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2008 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	881038
Internal NHTSA #	10425129
Manufacurer	NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Brand	NISSAN
Model	ALTIMA
Model Year	2008
File date	05/09/11
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	2008 nissan altima sedan belt tensioner bolts failed. One bolt still located in the tensioner pulley hole along with a piece of either the back timing cover or the lower engine cover. Firestone and nissan claim to be astonished how this happened. Damages are now estimated to be in the range of $3,900 with 20 hours of labor to remove the engine and replace the cover.
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	68112
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ST. LOUIS, MO
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
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Vehicle speed	20
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2008 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2008 Nissan ALTIMA Engine And Engine Cooling Problems, Complaints and Defects

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