2002 Nissan Altima S review from North America
"Cheap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I own a 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5S. I replaced the engine at 100K miles ($2K was the cost for a used engine).
My engine overheated at 140K miles. I took it to the dealer and they replaced the radiator cap for $165.
A month later I am still losing coolant. I also have a misfire on cylinder 3. My mechanic did a pressure test on the radiator and determined my problem could be the head gasket. Now I'm looking at $800 in repairs. This is the last Nissan I will buy. My previous car was a Toyota and I had no engine problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2008 |