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Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (6%)

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Nissan Altima body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (2%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (5%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (76%)

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Chart based on 140 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2016 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

4000 mi Sunroof wind noise 

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2015 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

3000 mi Rattles in dash and rear parcel shelf going over bumps or rough road During repair of the rattles, mechanic broke a plastic tab on the child safety seat cover on rear parcel shelf. Part not in stock; had to order. During repair of rattle, the dash was not properly reassembled; there was a gap in the trim between the center console and the USB device cubby on the passenger side. Replace broken child safety seat latch cap 
16000 mi Trunk lid rust due to trim rubbing through paint. 
Primer bled threw/poor coverage. Piece missing from under the hood. Spot on dash of dried adhesive from poor dealer prep. 
29000 mi Factory paint has orange peel,paint seperation,runs,fisheye and primer bleed throw. 

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2015 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

11000 mi

US $3
9000 miles: The problem was that one of the little rubber pads that was attached to the decklid fell off. I think this pad is to absorb some of the impact when closing the decklid. I used Loctite superglue to re-attach the rubber pad. 
21000 mi A rubber part was hanging from under the driver side of the car flapping causing noise while driving. Took it to the dealer and they replaced the clip and repaired free of charge. 

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2014 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

10000 mi Passenger seat back rest adjustment rattle. 

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2014 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

19000 mi Passenger side headlight assembly had pitting and crazing on the inside of the lens. The headlight assembly was replaced. 
19300 mi I purchased a new 2014 Altima SV in March of 2014. In the beginning of March 2015 I was washing my car removing some winter grime. As I was drying the trunk I saw a couple of small rust spots, one inside the Nissan badge and another on the left side of 
16000 mi Underbody trim piece had come loose and was knocking on the bottom of the vehicle when moving. 
24000 mi

US $550
Moonroof squeak/rattle. Parts replaced per TSB. 
9000 mi rattle on back rear package shelf (rear speaker area) very intermittent rattle. still not fixed. they are going to replace the entire back package shelf. been in multiple times. can prove its still there each time. 
11800 mi Rattles in the back package shelf were fixed by replacing the entire thing. they then damaged the sail panels on each side of the back glass and those then had to be replaced by another visit. 
18600 mi Vehicle has been on the road about a year and is already showing signs of rust in trunk rain gutter prdominately at weld points. This eve though dealer installed an electronic module that is supposed ti inhibit rust formation. 
32240 mi Pronounced thumping noise from underside of vehicle at slow speeds. Determined that a rubber splash guard had become loose from one end of its mounting. Evidently this is a common problem. Solution. Mechanic ripped device off vehicle. 
37200 mi Rust in trunk rain gutter an on trunk lid under chrome trim. 
88000 mi

US $10
Plastic clips replaced/repaired under front of car. Car bumped into the front center where license plate was, popping the clips under the front bumper.  

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2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD

8000 mi Whistling sound coming from the drivers side mirror. Dealer replaced the mirror, which aggravated the problem. 3rd trip to the dealer to convince them of the noise. Dash vent rattle. Dealer tightened the dash vent, which probably resulted in a center console rattle, or hard plastic crackling noise that is constant. Can't be positive one caused the other, but one immediately followed the fix of the other 
12000 mi Trunk bars rattling together while driving Rear deck rattling when using audio system Underbody splash guard hanging down Driver's side fog light has condensation in it 
16000 mi Rear deck rattles; decking removed and dynomat installed from dealership. Problem resolved Rear trunk bars were rattling together. Both bars and connectors replaced. Problem seems to be resolved. 
17000 mi Rim had clear coat peeling; dealer had it refinished 
24000 mi

US $153
Interior door handle broke due to abuse by passenger... 
Replaced moon roof tracks/clips it fixed the rattle 
19000 mi

US $500
19,000 Miles. Issue was that the front fascia cracked on the left and right sides during the last Michigan winter, most likely due to low ground clearance. It cracked too easily. $500 insurance deductible prior to lease return. 
4900 mi Arm rest driver side has discolored leather. 
18000 mi Roof rattle while driving. Could stop by holding hand on roof while driving. Removed headliner and tightened up the aluminum frame holding up the liner. 

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2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

7000 mi Tail lamp losened and scraped the paint. Repair was poor as someone didn't seem to know how to use touch up paint. 
42000 mi Rust on decklid due to a trim piece rubbing. 
2000 mi Interior driver side door panel was discolored. 
23000 mi The left front inside door handle broke. It was replaced under the extended warranty. 
6000 mi I have been having a rattling sound coming from the outside of my drivers door, They told me its the mirror and repaired it, and it is still making the noise. My windshield is whining while driving, I think it has a bad seal on it. 
12000 mi Front passenger seat belt squeaked, dealer ordered new seat belt assembly 
15800 mi Rattle from rear deck. Problem: loose trunk hinge. Solution: replace trunk hinge. This has addressed the issue. Rattle in front speaker grille. Solution: add padding under speaker grille. 
19500 mi Sunglass holder developed rattle. Dealer removed and added foam. Rattle is now gone. 
24600 mi Trunk was repainted due to rust getting out of control. Driver and passenger a-pillars rattling. Dealer replaced clips. Still have rattles in the same area. 
33000 mi Rust spots on trunk lid near rear view camera reappeared. Dealer touched up. May pursue body shop that repainted for another redo. 
35000 mi Trunk lid repainted for second time due to rust spot reforming near rear view camera. 
10700 mi Wind noise from driver's and passenger's mirror. Repaired mirrors. 
14200 mi Rattle in rear windshield when going over rough roads or speed bumps. Could not duplicate issue at dealership. I will have to take it back. 
8100 mi Wind noise at high speed on driver side 
75000 mi

US $16
driver side interior door handle broke. From what I have read, this is a common occurrence 
30000 mi

US $8
Plastic cover underneath rear passenger side door handle fell out. Dealer confirmed the part was damaged. They were able to get it back in place, but questionable how long it will hold. Replacement part was provided for me to install when/if the OEM part falls out again. 
69000 mi Service department says that they sprayed the car with water and could not find any leaks. I called Nissan Customer Service, and they advised me to return the car to Erdman Motors, have them find the leak, and repair it. I will schedule another visit when I have time available. 
50462 mi

US $430
Driver's interior door handle broke and would not open from inside. Dealer replaced "Handle-DR INS L" 
The seal for the moon roof was misinstalled (twisted) at the factory. Took 4 hours total to replace as the entire assembly had to come apart to make the repair. Covered by warranty. 
56000 mi Interior Passenger side door handle broke 
22320 mi painting in all 4 door locks looks excessively scratched, incredibly dealer says "it happens to all Nissans!" and shows me another Altima exactly the same. the scratches are easily noticeable in all door locks, i dont use the reardoors often 
47000 mi

US $200
door latch handle broke and was replaced outside of warranty 

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2013 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

13000 mi Wind deflector for sun roof blown off by wind buffering of passing tractor trailer. 

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2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

5000 mi DIY repair for several rattles in the cabin. Pass. side a-pillar, cupholders, trim around nav unit, and glove compartment. Spent around two hours to resolve them. Wrapped most clips in thick tape, adhesive felt in a couple areas. 
5700 mi Water leak around the driver's door during extended rains. Dealership replaced the seal around the door. 
38000 mi Water was entering the turn signal light in driver's side mirror. The signal housing was replaced. 
2700 mi Trunk lid was crooked and rubbing on the bumper. Exhaust was not aligned properly and one muffler was lower than the other, as well as one stuck out more than the other. Paint Defect on the roof that looked like a 2 inch worm was painted over. Sharp burs around the wheel well lip. Dealer will need to file and paint. 

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2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

39100 mi Rust appeared near chrome plating on trunk, near trunk release button. Discovered prior to 36000 miles. Dealer seems familiar with this issue and kept car for 1 week to redo paint and replace chrome parts on trunk. Provided loaner car. 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

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 
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 
29200 mi Chrome on trunk loose, caused rust damage 
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. 
21000 mi Rattle in the dash. 

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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. 
49000 mi

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

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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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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

84000 mi I was hearing water sloshing around on passenger side. Searched Google and found how to clear drain holes at bottom of doors. Once unclogged, water streamed out for over a minute. 
29000 mi Drivers side window squeaks when it rains 
12000 mi Condensation in driver side mirror-turn indicator. Replaced mirror. 
17000 mi passenger door weather stipping was splitting 
37000 mi left & right mirror turn signals accumulated water in them 
44000 mi left & right mirror turn signals accumulated water in them...again! 
47400 mi Right mirror turn signal accumulated water- was repaired in June and lasted less then 2 months 
68000 mi

US $45
left & right mirror turn signals accumulated water in them...again! 
25420 mi Creaks coming from centre console. Remove & re-install centre speaker cover & vents and added more padding. Creaks returned after a few days. 
26040 mi Creaks from centre console 

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2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

22000 mi Dealer replaced plastic seat trim but failed to put seat back overhear properly. 
33000 mi

US $300
The area around the wheel interior was damaged. 

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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

49000 mi

US $6200
Rear end collison; rear quarter about 3/4ths crumpled to rear window, on upper side, and half as much lower. 
31000 mi

US $2
Creaking noise from rear parcel shelf area. Found excess adhesive from rear window rubbing against shelf. Purchased friction tape and applied it to areas making contact. Broke several of the clips holding parcel shelf & had to order replacements. 
31200 mi Exhaust finisher (piece that attached to muffler) on passenger side fell off. Does not effect performance or reliability, purely a cosmetic piece. 
33260 mi

$350
Water gets into the car. Dealer said could not find the source. 
34400 mi After surfing the web about the water-soaking problem, I found that it could be caused by obstructions on moonroof drains. Took a wire and cleaned the drains. Problem resolved. Impressing that dealer could not do anything. 
51460 mi

$25
Rains came along, and water began to leak through the moonroof. I tried the cleaning of the water drains, as it had worked before. It worked better, but water keeps leaking. 
79360 mi

$2500
The dashboard melted. It´s releasing an oily substance. Dealer quoted $2,500 USD to fix it. I sold the car. Water leaks every time it rains. Dealer could not find the source of the problem. 
49200 mi Condensation in tail lamps 

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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

136300 mi Peeling clear coat. Nissan disavows any culpability. Never buy a Nissan again. Cheap paint, cheap clear coat, cheap company. 
4000 mi Shifter bezel warped, part ordered. Squeek in driver's door panel, will be repaired on next visit when shifter bezel part arrives. 
5000 mi Shifter surround bezel warped. Creaky driver's door interior trim panel. 

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2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

11000 mi Automatic Window actuator needed to be replaced as it made a rattle sound most the time. 

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2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

4000 mi Interior rattles 
8000 mi

US $121
Door panel rattles. 
12000 mi Driver seat foam misaligned. 
15000 mi Squeaky window regulator 
28000 mi Also a lost weatherstip was ordered again for the driver's door. 
71000 mi

US $250
Dashboard replaced due to peeling/material breakdown (paid $250 as part of Nissan class action settlement). 

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2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

35000 mi Headliner drooping at backlite. Replaced clips. 
69000 mi

US $300
Sunroof drain blocked 
11780 mi Driver's seat makes a clunking sound and slight movement when weight shifts as vehicle goes around a corner. 
25420 mi Condensation in LH mirror LED signal light. Shop ordered the RH mirror (duh!!!). Was told that "the technician took the mirror apart and removed the condensation and it didn't come back; see if this works" - if not bring it back again! 
18000 mi Loose center console. Warranty repair. 

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2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

25700 mi Rainwater collecting in passenger door. Drain was partially obstructed. 
35000 mi At times when going fast around corners, the driver's seat would slightly shift left or right as if it was not on the track correctly. The dealer replaced the driver's seat and it works fine now. No other complaints...Very reliable car. 

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2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

6000 mi Rattle in passenger door area fixed by removing a loose piece of plastic in the door. Driver side seat belt tension device making an annoying squeak. New seat belt tensioner installed. 
6000 mi Glove Box tension device came off, (The part that slows the door opening), removed glove box & reattached - works again. 
3000 mi Corrected rattle due to faulty install of door trim piece. Ordered parts for rattles due to faulty/broken headliner, steering wheel cover, and vent cover. 
5000 mi Dealership "forgot" to order parts they were supposed to in October. They want me to return w/vehicle and leave it for another day just to be able to figure out what parts they were supposed to order. I'm going to another dealer. 
12000 mi Repaired steering wheel trim rattle that was left unrepaired from previous dealership. 
24200 mi Interior trim piece rattles. I told specific piece to be fixed. Service tech drove and couldn't hear, but thought different piece needed adjustment. The rattle I heard is still there. 
11000 mi Rattle coming from right rear cup holder part ordered to be installed when it comes in at my conveience 
57000 mi

US $117
There was a rattle in the rear deck area of the car. Dealer replaced third brake light due to broken third brake light mount. 
46000 mi condensation in turn signal on side driver side mirror 

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2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

98000 mi

US $25
Headlamps had clouded from sun and dust damage. Used the Sylvania DIY kit for a fantastic repair. 
23000 mi Squeaky clutch 
42000 mi

US $4268
Full paint job paid by Nissan. Factory paint was bubbling underneath the paint. Nissan sent out multiple specialists who determined that it was a factor defect. 

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2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

37300 mi Dashboard material melting into sticky glossy surface. 
38000 mi Dashboard replacement 
18000 mi 2. rattle from sun roof area. They could not duplicate. 
25000 mi creaking/rattling from sun roof. Dealer blamed it on dirt, tried to clean it which helped but not fully resolved. 
132000 mi Creaks and groans I was able to contain, but never eliminate, with regular cleaning and lubing rubber seals on the sunroof and doors. 
114200 mi

US $200
Sunroof air deflector broke at hinges, plastic parts. One side broke and sunroof broke the other side when closing and jammed part. Sunroof would not close. Removed air deflector and sunroof worked normally. did not replace air deflector. 

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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

1000 mi Torn rubber gasket on sunroof found during delivery of vehicle, likely caused by other dealership. 
2800 mi Repair of torn rubber gasket on sunroof found during delivery of vehicle, likely caused by other dealership. Entire sunroof replaced.  Replaced sunroof to repair torn rubber gasket. No cost to owner. 
6200 mi Rear deck rattle, trunk torsion bars rattling against rear deck of trunk. 
12400 mi Rear deck rattled when going over any uneven surface. 
36000 mi Number of issues - glove box latch broke. 

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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

6820 mi Driver's seat constantly squeaks (lube fixed it) 
2000 mi When I called to make an appointment for the air filter/air deflector recall, I told the service manager I had a squeaky brake pedal, and there was a TSB for it. He did not order the part beforehand, so I had to make a return trip. New pedal assembly installed. 
7000 mi Exhaust heat shield rattled on cold start-up for 1 to 2 seconds Brake lamp switch squeaked when pedal was depressed, or when depressed pedal returned to original position. Lamp switch was replaced, no more squeak. 
19000 mi The driver's seat makes a loud squeeking noise any time the driver shifts his/her weight in the seat. This includes turns, acceleration, and braking 
20000 mi Driver's seat creaks when you sit in it and/or shift weight in it. Told could not replicate by Sansone Nissan. 
4000 mi Squeaky brake pedal. A TSB exists for this problem. 
18000 mi Cold soak exhaust manifold heat shield rattle. This car was not included in the manufacturer's recall notice for this defect, but the dealer found the heat shield still needed to be replaced. 
19800 mi Replaced exhaust heat shield that rattled upon cold start. Replaced driver's side vanity mirror/sun visor. 
22000 mi Windshield had a crack caused by stress from the body. Replaced under warranty. 
9800 mi Door chrome trim piece around small back side window on drivers side had a broken retaining clip and had to be replaced Package tray in rear of sedan rattles and needs to be fastened down. Replaced chrome strip on side window. Fastened down package tray to fix rattle. Replaced trim piece around left rear quarter window 
36000 mi Ordered seat hardware, installed later. 
11000 mi Whistling noise at 55-60mph around side view mirrors. 
46000 mi Seal on back door was coming off. Repaired without a problem 
22320 mi Clip on the Glove Compartment broke then not being able to close properly, leaking some light out from the inner part. Only really noticed on night trips. 
18000 mi Heatshield popping. Rattles, not entirely fixed. 
66000 mi Rattle problems were never fixed. When you press on the vent panel you can still hear it squeak. It was still a problem when I sold it. The rattles and squeaks are worse during some seasons, but are not noticeable at other times. 
9000 mi Something loose and sliding/rattling in dash. Was told speaker cover missing "felt tape" Problem began again same day after being in the dealership. Took to different dealer for the same noise: something rattling/sliding around in the dash. They put "felt tape" on the speaker cover but noise promptly came back 3hrs later. This is unreal! I also had the squeaking "brake switch" replaced. 
21000 mi Replace console armrest latch. Replaced previously ordered console armrest latch. 

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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

66000 mi Clear coat has failed and is bubbling off. 
35000 mi Seat felt like it was slipping side to side 
35000 mi Hybrid badges replaced due to corrosion  

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2007 Nissan Altima 4-door

6-cylinder CVT 2WD

1000 mi Front bumper assembly not aligned properly. 
3000 mi Bad clicking / rattling noise in rear speaker deck. Told problem was fixed but upon receipt of vehicle, the problem was not fixed. Have not had time to bring car back in again. 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

132000 mi

US $1200
Sunroof shade jumped off it's track. The only repair is to replace the entire sunroof assembly for about $1,200. 
132000 mi Derailed sunroof shade not repaired. 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

192500 mi

US $700
floor boards rusted out!!!! 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

21000 mi Creaky drivers seat back. 
144460 mi

C $1000
Floor pan both driver and passenger side 
140700 mi

US $400
repainted rusty rear quarter 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

90400 mi

US $600
The floor boards rotted away on both of our 2005 Altimas, which are in otherwise great condition. Very shocking and not covered by dealer 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

75000 mi

US $74
Fender undercover blew away and took with it the engine side cover. 
25000 mi Engine undercover coming off. Dealer ordered new cover. Awaiting appointment to have replaced. 
68000 mi mfg process leaves hole between the metal sheeting under the driver's & passenger's side floorbloards where water, snow, & salt collect causing premature rust-thru. Nissan North America will pay $250 toward $8800 repair. Not satisfied at all $650 estimate to cut out the affected sheetmetal and replace 
71000 mi

US $560
Driver's and Passenger's floorboards rusting through 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

87600 mi

US $60
Roof molding flew off of car while traveling highway speeds. I was not able to find the molding and it was replaced. 
147000 mi

US $1700
Heat shield was loose. Dealer said they removed it, but I still hear the same noise when car idles. 
87420 mi mechanic discovered floor rusted through on passenger side. estimated $3-500.00 to repair. I sold the car. 
145000 mi

US $200
Floor under driver side rusted out. Replaced floor pan and patched undercarrage. 
61380 mi

C $100
Rust on Passenger side rear wheelwell repaired and painted in affected area. 

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2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

130200 mi

C $400
Rust on the floor behind front wheel on both driver and passenger's side. It seems to be a common problem with Altima 
36570 mi

US $6
plastic hood clip broke for holding up the hood rod 
129700 mi

US $200
door handles broke in cold ice weather had to paint and install new ones 
140700 mi

US $150
Rusted driver foot plate 
178000 mi replaced fogged lenses,  

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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

148000 mi Door handle broken by tire shop employee. Sent to another shop and replaced outside drivers door handle. 
182000 mi

US $1000
and a hole in the front passenger floor. 

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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

135000 mi Knocking sound from suspension turned out ot be a body panel underneath the windshield wiper grill needed to be tightened. Very common problem in Altimas that is hard to find. 

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2002 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

127000 mi

US $729
Well, I bought this car January 6, 2008, since then I have had it in the shop getting things that needed done. First off took it in for a  

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

88000 mi Large amount of rust when sold. 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

17000 mi Bubbled patch on the paint of the Aluminum trunk lid. It was corroded under the paint. 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

303300 mi I had a cracked bumper replaced. I had the rear driver's side exterior handle replaced as it had snapped off some time ago 

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2000 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

155-horsepower 2.4L I4 5-speed manual FWD

75000 mi

US $400
Light lenses cleaned and reworked(?) 

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1997 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

187000 mi

US $150
Slight rust in rear of the vehicle. This was underneath the trunk. 

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