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Sedans Nissan Altima Nissan Altima Engine Failures
500 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 8:42 PM
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Hello all, I am new to the forum. My engine is making this loud vibration when I am at a stop. the vibration is a little less noticable when it is a park or neutral. I was told by jiffy lube that it was the tension pulley and that the belt was fine. I took it in to the delership the service person that writes up the service ticket (not a mechanic) told me it was the alternator. Is there anyway to find out which one it is. The dealership told me that it was going to cost 600.00 for just the alternator plus labor. jiffy lube told me they don't do that kind of work put the tension pulley should not cost more than 50.00, and 60.00 for labor. Thanks for your help
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Replying to: larzod (Aug 24, 2008 7:00 pm) |
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Replying to: czander (Jan 06, 2008 10:31 am) http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/index.cfm Above is the link. We have because she cannot afford the $5,000 they say it costs to replace ther motor.
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Replying to: jensdad (Aug 27, 2008 9:13 pm) |
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My check engine lite came on so I took it to the local Autozone and they ran a check and said it was a O2 sensor but did not say which one, I understand there are two sensors. If so which one would it most likely be and what is the best brand to get, I was told by one parts sales person that the Bosh O2 sensors don't work well on the Altima? I know the universal ones need to be spliced in, that don't sound to reliable to me with water and dirt getting into a splice. I have 100,000 mile on the car and it is in otherwise very good condition I don't have any other issues. Thanks.
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Replying to: wjldancer (Aug 30, 2008 5:39 am)
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Replying to: sssp (Apr 26, 2008 7:00 pm) Our Service Engine Light came on a couple of days ago and we've noticed that car was using more oil than should have been. We have 119K on the car which we bought new in 02. Went on-line to research and found 100's of posts about the converter failure and the need for new engines that Nissan isn't taking responsibility for. I spoke with a service advisor at a local Nissan dealership yesterday and was told that the problem is so common, that Nissan recently extended the factory warranty to 15 years/150K miles for 04's, 05's and 06's. Of course, our car was not included. He explained what is happening to the engines and advised me to call Nissan Headquarters and open a case. I called and opened a case and then made an appointment with the dealership to take care of the latest recall that we weren't notified of. Took the car in this morning and was told that the recall was taken care of the last time we brought the car in so Service Engine light is still on and is being caused by an Engine Misfire. I was told for more information, we would have to have a diagnostic test performed. I'm fairly confident I know what the results are going to be. Could you fill me in a little further about your case? I'm willing to fight to the top to get this resolved. Thanks in advance. |
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Replying to: jd10013 (Sep 02, 2008 10:50 am) |
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| I recently got a recall on my nissan altima for a electronic control module. When I went to have it replaced I was informed that I would have to replace my battery which I haven't had any problem with. Personally, I think nissan should include this in my recall if that is what it takes to replace the part that they are recalling. They wanted $139.00 for the battery. | |
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| I have a 2004 Nissan altima. Last year I stopped to refuel and it would not start back up. When we came back a couple of hours later with a mechanic friend it started no problem. thought maybe just a fluke or bad gas. Two days later I was once again stranded. Mechanic friend hooked up diagnostic comp and said my camshaft sensor was out. I called Nissan for the part they said I need to bring it there because their diagnostic comp would be more accurate. 160$ later I picked it up with the camshaft sensor replaced. Worked ok for a little over a year but sometimes felt like it would "miss" or like it was'nt getting gas. Then it started just dying while I was idling or if I slowed to turn and even just going at regular speed. Once again took to mechanic (had a/c issues and thermostat replaced also) 409$ later I picked it up with a new camshaft sensor. (of course Nissan said the other one was quaranteed for one year. replaced first time Jan 2007 second time Sept 2008. When I called about guarantee I was informed of some sort of recall with the ECM.(I had to ask about that becauses someone had mentioned it to me) I made appointment to have them reset that and was told I need oil change and air filter. So when I picked up my car I thought I was finished. Less than a month later it started taking along time to turn over. Finally leaving me once again stranded. We replaced the camshaft sensor again ourselves but it still takes along time to start (to the point of panic) we also had autozone test the battery...it was bad so we replaced it too. I have been reading on the computer that the CRANKSHAFT sensor is a problem also...we are replacing that today. I love the look of the Nissan Altima and was hoping to trade up to the Nissan Maxima. but I have read alot of bad stuff about this problem, and mine is really giving us major problems right now. I have 78000. miles. I expected to get more out of it. | |
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