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P0300 on NISSAN ALTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2009, 2014

What P0300 Means on Your NISSAN ALTIMA

Real NISSAN ALTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"Carbon build-up on valves causing misfire and the break down of the catalyst. codes p0300 and p0303 stored in ecm. required replacement of long engine assembly and exhaust manifold. initially, dealership cited need to replace ignition coil, software update, fuel line flush."

— 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ENGINE • Filed 01/22/2018

"My check engine light came on today. took my car to baker nissan dealership for them to put it on diagnostic machine. i was charged $135. no work was done since i am out of warranty and extended warranty. they told me the engine was misfiring. two codes appeared p0304 and p0300."

— 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ENGINE • Filed 12/11/2017

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0300 on NISSAN ALTIMA

100%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2009
1
2014
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

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P0300 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026