2010 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2010

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2010 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

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2010 Nissan Altima suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (4%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (38%)

$100 - $499 (23%)

< $100 (19%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

45880 mi Gets wobbly at speeds. Wheel alignment and balancing done. The suspension set up needs replacement as per the center 
57000 mi The steering would not electronically unlock and the car would not start as a result of it. Replaced the Steering Assembly. 
58000 mi

US $350
Needed new rear shock absorbers 
125000 mi

US $520
One of the coil springs was broken on the front right side, necessitating a fix on both sides 
184000 mi

US $600
Wheel bearing replacement, back right wheel 
190000 mi

US $700
Broken rear coil spring 
97000 mi

US $500
car was very noisy. Replaced both front wheel bearings 
125935 mi

US $1233
Replaced front lower control arm. 
45880 mi

C $2300
Power steering pump failure which had a knock-on affect to the rack (as in rack and pinion. Nissan wouldn't touch it under warranty. Only has 74,000kms on it. 
124000 mi

US $550
Replaced rear shock, pads, and rotors 
190000 mi

US $1200
Replaced shocks and struts. 
36400 mi

US $350
Front strut leaking so replaced the set. 
76260 mi

C $900
Also been told my shocks and control arm needs replacing, total quoted was close to 3000. 
79360 mi

C $1200
Replaced suspension; front and rear shocks and struts, also needed the top mount. Front linkage needed to be replaced as well. 
21600 mi Vibration since new but got much worse. Replaced RF wheel bearing. 
40000 mi Noise from front of vehicle, dealer replace both front hubs. 
38500 mi

US $272
Replaced rear wheel beaaring 
51000 mi

US $140
Replaced both stabilizer bars 

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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

89500 mi

US $212
Both tie rods replaced. 
175000 mi

US $4000
Hybrid system fuse was blown. That was replaced and hybrid system re-set. 2 front lower control arms replaced, 12 volt battery replaced, front brake pads and rotors replaced. 
221000 mi

US $783
I replaced 2 front wheel bearings,  both front tie-rod ends, both front struts 
2000 mi Nissan tech center told dealer vibration is "normal" 

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2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

87280 mi

C $700
replaced LF wheel bearing assembly 

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2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

79000 mi

US $600
front end links needed replacing. very squeaky while driving. 
35340 mi

C $550
Front bearing worn and noisy Bearing replacement 

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2010 Nissan Altima Suspension Problems

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