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really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
44,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- needs new ac compressor (1 reports)
- not sure (1 reports)
AC / heater problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Nissan Altima needs freon added every few months
2005May 02
(reported on)Altima
- 32,000 miles
Twice per summer since I've owned the car, Nissan has said nothing is wrong. They just need to add freon. Freon helps, but does not solve the problem. Nothing like a hot, sticky car in the middle of the Southern heat. Talked to others who have the same problem.
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2007Jun 01
Altima S 2.5L
The 2002 Altima is full of problems. I purchased the car after I found this out. This problem is concerned with the AC and Heater. Not only did we just buy the car, of course just out of warranty and just over 50,000 miles, and then be told be the dealer "it just needs a recharge on the AC to get the air cold again", but we also recharged it twice before a mechanic told us we had an internal seal leak on the compressor and they are not something anyone works on, only replaceable. The cost over $350.00.
So if you have AC problems look to have a "sniff" test done by a capable mechanic to see if the compressor is the culprit.
kbar
Boise, ID, USA
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