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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%)
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Chart based on 109 repairs.
2003 Nissan Altima suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (45%)
< $100 (14%)
Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| 168000 mi US $115 |
Rear shocks. Replaced monroe sensatrack which blew after a year with KYB GR2 shocks. Front sway bar bushings and sway bar endliks. Everything bought for $115 on sale |
| 182000 mi US $1000 |
sway bar bushings, inner tie rod end, |
| 122000 mi US $400 |
Right rear wheel bearing was making noise and needed replacement |
| 97000 mi US $220 |
Inner tie rod end needed to be replaced on the left side of the car |
| 182000 mi US $430 |
front shocks replaced |
| 113000 mi US $2000 |
Driver's side front hub bearing was shot. |
2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| 208320 mi C $943 |
Power steering line replaced |
| 140000 mi US $500 |
steering rack replaced |
| 40000 mi | Right front wheel bearing |
| 143840 mi C $100 |
Sway bar link replaced. Was making clanking sound. Had to cut out old one. Nut was seized |
| 180000 mi US $95 |
Rear wheel bearing replaced |
| 188000 mi US $72 |
replaced rear shocks/struts |
| 83000 mi US $500 |
corrosion caused stiff operation of steering system. Disassembly, cleaning and lubrication required |
| 135000 mi US $110 |
Replaced stabilizer bar bushings. The car had developed a klunk going over speed bumps. |
| 101700 mi US $200 |
replaced front struts |
| 78000 mi US $1000 |
Failure of rack and pinion steering. Had to be replaced. |
| 220000 mi US $600 |
Replaced four shocks, for first time. Small leak in one, excessive rear tire wear. |
| 82460 mi C $250 |
stabalizer links replaced right lower control arm replaced |
| 110000 mi US $350 |
Replaced front Struts |
| 125800 mi US $1600 |
Linkage kit. Strut Bearings replaced. Front Brakes. Broken wheel Stud replaced. |
2003 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 101000 mi US $780 |
Inner tie rod end broken. |
| 113500 mi US $415 |
Steering linkage was binding, completely rusted |
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