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2009 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 165 repairs.
2009 Nissan Altima transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (17%)
< $100 (83%)
Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 32000 mi | Cracked boot on drive shaft. Had to replace drive shaft - covered under Extended Gold Plus warranty. |
| 41520 mi $200 |
CVT began whinning while in a long (approx. 120 km) slope up at around 35°C. Had the dealer diagnose the CVT, came up that everything was fine and that oil needed to be replaced. Replaced CVT oil (not included in maintenance manual). |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 500 mi | Clutch was slipping when hot due to hydraulic system problem (either master cylinder, or improper bleeding at factory). First replaced the clutch itself, but that didn't solve the problem. Fixed by replacing the master cylinder. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 78000 mi | leaky axles, need for axle replacement |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 53000 mi | Tranny overheating, replaced with factory reconditioned cvt tranny |
| 55180 mi | Bearing in CVT was making constant noise when accelerating. Dealer replaced bearing and new cvt fluid was put in. |
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