7.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$746.00
Average Mileage:
84,346 miles
Total Complaints:
63 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replaced intake manifold gasket (41 reports)
- not sure (22 reports)
engine problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Nissan dealer.
Helpful Websites About 2000 Nissan Altima intake manifold gasket leak, car shakes
2008Jul 08
Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 98,614 miles
Wish I had found this site sooner. Had mine replaced last year and it seems to be going that way again. (Have added about 35000 miles since then) I had a Sentra before with 170,000+ miles and never had any problems like this. I will never buy another Altima. Sentra was great though. Also have check engine light on for over 1 1/2 years. It is rubber hose in gas recepticle. I recently was reminded of it when I got my oil changed (like I can't see it is on) and when I said it is only the rubber hose where I put in gas, the service man said " it is the ??????" (can't remember the name) and went on his way. Doesn't seem to be a big deal but I agree with another poster, don't really know when a real problem occurs.
2009Jul 06
Altima GXE
- Automatic transmission
- 83,885 miles
Hi everyone! I'm a French Canadian, so excuse me but my English written skills aren't that good. I was shocked when I read your comments about the gasket manifold intake. My car has been shaking really bad at red light or stops since few weeks. Yesterday, the mechanic replaced the rotor, distributor, bulbs, cables and the car is still shaking. He suggested that the problem could be the gasket manifold intake and asked me to come back on Monday. After reading you, I'm dawn sure that this is the problem and that this is going to cost way to much money for a 10-year old car. I'm very upset 'cause my mom I've had this car for 9-year without any major problem... just regular maintenance. She sold it to me last year and I sure thought it was a great deal. In the French Canadian Magazine " Protégez-vous", this car "year and model" was highly recommended. I will never buy a Nissan again. Many of my friends drive a Toyota and none of them have had engine problems... ever. Yup! This car is unreliable and definitely a pain in the ass................
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2009Jun 24
Altima GXE 2.5L 4 Banger
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
This is a true PITA problem with these cars I see as I didn't know b4 I bought thei car. Im driving home with my wife and 18 month old daughter and stop at a stop light waiting for it to change. Light green start to accelerate and.."Thump, Thump" the car starts shaking and trying to stall and all of a sudden smoke billows from the exhaust and fume omit into the car and it seems as if its going to freaking BLOW UP! I need to get a group of all the people on this site together and lets file a class action suite against NISSAN to pay for the cost of repairs and or replacement to our vehicles! I have read on some Nissan sites.."They are aware of this problem and at this time do not feel it is an IMPORTANT ISSUE"! WTF?? What does it have to be to be important?? If I have to I will buy another car and drive this POS right through NISSAN's Corporate doors with a note attached" Sorry for the damage but I dont feel its an Important Issue at this time!
2009Feb 01
Altima SE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 103,000 miles
Car started acting like it was going to die every time I was sitting still. While driving it's very smooth. I've had several solutions to the problem, and none of them have worked: new fuel filter, new plugs, replaced battery, added fuel system cleaner., etc. I was told it was the intake manifold gasket, but another mechanic said if the car wasn't doing it all the time, that was not the problem. However, recently it has been getting worse and worse. I don't have $800 to fix the problem. I was told the actual part would cost around $5.00 - $600, but the labor would cost around 600-800????What is up with that?? Now I've read that this is a typical problem with Nissans?? I want another Honda.
2009Jun 12
Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 97,561 miles
The car was acting like it wanted to die when there was a lot of rain, so brand new battery, new plugs, wires, distributor cap, etc...(tune-up). Problem solved, or so I thought. Car is idling so bad yet I have been told by nissan and more than one mechanic that is normal for the amount of miles I have on the car. Uhmmm ok, female but not stupid! I kept asking the mechanic to check the gaskets and the sensors. And of course no mechanic is really willing to do a diagnostic on a car unless with check engine light is on and by that time the problem is worse and could have been fixed prior to the damn light coming on! Nissan has no answers and refuses to own up to the problem. I just need this car to last another year or so and then I'm going back to VW's or Hondas.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2008Jun 18
Altima 3.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 109,000 miles
I am experiencing the same problem with my 2000 Altima, shaking, feeling like it's going to die when it's at a stop. Took it to dealer and was told that the intake gaskets needed to be replace costing $893!!
2009Mar 01
Altima
- Automatic transmission
- 160,000 miles
Should be a recall with this many reporting the same issue
2008Dec 11
Altima GLE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 33,010 miles
My complaint is in regards to my 2000 Nissan Altima GLE 2.4L 4 th cylinder premature failure of the intake manifold gasket due to heat around the cylinder area. I have a 2000 Altima with 33,000 miles with an intermittent idle fluctuation, I have also had codes P0304 and P0171. The cost of repair for this is about $800. This is a design flaw by Nissan and should be covered as a recall or emissions warranty (being that the check engine light comes on with code P0304 and P0171). Reading all forums on the Internet this is happening to all these models. Every 40 to 80 thousand miles this happens over and over. Very much a Safety/Emissions issue that needs to be addressed by Nissan!
Class action people.
2009Feb 03
Altima GLE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
I have the same problem as everyone else on this Rant Page. I bought my car, with no issues. 2 DAYS LATER, the car began to shake, but only when you were stopped, and in the Drive position...Nothing poor when in Park, Neutral, Reverse or when driving....
Check engine light came on, P1126 - Thermostat. So I purchased all the necessary items to fix that issue, still shaking. Took the car into a mechanic, he says that the engine mounts are bad, and the tranny mount has to be replaced. So I then move to do that..Still an issue.
Over $1000 in parts and labor so far, and still an issue...
I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THE CAR FOR A MONTH!!!
I am so infuriated with Nissan right now, for I bought the da** car thinking it would be reliable...
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Jan 10
Altima GLE 2.4L I4
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Changed my Intake manifold gasket after doing some searching online found out that the nissan gasket sucks. The felpro gasket got good reviews all around the board, so I went with that, the mechanic told me there was a hot spot on the engine, burning the original gasket around the number 4 cylinder causing it to leak, he told me this was his 8th job in a few years at his shop with these cars, and for added reassurance he also told me that if nissan does not recall this IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN!!!!!, because of that hot spot, it will continue to burn the gasket, that's why I went with the felpro it was rated much higher heat tolerance than nissan's, this crap cost me just under $800 it stopped shaking and the rpm goes back to normal when at idle, but to me the engine still never felt the same afterward.
2008Sep 07
Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 84,000 miles
Hi My friends,
The same Problem with my Altima 2000, My car started shaking and shaking ..................
The conclusion I spent $ 500 with two mechanics to fix it but it was not fixed until now .
When I checked this site and I knew the Problem , I,m surprised , after the funds which gone trying to fix it without result , I prefer to burn it...............
2008Feb 01
Altima 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
Car started shaking and idling rough in February, found out that this is a very common problem and Nissan refuses to budge on taking responsibility for its faulty engineering. Finally did something about it in June. Called around and found a shop willing to do it for $390 (they had no idea what they were getting into) and 4 days (couldn't get a 4 inch piece of hose any sooner) and $640 later, it was fixed. Still hot under the collar about Nissan not issuing a recall or doing anything to help their customers. Next car will be a Mazda, Honda or Audi.
2004Aug 08
Altima 4
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
Although this intake manifold gasket problem has only recently been diagnosed, I feel it has been a problem coming to a head for years with my car. I cant even think off hand how many unnecessary diagnostic tests, spark plug changes, filter changes and so on I have paid for over the last 4 or 5 years. I have ALWAYS had the same complaint...the car rattles and shakes like its about to to blow up! It only stalled for the first time this week. BTW...that damn check engine light has been on since about six months after I bought it. The dealership told me they could find no explanation for it and that I should ignore it....my next question to them of course....How the hell do I know then when I have I real engine problem if Im supposed to ignore it? They were out of business next time I called. UGH!
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2008Sep 15
Altima
- Automatic transmission
- 98,000 miles
hi my friend has the same problem with her altima with the intake gaskets .im a mechanic and im in the process of fixing her car its a lot of work so don't feel like your getting scammed or ripped off . ive also had the same car and it was a pain every week something would give me a problem . i also replaced the transmission 2 times i dont think i would ever buy another Nissan product .
2008Jan 01
Altima GXE
- Automatic transmission
- 95,000 miles
I work full time, am a full time student, and a single mother! I have been replacing parts on my 2000 Nissan Altima for about two years now! I even got a new radiator 3 weeks ago... I am so tired, fed up, and done with pouring money into constantly trying to fix this car. It shakes so bad, yes, it makes my kids laugh, but it is annoying. All my gauges turn off randomly! so I can't tell how fast I am going, I just stay with the flow of traffic. My check engine light turns on and off randomly. I can not afford a new vehicle right now. I feel stuck, frustrated, and extremely disappointed with the level of performance of this vehicle. Seems like there is always something that needs to be replaced on this vehicle. :( I stumbled across this website, and I feel a sense of ease, that I am not alone. But still upset that will this problem being so common, there has been no recall.. I also found this website that has the 2000 Nissan Altima Reliability Reviews. http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Reliability.aspx?year=2000&make=Nissan&model=Altima
2007Aug 21
Altima 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 88,000 miles
Hi
First of all excuse my language, English is my second language
I used to think that Nissan is a good car , not any more after the Altima we had
it cost us so much money, especially with the shaking engine, the mechanic i deal with (which is i found out that he is stupid) told the problem of your shaking engine is cylinder # 4, so he change injector # 4 (it was not fixed) the he said it is the air sensor (same thing),then it is the distributer, (same thing),then he said take it to the dealer to find out what is the problem.
The dealer said it is intake manifold gasket and they said it will cost me 700, but I took it to another mechanic which end up paying 310 to fix it and the engine stop shaking, but I start hearing another sound which is plastic tension for the chain (timing belt) and that will cost 400 to fix it
People, this is not the only problems with this car, I have paid so much money on this car before I found out about this website, I wish I knew about it before now.
2008Jun 10
Altima
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
Uggg...car has been idling roughly at stops and engine light coming on and off sporadically. Finally found a trustworthy mechanic through a friend and he called to tell me that my car needed a "root canal." Intake manifold gasket needs replacing. Ironically there was a '98 Altima with the same problem at his shop that day. WTF. I came online to research and am furious that this seems to be a problem in far too many Altimas. I'm so irritated. Bought this car after having the nightmarish 1990 Ford Taurus. I will not begin dumping money into another car the way I had to do with the Taurus. Anyone know of any lawsuits...recalls...anything??? Oh, estimate is $800-$1000, having it done on Tuesday.
2008Jun 03
Altima LX
- Automatic transmission
- 9,999 miles
Well First off i only had my car maybe a year now i got it for a graduation gift. I think it really is a good car but bout 3 months after i got the car it started sounding really bad kinda like a chain or like it had no oil in it. so i went to det the oil changed thats when i found out it had a gasket leak.
2008Aug 26
Altima GLE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 135,000 miles
Sounds like I have the same problem here, shakes terribly when i stop the car at a light or stop sign. Haven't had it fixed yet but it is definitely getting worse.
Car has yet to die but I can see it happening soon ... also getting the smell of gasoline inside the car. Scheduled to replace the intake manifold gasket this week will update the price when i get it.
2008Jun 05
Altima GLE
- Automatic transmission
- 171,000 miles
I also had suggestion to replace the intake manifold gasket and knock sensor on my 2000 Altima. With this many problems, there needs to be a recall. I am looking for a someone else then Nissan to install the gasket.
2008Jan 01
Altima GXE
- Automatic transmission
- 120,000 miles
Well, you can add me to the group. I too have a 2000 Nissan Altima. Car runs excellent, as long as I do not come to a stop or red light. Then it becomes an embarrassment to be sitting in the car as it begins to shake and nearly stall everytime.
I don't know what it's going to cost me to fix this yet. I feel lucky to have stumbled across this web site as I can now say with confidence what the problem is. By the way, I also pulled a miss fire code on the 4th cylinder.
Is this something that can be done outside a shop...
2008Jan 30
Altima
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
I also had to replace the intake manifold gasket and knock sensor on my 2000 Altima. With this many problems, there needs to be a recall.
2008Jan 07
Altima GXE L4
- Automatic transmission
- 79,000 miles
after reading similar complaints, i am sure that my 2000 California emissions Altima GXE is plagued with the same intake manifold gasket problem. The car shakes when idle and in the drive position, the shake is not too bad if i move the tranny to neutral. Sometimes it feels as if is almost going to die out.
My question, if i don't get it fixed will the problem get worse?
Thanks
2008Jan 01
Altima 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
Same as the many, the car shakes when idling. I shift into neutral to cut the vibes, but it still idles low and sputters. The car is my mother's. She is in her late 70's, babies the thing and is far from a demanding driver. Since the shaking she doesn't trust the car and won't go anywhere near it. My father's already replaced the cheaper parts and, as usual, it hasn't solved the problem. I'm glad I found this site and have a much clearer understanding that, alas, we are not alone. Before I found this out, Nissan Altimas were on the short list of vehicles I would like to own. No more.
2008Jun 16
Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 130,000 miles
My Altima threw a P0304 code the other day and started stumbling at idle - nothing too bad but annoying enough to notice. Figured the ignition stuff was due replacing but, after I replaced the plugs, wires, cap and rotor, the stumbling is still there.
I did reset the code and it didn't come back on.
Spraying carb cleaner around vacuum hoses, it became clear that the plenum's (top piece of the manifold) gasket has a leak around the area of cylinder 4.
(for those that don't know, carb cleaner gets sucked in where there might be a vacuum hose so you'll notice the engine running better for a couple of seconds once that happens)/
I'd like to do this myself but looking at the manual, it almost looks like the head has to come off, just to gain access to the manifold's mounting bolts. Anyone know that the procedure is? The Nissan manual seems to avoid the issue and just shows an exploded view..
2008Jun 05
Altima
- Automatic transmission
- 180,000 miles
Wow. I had been wondering for the past 4+ months. I had the check engine light come on. The computer read it as a misfire on cylinder 4. Replaced spark plugs and wires. Was thinking about changing the Oxygen sensor next but came across this site. My mileage is way above average so I'm thankful for that. I know a good mechanic who always done a great job and will take this to him. I deal with it by shifting to neutral when I come to a stop.
2008Apr 01
Altima GLE 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 97,323 miles
Well first off, i started to notice that my car would idle really rough when i was at stop lights. It got worse like 2 weeks later after the problem started. To the point my car stalled and thought it was going to die. I cannot believe that Nissan does not have this under warranty. Its sh*tty. Cost me 750 to fix this problem and not happy at all.
2008Apr 19
Altima GXE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
I had teh intake manifold gasket leak at 38,000 miles. It just happened again at 64,000 miles. Dealer not helping. Charged too much to fix. Nissan regional service rep contacted. They are not willing to help. The repair cost $1500!!!
2008Mar 26
Altima GXE 4 cyl
- Manual transmission
- 98,000 miles
Sounds like I have the same problem, though at this point not as severe. My rpm's are not fluctuating to where the car nearly stalls, and the shaking is minor at this point. At first I thought I had a muffler leak, and there are some rust holes in the outer shell of the muffler. But after taking it to a mechanic I trust, they said the muffler was fine, and proved it to me� plenty of compression there. They said the noise was from the engine missing, and to try new plugs, etc. So I did myself. Plugs, wires, roto, cap, injector cleaner. I'm up to $90 so far with no change. So I'm taking it in for them to check the IM Gasket on Monday. Will see what happens. Thanks Nissan, I bought this car because I was sick of problems with every American vehicle I had ever owned. Now I know I can't trust Nissans either.
2007Dec 01
Altima GXL 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I guess my problem is the same as the rest of you. My Altima is idling rough at stop lights. It's to the point that I am afraid it will stall. The check engine light comes on, & when I have it checked, it says cylinder 4 misfire. I have replaced the spark plugs and that didn't help. I replaced the plug wires....did not help. I ran 4 bottles of injector cleaner through it........did not help. Then one day the code said O2 sensor, and ignition running 'lean'. I replaced the O2 sensor......did not help. I replaced the distributor cap.....did not help. I happened to find this website today while I was looking for possible answers, so I guess my problem is the intake manifold gasket. Lucky me! A cheap fix! Ha! Ha! ONLY $400 TO $1200 from what I have read here. Nissan engineers should be forced to commit hari-cari. By the way, I have a '98 Altima that purrs like a kitten....never has had a problem like my 2000.
2007Apr 25
(reported on)Altima GXE 2.4
- Automatic transmission
- 49,000 miles
Only 49000 miles and this car shakes rattles and rolls at idle. Not to mention the awful vibration noise if you accelerate quickly from a stop. Anyway, the rough idle cost me 200 bucks worth of plugs wires cap rotor filter and labor. Sure enough. It did not fix the bad idle. After spraying starting fluid under the EGR valve, along the intake manifold, the engine revved up for a few seconds. I am 99% positive this is going to cost me 6-700 more bucks to correct the leaking intake manifold gasket. This should definitely be a recall!! Before buying this piece of junk I was under the impression Altima's were highly rated and reliable. Don't believe it. It is constantly vibrating and shaking, replaced both O2 sensors, replaced driver window switch, catalytic converter, entire exhaust. And besides all the mechanical crap, it has the most uncomfortable car seats I have ever sat in. I will never buy another Nissan!
2007Dec 19
Altima GXE
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
I too have this problem. My car shakes when it is in park and the engine light goes off and on randomly. I'm very annoyed with this and do not want to have to pay to have it fixed. I had my dad look at it and he thought it had something to do with my battery cable because it was loose but after reading this I know it is the intake manifold like everyone else said. Seriously, if there are this many problems with this it is obviously a problem with the manufacturing and should be recalled!! FIX MY CAR NISSAN!
2007Dec 30
Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 96,063 miles
Please reference to my #27 post.
I spoke to a 2nd mechanics about the problem and mentioned the common complaint with the intake manifold gasket leak. He seems to disagree with that cause based on the fact that I only see the rough idle and service engine light intermittently. He said if my car does have a intake manifold gasket leak, I should see the symptoms continuously.
Currently the rough idle and service engine light happens may be once a week and then the light goes away for a week before it comes back. Do you guys see your symptoms continuously? Thanks.
2007Dec 12
Altima GXE 2.5L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
This is my 2nd time replacing the intake manifold gasket. The last time was in the summer of 2004, totally cost about $600 in addition to the warranty covered cost. End of last Nov it came again. I just have one mechanic replace the gasket but after two weeks the engine started to miss at idle. This car is very very annoying. Nissan should have a recall on this.
2007Dec 26
Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 56,500 miles
The same problem resurfaced again and Nissan was not willing to help one bit not to mention that their Consumer Affairs Department was so unprofessional. I am for sure never buying another Nissan again. At this point, I have decided to not fix the vehicle until the problem gets really bad. Since this appears to some sort of defect and Nissan is not willing to issue a recall of any sort I have contacted an attorney in hopes of filing a Class Action Lawsuit. I started the process with the attorney (who filed a class action law suit against Nissan in the past for an unrelated matter, but regarding one of their products and I believe he won) about a week ago (1/24/08), but have not heard back from him - cross your collective fingers for all of us. I will try to keep this website updated regarding his decision whether to take this case on or not.
If you have not had this problem happen to you a second time be forewarned that it will happen. A dealer quoted me about $1,000 to fix this problem while independent mechanics quotes varied between $600 to $900.
2007Dec 30
Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 96,063 miles
Pretty much the same intermittent symptoms as others have described here:
Service Engine Light on
diagnostic codes read P0304 - cylinder 4 misfire
Rough idle at stop lights
Spoke to a local mechanic about it and he said there are three likely causes:
1) intake manifold gasket leak
2) bad fuel injector
3) bad spark plug
But judging from this site as well as other Nissan forums, it seems the mostly cause is the intake manifold gasket leak. I will have to take it to a shop to confirm.
2005Jun 11
Altima GXE 2.4L 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 32,223 miles
The Check Engine light came on and I took it to the dealer who informed me that the Intake Manifold Gasket needs to be replaced, which I authorized. It doesn't end there, see my next complaint!
2008Jan 16
Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 102,000 miles
My check engine light went off around 102,000. I took it to a local shop for repairs and they said that I had a misfire at cylinder 4 and my radiator hose had a hole in it. They initially told me my cylinder problem would be fixed with an engine maintenance package. I got the hose fixed and the engine maintenance package believing that my problem would be fixed. When I picked up my car they said that if my problem persisted that my intake manifold gasket would need replacing and it would cost an additional $750. I paid $480 for the engine maintenance package and radiator hose. After 4 days the engine light came back on. I went for a second opinion from a different mechanic and this time I was present at the diagnostic. The mechanic showed me that my spark plug at cylinder 4 was wet with coolant/water and oil and he compared it with a dry cylinder 3 spark plug. The power output of cylinder 4 was also lower then cylinder 3. He pointed out that the car had a coughing noise coming out of the muffler. The diagnostic codes read P0304 and P1320. He concluded that my engine head had to be replaced and it would cost me $1400 in labor. He said I was better off getting a new engine. His cost to replace the intake manifold gasket was only $250. My car is still leaking coolant; actually I had to pick up a container from the store. He said something is going to blow if I don’t get this fixed soon.
I wonder if I should go to the dealer for a third opinion or just trade this car in. I really want to keep my car another year. I brought it new and this is my first major problem
2007Apr 16
(reported on)Altima GLE
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
Nissan knows about this problem. I did a search on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website (http://www.nhtsa. dot. gov). There have been at least 4 complaints filed, one of which (#10145161) states "Nissan has a program to correct any unusual defects after the warranty is expired but they refuse to honor their agreement". I did find the same complaint in other categories, as well.
I suggest EVERYONE on this forum who is having this problem file a complaint with the NHTSA. The more people complain about this, the more likely they are to force Nissan to do something about it. When complaining, it will help if you reference the existing complaints:
#10167168
#10145161
#10100639
#10163901
I think I have this problem, but my Altima hasn't stalled and the check engine light doesn't come on. The rough idle at stop lights is annoying as heck, though.
2007Dec 19
Altima
- Automatic transmission
- 74,000 miles
I guess my complaint will now be #23 for the same issue as everyone else below. In December I had the Service Engine Soon light come on. The engine idles a bit funny and seems to not have the powe it use to. I have 74,000 miles on the car. Looks like I need to take the car in and get it fixed before I cause bigger problems.
2008Jan 03
Altima GXE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
They are quoting me $700 at the dealer.
I just had my local mechanic replace wires, plugs - spent $400
That did not fix it at all.
2007Nov 10
Altima GXE
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
This should be a recall item. It is poor engineering. I am going to try to talk to someone at Nissan about this. I know I will have an uphill battle, but I am going to keep being a pain to them. I will keep this site updated on my progress, if any.
2007Oct 31
(reported on)Altima
- Manual transmission
- 80,000 miles
I just wanted to add to the list of complaints. I absolutely love my Nissan - and was bummed to learn that others have had this same issue and that Nissan has been unresponsive. I took it in to the dealer and had an estimate of over $800. They also told me I have a leaking valve cover which they estimated at another $155. I am currently shopping for a mechanic here in the East Bay rather than use the dealer. I should mention that I have been taking my car to the dealer for years and they have been great, but from what I have read, I could probably have this fixed for cheaper. Other than this issue though, I have had to do absolutely nothing to my car, other than routine maintenance.
2007Oct 05
(reported on)Altima GXE 2.4L V4
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I had the same problem exactly on my 2000 altima GXE. The engine light is on, the engine shakes, and there is misfire noise at the exhaust pipe outlet. It is the intake manifold gasket issue.
I wish I had read this webpage earlier. One of the dealer asked for $1200 to repair it, another one asked $890. I eventually payed $810, I payed $300 more!!!
Nissan should take the bill, as eveybody said. If Nissan does not reimburse me that money, I won't buy any Nissan anymore!
2007Sep 17
(reported on)Altima SE 4 cyl
- Automatic transmission
- 101,350 miles
I just got back from the dealer and they gave me the $1200 estimate to replace the intake gasket and knock sensor. (Codes PO100 and PO325). Gasket= $995, and knock sensor=$275. I stopped by my local mechanic and made an appointment, I am expecting to cut that repair charge by about half. The car has been idling rough, shuddering and stalling, even when moving at low speeds, and hesitation has been a regular issue. I lived with it for a few months, had the fuel filter and plugs replaced and ran some fuel injector cleaner through the gas tank. I wish I had found this site earlier!!
2007Jun 11
(reported on)Altima GXE 2.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 47,926 miles
I purchased this car brand new from a dealer. Symptom developed with relatively low mileage at 45K miles, then the check engine light came on. I took it to the dealer, and it was diagnosed as intake manifold leak. I was fortunate that it was still covered under warranty.
Update from May 26, 2009: The same problem recurred again at 100k miles. The problem occurred at 45k miles, and it was fixed by the dealer under manufacture warranty. I used to be a loyal Nissan owner, and this is the 3rd Nissan car I have owned. After the experience of this piece of junk, I have decided no more Nissan ever again!
2007Jul 18
(reported on)Altima GXE
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
The "service engine soon" light came on at about 46,000 miles and was diagnosed to be a vacuum leak in the intake manifold gasket. I, too, think this was an inherent defect and should warrant a recall.
2007Apr 12
(reported on)Altima SE
- Automatic transmission
- 58,000 miles
Thanks to all who posted this problem. My mechanic diagnosed the problem as the fuel injector and was going to replace it at a cost of $400. It wouldn't have solved the problem and it would have cost an extra $500. Perhaps I will start going to the dealer. They should be more familiar with the "normal" problems of this car.
2006Aug 03
(reported on)Altima GXE
- 57,000 miles
My complaint is in regards to my 2000 Nissan Altima GXE 2.4 $cylinder premature failure of the intake manifold gasket due to heat around the cylinder 4 area from the EGR pipe which bakes the gasket into leaking. I have a 2000 Altima with 57,000 miles with an intermittent idle fluctuation, I have also had stalling while driving the vehicle. I am really upset with this as the cost for repair for this is $600. This is a design flaw by Nissan and should be covered as a recall or emissions warranty (being that the check engine light comes on with code P0171). Reading all forums on the Internet this is happening to all these models. Every 40 to 80 thousand miles this happens over and over. I believe this needs to be addressed before the vehicle stalls out while in drive with a person in the back of me who rear ends me. Very much a Safety/Emissions issue that needs to be addressed by Nissan!
-Neil
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2008Mar 15
Altima GXE 2.4L 4 cyl
Same problem as every one here, luckily I used this site first so I told my mechanic what was wrong. He replace the gasket and it was fine. Nissan should really issue a recall or compensate us somehow. This is ridiculous.
Carl T.
Southington, CT, USA
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