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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%)

Chart based on 82 repairs.
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2011 Nissan Altima engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (42%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 24 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

65000 mi

US $100
Oil change 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

42000 mi Got a p0101 code, faulty Mass Air Flow. Went to dealership and of course the code went away. Code came back and dealer found a TSB and reprogrammed the ECU after verifying MAF was in working order. No cost despite being just over warranty. 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

119000 mi

US $360
"Check Engine" light came on and I noticed the fuel mileage drop significantly. The shop found the upper oxygen sensor had failed. They had to replace the sensor. 
119000 mi The check engine light came on. After several days I took it to the repair shop for the prior repair. They connected the OBDII sensor reader and found the light had extinguished. The light stayed off a week and it is back on again. 
122000 mi

US $147
Check engine light came on again. This time it was the catalytic converter that was failing performance levels. Have put cleaning solution in fuel tank - 3 times. Cancelled the code and waiting to see if it comes back on. 
125000 mi Check engine light occasionally comes on. Code showed convertor performance below minimum. Can be cleared and may stay off for days or come back on the next cold start. Decided not to change the convertor at this time due to expense. Technician said problem was most likely brought on by failure of O2 sensor a few months earlier. 
130000 mi

US $500
Kept giving code for converter issues. Replaced both O2 sensors and problem came back. Replaced front converter and the problem was solved. 
137041 mi Rattle heat shield related that goes away as soon as the car starts to warm up. 
105300 mi

US $72
Accessory Belt Tensioner bearing failed, repaired myself in about 2 hours. (tensioner is difficult to access). 42.99 for tensioner $35 for Gates belt. 
146000 mi

US $80
MAF sensor failure. easy replacement, 2 screws and it's out. 15 minute job. 
70500 mi

US $200
air fuel ratio sensor bank 1 sensor 1 
112000 mi

US $412
Replace of MAS air flow sensor. 
35500 mi Loud rattling sound coming from the car began a month ago. Took into the dealer, diagnosed as separation of the catalyst and the heat shield. Intake/catalyst replaced. Under extended warranty. 
51500 mi

US $50
Rattling noise under the vehicle. Clamps placed on exaust components. Problem solved 
5000 mi The computer in the transmission was fixed. Had upshift problems initially, then one day would not move in D. 
66000 mi

US $958
Drive belt replacement 
94600 mi

US $482
Heat shield clamp repair 
99000 mi

US $400
Mass air flow. Easy fix but about a $300 part and labor for about an hour. 
188000 mi

US $350
Code P0420 Catalytic System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. Exhaust leak front end. Between engine and Catalytic converter replaced. 
46500 mi

US $374
Car wouldn't start even with key fob inserted in dash. Replaced safety switch sensor, NOT covered under extended warranty as well as the towing! 
28000 mi Compression in cylinder replace short block 
61000 mi Reprogram ECM 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder CVT 2WD

59300 mi Cracked manifold 

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2011 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

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