2004 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2004

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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%)

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2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

199000 mi noise from front of car while accelerating. Replaced both cv axles. 
151000 mi

US $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.  
156000 mi

US $209
hard 1st to 2nd shift Lucus Transmission stuff helped will do again in 5K 

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2004 Nissan Altima Transmission Problems

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