2011 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2011

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2011 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (7%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (28%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (18%)

Other (2%)

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2011 Nissan Altima body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (7%)

< $100 (87%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

29200 mi Chrome on trunk loose, caused rust damage 
21300 mi Windshield sealant was melting along the top of the windshield and oozing out from under the rubber trim piece. No leakage - primarily cosmetic 
35000 mi

US $1600
Instrument panel padded cover was sticky, coating was peeling off due to sun exposure. Reported problem to Nissan USA and local Dealer Service Advisor. Instrument Panel cover was replaced AT NO CHARGE, although out of warranty 
1000 mi Headliner was separating from roof and bent New headliner installed 
3000 mi Headliner was installed incorrectly and fixed. Parts damaged from installation of headliner ordered, rattle in dash demonstrated and new clips ordered. 
3500 mi Replaced scratched panels from previous headliner work 
5000 mi  
7000 mi Rattle behind stereo. New tape placed which was thicker to prevent rattling sound. 
31000 mi Rattle in the dash. 
22000 mi Trim piece around 3 vents in center of dash was misformed during manufacturing and was not secured on left side. This caused creaks and squeaks in bumpy roads. Part was replaced by dealership 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

137041 mi The dashboard has developed cracks running the entire width of the car on the front by defroster and all around all the dashboard outlets, instrument bezel and over the airbag cover. It also has become very sticky to touch. 
16000 mi Water was leaking between the door and the frame on the driver's side. They said the door was warped and adjusted it, but also wanted to install a new filter. I've not gotten around to going back for that. 
49000 mi

US $300
Interior water leakage from sunroof drainage hose. This is a known repair issue. 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

35300 mi Water leak attributed to clogged drain pipe in sunroof area 

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2011 Nissan Altima Body Problems

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