320 mi C $943 |
Heater core replaced |
2003 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 118500 mi US $380 |
Engine misfiring. Replaced ignition coil and sparkplugs |
| 121000 mi US $700 |
Oil Pan Rusted out. |
| 121500 mi US $151 |
Cam shaft sensor |
2002 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 119000 mi US $300 |
Driving car when battery, brake, and ses light came on. Car stalled. Started back up. Sensor replacement needed. Car shut down engine when it thought sensor was accurate and not just an error. |
| 142000 mi US $150 |
catalytic convertor went bad |
| 151600 mi US $230 |
had to replace oxygen sensor |
| 158000 mi US $500 |
Misfire cylinder number four. |
| 185000 mi US $1400 |
engine misfires |
| 120000 mi US $1265 |
Head gasket leaking. needed to be replaced. |
2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD
| 45000 mi US $800 |
Replaced 3 engine sensors. |
| 152331 mi C $650 |
Replaced spark plugs and a damaged coil Replaced spark plugs and a damaged coil |
| 70000 mi US $1100 |
Thermostat and engine coolant sensor failed and caused a Check Engine Light. Replaced both thermostat and engine coolant sensor. |
| 79000 mi US $30 |
Rusted exhaust shield was causing rattling from under the car. Removed shield to fix problem. |
| 84000 mi US $210 |
Oil pan had rusted and was starting to leak. Replaced oil pan. |
| 88000 mi | CEL was illuminated. Code was small evap leak. Mechanic couldn't fix it because required diagnostic equipment he didn't have. He was somewhat afraid to work on the car because of a large amount of rust. Sold car. |
| 110000 mi US $790 |
Replaced #3 catalytic converter as original became clogged. |
2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 122000 mi US $350 |
exhaust already slightly damaged in winter 2009. new motor installed spring 2010. car towed to shop for motor r/r and exhaust was further damaged during tow. shop repaired damage but repair failed. unwilling to do anything else w/o $$$. |
| 148800 mi C $600 |
Leaking radiator. Sway Bars Bushings |
| 167000 mi US $200 |
front motor mount replaced |
| 191500 mi US $500 |
The original four O2 sensors replaced at 191300 miles. |
| 222000 mi US $1100 |
Both valve covers on the V6 began seeping oil into spark plug wells. Had to replace both valve covers as the seals are integral to the valve cover. |
| 234000 mi US $743 |
Mufflers were falling apart. Replace cat-back with Magnaflow system. |
| 86000 mi US $820 |
Replaced throttle body unit as throttle control motor died. |
| 131000 mi US $937 |
Check engine light came on, dealer had difficulty diagnosing the problem, finally decided it was the ECU (main computer chip). |
| 138000 mi US $400 |
Repeated transmission sensor problems -- cannot seem to fix. Continuation of problem that first surfaced last year. Dealer has been somewhat co-operative but cannot really fix the problem. |
| 18000 mi | Water found on carpet, and floor mat of front passenger side floor. While exploring this problem, I found that all of the duct work for the rear heating had been knocked apart and needed to be repaired as well. (No heat was getting to the rear seats.) |
2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 125000 mi US $5000 |
The engine was consuming lots of oil. It started blowing out gray smoke and losing power. I read that this was due to the catalytic converter being burned up and sucked into the engine deteriorating it from inside. I sold it at auction. The engine was consuming lots of oil. It started blowing out gray smoke and losing power. I read that this was due to the catalytic converter being burned up and sucked into the engine deteriorating it from inside. I sold it at auction. |
| 102000 mi US $45 |
Replaced crankshaft sensor and made the CEL go off |
| 105000 mi | All 3 engine mounts broken, trans mount broken. Not fixing for the time being. The trans mount is very expensive because it is for the manual trans ~ $200 for part. |
| 114100 mi US $70 |
Replaced radiator, car overheated and now burns about 1 quart of oil every 6,000 miles. |
| 135000 mi US $130 |
replace all 4 coils on plugs and spark plugs |
| 63000 mi US $1250 |
Service engine light came on. Code reading indicated misfire in cylinder 2. Coolant pressure test indicated a blown head gasket. Repair cost $1250. |
| 151400 mi US $2000 |
Catalytic converter and sensors Timing chain was replaced |
| 90000 mi US $75 |
Went in for Service Engine Light. The code indicated a misfire in cylinder 2. Coil and spark plug were fine but a coolant system pressure test indicated a leak in the head gasket. Repair cost estimated at $1200. Forums indicate that this is common. |
2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 151000 mi US $300 |
Engine was turning on but no acceleration was there. Service Engine Soon, TCS OFF and SLIP light turned up. Engine was overheating. |
| 88000 mi US $550 |
noise when car in drive and stationary with a/c on.. replaced drive belt and tensioner. transmission fluid flush, power steering fluid changed. brake fluid changed. |
| 96000 mi US $150 |
Check Engine light illuminated with codes P0335 and P0725. The car was taking longer than usual to start. This was an issue withe the Crankshaft Postion sensor. Replaced the sensor. |
| 125000 mi US $170 |
ignition coil |
| 138000 mi US $300 |
Ignition system |
| 130000 mi US $800 |
Hole in radiator. Replaced. |
| 132000 mi US $380 |
Replaced water pump. |
| 143000 mi US $300 |
Oil leak. |
| 144000 mi US $400 |
It was idling rough so they replaced the distributor/rotor wires but it never got better and now they are saying it has an air intake leak. Will cost another $500 unless I just sell the car. |
| 21000 mi US $75 |
engine light on. camshaft sensor bad. replaced myself. can't trust dealerships. |
| 49000 mi | engine light on. catalyst below threshold. dealership replaced cat converter, o2 sensors, flashed computer. code did not go away. Got new engine barely under warranty, 4 week repair time. Major issue with 4cyl motors at that time. |
| 59000 mi US $440 |
exhaust manifold gasket replaced. |
| 135000 mi | canister purge valve plugged with crud. had to replace $45 for part |
| 145000 mi US $75 |
canister purge valve no longer working (again). replaced again with nissan part. |
| 146000 mi US $625 |
OE Replacement Catalytic Converter weld around bung plug broke, causing loud noise, chk enging light and damaged o2 sensor. Took 6 hours to R&R cat. Had to buy cat from dealership (damn Calif). Used Felpro Exhaust manifold gasket vs. OE. OE was low qulty. OE Replacement Catalytic Converter weld around bung plug broke, causing loud noise, chk engine light and damaged o2 sensor. Took 6 hours to R&R cat. Had to buy cat from dealership (damn Calif). Used Felpro Exhaust manifold gasket vs. OE. OE was low qulty |
| 115000 mi US $1100 |
Had timing chain replaced. Now needs new Cat Conv. High oil consumption. Had timing chain replaced now needs new Cat Conv. High oil consumption. |
| 137500 mi US $4000 |
Piston cracked after returning from a long trip to Oregon. |
| 108000 mi US $200 |
Check engine code p0300 has been pulling for 6 months. Replaced plugs and ignition coills. Car still had problems starting and emitted strong gas.oil smell from hood. |
| 73000 mi US $1900 |
Replace head gasket |
| 121000 mi US $1400 |
replace catalytic convert and both oxygen sensors |
| 65000 mi US $1800 |
replaced mass air flow sensor |
| 73660 mi C $3000 |
My engine was burning oil and during a trip to quebec city it broke. I had to buy a new engine and get it installed on my car. |
| 143000 mi US $600 |
Replaced fuel computer. |
| 110500 mi US $4 |
Sensors replaced, CAt converter replaced, heater switch replaced, front suspension replaced, engine replaced |
| 124000 mi US $500 |
Burning through coolant |
| 66100 mi US $475 |
Wouls not start hot. Started OK cold. Replaced cam position sensor |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Replaced failed ignition coil |
| 161200 mi | Engine started to misfire. Result was a bad catalytic converter |
| 122000 mi US $200 |
Radiator Cracked |
| 160000 mi US $175 |
winter blast of December 2013, temperature was 6 degrees F, vehicle would not start. needed new spark plugs |
| 155700 mi US $500 |
CEL on repaired 02 Sensors upper/lower. |
| 155200 mi US $100 |
Engine would occasionally lose power, run rough, and trigger MIL. Problem traced to failed ignition coil. Replaced. Problem solved. |
| 160300 mi US $100 |
Clunking sound over bumps. Found RH engine mount rubber completely deteriorated. Replaced with new aftermarket engine mount. Problem solved |
| 164000 mi US $100 |
Valve cover gasket failed allowing oil in spark plugs. Replaced valve cover gasket, spark plugs, cleaned oil. Also replaced thermostats due to heater issue in winter. |
2001 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 150000 mi US $1200 |
Blown head gasket |
2001 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 180000 mi US $150 |
Water Pump need to be replaced. Car parked. |
| 185600 mi US $150 |
Water pump leaked, replaced. |
| 116000 mi US $110 |
idler pulley on accessory belt |
| 122600 mi US $598 |
radiator and hoses |
| 87000 mi US $700 |
Radiator leaking |
| 179000 mi US $700 |
Blown radiator and belts. Replaced radiator. Belts under warranty. |
| 204000 mi | Wire on top of radiator hose was loose, its a sensor. The car said it was overheating and wasn't. I just fixed the wire. |
| 280000 mi US $8 |
Code reporting EGR leak. Tested valve, hoses and solenoids. Replaced gas cap and MIL went off. |
| 282000 mi US $100 |
valve cover gaskets and tune up along with replacing the immobilizer system then reprogramming immobilizer |
2000 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 235000 mi US $400 |
One of the pulley bearings had gone bad, overall nissan is one of the most reliable car I can think of interms of reliability |
2000 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| 75000 mi US $400 |
Motor mount replaced Exhaust hangers replaced |
| 83000 mi | exhaust hangers replaced |
| 80000 mi US $500 |
Intake manifold gasket Water pump, thermostat ,radiator ECM replaced |
2000 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
155-horsepower 2.4L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 99200 mi US $1850 |
Failed Knock Sensor/Harness, Failed IACV circuie, varnished up Throttle body solenoids, failed Evap Cannister Purge Valve |
| 109000 mi | Failed injector led to cylinder #3 damage bad enough to require replacement with long block. I should have replaced the injector in 2011 but didn't. |
| 143000 mi US $1000 |
Cooling system |
| 155000 mi US $1015 |
Intake gasket replaced |
| 156000 mi US $890 |
Catalytic converter replaced |
| 118000 mi US $383 |
knock sensor replacement |
| 43400 mi $50 |
Water pump started to be noisy. It was replaced and noise is gone. |
| 194000 mi | Random code keeps appearing. Mechanics swear the car is fine and are unable to solve the issue. |
| 125000 mi US $390 |
water pump was making noises Replace overhead seal |
1999 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 150000 mi US $94 |
radiator developed a leak. replaced it with a new one, new antifreeze, etc. |
| 199000 mi US $200 |
oil pan cover gasket replaced |
1999 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 111000 mi US $650 |
Replaced both belts & water pump. |
| 113000 mi US $225 |
Car wouldn't start. Car was towed and gasket(s) was replaced. |
1999 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 114000 mi US $1000 |
Replaced Leaking Radiator. Drive Belts. |
| 120000 mi US $250 |
Replaced Engine Belts |
| 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. |
1998 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| 182000 mi US $30 |
replace valve cover gasket |
| 218000 mi US $640 |
serpentine belt replacement and new front brakes |
1998 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 182000 mi | Cracked exhaust header |
| 142000 mi US $100 |
Cracked radiator. |
| 98000 mi US $55 |
Gasket not functioning properly |
| 132300 mi US $350 |
Catalytic converters clogged, entire exhaust replaced. |
1997 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder manual 2WD
| 175000 mi US $40 |
Replaced motor mount |
1997 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 187000 mi US $150 |
Water Pump was starting to go. |
| 186000 mi US $200 |
replaced head gasket, replaced piston rings |
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