2003 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2003

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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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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

148000 mi Door handle broken by tire shop employee. Sent to another shop and replaced outside drivers door handle. 
182000 mi

US $1000
and a hole in the front passenger floor. 

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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

135000 mi Knocking sound from suspension turned out ot be a body panel underneath the windshield wiper grill needed to be tightened. Very common problem in Altimas that is hard to find. 

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2003 Nissan Altima Body Problems

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