1. Nissan Altima
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

2000 Nissan Altima Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe Problems

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Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

What owners report

  • intake manifold · 6 records
  • manifold gasket · 6 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi3
30–60k mi3

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 14, 2010 · 80,000 miles

    Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    Tl* the contact owns a 2000 nissan altima. The contact stated while sitting idle at a traffic stop the vehicle began to vibrate excessively. The dealer advised the intake manifold gasket would need to be replaced. There were no recalls for the failure. The contact believed odi number 10145161(engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe) is the same as his failure. The approximate…

    ODI 10325703

  • January 20, 2008 · 94,000 miles

    Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    Have a 2000 nissan altima gle that is running poorly at idle and will stall. Spent 450 dollars on tune up parts to find out later that it is the manifold gasket. Was told all nissan altimas are experiencing issues of same nature in the 1999-2000 model and that they are prematurely failing and that nissan is aware of problem and is refusing to recall the vehicles t fix them. Estimated repair 800.00-1000.00 dollars.…

    ODI 10216780

  • July 8, 2006 · 57,200 miles

    Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    Intake manifold gasket failure causing idle to fluctuate, intermittent stalling 2000 altima with 57000 miles, this is a manufacturing defect due to the egr pipe running to close to cylinder 4 area of the manifold. This is happening to all altimas 1998-2001. Nissan should repair as recall, this could cause accidents due to stalling. This should be investigated. *jb

    ODI 10163901

  • December 12, 2005 · 44,500 miles

    Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    2000 nissan-altima intake manifold gasket has failed at 44500 miles. Repairs are est. At $850.00. According to the nissan advisor the lifetime of the gasket should exceed 100000 miles. Nissan has a program to correct any unusual defects after the warranty is expired but they refuse to honor their agreement. *jb

    ODI 10145161

  • June 11, 2005 · 32,223 miles

    Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    Tl*the contact owns a 2000 nissan altima. The contact stated that the intake manifold gasket was replaced once. The mechanic recommended that the part be replaced again because it can become a danger and cause the vehicle to stall. The vehicle has experienced recent failures. The contact will not have the component replaced at this time. The manufacturer stated that they were aware of the defect, but could not offer…

    ODI 10216611

  • September 1, 2004 · 75,000 miles

    Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    Normal driving he intake manifold gasket failed. He vehicle is running poorly, poor gas mileage. *ak

    ODI 10100639

  • December 19, 2002

    Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    Consumers stated that car cuts off when engine gets hot. Please provide additional information. Ph

    ODI 10002077

  • Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe

    2000 nissan altima gasket manifold intake*cw the consumer stated he first discovered a problem when he took off the intake manifold and checked the condition of the gasket. The side with the leak was at cylinder 4. It was hard and brittle and could crack and snap very easily. The closer the gasket was to the number 1 cylinder it remained more pliable and would have more flex instead of just cracking like hard…

    ODI 10315435