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Nissan Altima
Report: Failed External Seal on Engine Oil Cooler May Leak
Nissan Altima Problem
Model Years Affected: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Engines Affected: 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 3.5L V6
Average Mileage: 90,256 mi (10,500 mi - 200,100 mi)
The external seal on the engine oil cooler can fail and create an oil leak.
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Report #1djonyx, 2005 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 90,000 mi
RookieLeak near oil filter
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Report #2Visitor, 2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 62,000 mi
my oil cooler failed the one in the front of the engine and since my car is 2000 miles outside of the power train warranty, nissan won't fix it!!!1 tell me about crappy customer service. The service dept at the dealership said this problem is rare and should not happen. But they do not want to cover the repairs ($700)
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Report #3Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 93,000 mi
oil leak around,behind oil filter, not fixed yet.
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Report #4bbunn, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 130,000 mi
Rookieoil coolant housing $700 to fix
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Report #5Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 88,000 mi
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Report #6klupro, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 133,000 mi
Rookiebegin leaking oil slowly then progressed to severely. Over $700 to fix. This was due to the oil coolant housing and had no gasket. The repair shop got the part from the dealer who told them that this was the 10th one recently. This should be a recall item.
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Report #7lpso515, 2006 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 88,500 mi
RookieI have an engine oil cooler leak where its made togeather. only offer gasket for housing to block, not for 2 halves of assembely. Have seen several in the past. poor design on Nissan's part. $320.00 for parts alone. Every one i've seen so for have been less than 100k miles. Nissan should do a campagne, or prefferably a recall, as this can lead to an engine failure due to major oil leak suddenly.
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Report #8inkman71, 2003 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 95,000 mi
Rookiei got the same leak, started as a drip now its a quart a wekk, rediculous.. NISSAN stand up and recall this, how do we qualify for recall status, please refer link to make official complaint to NISSAN
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Report #9Visitor, 2004 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 86,000 mi
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Report #10Visitor, 2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 98,000 mi
Leak near the oil filter, have had it int he shop twice and have not been able to fix it.
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Report #11browserchik, 2003 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 81,669 mi
RookieI've had this issue for 2 years, but only found out today that this is what the problem is.
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Report #12Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 106,433 mi
Noticed oil leak just about six months ago. Had it diagnosed today as oil cooler leaking.
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Report #13Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 48,500 mi
Warranty repair of leaking oil cooler. Whew, lucky, just bought car.
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Report #14Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 72,000 mi
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Report #15Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 48,000 mi
One week after I had gotten an oil change, I noticed the dip stick was reading oil at the minimum required level.
Took it back to the Nissan dealer and found out it's a bad engine Oil cooler. Luckily they are replacing it through the warranty so no charge to me.This should be a national recall. The guys at the dealer have seen this issue a number of times already.
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Report #16Visitor, 2008 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 60,000 mi
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Report #17Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 80,233 mi
i noticed that there were a few dips in my carport and just thought that when i got my oil changed that they spilt some on the frame of my car and that it was running off due to the slant in my driveway but 4 to 5 days later it leaking atleast a half quart of oil a day
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Report #18Visitor, 2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 87,000 mi
Engine made a strange swishing sound, oil light came on, and after 2 miles engine shut off. Car towed to garage and I noticed some oil dripping onto the roll back. Is this the head gasket or engine oil cooler going? Please advise if this sounds like your problem. Computer seems to be shutting car off. Thanks
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Report #19Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 40,000 mi
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Report #20Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 71,000 mi
My leak began as a nothing leak. I thought it was just from running the air conditioner and within 2 weeks I had huge puddles under my car. Took it to the Nissan Dealership and they said the extended warranty ran out and I was 11,000 miles over it. They said my front oil cooler is bad and it was going to cost me a little over $1200.00 to fix it. I have only 71,000 miles on the car. They said this is NOT a common problem, but researching it on the internet I found that it is common. Nissan is just sucking money out of peoples pockets and selling crappy cars that will tank on you before you reach 100,000 miles. If this many people are having the same issue recall the stupid things and fix them. Come on Nissan!!! Stop being cheap and start taking pride in your work and products. I'm getting rid of the car and will be getting a honda or something. At this point the bus is better than anything Nissan would make. Oh, and let's not forget...The customer service at the Dealership was TERRIBLE! These people are rude and insulting. I'm done with Nissan
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Report #21Visitor, 2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 70,000 mi
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Report #22Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 90,000 mi
Noticed a small leak after an oil change which has since turned into a quart a week leak. Have yet to fix it because they say the oil cooler needs to be replaced at $700 I just don't have the money right this moment. I have been researching this and find that it is a common problem with this car, should make a recall.
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Report #23Visitor, 2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 97,000 mi
I just brought my 08 Nissan Altima off a use car lot four weeks ago. So I decided to get the oil change and the manager of business inform me that I had a major oil leak. Turns out the oil is leaking from something called a coolent houseing. I called my local Nissan dealership and they inform me that this occurance is rare, but from doing research on the internet I founded that it is not rare. Someone really need to do an recall on these car for this problem.
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Report #24Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder
Oil was starting to pool on our driveway and a noise was heard when accelerating in our altima, so we decided to take our car into Tire Kingdom for a check. After inspection, we were informed that our car had a leak coming from the external seal on the engine oil cooler. The service center stated it would be around $350.00 to fix this problem.
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Report #25Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 52,000 mi
I have the same problem I notice a slow leak on my car and like 2 days after that my car was gushing out oil so I took it to a mechanic and e said it was the oil cooler. So I called nissan and the told me that I have still have my priest train warranty but they said if they see that it has been hit by something they won't fix it! I haven't hit anything it just started leaking out of knw where! I hope I get my fixed:/
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Report #26Visitor, 2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 64,388 mi
Just like everyone else,...small leak, which turned severe. Really Nissan?! No Recall? Ughhhh!
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Report #27Visitor, 2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 108,000 mi
just started leaking, took it to Nissan 608.00 dollar later its fixed
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Report #28deltop04, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 100,000 mi
RookieI took my altima to dealer in Salisbury,Md Pohanka Nissan. I found out it was the oil cooler, I had a lot of faith in Nissan car's but singe lost faith. The service is bad there too. They assume everybody is poor I will get my car service at another nissan dealer.
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Report #29Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 87,000 mi
I changed the oil. A couple of days later, I noticed oil on driveway. I cleaned the oil from car but, couldn't find leak. Noticed another stain a few days later. Repeated process except I let car idle. A small bead developed where the oil cooler housing meets block. Currently exploring options about fixing.
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Report #30Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 98,000 mi
Had item repaired, not only to leak again. Nissan needs to be held accountable, This item should be an recall item. Seeking other action at this point.
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Report #31Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 134,000 mi
Slow oil leak progressed to a major leak. I learned that the problem is the cooler set and it needs to be replaced.
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Report #32Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 130,000 mi
not fixed yet.
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Report #33Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 53,283 mi
We have both a 2007 Altima and a 2007 Quest. Both have started leaking recently. Both were diagnosed as the Oil Cooler leaking. Amazing that both a quest and Altima are having the same issue at similar mileage. This is a complete flaw. Though the dealership expressed that it would cost $120 to fix, which is far less than what people are reporting here.
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Report #34Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 102,003 mi
Had the oil changed and noticed afterwards oil was leaking. Took it back and they said it was coming from behind the oil filter. Nissan Tech said this is common on the 3.5.
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Report #35duaneharrison113, 2004 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 148,000 mi
RookieOil leaking under the car by the oil drain plug. I haven't been able to stop it yet, but I've replaced the old drain plug, the oil pressure sensor (which I have heard causes problems), and now I think it might be the external seal on the oil cooler.
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Report #36Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 10,500 mi
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Report #37Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 73,000 mi
I bought this car 0 mileage when it reach 73thousan mileage it started making lots of wierd noises it rattles alot in the mornings, i took it for a oil change, i thought that would explain the rattle it was making, the first week it was great,but then the rattle in the mornings again. I took it in again EZ lube said it has no OIL, i said i just had a oil change a week ago.So i call Nissan my warranty was about to expired they had my car for a week they call me and said there is nothing wrong with car there is no leaking oil anywhere. when it reach 85thousan mileage, the problem got worst new year day monday i took it for a oil change, again no OIL, I call Nissan i explain the problem the warranty expired they its going to cost you to check it $ i eplain to them i had this problem 9 months ago, they new what was the problem from day 1. so i took it on 1-13-2012 to another place for a oil change again, this guy said its leaking oil, from OIL COOLER he said dont drive it far it can blow off your engine, its going to cost me 630.00 to be repair with them. does any one knows or have the same problem i have, or if they are any RECAlls on this.
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Report #38Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 136,000 mi
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Report #39Visitor, 2003 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 200,100 mi
Been having this problem for a while now. Spoke to Nissan and they said that they redesigned the o-ring due to alot of problems. Got home and changed it out. Still leaking. Im going to take a look at it again and this time put some RTV sealant on the o-ring as well. Hopefully this helps!
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Report #40Visitor, 2005 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 88,000 mi
Oil leaking by oil filter! Haven't checked it yet but I bet its the oil cooler!Nissan should own up to this problem.
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Report #41Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 63,000 mi
leaking oil cooler - expensive repair
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Report #42Visitor, 2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 75,000 mi
Oil Cooler assembly leaking? Is it serviceable?
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Report #43Visitor, 2008 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 75,000 mi
My 2008 nissan altima i paid 17thousand plus for brand new has the oil leak where the oil is supposed cool down, The job will cost me around 800 dollars, was told this cooler is behind the motor and the motor has to be moved to fix this oil leak. so dissapointed in nissan, yes this should be recalled. single mother no warranty hard to find a good and honest mechanic!!
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Report #44Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 75,434 mi
Slow oil leak on engine oil cooler. Verified with a dye.
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Report #45Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder
I have a 2007 nissa altima and been having problem with my oil running out. I brought to Nissan dearlship and was told it was the oil cooler which will cost 800 to fix. I do not recommend anyone getting this brand Nissan. I was review the reviews and everyone is having an issue with this. Nissan should recall and own up to their mistake.
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Report #46Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 64,000 mi
The same thing is starting to happen to my car!!
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Report #47Visitor, 2007 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 103,000 mi
Went in for an oil change at Nissan told me my engine oil cooler was leaking and that I was outside of my warranty. It will cost $650 to fix. Was told the part alone is $400 and they have to drop my engine to replace it. Just checking my oil level every week until I decide if I want to get it fixed or trade it in.
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Report #48Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 191,000 mi
oil seal on engine oil cooler failed,leaking oil
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Report #49Visitor, 2006 Nissan Altima, 3.5L V6, 96,000 mi
I have two major oil leaks.
One is the oil cooler seal and the other is the oil pressure sensor.
So far I haven't found an auto parts store that carries the oil cooler seal.Flag ThisLike0