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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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (1%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (22%)

$100 - $499 (34%)

< $100 (34%)

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2018 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

99200 mi

C $910
Pads and rotors on all sides. 

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2016 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

67000 mi Replaced front brake pads and resurfaced rotors. 

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2015 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

48000 mi

US $350
Dealer noted rear brakes and rotors were worn. 

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2014 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

94000 mi Gear shift was sticking and could not get it out of park for several minutes. Said it would cost $800.00 to replace it. Decided to trade it in on a new one. 
25000 mi

US $125
Tire rotation/brake pads check/tire wear check 
56000 mi

US $300
Rotors became excessively corroded and needed to be replaced 
88000 mi

US $250
Replaced rear brake pads and rotors 
76880 mi

C $300
Brakes wore out. Pads and rotors replaced 

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2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

49600 mi

C $850
Brake pads and rotors; 4-wheels 
16000 mi Brake system malfunction; vehicle did not slow quickly nor did ABS kick in during an emergency stop. Dealer said may be linked to defective transmission - CVT replaced, have not replicated the problem 
63281 mi

US $950
safety inspection revealed need for rear pads and rotors. I elected to do front as well. Also elected brake fluid flush and it was time for oil change so I had that done too. 

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2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

9700 mi Brake light intermittently comes on. TSB fix by flashing new ABS software 
106000 mi

US $500
First brake service required in 6 years 
26000 mi

US $987
New pads front and rear. 

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2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

69440 mi

C $700
Rotors were warped Replaced them and got new brake shoes as well. 
99000 mi

US $200
Rear brake disc replacement due to excessive runout. 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

108500 mi

US $500
Replaced front rear pads and rear rotors. Frozen slide pin on rear rotors necessitates complete caliper replacement. 
59000 mi Front passenger brakes groaning. Cleaned slide brackets and moved pads,rotor to other side to isolate problem. This seems to have fixed it for the time being. 

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2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

42560 mi Recall on master brake cylinder leaking, symptom was brake warning light illuminating 
53320 mi

C $200
Replaced front and rear brakepads, rotors OK, noticed rubber boot on calipers was damaged on 2 wheels. 
66840 mi

C $55
Rebuild front calipers because the dust boots were torn. 
26040 mi

C $340
Front brakes very worn. 

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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

28900 mi

US $300
severed brake line, replaced brake line 
116000 mi

US $2300
Also had brake pads and rotors replaced with alignment since car was in the shop. 

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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

76000 mi

US $350
1st time replacing brake pads 
11200 mi Performed -3 TSB's .surge/hesitation, hesitation and touchy brakes. Also, condensation in driver side mirror-turn indicator 
52700 mi

C $400
Three warning lights came on including the red one to indicate traction control and stability control was not working (which it wasn't). Problem was combination of sensor, brakes being worn. 
65000 mi

US $85
Replaced rear pads and rotors 
44000 mi

US $1550
The VDC and Slip light came on - took car for repair - that problem was fixed but it created another problem wherein I ended up paying $1550 for a new harness on a 2010 Altima. Extremely disappointed with Nissan. 
35000 mi

US $500
Burning smell coming from rear tires. Shop said the calipers have gone bad. Replaced rear calipers, rotors and pads. 
163000 mi

US $1020
Also replaced rear calipers 
140090 mi

US $675
New brake pads installed  and fixed an electrical issue with the stability control system 

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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

155000 mi

US $397
Rear rotors and pads replaced. Still original front brakes at 155,000 miles. 

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2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

87000 mi

US $400
loud brake pads...rotors need replaced...did not have done at this time because vehicle needed 2 new tires that were replaced 
59000 mi

US $435
Rear brake pads and rotors. 

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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

34000 mi Brake warning light would stay on after releasing parking brake. Dealer said this was a known issue and after diagnosing determined they needed to replace the master cylinder, which was covered under warranty. 

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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

32240 mi Steering lock mechanism failed. Unable to start vehicle with remote or mechanical key. Dealer replaced mechanism under warranty. 
31500 mi TSB/recall on the brake master cylinder leaking for 2007+ Altimas. Brake warning light was present during acceleration. Master cylinder replaced free of charge. 
103272 mi Recall - Electronic Steering Column Lock > box 
45000 mi noticed brake fluid level low via brake light, dealer admitted common problem of master cyl leaking into brake booster, repaired under extended warranty, said was not covered by mfg/tsb/recall/etc.  
55180 mi

$500
Steering lock failed. This failure is actually covered by a recall in the USA, but not in Mexico. So, car would not start, as the system would not recognize the electronic key. Resolved by dealer by replacing the steering lock unit. 
38500 mi

US $301
Brake pads, calipers; wheel alignment - off-center because of 'sticky'left front brake - first I've ever encountered this problem. 
83000 mi The car could not be started at all, no lights on the instrument panel. Required a tow. It was due to the Electronic Steering Column Lock (ESCL) going into fail safe mode and prohibit the engine from starting. It was a recall service campaign and the dealer replaced the ESCL. 

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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

121500 mi

US $690
steering lock replaced 

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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

5000 mi Noisy brake pedal - sounds like a goose. 
84800 mi Steering column lock failed disabling start. Replaced steering column locking module 
142000 mi

US $750
Steering wheel lock motor module failed, resulting in the car not recognizing the key, which meant a no-start condition. A very common Nissan problem 
181000 mi

US $70
Replaced rear rotors from Rockauto - RAYBESTOS 980070FZN @$ 14.33/each and pads -BOSCH BC905 @ $ 22.79/each Existing calipers were original and had 180K miles and were replaced from RockAuto - CARDONE 19P2781A/19P2780A (19P-2781A/19P-2780A)) Caliper @ $32.99/each 
202000 mi

US $80
Replaced sticking Rear Calipers with remanufactured CARDONE 19P2781A 
204000 mi

US $140
Leaking brake hose on Rt Rear necessitated replacing hoses BECK/ARNLEY 0731933 (073-1933). Would have liked to replace both hoses just to be safe but fittings were so rusted as to require partial brake line replacement on Rt and even more rusted on Rear Left Replaced front Calipers with RAYBESTOS FRC12049C as they had 200K miles and were sticking, Also replaced front rotors with Coated RAYBESTOS 980562R 

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2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

126000 mi

US $3000
Replacement of worn brake components 

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2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

67580 mi

C $850
The lock below steering console that recognizes key entering vehicle got stuck in the locked position. Had to order in the part from Ontario. 

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2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

34500 mi The master brake cylinder had to be replaced as the brake system was not adequately holding pressure. 
29140 mi Brake failure warning light came on intermittently. Driver suspected low brake fluid warning due to wear on brakes (47,000km). Topped up brake fluid and noted that brakes will need service in the Spring or next 5,000 km. 
18000 mi Master Brake Cylinder replaced 

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2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

159000 mi

US $600
Rear caliper seized, others showed signs of similar issue. Replaced all four calipers, rotors, sets of pads, and flushed brake fluid. 
100000 mi

US $450
Repaired a wheel bearing 
34000 mi Brakes squeal at low speeds. Dealer replaced calipers and rotors at no cost under TSB. 

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2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

69000 mi Rear brakes needed replaced due to significant uneven wear. Possible caliper piston seizing / not sliding properly. 

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2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

17980 mi

C $45
Brake fluid was low, so VDC and ABS was turned off due to low fluid 

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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

29000 mi Brake clip was bent, causing vehicle to make a clicking noise when turning. Clip was replaced under warranty @ no charge.  
35700 mi

US $85
Master Cylinder on brake line was cracked and leaking, subsequently replaced. Dealer paid for part, Owner paid labor. Online forum shows that this seems to be a common problem in 2007+ Altima. Replaced Cracked Master Cylinder. Dealer paid parts, I paid labor. Seems to be a common issue for for 2007-2010 Altima.  
31620 mi Replaced 4 wheel valve seals. 
34000 mi master cylinder failed -replaced  
279500 mi

C $410
Brake peddle failed to move, appeared to occur during cold weather below -15 degrees Celsius. Garage replaced fluid in system and vacuum hose. Undetermined if fixed. 
21080 mi

C $35
Various lights came on, Slip, Parking Brake and VDC Off. Brake fluid was low and needed topping up. Computer check was also done on all systems. 

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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

17360 mi

C $40
The emergency parking brake was intermittently sticking / failing to fully release. 
22072 mi Low brake fluid caused parking brake/VCD/Slip lights to come on (and systems off line). Fluid topped up under warranty. Also changed 2 tire valve seal (also under warranty). 

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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

58000 mi

US $585
master cylinder leak 
31000 mi

US $145
Master Cylinder leaking and replaced 
94000 mi

US $1400
Squealing replaces pads and rotors 
88300 mi Brake Attention light came on. Mechanic stated brake fluid was a bit low, they topped it off at no charge, 
154000 mi

US $800
Brake booster needed to be replaced Master brake cylinder was leaking into/into it. 

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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD

100000 mi Grinding sound from the rear drivers side, happening whether or not the brakes are applied. Caliper was seizing against the rotor, and the passenger side rear was also wearing unevenly. Both calipers were replaced. Emergency brake failed 

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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

52000 mi Brake, ABS, Traction Control, and VDC lights all turned on. Turned out to be a communication error between BCM and brake module. Fixed by taking off then reconnecting connections. 
107000 mi

US $280
rear speed sensor went bad 
276000 mi

US $750
emergency brake line and serpentine belt replaced to pass state inspection. 
195000 mi

US $160
Hybrid and ABS and Check Engine lights all came on 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

121000 mi

US $100
front brake job 

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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

124620 mi

C $300
Routine maintenance- replaced rotors, pads and calipers as one side was seized. Son is a mechanic so the bill is strictly for parts/supplies. 
85140 mi

C $800
Seized rear caliper. Replaced caliper one one side and rotor and pads on both sides (rear). Checked front brakes and also replaced both front calipers, and pads. 
86800 mi

C $200
Rear brake seized 
124000 mi

C $250
Brake pads rotors and calipher 

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2005 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

61380 mi

C $855
Full brake repair. 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

151000 mi

US $225
ABS sensor for right, rear wheel had to be replaced. 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

77500 mi

C $300
Right rear caliper seized. Pads and rotors replaced on both rear wheels. 
122000 mi

US $185
Safety interlock failed, which caused the shift to refuse to move out of park, etc. Mechanic circumvented the interlock by using a cable tie. 
58000 mi

US $960
Brake calipers no longer functioning properly, needed replacement. 
104000 mi

US $1200
brakes were squeaking. mechanism other than pads/rotors adjusted. 
147000 mi

US $1700
From cold start, brakes would not engage until car was warm. Calipers were replaced. 
141980 mi

C $30
No brake assist until vehicle warmed up when outside temperature was below -11C. Vacuum hose from brake booster to engine needed to be replaced. 
79980 mi

C $300
worn brake pads replaced 
138900 mi

US $200
Scheduled repair of brakes. Exacerbated by lying mechanics who took money but didn't make repairs. Had to replace all 4 brake pads and rotors plus both rear calipers. 

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2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

200000 mi

US $248
left rear caliper stuck. replaced caliper, both rear rotors, brakepads. 
110000 mi

US $550
left rear and front right calipers pads and rotors 
173000 mi

US $1000
Brake pads, rotors and brake fluid flush front. 
340000 mi

US $400
Rear brake calipers, pads and rotors failed. Replaced with new pads & rotors and used (junked) calipers. 

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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

82200 mi

US $1000
ABS sensor failed. Sensor required replacement 
277000 mi

US $181
Left (driver) side brake caliper stuck because of rust, needed replacement. 

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2003 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

101000 mi

US $780
Calipers frozen. Brake pads not worn, so rusted. Rotors improperly worn. So calipers, brakes and rotors replaced. 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

70000 mi

US $1100
Front left ABS sensor failed, causing the ABS light to turn on. Replaced front left ABS sensor. 
86000 mi

US $400
Rear left caliper was stuck because of rust (MA winters are hard on cars). Had to replace both rear calipers, rotors, and pads. Did not include pads and rotors in cost number above. 
91000 mi

US $275
Rear rotors & pads done myself 
155000 mi

US $375
New front rotors and pads 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

251000 mi

US $250
Front calipers seizing and were corroded beyond repair so they were replaced with remanned units 
93620 mi

C $700
Left rear ABS sensor replacement. Problem ws causing ABS to engage whenever the brake pedal was pressed. In addition the Slip,TCS Off and ABS light were all lit. 

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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

89900 mi

C $550
Problem: Rear driver side caliper was clogged and cause a premature wear of the brake pad which scratch the disc. Repair: Rears calipers, discs and pads changed. Discs and pads were changed only one year and a half before. 

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