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2008 Nissan Altima
Engine Problems

CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2008 Altima has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.
It's an expensive repair at nearly $4,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.
2008 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
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- Blew Head Gasket
- Engine Turns Over, Won't Start
- Knocking Noise When The Temperature Is Cold
- Excessive Oil Usage
- Blown Engine
- Check Engine Light On
- Fire In Engine
- Gas Pedal Stops Working
- Loss Of Power & Stalling While Driving
- Shudders At Elevated Speeds
- Timing Chain Guide And Tensioner Failure
- Vibrations
- Will Not Accelerate At High Speeds
- NHTSA: Engine
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline: Belts And Associated ...
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine
- NHTSA: Engine And Engine Cooling: Engine: Gasoline
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Accelerator Pedal
- NHTSA: Vehicle Speed Control: Cruise Control
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