{"id":22467,"date":"2021-02-01T23:15:38","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T07:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=22467"},"modified":"2023-08-30T04:42:50","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T11:42:50","slug":"nissan-altima-reliability-and-common-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/nissan-altima-reliability-and-common-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan Altima Reliability and Common Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_498268-3a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_498268-3a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_498268-3a qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-dcc452  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-27fb27\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_50b4c4-a2\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The Nissan Altima is an everyday midsize sedan with a 59% depreciation rate after 5 years.<\/li><li>With a 4.0 out of 5.0 reliability rating on RepairPal, the Nissan Altima ranked 11th out of 24 models in the&nbsp; midsize sedan category. It has a low average yearly cost to repair and is known to be easy to fix.<\/li><li>The top Nissan Altima problems include engine stalling, catalytic converter failure, and fuel pump issues.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan Altima\">Nissan Altima<\/a> is a midsize sedan that can work as an everyday commuter, long-distance ride, and family vehicle. It&rsquo;s one of Nissan&rsquo;s steadiest performers and is known for getting the job done. As for its resale value, <a href=\"https:\/\/caredge.com\/nissan\/altima\/depreciation#:~:text=A%20Nissan%20Altima%20will%20depreciate,year%20resale%20value%20of%20%2410%2C721.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"CarEdge.com\">CarEdge.com<\/a> reports that a Nissan Altima will depreciate 59% after 5 years. It&rsquo;s recommended to get the 2018 model year for the best value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are Nissan Altimas Reliable?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2011-nissan-altima-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2011 nissan altima\" class=\"wp-image-22471\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2011-nissan-altima-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2011-nissan-altima-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2011-nissan-altima-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2011-nissan-altima-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2011-nissan-altima-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2011-nissan-altima-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2011-nissan-altima-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan that can work as an everyday commuter, long-distance ride, and family vehicle. Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/usa.nissannews.com\/en-US\/photos\/photo-cbcc446f7ddf43bda536788200200d1f-2011-nissan-altima-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Nissan\">Nissan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nissan Altima has done pretty well on all major reliability ratings. It scored 4.0 out of 5.0 in a <a href=\"https:\/\/repairpal.com\/reliability\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"RepairPal\">RepairPal<\/a> study, ranking 11th among 24 models in the midsize sedan category. It enjoys a low average yearly cost to repair because it doesn&rsquo;t experience issues very often. The problems that do crop up are typically easy and inexpensive to fix. Recent model years have also shown improved fuel economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn&rsquo;t uncommon to find older Altimas with 200,000 miles logged or more sold in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-used-cars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"used car\">used car<\/a> market and still in good condition. As long as you stick to the recommended service schedule and perform maintenance checks regularly, you can get your car to 300,000 miles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Nissan Altima heritage: five generations, 5.6 million sold. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/con320X7zj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/t.co\/con320X7zj\">https:\/\/t.co\/con320X7zj<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1SvYiqePn8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"pic.twitter.com\/1SvYiqePn8\">pic.twitter.com\/1SvYiqePn8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Nissan (@NissanUSA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NissanUSA\/status\/978994758977769474?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"March 28, 2018\">March 28, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Nissan Altima Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No vehicle is perfect. Even the reliable Nissan Altima can develop mechanical issues. Understandably, some model years are more problematic than others. Here are the most widely reported problems for different Altima models:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Stalling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This issue is one of the most common complaints among those who drive the Nissan Altima. While some have reported engine stalling while the car was stationary, many instances have taken place while they were driving on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of reasons why an engine could stall, and it&rsquo;s difficult to pin down the exact cause right away. For the Nissan Altima, one possible cause is a faulty camshaft position or crankshaft position sensor. If either sensor stops sending accurate data to the power control module, the engine may run less efficiently or even die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crankshaft Positioning Sensor replacement in 15 min, DIY, 2005 Nissan - EASIEST WAY Altima\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xDdPeYNUswk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In December 2007, Nissan announced a voluntary recall campaign for the 2002, 2005, and 2006 model years fitted with a 2.5-liter engine to replace faulty position sensors on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft-position-sensor\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"camshaft\">camshaft<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-position-sensor\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"crankshaft\">crankshaft<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catalytic Converter Failure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/catalytic-converter\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Nissan Altima&rsquo;s catalytic converter\">Nissan Altima&rsquo;s catalytic converter<\/a> cleans the exhaust gases from the engine before releasing them into the environment. When the cat stops working properly, the check engine light on the dashboard will illuminate to warn the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A faulty catalytic converter should be replaced as soon as possible. Otherwise, its catalyst materials can get sucked into the engine and damage the latter&rsquo;s internal parts, adding yet another expensive repair to your list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/direct-fit-nissan-catalytic-converter-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"direct fit nissan catalytic converter\" class=\"wp-image-22553\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/direct-fit-nissan-catalytic-converter-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/direct-fit-nissan-catalytic-converter-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/direct-fit-nissan-catalytic-converter-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/direct-fit-nissan-catalytic-converter-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/direct-fit-nissan-catalytic-converter-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/direct-fit-nissan-catalytic-converter.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>The Nissan Altima&rsquo;s catalytic converter cleans the exhaust gases from the engine before releasing them into the environment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is common among model years from 1999 to 2015. However, the automaker hasn&rsquo;t issued a Nissan Altima recall for any of the affected vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fuel Pump Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nissan Altima owners have reported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/common-fuel-pump-symptoms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"problems with their fuel pump\">problems with their fuel pump<\/a> early on. Some of the warning signs they&rsquo;ve encountered include difficulty starting their engine, excessive vibrations, and stalling while driving at slow speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nissan issued a recall for the 1991 and 1993 Altima as well as model years from 2001 to 2015&nbsp; to replace the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-pump\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"fuel pump\">fuel pump<\/a> in the affected vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fuel Pump Replacement On A 2001-2006 Nissan Altima\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d-jPLHGABmI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Some units of the 2019 model have also been recalled because of a poorly locked retainer clip in the fuel pump. This clip attaches the low-pressure fuel hose to the high-pressure fuel pump. If unlocked, it could cause engine stalling, fuel leaks, and increase the risk of a fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engine Doesn&rsquo;t Start or Runs Rough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from stalling, the Nissan Altima&rsquo;s engine can also malfunction in other ways. There have been reports of the engine not firing up or running roughly once it did get started. In some cases, the car would suddenly stall on the road and refuse to start. A leak in a faulty distributor powered by the camshaft may also result in the engine not turning despite cranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engine issues are a long-running problem with the Nissan Altima. They first showed up in the 1993 model year and plagued all subsequent year models up to the 2008 Altima. The 2010 and 2015 Nissan Altima also have similar engine problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2008-Nissan-Altima-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"2008 Nissan Altima\" class=\"wp-image-22561\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2008-Nissan-Altima-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2008-Nissan-Altima-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2008-Nissan-Altima-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2008-Nissan-Altima-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2008-Nissan-Altima-scaled.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2008-Nissan-Altima-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/2008-Nissan-Altima-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Engine issues are a long-running problem with the Nissan Altima. Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/usa.nissannews.com\/en-US\/photos\/photo-15733b395aad4d9fadbfa4722f0cf0e4-2008-nissan-altima-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Nissan\">Nissan<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Faulty Engine Seals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nissan Altima models fitted with the 3.5-liter V6 engine often leak oil from their cooler o-ring. If the leak goes on for long enough, the engine will start making strange noises as the oil pressure level drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this engine, the oil filter directly attaches to the cooler. Carelessly removing the filter and installing a new one can ruin the cooler&rsquo;s seal, allowing engine oil to leak from the cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the severity of the leak, you may need to replace the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/automatic-transmission-oil-cooler-o-ring\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"o-ring\">o-ring<\/a> or the entire oil cooler. To avoid damaging the cooler&rsquo;s seal, always act with care when you remove or replace the oil filter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transmission Problems<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many owners have complained about Nissan Altima transmission problems, reporting that the continuously variable transmission (CVT) slows down the throttle and causes shuddering or jerking while speeding up. In some cases, the Altima&rsquo;s transmission outright failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Updating the CVT&rsquo;s software can fix some of the transmission problems for units with either the QR25DE four-cylinder engine or the VQ35DE V6 engine. If the transmission is damaged, some parts may need replacement. In the worst-case scenario, you may have to replace the entire transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Replacement-Transmission-Oil-Cooler-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Replacement Transmission Oil Cooler\" class=\"wp-image-22558\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Replacement-Transmission-Oil-Cooler-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Replacement-Transmission-Oil-Cooler-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Replacement-Transmission-Oil-Cooler-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Replacement-Transmission-Oil-Cooler-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Replacement-Transmission-Oil-Cooler-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Replacement-Transmission-Oil-Cooler.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>An external transmission cooler can be used to keep the transmission fluid from overheating.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, the Nissan Altima&rsquo;s CVT may go into fail-safe mode when its transmission fluid gets too hot. This mode prevents further damage by reducing engine power. However, this can be problematic if it engages while you&rsquo;re driving up a steep incline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This problem has been known to affect models from 2007 to 2012. An external <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-cooler\/nissan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"transmission cooler\">transmission cooler<\/a> can be used to keep the transmission fluid from overheating. But if the CVT is too damaged, it will need repair or replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Nissan Altima is a solid choice if you&rsquo;re in the market for a new midsize sedan. If you&rsquo;re planning to get a used Altima, it&rsquo;s a good idea to research the most common mechanical issues associated with the model year you&rsquo;re planning to buy to anticipate the cost of maintaining your vehicle in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Products Mentioned in this Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"reusable-productlink\">\n\n    <!-- start of editable content -->\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/camshaft-position-sensor\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"nissan altima camshaft position sensor\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repn311602_1\" alt=\"nissan altima camshaft position sensor\">\n\t<strong>Camshaft Position Sensor<\/strong>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/crankshaft-position-sensor\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"nissan altima crankshaft position sensor\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repn311806_1\" alt=\"nissan altima crankshaft position sensor\">\n\t<strong>Crankshaft Position Sensor<\/strong>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/catalytic-converter\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"nissan altima catalytic converter\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repn960339_1\" alt=\"nissan altima catalytic converterr\">\n\t<strong>Catalytic Converter<\/strong>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/fuel-pump\/nissan\/altima\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"nissan altima fuel pump\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/repn314514_1\" alt=\"nissan altima fuel pump\">\n\t<strong>Fuel Pump<\/strong>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/automatic-transmission-oil-cooler-o-ring\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"automatic transmission oil cooler o-ring\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/gxl9a700819800_1\" alt=\"automatic transmission oil cooler o-ring\">\n\t<strong>Automatic Transmission Oil Cooler O-Ring<\/strong>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/oil-cooler\/nissan\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"nissan oil cooler\" rel=\"noopener\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/d_noimage.jpg,h_200,w_200,c_pad,f_auto,q_auto,dpr_auto,e_sharpen\/images\/rn31110004_1\" alt=\"nissan oil cooler\">\n\t<strong>Oil Cooler<\/strong>\n    <\/a>\n\n    <!-- end of editable content -->\n\n<\/div>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 6<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>The Nissan Altima is a midsize sedan that can work as an everyday commuter, long-distance ride, and family vehicle. 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