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2008 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (16%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (20%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (31%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 248 repairs.
2008 Nissan Altima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (10%)
$100 - $499 (55%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 64100 mi US $400 |
PCM showing code for intake valve timing (IVT) bank 1. Reset codes but would come back every few weeks. Suspected stuck IVT solenoid. Replaced solenoid. |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 77500 mi | Crack in rear catalytic converter. 1100 dollar part but covered by warranty. |
| 82000 mi US $338 |
Had a small oil leak. Replaced valve cover gasket, cover assembly and spark plugs. |
| 97800 mi US $408 |
Replace leaking oil cooler O ring |
| 83000 mi US $50 |
there was leak in the exhaust pipe. According to Muffler shop, it is known issue with Altima. |
| 46000 mi US $250 |
Thermostats needed replacing, caused overheating. |
| 26000 mi | Engine running rough. Told that it was just a low idle. Idle adjusted. |
| 166160 mi C $300 |
Charcoal canister vent valve replaced. |
| 85767 mi US $693 |
Engine Oil Pan seal replaced, engine oil cooler seals replaced, transmission fluid replaced |
| 162000 mi US $400 |
Exhaust manifold was cracked. Had it replaced with a used part from a junkyard. |
| 215000 mi US $700 |
Engine light coded with P0420. Mechanic went through and found probs with Front and rear oxygen sensors. Replaced both with Nissan parts. Gas mileage went up after. |
| 61000 mi US $50 |
Whistling sound |
| 89200 mi US $570 |
Two ignition coils had to be replaced along with battery. |
| 34000 mi | Heat Shield was suppose to fix the popping noise that you hear at stop lights, and after the car is shut off. Still happens though. Possible more heat shields? Not under warranty anymore and not going to bother since it doesn’t seem to have any affect? |
| 98500 mi US $205 |
Spark Plugs needed replacing. Car would not start. They were fouled out. Manual recommends replacing at 105k, fouled out/would not start at 99k. Spark Plugs needed replacing. Fouled them out. In fairness, the car sat for 3 days, and then flooded. But at 98500 miles it seemed a little early. Manual states to replace them at 105k |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 87000 mi US $400 |
Car was trembling and wouldn't accelerate more than 2,500 RPMs in any gear. Check Engine light came on. Coil Pack #3 and all spark plugs replaced |
2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 46000 mi US $200 |
Service engine soon light on. Ordered and replaced a part. |
| 97000 mi US $140 |
Cylinder 1 misfire which was the result of a broken sparkplug. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 39200 mi US $420 |
Ignition Power Distribution Module failed while driving. Car would not start. IPDM replaced. |
| 85000 mi US $27 |
OEM strut engine torque mount was completely broken (rubber was cracked and completely separated). I replaced it myself with aftermarket piece. Very simple repair. |
| 156 mi US $1260 |
both catalytic convertors cracked and clogged 3rd cat. Burned rear bank coils from overheating. |
| 63000 mi US $200 |
Rattling noise heard from engine bay. Determined to be broken timing chain tensioner guides. Estimate for repairs was approximately $2000. We planned on selling soon, this made the decision to sell now. |
| 30000 mi US $284 |
Replace evaporative canister purge volume control solenoid valve and evaporative canister vent control valve |
| 2000 mi | Antifreeze leak on upper return coolant hose. |
| 41000 mi | Leaking head gasket Upper radiator hose was leaking. Dealer claimed it had nothing to do with previous repair but they went ahead and replaced it under warranty as a customer courtesy. I think it was related. |
| 57000 mi US $117 |
Dealer stated engine torque mount assembly was collapsed. Dealer replaced engine torque mount assembly. |
| 124000 mi US $2200 |
All the motor mounts and transmission mounts literally went out at the same time. I had 1 torque mount which had been bad for 4 mths that I hadn't got around to fixing yet which I'm sure didn't help the problem. |
| 164000 mi US $100 |
My radiator was leaking and the stop leak quick fix fluids didnt work. Replaced my radiator and the hoses. |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 30380 mi | A T Joint Gasket was leaking in the cooling system, replaced under warranty |
| 269000 mi US $800 |
Radiator had developed a hole and was leaking coolant. Radiator and hoses were replaced. Warning light indicating code P2A00. Replaced oxygen sensor and recalibrated system. |
| 15000 mi | "Service engine soon" light came on while driving. Ended up being a hose from the gas tank to the evap canister that came unhooked. |
| 103000 mi US $190 |
Top torque strut rubber cracked |
2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 78500 mi US $350 |
Emission control system, vapor vent control valve failure. |
| 110000 mi US $200 |
Exhaust resonator broke internally and would rattle. Exhaust was loud. Fuel mileage poor. Replaced exhaust system resonator and gasket between exhaust pipe and muffler. |
| 138000 mi US $150 |
Car began overheating randomly on highway, engine temp needle fluctuating dramatically. Towed vehicle to repair shop. The mechanic found an air bubble in the coolant system. The issue was resolved after flushing and replacing the coolant. |
| 119000 mi US $200 |
Crack in exhaust manifold. Crack was welded successfully |
| 124000 mi | Exhaust was rattling. A clip had broken that was connecting a heat shield to the down pipe. |
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