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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (5%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 21 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2011 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

26000 mi when i placed electronic key in holder, dashboard would indicate no key present in car. 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

46200 mi

US $150
Blower motor wasn't working. Seems something got into it. Shop removed the obstruction and that fixed the issue. 
22000 mi Blower fan intermittent when ambient temp below 40 degrees. Dealership replaced defective relay but it did not resolve the issue. I have to take the vehicle back to have them address issue again 
37000 mi Ventilation blower still will not work at times. On this visit dealership contacted Nissan and was instructed to replace the blower motor along with replacing the relay that was replaced back in February 
39000 mi Blower motor not working again. Dealership witnessed problem this time. Replace contoller in dash. Note that this car is equipped with the auto air system. Blower failed to work within 1hr of picking car up from dealership. Dealership stated that while they had the car the car failed to start one morning. They replaced the battery. 
82800 mi

US $180
AC compressor clutch failed and had to be replaced. 
94000 mi

US $40
AC compressor would not run due to all refrigerant escaping from system. Recharged system and appears to be working fine. 
9300 mi Faulty front passenger seat airbag sensor took 8 days to TRACK DOWN WIRING ISSUE.Dealer provided free rental vehicle 
38000 mi

US $1600
Air conditioning blew warm air. Took car to Dealer and had diagnosed as A/C compressor failure. Part was replaced, system evacuated and recharged. Car returned same day. 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

62000 mi

US $750
Replaced the AC compressor and the Reciever Drier. 
51000 mi Battery failed and had to be replaced. I was able to jump the car to travel to a place to purchase a replacement battery and install myself. 
59000 mi

US $200
Door lock on rear driver's side stopped unlocking but would still lock successfully. 
119000 mi

US $360
Tire pressure warning light kept blinking for about 2 minutes after starting the engine. It would then remain on. Reset. 
52000 mi

US $108
Original battery only lasted 2 years 
137640 mi

C $750
I'm told A/C failure due to compressor. 3rd failure of the same component!! 
71500 mi

US $850
clutch for AC compressor won't engage. had to replace entire AC compressor 
22000 mi

US $138
Rear brake light burnt out. It took about 30 minutes to access the light bulb. It cost $138! 
26000 mi

US $250
The car's computer said the engine needed servicing. It did not. It cost $250 to update the software. 
46000 mi

US $597
car would not start 
39000 mi Bad Battery 
98000 mi

US $200
Diagnose and replace rear tail light bulb 
25000 mi Battery short, lost the ability to take a charge 

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2011 Nissan Altima Electrical Problems

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