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8.0

pretty bad

Typical Repair Cost:

$895.00

Average Mileage:

102,000 miles

Total Complaints:

4 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace catalytic converter (4 reports)
Nissan Altima engine problems

engine problem

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problem #4

2008Jul 26

Altima 2.5L 2.5L 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles

Not only did I have the catalytic converter replaced about a year ago but I also had to replace a head gasket. Now it looks as if I am going to need the catalytic converter
replaced again. On top of this, the car uses an excessive amount of oil, at least 1 quart per week.

Kellie W.

Moultrie, GA, USA

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problem #3

2009Mar 02

Altima 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 137,000 miles

Had the catalytic converter fixed. No other information to add.

J. Paulette S.

Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #2

2009Feb 11

Altima SL 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles

I was on my way to Georgia for a long weekend, halfway up a mountain my car went from 60 to 15. I limped up to the top (dodging semis) had to wait 2 hours for a tow
truck to come and haul me in. (did I mention I am female, was alone and it was the middle of the night) I had to replace the catalytic converter ($632.00)

Vickie K.

Owensboro, KY, USA

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problem #1

2008Dec 27

Altima 2.5S

  • Automatic transmission
  • 89,000 miles

excessive oil consumption, no heat, broken engine/motor mound,

tjamias

Folsom, CA, USA

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