(My new) Altima Coupe 3.5 SR *Pics!

2004YZFR1 · 04-28-2013, 03:02 PM

My wife has a 2010, she loves it but we have had some problems already. The head gaskets were leaking coolant so they pulled the motor and replaced those under warranty. Just took it in yesterday for a weird trans slip or jump at low speeds and now they are going to replace the trans at 55K. I'm worried about the long term reliability of this car.

No real problems with my Z though.

b15 · 04-28-2013, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1

My wife has a 2010, she loves it but we have had some problems already. The head gaskets were leaking coolant so they pulled the motor and replaced those under warranty. Just took it in yesterday for a weird trans slip or jump at low speeds and now they are going to replace the trans at 55K. I'm worried about the long term reliability of this car.

No real problems with my Z though.

Headgasket leaks seem typical for the 2007+ 3.5s in the Altima (and the Murano/Maxima as well). I had a 2008 3.5SE sedan and mine were done at 64k under warranty. The CVT seems to be hit or miss. Some last while others give out early on.

OP....I would recommend you check your headgaskets for a small leak while you're still under warranty. Easiest way is to get under the car and look up at each headgasket. You'll see green crusty residue around each head if it's leaking. It's typically a small slow seep, and you probably won't have any issues if it wasn't replaced, but I'm anal about my cars and it bothered me knowing it was there.

Bri7Synyster · 04-30-2013, 08:10 AM

Luckily, my fiance is a mechanic so he will keep a good eye on it and look out for anything out of the norm. I sure hope it lasts because I have really grown to love the CVT.

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Originally Posted by b15

Headgasket leaks seem typical for the 2007+ 3.5s in the Altima (and the Murano/Maxima as well). I had a 2008 3.5SE sedan and mine were done at 64k under warranty. The CVT seems to be hit or miss. Some last while others give out early on.

OP....I would recommend you check your headgaskets for a small leak while you're still under warranty. Easiest way is to get under the car and look up at each headgasket. You'll see green crusty residue around each head if it's leaking. It's typically a small slow seep, and you probably won't have any issues if it wasn't replaced, but I'm anal about my cars and it bothered me knowing it was there.

Jordo! · 04-29-2013, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 2004YZFR1

My wife has a 2010, she loves it but we have had some problems already. The head gaskets were leaking coolant so they pulled the motor and replaced those under warranty. Just took it in yesterday for a weird trans slip or jump at low speeds and now they are going to replace the trans at 55K. I'm worried about the long term reliability of this car.

No need to worry. Sounds like it will be in a scrap heap long before 100K

Jeez... good luck getting everything resolved. I'd unload that once you run out of warranty..

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