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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.
1997 Nissan Altima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (8%)
$100 - $499 (58%)
< $100 (33%)
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 2010203360 miC $550 | Dead starter. | ||
| Nissan in Utah, United States May 2010 - Sep 2010 | |||
| Jul 2010175000 miUS $40 | Replaced motor mount | ||
| Sep 2010175000 miUS $12 | Headlight bulb. | ||
1997 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder automatic 2WD
| Nissan in Illinois, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2012 | |||
| Nov 2011178000 miUS $140 | passenger side lower ball joint was worn out and replaced | ||
| Feb 2012186000 miUS $100 | replaced broken outer CV boots and reconditioned/relubed the CV joint | ||
| Mar 2012186000 miUS $200 | replaced head gasket, replaced piston rings | ||
| Nissan in Michigan, United States May 2010 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Nov 2010187000 miUS $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 2011199500 miUS $100 | ball joint | ||
| Apr 2012214000 mi | Struts were just completely worn out and creaky. | ||
| May 2012215200 miUS $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 2011114000 miUS $20 | Replaced rear right brake light bulb, and tightened grounding wire and all contacts. | ||
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