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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%)
Chart based on 109 repairs.
2003 Nissan Altima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (15%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (35%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 54 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
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 84000 mi | engine was stalling - part of recall campaign. |
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
| 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. |
| 182000 mi US $1000 |
rear exhaust manifold and all the gaskets that go along with it, |
| 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. |
| 73000 mi US $550 |
replaced cam positioning sensor |
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
| 125340 mi C $375 |
Engine mounts |
| 140120 mi C $180 |
Cat was going bad. Car has known issues. Changed it out asap. |
| 125000 mi US $85 |
belt replaced |
| 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.. |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| 95000 mi US $4500 |
piston gasket blowout - engine replaced |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 125700 mi US $300 |
replaced coil # 3 and cleaned maf sensor |
| 136000 mi US $50 |
Camshaft sensor replaced. |
| 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. |
| 140000 mi | clogged converter replaced. smoke oozing out of exhaust |
| 82200 mi US $1000 |
fuel filler tube and associated valve rusted. Live in Cleveland which uses road salt and corrosion can be a problem |
| 192000 mi US $300 |
Camshaft position sensors (2) had to be replaced. |
| 206000 mi | Knocking |
2003 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 111000 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 |
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