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2002 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (56%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (15%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (12%)

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

Other (2%)

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2002 Nissan Altima suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (5%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (32%)

< $100 (21%)

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Chart based on 19 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

96000 mi

US $1000
1. Shocks and Struts 2. Engine Coolant reflush 3. Drive belts need to be replaced 4. Wheel Alignment 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

55000 mi

US $240
Front left wheel bearing went bad, was replaced. Front left wheel bearing 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

70000 mi

US $300
New front struts and back shocks which is typical wear and tear items considering the mileage 
103000 mi

US $22500
Replaced left front lower control arm with wheel bearing 
65000 mi

US $500
65k miles on the car had to replace a ball joint. 2yrs that's all i have had done. car runs great no issue 
99100 mi

US $1600
Steering wheel leaking....cambers not aligned causing uneven tire wear. Oil leak. 
139000 mi

US $80
heim joints on front sway bar links became loose - replaced sway bar links 
239000 mi

US $271
Badly worn front right wheel bearing replaced 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

151400 mi

US $2000
Tie rod ends 
108000 mi

US $300
Right Front Control arm, barely 30,000 miles had elapsed since previous replacement. 
125000 mi replaced right strut, under warranty 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

120000 mi

US $500
replaced cv joint 
63000 mi

US $10
Rack & pinion leaking badly. Added stop leak. repair/replace cost outrageous! 
138000 mi

US $400
Steering fluid leak required replacement of hose. 
77000 mi Steering was off a bit and pulling to the right. Noticed issue when I had tires replaced. 
124000 mi

US $2000
front end suspension needed replacement 
76260 mi

C $680
I had to replace the 4 shock absorbers of my vehicle with new ones. 
97000 mi

US $450
Had to replace right rear wheel bearing. 

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2002 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

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