10.0
really awfulTypical Repair Cost:
$2,950.00
Average Mileage:
153,500 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace (2 reports)
cooling system problem
Helpful Websites About 2002 Nissan Altima engine head gasket blew
2009Feb 21
Altima S 2.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 142,000 miles
Back in November of 2008 I spent $1,200 to have the heater core fixed on my 2002 Nissan altima. Three months later the head gasket goes and cost me another $1,400. Whenever you see engine code P0303 don't aussume that it is a bad spark plug like I did. That has how I found it was the head gasket. My question to Nissan how does the spark plug code make the head gasket go and do you get away with this crap?
Now it is not over because I still need a cat which is going to cost me $800. That if the pieces aren't already going into the motor. Shame on Nissan for putting out a big piece of sh*t. Nissan needs to relearn how to build car. This is as almost as a bad as a ford.
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2009Mar 14
Altima SL 2.5L
This care problem is unreal! My Altima, which is a 2002, was using so much oil it was absurd! Then the same problem with the coolant. Where and the hell are all these liquids going? Well, now I find out that I have to get a new motor. I thought that I was all alone until I found this sight. I won't buy another Nissan!
Christy L.
Marion, NC, USA
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