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This are the most up-to-date car repair histories available for the Nissan Altima. Car repair descriptions appear the instant owners post them. And the results of TrueDelta's Car Reliability Survey are promptly updated every three months. Other sources can be over a year behind.
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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Nissan Altima reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2009:
| Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles) | |||||
| Year | Make | Model |
Trips / Year | TS | Cars Mon/Car Av Odo |
| 2009 | Nissan | Altima |  | 27 3.1 3900 | |
| 2008 | Nissan | Altima |  | 76 7.7 15000 | |
| 2007 | Nissan | Altima | | 57 9.2 21500 | |
| 2006 | Nissan | Altima* | 14 4.9 46100 | ||
| 2005 | Nissan | Altima | | 25 6.7 59300 | |
| 2002 | Nissan | Altima* | 15 7.3 92600 | ||
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The Details: Nissan Altima Repair Histories
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Below you'll find Nissan Altima repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it. Ordered by model year, with newest first.
Most cars for which no repairs have been reported are not shown. So individual repair histories should not be used to infer reliability. Instead, they provide an idea of the the repairs Nissan Altima owners have been experiencing,
Odometer readings and costs are in local units.
Years and engines for which repairs have been reported
- 2009 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2009 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2008 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2007 158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid
- 2006 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2006 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
- 2005 260-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2005 250-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2004 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
- 2003 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 2003 175-horsepower 2.5L I4
- 2002 240-horsepower 3.5L V6
- 1999 4-cylinder
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Location: Oregon, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2009 | 0 | 26400 | No Repairs |
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| Location: New Jersey, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Shifter bezel warped, part ordered. Squeek in driver's door panel, will be repaired on next visit when shifter bezel part arrives. | Oct | 2009 | 5000 | 0 | Shifter surround bezel warped. Creaky driver's door interior trim panel. Noisy brake pedal - sounds like a goose. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 2000 | 800 | Hit a curb, needed to replace rim and tire. | Sep | 2009 | 4000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-spd shiftable CVT FWD
| Location: Louisiana, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jun | 2009 | 1000 | 0 | 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. |
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2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-spd manual FWD
| Location: Washington, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 15000 | 0 | "Service engine soon" light came on while driving. Ended up being a hose from the gas tank to the evap canister that came unhooked. | Sep | 2009 | 16000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Tennessee, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2008 | 8000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 20000 | 0 | Ballast for HID xenon front lamp required replacement. Both bulbs were replaced as well. Warranty repair. | Sep | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-spd shiftable CVT FWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2008 | 1000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2008 | 2000 | 0 | TPSM light came on. I checked the pressure, and it was fine. But light stayed on, so I took it to the dealer. They took 3 hours to 'fix' it. | Sep | 2008 | 3000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: North Carolina, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2008 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2009 | 13000 | 0 | One morning the drivers side lock would not remotely unlock. This was after I had already opened the door once and started the car to warm it up. Door unlocked fine the first time but refused to unlock the second time. Had to climb in/out passenger door. | Apr | 2009 | 14000 | 0 | The tire pressure monitoring system light would not turn off. It turned out they had come loose and just needed to be re-attached (in the wheels). | Sep | 2009 | 19000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Nov | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Oct | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Driver's side seat shifts slightly when turning (left/right). Dealership will install new seat if problem becomes unbearable. | Mar | 2009 | 18000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Location: Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 14 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2007 | 14 | 0 | Purchased | Dec | 2007 | 4105 | 30 | Oil and filter change. | Sep | 2009 | 31000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: New York, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2007 | 4000 | 0 | 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. | Oct | 2007 | 6500 | 0 | Service engine light - determined the problem was the gas cap. | Sep | 2009 | 28000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2007 | 0 | 0 | No Repairs | Jan | 2008 | 0 | 0 | No repeairs | Jun | 2008 | 7000 | 0 | No further repairs | Sep | 2008 | 12000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2008 | 80 | 0 | Driver visor light doesn't work, windshield wipers were ineffective, and service engine soon light was on. Dealer took care of it. |
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| Location: Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2007 | 0 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Dec | 2007 | 11000 | 0 | Navigation system seems uncalibrated. Could not "replicate problem". Will follow up with shop. | Feb | 2008 | 13000 | 0 | Nissan ordered a new navigation system after I sent them a video of the faulty navigation system. | Jul | 2009 | 35000 | 0 | Seat felt like it was slipping side to side | Sep | 2009 | 38000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic FWD
| Location: Georgia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2007 | 10000 | 0 | Turn front rotors to eliminate vibration when braking. | Aug | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-spd automatic FWD
| Location: New Hampshire, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2008 | 20000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Feb | 2008 | 21000 | 0 | Creaky drivers seat back. Cold start, drive for 4-8 miles. Stop briefly and turn car off (To go into a store), restart, will not shift into fourth (overdrive) for half mile. | Apr | 2008 | 22000 | 0 | Cold start, drive for 4-8 miles. Stop briefly and turn car off (To go into a store), restart, will not shift into fourth (overdrive) for half mile. Transmission replaced due to metal contaminents in trans oil. Problem still exists. | Mar | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | Sold. |
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| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2009 | 56000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2009 | 56000 | 950 | front brakes serviced, rear brakes replaced..discs, pads and hardware. Oil changed and full warranty inspection. Front wheel bearing replaced under warranty. | Sep | 2009 | 65000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2008 | 44555 | 0 | Sold in flawless condition except needing regular maintenance. Durability of the car was solid--interior and exterior. Oil changes were performed approximately every 4,000 to 4,500 miles. |
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| Location: Colorado, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 5000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2007 | 5500 | 0 | No repairs to date. Has 5500 miles and have had for about 8 months. |
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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic FWD
| Location: British Columbia, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2007 | 30000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2007 | 30000 | 90 | Original battery died and had to be replaced, it was not fully covered by warranty, i had to pay a pro-rated price depending on how old it was. | May | 2007 | 35000 | 0 | Endlink in rear sway bar was loose and dealership replaced endlink under warranty | Sep | 2009 | 68000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Texas, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2007 | 28000 | 0 | front strut replacement. covered under warranty. Also had broken cup holder replaced under warranty |
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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd manual FWD
| Location: Wisconsin, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2007 | 22000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2008 | 24000 | 0 | Replaced throwout bearing. | Sep | 2009 | 33000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd shiftable automatic FWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Aug | 2007 | 130000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2007 | 136000 | 350 | had to replace driver side axle due to failure. dealer notified me that passenger side axle is on its way out also and will need to be replaced soon. | Mar | 2008 | 148000 | 0 | 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. |
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| Location: South Carolina, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2007 | 23000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Apr | 2007 | 25000 | 0 | Transmission cooler leak. Now awaiting appointment to replace trans cooler. Engine undercover coming off. Dealer ordered new cover. Awaiting appointment to have replaced. | Jul | 2007 | 28000 | 0 | Trans cooler leak, cooler replaced, problem gone Faulty air/fuel sensor, replaced, has not returned |
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2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-spd manual FWD
| Location: Connecticut, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2009 | 40400 | 700 | Car had a power valve failure where a screw came loose and went through the motor and passed thru the exhaust. |
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2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-spd automatic FWD
| Location: Quebec, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jul | 2009 | 100000 | 300 | Replace Camshaft position sensor |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2006 | 34000 | 0 | replaced faulty fuel pump, under warranty | Dec | 2008 | 67000 | 200 | replaced dead battery; cost include towing to Nissan Service Center |
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| Location: Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2004 | 24765 | 0 | two recalls | Oct | 2007 | 36570 | 6 | plastic hood clip brokefor holding up the hood rod | May | 2009 | 62329 | 120 | Front driverside upper Strut bearing to fix craking sound when wheels turn. didn't fix the problem |
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| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2004 | 11 | 0 | Purchased auto. | Aug | 2006 | 46 | 300 | Replaced Brakes | Jan | 2007 | 84 | 500 | Had to replace Radiator. Warranty only covered up to 48,000 miles. |
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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-spd automatic FWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2007 | 93000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 113000 | 2000 | Blown catalytic converter. Driver's side front hub bearing was shot. | Sep | 2009 | 123000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Arizona, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2008 | 59000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2009 | 65000 | 280 | AC hose replaced. | Sep | 2009 | 75000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Minnesota, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2007 | 84000 | 0 | Bought car used from a very small dealership, No known problems with car. |
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| Location: Illinois, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Dec | 2006 | 56000 | 0 | none |
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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-spd automatic FWD
| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | May | 2008 | 91000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jul | 2008 | 94000 | 2100 | Blown Head Gasket | Sep | 2008 | 94000 | 800 | Replace Catalytic Converter | Jul | 2009 | 110000 | 350 | Replaced front Struts | Sep | 2009 | 114000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-spd manual FWD
| Location: Massachusetts, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jan | 2007 | 51000 | 70 | New battery | May | 2007 | 55000 | 240 | Front left wheel bearing |
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| Location: California, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Feb | 2009 | 34000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Mar | 2009 | 34000 | 500 | Replace hoses and flush. Window didn't go up by itself as it should. | Jun | 2009 | 36000 | 300 | Window went up and then back down. | Sep | 2009 | 37000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-spd automatic FWD
| Location: Ohio, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Sep | 2007 | 130000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Jan | 2008 | 131000 | 799 | Check engine light came on, dealer had difficulty diagnosing the problem, finally decided it was the ECU (main computer chip). Check engine light came on, first shift was "hard." According to dealer, new ECU (installed previous week) allowed existing problem with the transmission solenoid to surface, which required the replacement of the transmission solenoid. | Mar | 2009 | 138000 | 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. | Jun | 2009 | 140000 | 900 | Problems with transmission - hard shift. Dealer could not figure it out, had to take it to transmission specialist. Turned out to be a bad wire in wiring harness -- was bypassed. |
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| Location: Iowa, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Mar | 2007 | 111000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Sep | 2008 | 139000 | 80 | heim joints on front sway bar links became loose - replaced sway bar links | Sep | 2009 | 153000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Ontario, Canada | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Apr | 2007 | 145000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | May | 2007 | 151000 | 700 | Left rear ABS sensor replacement. Problem ws causing ABS to engage whenever the brake pedal was pressed. In addition the Slip,TCS Off and ABS light were all lit. | Sep | 2009 | 202000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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1999 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Location: Virginia, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2009 | 89000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 97000 | 30 | Oil change | Sep | 2009 | 103000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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| Location: Florida, United States | ||||
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| Month | Year | Odo | Cost | Description | Jun | 2009 | 89000 | 0 | First odometer entry. | Aug | 2009 | 93000 | 480 | Alternator and battery died, car would not start. | Sep | 2009 | 94000 | 0 | Most recent odometer entry. |
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