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Report: Misfire Due to Faulty Intake Manifold

Nissan Altima Problem
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Model Years Affected: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2006

Engines Affected: 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 2.5L 4 Cylinder

Average Mileage: 124,712 mi (48,000 mi - 216,493 mi)

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An engine vacuum leak from the  intake manifold gasket may cause the engine to misfire or have a rough idle which may also illuminating the Check Engine Light.

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  • Report #1
    altima, 2000 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 120,000 mi
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    rough idle and misfire.

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  • Report #2
    Visitor, 2001 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 98,000 mi

    Is this still under warrenty?
    the first time this was replaced was at 36,000, the second tme 98,000.

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  • Report #3
    Visitor, 2000 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 146,000 mi

    I found a TSB that referred to this issue. The housing and/or bolts can degrade and break eventually, causing an air leak in the intake manifold. Can cost up to $600 at the dealership to fix; definitely check with your mechanic on this one.

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  • Report #4
    Visitor, 1997 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 150,500 mi
  • Report #5
    Visitor, 2000 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 160,700 mi

    I had a leady intake manifold gasket which caused a vacuum leak, but it still may be a problem because the engine is idling very rough, it is shaking and the check engine light is on.

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  • Report #6
    Visitor, 2001 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 105,000 mi
  • Report #7
    Visitor, 2001 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder
  • Report #8
    Visitor, 1997 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder
  • Report #9
    Visitor, 1997 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 110,000 mi

    My car is older but very well maintained. The car started making noises as though the engine was going to cut-out. My mechanic says that the Intake Manifold Gasket needs replacing. The Altinator was replaced within the past month.

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  • Report #10
    Visitor, 1998 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 138,000 mi

    i have a 1998 nissan altima engine runs ruff when car
    is park or at a stop light.

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  • Report #11
    Visitor, 2001 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 186,000 mi
  • Report #12
    Visitor, 2001 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 89,000 mi

    manifold gasket leak

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  • Report #13
    Visitor, 1997 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 216,493 mi
  • Report #14
    cferg24, 1997 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder
  • Report #15
    Visitor, 1997 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 82,000 mi

    blown intake gasket # 4 cylinder

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  • Report #16
    Visitor, 1997 Nissan Altima, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, 141,000 mi

    Rough idle and check engine light. Misfire between cyls. 3 and 4. Replaced intake manifold gaskets upper and lower... problem solved.

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  • Report #17
    Visitor, 2002 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder

    Shaking bad at lights, or in drive with foot brake on, Intake Manifold.

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  • Report #18
    Visitor, 2001 Nissan Altima, 80,000 mi
  • Report #19
    Visitor, 2006 Nissan Altima, 2.5L 4 Cylinder, 48,000 mi

    #4 cylinder is misfiring. problem is not solved.

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