Table 1 shows 15 common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 2000 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (21 problems). The second most common problem is related to the gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (five problems).
My 2000 Nissan Altima idles rough and the engine shakes. My mechanic ran a diagnostic test and said cylinder 4 was misfiring and the only way to correct it was to change the intake manifold gasket. The price: $1500. Read details...
Service engine light coming on. Car constantly jerks when idling and sometimes cuts out. Spent $55 on a system diagnostic test. Intake valve gasket failure. Causing idle to fluctuate, intermittent stalling 2000 Altima with 37500 miles, this is a manufacturing defect due to the egr pipe running to Read details...
Went out for dinner and noticed nothing unusual. On the way home, "check engine" light came on and engine began to run rough. Then, 200 yards from home, "check engine" light began flashing and engine roughness increased to shaking. Read details...