8.7

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$3,310
Average Mileage:
96,850 miles
Total Complaints:
243 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace the engine (80 reports)
  2. not sure (65 reports)
  3. add oil as needed (39 reports)
  4. new engine (22 reports)
  5. get rid of it asap (10 reports)
  6. nissan should replace the engine for the 2nd time (10 reports)
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problem #3

Apr 012007

(reported on)

Altima 2.5 S 2.5

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,000 miles

Engine loses 2 Qts of oil every 3 weeks. There are no visible leaks. It has 58,000 miles. It is a Nissan Altima 2002, 2.5 S

- Reza T., Saint Paul, MN, US

problem #2

Jan 302007

(reported on)

Altima 2.5 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,604 miles

This problem was suppose to be repaired but it seems that we were duped. The head gasket was supposed to be replaced but I still have problems and I constantly have to replace oil which has become expensive. You get tired of going back and forth to the repair shop only to come home and a few days later the car is doing the same thing.

- Willie R., Rocky Mount, NC, US

problem #1

Nov 062006

(reported on)

Altima SL 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles

My 2002 Nissan Altima has been consuming about 1 quart of oil approximately every 450 miles. I was first told that it might be a sensor that is gone. That was replaced but the problem still exists. We can't seem to get any satisfaction as the vehicle is now gone of warranty. Can anyone out there tell me what is causing this problem.

- Reginald P., Burin Bay Arm, NL, Canada