Rattle/CEL Due to Cracked Welds on Catalytic Converter Heat Shield on Nissan Altima
Problem overview
Welds on the catalytic converter heat shield can corrode causing a rattle during acceleration and possibly causing Check Engine Light illumination. The common repair for this issue is replacement of the damaged catalytic converter.
85 people reported this problem
31 commentsNissan Altima vehicles with this problem
12 model years affected
Average mileage: 90,753 miles
(30,000 - 199,706)
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