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2004 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (22%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (9%)
Suspension and Steering (22%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 45 repairs.
2004 Nissan Altima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (20%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (25%)
Chart based on 40 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
245-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Aug 2016108900 miUS $20 | Hoses replaced | ||
2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 200940400 miUS $700 | Car had a power valve failure where a screw came loose and went through the motor and passed thru the exhaust. | ||
2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD
| Nissan Altima in Iowa, United States - Apr 2010 | |||
| Apr 201075000 miUS $105 | Took 3 tries to stop the Power Steering retun hose/tube to stop leaking. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States - Jan 2007 | |||
| Jan 200784 miUS $500 | Had to replace Radiator. Warranty only covered up to 48,000 miles. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States Apr 2014 - May 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015340000 miUS $400 | Rear brake calipers, pads and rotors failed. Replaced with new pads & rotors and used (junked) calipers. | ||
| May 2015340000 mi | Fuel pump failed. Car to be junked or donated. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada Jan 2012 - Mar 2012 | |||
| Feb 2012120900 miC $550 | Wheel bearings | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Sep 2006 - Jan 2014 | |||
| Jan 200634000 mi | replaced faulty fuel pump, under warranty | ||
| Dec 2013109000 miUS $350 | replaced busted right rear bearing. also tire balance and alignment | ||
| Nissan Altima in Quebec, Canada Sep 2009 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jul 200962000 miC $300 | Replace Camshaft position sensor | ||
| Aug 201299200 miC $500 | Noise from alternator and smell plastic burn . Replace alternator and belt | ||
| May 2013109820 miC $2300 | replace front tie rods and four shocks and repair front rotor and pads | ||
| May 2014116300 miC $400 | Replace muffler and flex pipe | ||
| Sep 2015130200 miC $400 | Rust on the floor behind front wheel on both driver and passenger's side. It seems to be a common problem with Altima | ||
| Nissan Altima in West Virginia, United States Oct 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Nov 2010199000 mi | noise from front of car while accelerating. Replaced both cv axles. | ||
| Jan 2011200000 miUS $248 | left rear caliper stuck. replaced caliper, both rear rotors, brakepads. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2007 - Feb 2018 | |||
| Oct 200736570 miUS $6 | plastic hood clip broke for holding up the hood rod | ||
| May 200962329 miUS $120 | Front driverside upper Strut bearing to fix craking sound when wheels turn. didn't fix the problem | ||
| Oct 201082000 miUS $185 | engine light O2 sensor | ||
| Jun 201193000 miUS $75 | headlight Bulbs | ||
| Aug 201195200 miUS $50 | replaced HID Bulb | ||
| Oct 201198000 miUS $40 | lobeam 6k light bulb | ||
| Sep 2012110000 mi | left rear and front right calipers pads and rotors horn not working | ||
| Dec 2012113000 miUS $219 | turn signal toggle switch shut off one head light had to be replaced | ||
| Feb 201311300 miUS $200 | hi/lo beam steering column switch | ||
| Jan 2014126500 miUS $370 | right side front and rear bearings | ||
| Apr 2014129700 miUS $200 | door handles broke in cold ice weather had to paint and install new ones | ||
| Dec 2014139000 miUS $85 | inspection annual right front steering wear | ||
| Feb 2015140700 miUS $150 | Rusted driver foot plate | ||
| Jun 2015145000 miUS $325 | ac condenser replaced and outer belt tensioner and new belt | ||
| Sep 2015149000 miUS $350 | Alternator and battery same time 350.00 | ||
| Oct 2015149700 miUS $600 | new #1 CAT found out some one switched a used CAT when car was 2 years old in 2006 | ||
| Nov 2015151000 miUS $180 | Hard shift between 1 and second gear. Did drain and refill. worked for a few weeks. Mechanic then recommended Lucas Transmission fix 1 pt. Helped and is much better, but starting to come back as of late Jan. rusted leaking oil pan moisture and air in cooling systen slight leak too | ||
| May 2016156000 miUS $209 | hard 1st to 2nd shift Lucus Transmission stuff helped will do again in 5K | ||
| Sep 2016163000 miUS $600 | driver side low beam wire short A/c compressor frozen stays on all the time first condenser changed then relay panel then compressor running all the time could break any time advised to replace | ||
| Nov 2016164700 miUS $850 | complete A/C compressor, dryer condenser belts control modules etc | ||
| Jun 2017173000 miUS $1000 | Tires, struts. rattle lessened but now I hear a bushing or motor mount may also be causing some problems. Brake pads, rotors and brake fluid flush front. | ||
| Dec 2017178000 mi | replaced fogged lenses, replace strut, grease joints | ||
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