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1997 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (38%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 13 repairs.
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1997 Nissan Altima repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1997 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Nissan in British Columbia, Canada
May 2010 - Dec 2011
Jul 2010

203360 mi

C $550
Dead starter. 
Nissan in Utah, United States
May 2010 - Sep 2010
Jul 2010

175000 mi

US $40
Replaced motor mount 
Sep 2010

175000 mi

US $12
Headlight bulb. 

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1997 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Nissan in Illinois, United States
Oct 2011 - Jun 2012
Nov 2011

178000 mi

US $140
passenger side lower ball joint was worn out and replaced 
Feb 2012

186000 mi

US $100
replaced broken outer CV boots and reconditioned/relubed the CV joint 
Mar 2012

186000 mi

US $200
replaced head gasket, replaced piston rings 
Nissan in Michigan, United States
May 2010 - Jun 2013
Nov 2010

187000 mi

US $150
Water Pump was starting to go. Slight rust in rear of the vehicle. This was underneath the trunk. Bad Ball joint was replaced 6 months ago as part of regular maintenance. However, new part was defective and needed to be replaced again. The newest part also turned out to be defective. I'm going to be switching to another brand. 
Aug 2011

199500 mi

US $100
ball joint 
Apr 2012

214000 mi
Struts were just completely worn out and creaky. 
May 2012

215200 mi

US $300
Sway bar end links were toast in the rear... probably because of the salt and age. New links on and ready to go another 200k miles. 
Nissan in Texas, United States
Feb 2011 - Jul 2012
Jul 2011

114000 mi

US $20
Replaced rear right brake light bulb, and tightened grounding wire and all contacts. 

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1997 Nissan Altima Repair Histories

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