Used 2001 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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Had it 18 months and for around 10,000 miles
raaraa, Okemos, MI, 12/31/2011
Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my first car, bought it when I was in college in Arizona in 2010 for 3.5k with a 109k on it. My research said the car was worth it, and it has been so far. Had one minor issue with leaking water pump. But, the car is so easy to work on that I changed it myself and a few other things as well. Excellent performance in Arizona heat. Now the car is in Michigan, had it shipped here. Well worth it. Thermostat is giving me some trouble but she is resilient. It took her some time but she has adopted to the cold very well. The light wait does make it skid from time to time on ice, so watch out. But do not regret my decision not to buy a new car. This car has served me well and I love it!
Very reliable
Jaron , Oklahoma City, OK, 10/22/2021
Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 2 of these cars and they have never left me stranded
A solid car
Nathan, Albuquerque, NM, 04/29/2024
Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a good car if it's been taken care of. Even if it's been neglected for years, it's still a good car. The engine and transmission are nearly impossible to kill provided you take basic care of them. The emissions systems in these can be tricky, however. Also, note that 2000-2001 Altimas have an intake manifold gasket problem that causes them to become brittle, crack, and cause pressure problems that lead to engine stalling at speed. If your car is stalling at idle or has a rough idle, this might also be a cause, but it's likely a faulty O2 sensor, catalytic converter, or EGR valve. I've spent 2 years getting my baby roadworthy, and I've had to fix every single one of those. When those are good, enjoy one of the last good, reliable cars Nissan built!
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150K and still going
Lee, 04/24/2010
Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car new. Manifold gasket replaced at 135k. Mine lasted little longer than many others I read. I was lucky that my mechanic only charged me $300. Front brake was only replaced twice and rear brake once at 120k. Changed battery twice every 4 years since new. Oil change with mobile 1 every 5k. That's it. Very low maintanance car. Enough power to get around and smooth enough but not a luxury just little better than average sedan. Little bigger than compact and little smaller than midsize. Gas mileage around 22-24 mixed driving.