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Chart based on 360 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
11000 mi
The navigation touch screen was not working right. The whole navigation/radio unit was replaced. Has seemed fine since the repair
58000 mi
SRS dash warning light came on. Dealer reset the light, and diagnosed that a sensor was bad. While waiting for the part, the dealer owner decided to not be a Nissan dealer any longer. Nissan Corporate has verbally agreed to repair if light reappears
USB Port does not recognize 128GB thumb drive. Dealer unable to tell me what size and format drives *are* supported. Internet also has no idea. Some channels on SXM would occasionally make a 'pop' noise, specifically BPM ch. 53 Entertainment system update - TSB NTB14-079 to fix occasional system crash/reboots, but did not fix the USB recognition problem. Did get SXM Replay with this update. Had to re-pair Bluetooth devices after flash.
23000 mi
Back up cam off,still have paint issue unresolved. Dealer wanting to do"recommended" service. Service charges are outrageously high. Service was to include: new air and cabin filters,flush and fill powersteering,tire rotation.
24000 mi
Nav/radio quit
29000 mi
Dash cluster assembly needs replaced due to faulty gas gauge readings.
29000 mi
Replace dash instrument assembly and programmed new odometer with correct mileage
BACKUP CAMERA RESOLUTION 7" car display BAD - still NOT fixed and the dealer has tried other camera parts for the Altima. Since the resolution on the 5" display is OK, my guess is that the resolution of the camera & display don't match.
6200 mi
Backup camera resolution very poor, dealer unable to improve
6900 mi
BACKUP CAMERA / VIDEO HEAD UNIT DISPLAY
49000 mi
US $875
Ac compressor replacement
19000 mi
Bluteooth Text settings are not staying modal. They reset every time you cycle the ignition.
25000 mi
Modality of bluetooth settings still an issue. Nissan North America, after filing a case with them and having Dealer Technical Specialist look at it, has admitted its an issue and advises a firmware update is coming. Early 2017 I was told.
4900 mi
replaced entire GPS-RADIO- unit in dash.
9900 mi
Update software for front passenger seat airbag sensor
Listening via bluetooth to the podcast 99% Invisible causes the radio to reboot. The dealer swapped the radio for a new one but the problem persists. I reproduced the issue using his phone and on other cars. It's a software bug.
GPS & Radio goes blank for several hours then comes back. Dealer could not duplicate issue so no repair was performed
32200 mi
The passenger seat sensor would show that no one was in the seat when there was.
23000 mi
Bearings on blower motor were defective. Replaced entire blower.
16000 mi
Nav/Head-unit was freezing, randomly restarting, and sometimes not coming on at car start.
9000 mi
Remote sensory system often doesn't respond to presense of Intelligent Key. Often can't lock/unlock doors w/remote or door handle button. Other times it works from 40'. 2 antennas replaced on 2 consecutive 1-day visits. Ordered new computer. Remote sensory system still flakey after prior 2 visits. This time they replaced another antenna and the ECM (electronics control module). Finally, it's fixed. Woohoo!
28500 mi
Bluetooth stopped responding to voice commands. Would also hang up as soon a call was connected, incoming or outgoing. Problem was not corrected.
44700 mi
Replaced or recalibrated (don't know) passenger side seat sensor for airbag system. This is the 2nd recall for this. No problem before first recall. Since the second recall, which helped, the sensor doesn't work about 10 percent of the time.
6000 mi
Airbag Sensor Warranty
4960 mi
Replaced faulty TPMS gage on tire
14960 mi
Nsystem and audio system goes completely blank and inoperative.
Continues to be an issue every couple of months
18600 mi
Intermittent failure of system display. New version of software loaded.
76000 mi
US $100
Windshield Washer Pump went out. Replaced Pump.
48000 mi
Freon leak was tracked to a bad compressor seal. Compressor was replaced as a courtesy.
Heated seat problem. On high setting only seat bottom would heat up. On low setting only the seat back would heat up.
The service dept. got an approved fix to rewire the
connectors under the seats. Repair (if performed) NOT successful. Technician noticed that abs or brake indicator flashed
after using emergency brake. Known problem , needed
re-flash of ABS computer.
6500 mi
Returned for warantee - covered repair of heated seat problem (along with oil change and tire rotation).
Also, a recall check was performed on spare tire. Pressure was ok, but I need to return for software update. I need to test seats more.
13300 mi
manuf. recall to reprogram due to air bag off indicated intermittently. when it should not have done so . I did experience this 2 or 3 times in first 14k miles.
19000 mi
Dealer changed intelligent key battery due to my report of seeing message 'incorrect key ID'
This cleared the problem
57000 mi
US $24
Excessive deposits on battery terminals. Mechanic merely poured the bicarb solution over posts. I later observed that the clamps should have been removed from the posts to maximize the result.
5000 mi
Reprogram the passenger seat occupant sensor for airbag. (Fixed under warranty/recall.)
18000 mi
Factory recall for passenger airbag sensor. Sensor reprogrammed
6800 mi
Navigation malfunctioned.
13000 mi
11,000 miles: Ticking sound was coming from the glove box area only when the climate control was on. We removed the glove box and then lowered the blower fan down. Leaves and twigs were then cleaned out of the blower fan and engine bay.
14000 mi
Airbag sensor still randomly indicates AIRBAG OFF when with a front passenger in the seat. 2nd trip - 1st was for the related recall
16000 mi
Airbag sensor and passenger seat rail replaced to try and remedy airbag off light. Have not replicated since repair but this was infrequent before as well Backup camera was flickering; replaced head-unit and camera; problem resolved
17000 mi
Airbag light still comes on after seat, seat frame and OCS replaced
57000 mi
Nav unit randomly not reading map SD card. SD card replaced first no help. Car has extended warranty dealer replaced whole Nav unit at no cost. Issue resolved.
52018 mi
C $1100
Radio & NAV system Head Unit dead; replaced with aftermarket Pioneer 2300NEX
1200 mi
Infamous airbag sensor malfunction. Airbag off light comes on when a pssenger is in the front pass seat-intermittently-regardless of weight of passenger. Right tail light and dash lights went out-turned out to be a blown fuse. Repaired.
2000 mi
Lemon Buyback due to faulty design of airbag sensor.
18000 mi
Heated seats not working properly
Replaced wiring in seats
20000 mi
GPS blinking and would go out for 10 minutes at a time
My Blind spot monitoring and lane detection do not work properly, and malfunction by going off when there is no car or if i am in my lane. This happens during clear weather, when it rains it happens all the time My passenger airbag off swich is on, while i am sitting in the passenger seat and i weigh 180lbs, I have had it repaired 3 seperate times under their recall but it is still occuring. I do not feel safe in this car My heated seats were not working, they had a recall and they replaced the harness.
16200 mi
Recall performed replaced air bag weight sensors.
17600 mi
reinstalled airbag software.
Passenger airbag light coming on.
22000 mi
Air bag light coming on.
Dealer cleared code. No repair attempted.
23000 mi
Air bag light was on. They were supposed to reflash the control unit with new software. Still acts up. I think it has to do with the weight sensor acting up.
17000 mi
Airbag light was still acting odd.
Back up camera and blind spot warning system malfunction. Dealer unplugged and rebooted system and problem was resolved.
4000 mi
Heated seats not operating correctly. Low setting heats only the seat-back, high setting heats only the seat bottom.
10700 mi
Heated seats: Low setting heats back, high setting heats bottom. Both settings were high heat.
12000 mi
Alternator was making noise, replaced under warranty
5300 mi
Instrument cluster blew out.
9700 mi
Passenger side airbag sensor fault.
23000 mi
Passenger air bag sensor was not working properly. Fixed under recall
3000 mi
Nav Screen Blacks Out
18000 mi
This vehicle was replaced by the manufacturer with a 2014 model due to lemon law issues with the front passenger air bag alert system.
5000 mi
Passenger air bag warning light malfunction - sometimes on, sometimes off when passenger in seat. Learned it was a recall but have not received notification from Nissan. Dealer fixed
5500 mi
Blind spot indicator malfunction - Doesn't always work? Took dealer two weeks to try to fix problem. Indicated it was fixed - NOT! Will return again!
13000 mi
Continuing problems with blind spot detection. Dealer says it is not supposed to work "all the time".
5800 mi
Driver seatbelt on backwards.
8100 mi
changed alternator per TSB to try to quiet the rumble/vibration noted at 1500 rpm Heated seats did not work properly
Seat heaters only heat seat bottom on HI and only heat seat back on LO. Took to dealer they ordered new wiring harnesses waiting for call back.
7000 mi
Seat heaters only heating half of the seat.
15800 mi
Dealer noticed rattle coming from alternator solution: replace alternator. This has addressed the issue.
19500 mi
Brake light came on occasionally without E-brake applied. Addressed from TSB, ABS module reflashed.
24600 mi
Windshield washer pump intermittent. Dealer could not duplicate issue. A/C smells foul when warm outside. Dealer sprayed evaporator with cleaner. Smell came back.
24000 mi
Windshield washer pump failed to work when below 20 degrees out. Dealer Insisted fluid was frozen, I proved otherwise. They found stalk switch at fault, replaced. Works fine now.
33000 mi
Windshield washer pump quit working when it was below 20° again, stalk switch apparently wasn't the issue. Vehicle out of warranty so owner diagnosed issue and replaced failed pump. All works fine now.
25700 mi
A/C system would not cool down. Dealer determined A/C clutch would not engage, replaced compressor, evacuated and recharged. Retest OK.
21000 mi
US $200
Alternator
18600 mi
touchscreen becomes unresponsive randomly, audio stuck in same volume USB port not working randomly
22320 mi
USB not working randomly
22320 mi
Problems with starter, sometimes could not start car, looked like electric fail. needed to wait 10-20 mins to be able to start.
37000 mi
Passenger front Bose speaker blown, replaced under warranty.
10000 mi
Several service bulletins addressed the heated seat wiring, alternator replacement to reduce/eliminate rumble in drive belt
67300 mi
US $878
Alternator replacement
70000 mi
US $160
Car wouldn't start after listening to radio for approx. 10 mins. while engine shut off. Battery replaced.
42000 mi
Nav unit randomly stopped working half screen was black frozen, Came back to normal after 1 day. Rear backup camera sone days wont work sone days perfect and some days fuzzy. Since my warantee ran out i have not taken to dealer.
105000 mi
US $112
Low beams replaced
80000 mi
US $100
Back Up camera goes dark or dims significantly at times
13000 mi
Bad battery
19000 mi
Heated seat back stopped working. Replacement appeared used so dealer kept car until the new one came in
14900 mi
Recall for passenger airbag sensor.
41300 mi
Recall for passenger seat OCR sensor.
8000 mi
Recall due to seat heater wired incorrectly. Backup camera seemed extremely blurry
38000 mi
Cold air not blowing, fixed a seal under warranty and recharged system under warranty
1000 mi
Bluetooth keeps dropping my calls or doesn´t connect to my phone.
1000 mi
Battery suddenly died on my car it was brand new. Supposedly I left it on just the electric part.
64000 mi
US $119
A/C not cooling enough. Only cooled well while car was moving.
67000 mi
US $1400
AC not cooling well. Dealer finally says that compressor is failing. Replaced compressor. AC works great again. GEICO paid all but the $250 deductible. I had 'breakdown' insurance with them. Cool!
15000 mi
Airbag failure. Airbag light on constantly. Needed to order replacement parts.
15000 mi
Airbag system sensor replacement. Warning light on all the time
11000 mi
US $85
Passenger airbag sensor defective. Replaced. under warranty
50000 mi
US $250
Turn signal sporadically comes on indicating a left turn after a right turn was made
Used the car one day and the next day battery was dead, nothing left on. Dealer checked battery and said all was ok but could not explain cause of dead battery.
8000 mi
Loud shrill whistle sound coming form under hood.Went directly to dealer so they could hear the noise.Was told it was coming from the body control module.Made appointment to further diagnose noise, appointment day noise gone has not returned
9000 mi
Module under hood was replaced that had been giving a shrill whistle from time to time.
15000 mi
Problem with gas feed got so bad I had to take back to dealer. They finally, after three other tries, found the problem, switch on brake pedal was out of adjustment. Computer thought brake pedal was still applied which led to hesitation.
AC problems, not enough refrigerant. Fixed by adding some.
7000 mi
Audio sound level is diminished most of the time.
41000 mi
US $50
Cruise control inoperable. No communication between steering wheel switches and CC components under the hood. Connection restored, but off hand I do not know the specific parts replaced. Covered by extended warranty after $50 deductible
48000 mi
US $200
TPMS sensor will show on
8000 mi
Outside temp sensor inop
107000 mi
US $1200
Ac compressor had to be replaced.
66000 mi
US $1500
A/C/stopped working. Needed new compressor and condenser.
96000 mi
US $1450
AC compressor replaced
126000 mi
US $915
AC Compressor died and was replaced.
74000 mi
US $600
Replaced compressor.
65400 mi
Took the car into Costco as I had a warning light. They told me that the tires sold with the car were not recommended as they would not support the weight of the car. Had them replace all tires with recommended tires. Also had a tire sensor replaced.
67360 mi
Pushed white fuse into place so that Air Conditioning would not come on each time car is started. Apparently the factory does not fully insert it as it can drain the battery in the car lot.
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.
Nissan called it a brake harness replacement. Car would not start had tow to dealer. TSB regarding issue was out it took two work days to order part and replace. Car was in over a weekend. Problem seems fixed after over 500 miles.
95000 mi
US $65
Battery terminal corroded and needed to be completely replaced.
102000 mi
US $200
Both rear door locks started intermittently working so they had to be replaced. Doors wouldn't lock or unlock.
Radio display was not working. Radio worked normally but screen was blank or scrampbled. Nissan replaced the radio.
25900 mi
US $150
Shop suggested to replace the battery.
32000 mi
US $160
Took it in for a failing battery (which was a replacement of the original) and the mechanic said the serpentine belt should be replaced.
67000 mi
US $570
Another problem with this car - used AC twice had to replace hose!
65700 mi
New alternator.
32700 mi
Found the positive battery cable moving, but it was tight on the btry post, OEM btry. The btry post had broke loose inside the battery casing and could move post up/dwn. I had noticed days prior intermittently was cranking slower than usual.
7000 mi
Evaporator leading condensation into passenger compartment. Hose re-attached.
80000 mi
US $664
Compressor failed.
17000 mi
Battery replacement, less than one year old
37000 mi
all windows were barely working
11240 mi
C $800
Alternator and water pump making high pitch noise - similar to the noise of a loose belt
55180 mi
C $150
Battery died within two years of replacing the original one that came with the car. I am now on my 3rd oem battery but this time dealer has implemented a new warranty policy that'd cover the battery for 5 years.
90200 mi
A/C not working. Update: not fixed as of September 2018.
140090 mi
US $675
Cabin air filter was clogged and needed to be changed. The backseat vents were no longer pushing air. After the filter was changed there was noticeable airflow, but still less compared to the rear vents in other cars.
26000 mi
when i placed electronic key in holder, dashboard would indicate no key present in car.
83000 mi
US $1300
Complete and sudden loss of cooling due to AC compressor failure
120891 mi
US $1090
No cold air from AC. Replaced AC compressor and clutch. recharge AX system.
57000 mi
The audio head unit does not switch on at all. It is dead !! Tried replacing the fuse, but that did not resolve the issue.
Steering lock failure. "key" icon lit on dash, push button start does nothing. Steering lock replaced 14000 miles ago (1 year) for $780. Researched on forums and found work around. VERY common nissan problem. Should be recall.
36200 mi
US $122
Seat sensor, iKey sensor, other electrical harness leading to electronic sensor
37000 mi
Passenger seat sensor
38500 mi
US $301
TPMS sensor engaged - reengaged after computer reset, tire psi all normal
52080 mi
$40
Changed the battery. Battery had partial warranty still.
23700 mi
TPMS light was flashing - senor unit was replaced.
90000 mi
US $875
The steering column lock malfunction causing the lock not to release for the transmitter to start the car
78000 mi
Tire pressure gauge on dash board stays on. Decided to live with it.
90000 mi
US $1600
The AC compressor broke and will prevent the car from starting.
64200 mi
US $128
Battery would no longer hold charge, replaced with Duralast from Autozone.
98000 mi
US $92
TPMS sensors went out. Bought new sensors on ebay, had tire shop install them, and performed do-it-yourself ECU reset to learn the new sensors. http://my.prostreetonline.com/2014/12/22/how-to-reset-your-nissan-altima-tpms/
103000 mi
Brake pedal sensor that allows the car to start was sticking, we applied some kitchen oil and the problem dissipated.
28000 mi
US $135
Battery replaced
30300 mi
US $50
Unit in console used to charge phones etc, did not work for any device. I took it in for maintenance and told them the problem. When I picked up the car the said it worked. I have tried it with different devices, it does not work. accessory charging sytem in console between the seats was not working. Small piece of plastic from factory was found blocking the charge. Removed and repaired.
38200 mi
US $50
low tire pressure warning light indicated system needed to be replaced by dealer.
59250 mi
US $129
This is the second time since purchase that the push button ignition, call Inteligent, failed completely without warning. The car fails to start with the push button, the secondary back up system is disabled, and the steering wheel lock goes into effect. The car cannot be started, or moved, it is completely disabled for driving. There is an extended warranty that I was told was to 100,000 miles for that condition, it is 100,000miles or 5 years, I was beyond the 5 years. Approx. cost is $1000 at a dealer. The part I was told was replaced by a replacement part that is the same defective part, giving you a good chance to have it happen again. I was repaired by the dealer for $129.00 as I know the owner, and the car has 59,000 miles on it. Nissan would not cover it's defective part. DO NOT BUY THIS YEAR ALTIMA OR ANY NISSAN WITH A PUSH BUTTON STARTER. . You stand the chance of being stranded completely with towing the only option.
1000 mi
No Key light on dash. Vehicle not recognizing the smart key. Dealer reset codes B2190 and B2191. The service advisor suggested not putting the smart key into the port on the dash. It could be a bad contact in the dash port?
6000 mi
No key displayed on dash when smart key is inserted in port
10000 mi
switch to detect if tail lights are on did not work all the time so the car would not start. The switch was replaced.
11200 mi
radio and time light would not come on.
22000 mi
starter cable harness replacement
33000 mi
car would not start or turn over, a recall for engine electrical problem related to remote key fob.
40000 mi
US $370
tire pressure monitoring system, replaced 2 tpms plugs on front tires
Tire pressure light on despite all tires at recommended pressure. TPMS sensor replaced.
32000 mi
Failure of TPMS sensor in right front tire
59000 mi
US $100
Replace right rear TPMS to eliminate low tire warning light which would not reset
79000 mi
US $650
Tire pressure system fault, $150
100000 mi
US $350
TPMS system failed again - seems to fail every 25K. Repair was $245
103000 mi
US $250
TPMS system failed again
38500 mi
US $320
RF TPMS sensor
145000 mi
US $320
TPMS sensor failure
47000 mi
US $175
Master Door lock in driver side door quit functioning. Switch controlling fan speed failed
78000 mi
Radio acted like antenna was loose: signal cut out when going over washboard roads, signal faded in and oout. Lots of static and noise. Dealer pulled radio, worked on antenna cable. "fix" lasted 20 miles.
128000 mi
US $700
The automatic theft protection device engaged and wouldn't release.
Two buttons on stereo quick working. Stereo ordered and swapped out.
56700 mi
US $110
Dash light for coolant flickering. Had to replace entire dash gauge set. Center stop light not working most of the time. Keyless entry requires multiple attempts to work.
95000 mi
US $1200
A/C stopped working. Compressor and other parts.
105000 mi
The master power switch needed to be replaced.
15000 mi
Keyless entry and starting security system
66300 mi
US $20
Brake light switch stopped working intermittently. Car will not start if switch doesn't work. Replaced with new switch.
TPMS sensors were five years old and reaching end of life (battery expiration). TPMS alert icon was continually illuminating on dash cluster, even when tyre pressure was normal.
Driver's auto window up stopped working. Service manager advised that a computer reset was required. Inspect headlight delay operation - headlights remain on for an excessive period of time. Requested delay be reduced or turned off. Dealer adjusted headlights to shut off after 30 seconds - stated this is the minimum delay period possible. Smart key fob LOW BATTERY warning displayed. Vehicle only one year old. Dealer replaced Smart key fob battery.
16740 mi
C $211
Approx 2 weeks after the problem was serviced (and fixed?) in February, it re-occurred. The driver's window auto up function would not work. Dealership advised that the problem was a faulty window motor and it was replaced on this occasion.
25420 mi
Now the 3rd time the driver's window auto up has been serviced - 1st time - needed a reflash, 2nd time - changed the window regulator, this time - needed another flash & was told that problem is caused by holding the switch too long -huh???
29760 mi
Driver's window auto up feature stopped working AGAIN. Previous repairs involved several reflashes, new regulator motor. This time, I asked if I could do the reflash and was told "yes" - hold button ON for +3 secs after the window closes.
36280 mi
Battery failure, new battery replaced by owner. Original battery lasted slightly more than 4 years.
11000 mi
Replace malfunctioning passenger air bag sensor
14000 mi
Passenger airbag light likes to turn intermittently itself off while seat is occupied. Seat has already been replaced, problem still exists.
13000 mi
One morning the drivers side lock would not remotely unlock. This was after I had already opened the door once and started the car to warm it up. Door unlocked fine the first time but refused to unlock the second time. Had to climb in/out passenger door.
2000 mi
TPSM light came on. I checked the pressure, and it was fine. But light stayed on, so I took it to the dealer. They took 3 hours to 'fix' it.
50000 mi
US $300
Alternator broke. Replaced with new part. No warning. Left stranded out of town.
63000 mi
US $200
Tire pressure sensor had to be reprogrammed because it constantly showed low tire pressure.
18000 mi
Tsb on airbag sensor. Reflashed and repaired. Low cell on key fob. Won't recharge. That's going in next.
TPMS went off showing low tire pressure. I checked them at 35psi, dealer said they were at 26psi. They corrected and reset the TPMS light. No charge.
56800 mi
when it gets cold, TPMS light always comes on; is a hassle to reset. happens VERY often if car is left out of garage overnight.
13000 mi
the FOB sensor on the driver side door was malfunctioning. discovered problem and ordered handle, but did not fix problem. replaced the wiring harness and ECU and did not fix problem. turns out to be a damaged wire in the dash.
59700 mi
US $50
Radio display LCD backlight seems to have been bleeding.
Front Passenger side TPMS sensor replaced. Diagnosed as a dead battery in the sensor.
104000 mi
US $180
AC went from blowing ice cold to completely warm. No leaks and diagnostic procedure and forums pointed to failed AC clutch electromagnet. Magnet replaced along with pulley and clutch (parts kit) and problem is resolved.
108000 mi
Battery died suddenly after 18 months, 5th battery on this vehicle!
11250 mi
TPMS light had to be reset twice by dealer. Tire pressure set to 40psi
52500 mi
Brake switch would not engage in order for car to start; brake lights would not turn on. Had to remove and fiddle with existing brake switch under pedal to fix. No recurring issues so far but keeping on eye on it.
63000 mi
US $30
Brake switch does not engage properly. Car will not start, brake lights do not light. Bought new brake switch online. Unplugged old and plugged in new. Problem solved. No recurring issues.
238000 mi
US $12
Headlight passenger low beam replaced.
243000 mi
Low Beam Headlight-driver's
19000 mi
Told by friends that rear speakers did not work and music could not be heard. Dealer stated that speakers were Bass only and that adjustments should be made at the radio to make music heard in back seat.
34000 mi
Bad/musty odor coming from the air vents, even after change of cabin air filter. Dealer stated that mold had grown in vent system due to moisture not draining. Disinfectant sprayed in vents by dealer.
17000 mi
US $81
Single CD Stereo display "splotchy" after extreme cold spell (for Florida). Replaced entire stereo unit.
101060 mi
C $52
A/C stopped working. The compressor clutch failed. New part was $52 CND online. Replaced at home. Repair easily done without an A/C recharge.
119000 mi
US $140
Car occasionally would not start. Brake pedal switch was failing which was replaced.
86300 mi
US $850
A new A/C compressor had to be installed.
90000 mi
US $1600
and air conditioning.
91000 mi
US $300
The vehicle also had an electrical problem that the Nissan Medina dealership in Caguas, Puerto Rico quoted a repair cost of in excess of $1300. A local independent mechanic shop repaired the issue for less than $300.00. A local independent mechanic shop repaired the electrical issue for less than $300.00.
84000 mi
US $189
Battery completely discharged due to something being left on while car was parked
37000 mi
Tire pressure sensor was broken. Did not repair due to high cost.
43000 mi
Tire pressure sensor never fixed.
22000 mi
At times when the brake pedal was depressed to start the car, the brake lights wouldn't come on, so the car wasn't registering the brake in order to start the car. The dealer diagnosed a faulty brake switch. Problem is fixed & the car starts everytime now
Brake pedal sensor/switch was broken, car sometimes wouldn't start because it didn't recognize the pedal was pressed. Got the part replaced with a supposedly upgraded part.
7440 mi
I had to replace the 12 volt battery last year and it cost well over $300; the dealer told me it was okay to disconnect it as the insurance expired and I have 3 other cars. Could not get into the trunk to reconnect it.
11160 mi
C $300
12 volt battery died, even though I replaced it less than five years ago. The car would not start, so I bought a new Nissan OEM AGM battery and vent. Vent was just a piece of cheap plastic that barely fit the battery and it cost over $30.
14260 mi
12 Volt AGM battery died and was replaced at no charge under warranty.
98000 mi
Blown out passenger-side headlight
33000 mi
Window on drivers side auto up did not work.
65000 mi
US $700
Car would not start due to a faulty brake sensor. Since the brake sensor did not detect that the brake pedal was depressed, the car could not be started. Replacement of brake sensor also required a new wiring harness.
41000 mi
Service Engine Soon light came on. Dealer said is was caused by the 12v battery.
AC kicked the bucket in February, not repaired. One HID blew out in July, not repaired.
2000 mi
Parking brake light on dash does not illuminate when brake lever engaged. Part (switch) on nationwide backorder according to dealer.
3000 mi
Backordered switch installed, to fix non-illuminating parking brake light on dash.
62500 mi
US $76
Car failed to start after sitting 11 days, again the next morning (after getting jump previous day). Battery diagnosed as bad, had 35 mo left of 84 mo warranty (Nissan factory batter).
74000 mi
Voltage fluctuates b/w 12.0 and 14.5 V while driving or idling, no relation to RPM. Causes headlights to vary in brightness significantly. Elec syst & battery checked out "fine." I still consider this an issue and researching it more myself.
93000 mi
US $79
SRS light flashing on dashboard. Diagnostic run, indicates it is short in side curtain airbag. Requires a dealer to repair the issue according to the shop I took it to.
94000 mi
US $250
Resolve SRS flashing light on dash
7000 mi
Power driver side door locks unreliable.
179 mi
US $1085
replaced compressor due to leaking seal behind compressor clutch. I couldn't find a shop to repair the functioning compressor. Replaced low pressure line and receiver dryer along with compressor.
50000 mi
Air pressure warning indicated low tire pressure. Took to Dearler for repair. Replaced 2 Valve Stems with sensors and reset Computer.
3000 mi
Rear speaker blew. It was replaced.
8000 mi
My Airbag sensor is apparently faulty so my passenger airbag is always disengaged. They reset the warning light but it came back on a few days later. I havent been back yet.
22060 mi
Drivers side window control stopped working. Part replaced under warrenty.
153000 mi
US $200
Alternator gave out on my way home. Doing the repair myself saves me 900$ but is a pain in the butt. You have to remove half the front of your vehicle.
Another Tire Pressure Monitor went bad, needed replaced.
46500 mi
C $160
TPMS light stays on even aftercresetting and all tire pressure reset
98980 mi
C $402
Stop light switch and wiring harness failed. I was told the failure was related to a wire that was installed for the remote car starter. The additional wire overloaded system.
279900 mi
C $125
Replaced driver side control unit for window and lock controls. Replaced driver side handle, hands free lock/unlock button failed.
74700 mi
Battery died.
107000 mi
Battery Died. AAA declined to repair because battery tested good with them. It was AAA Battery, so I am upset at them. TPMS failed, too expensive to replace
7000 mi
Rattle in rear deck near speakers - dealer could not replicate problem. No repairs made. Light for TPMS on, but no pressure lost from tires (possibly due to cold weather). Reset/calibrated sensors. Passenger airbag light illuminated even when someone of right size was sitting in the seat. Dealer could not replicate problem - no repair attempted. Asked to return if it happens again.
72000 mi
TPMS system indicated system malfunction. Dealer reset system and cleared error code.
58000 mi
US $175
Battery replacement
36000 mi
Tire pressure lamp could not be reset. CD stuck in CD player.
48000 mi
The TPMS sensor would not go off even though tire pressures were OK. I took it to Discount Tires and they reset it; so all is good!
78000 mi
US $630
headlight out, took 5! trips to 4 shops incl. 2 dealers, all diagnosing different things. Replaced ballast and igniter, then bulb.
5000 mi
REPEAT OF PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK COMPLAINT FIRST REPAIR FAILED TO RESOLVE ISSUE,TODAY DEALER ADDED LEAK DETECTION DYE INTO ENGINE OIL FOR A FUTURE ATTEMT AT DIAGNOSIS OF DEFECT.
Battery died prematurely (<24 mths old). Replaced under warranty.
96000 mi
US $100
The car would not start with the push button start. It was due to a failed brake light switch. Mechanic replaced brake light switch.
24000 mi
US $300
Tire pressure sensor malfunction
25900 mi
US $215
I had a tire-pressure sensor replaced. This was the seventh one in just over 25,000 miles.
31000 mi
Musty smelling A/C.
2000 mi
AUX jack on radio failed to work or only worked with a significant amount of static.
18000 mi
Driver's vanity mirror light does not stay on when open.
20000 mi
Replaced driver's side vanity mirror.
8400 mi
Had something loose in dash, turned out to be the speaker. Also "clunking" from the trunk area, the dealership claimed to have found a broken weld on the strut tower. Both of these noises have since returned!
13020 mi
C $140
Stinky smell from vents after running A/C. Replaced filter and this seems to have fixed it.
Same problem as before but different answer.
30000 mi
Replaced brake pedal switch assembly (part # 25320AX00B). Push button start was not working consistently. Had to forcefully push the brake pedal harder than usual to get car to recognize brake pedal was down in order to start car.
3100 mi
Seatbelt pretensioner too sensitive
15000 mi
No AC. Part still on national backorder a couple weeks after ordering it.
18000 mi
took over a month to repair AC--compressor and sensor-ok now
18000 mi
AC fixed after a month of waiting for part (in August). The battery went dead a few times. Dealer replaced it. Said they do not make the batteries. I said its a new car it should not happen. Altima does not have or supply 24 hour roadside assistance like
112400 mi
US $36
HVAC Blower failing to start when console switch set to 'on' position. Diagnosed faulty blower relay and replaced.
116000 mi
US $1350
A/C compressor locked at highway speed resulting in loss of serpentine belt at 114,587mi.
57000 mi
US $740
TPMS sensor Replacement + Wheel Alignment and 2 tyres.
19000 mi
Stereo LCD display failed.
24500 mi
US $121
12 volt Battery was flat. Car did not start. Charged battery and was tested as bad at auto-shop. Replaced battery which resolved issue.
28500 mi
US $131
A/C would work intermittently. Blew hot, problem became more frequent as outside temperatures increased.
36000 mi
Car Window sticking on way up Drivers window sticking on way up
47000 mi
US $88
R&R 12v Battery
8000 mi
Nissan failed to install correct rear-view mirror including compass. Compass should have been included in SL Pkg even though car also included NAV. I showed them my window sticker confirming I should have received the compass. Dealer installed the correct rear-view mirror w/ compass free of charge. Nissan admitted they had made a mistake and they reimbursed dealer for his labor. GOOD DEAL!
26000 mi
Replaced a brake switch which causes occasional failure in sensing the brake being stepped on before starting the engine.
When passenger window is rolled up, it sounded like it was scratching on the track, but it doesn't happen all the time. The dealer could not duplicate the problem.
81300 mi
US $160
replaced battery
39000 mi
US $50
Radio display has been flickering off and on. Shop ordered a new radio.
Navigation system seems uncalibrated. Could not "replicate problem". Will follow up with shop.
13000 mi
Nissan ordered a new navigation system after I sent them a video of the faulty navigation system.
276000 mi
US $750
Headlamp replaced,
65000 mi
US $300
Part needed for radio and notification system
90000 mi
US $125
Headlight out. Requires removal of bumper or fender assembly on this car.
159000 mi
US $300
AC fan would not kick on upon start. WOuld take 10 mins+ before activating. This meant no vent heat or cool fan. AC compresser DID activate
193700 mi
US $200
Hybrid system would not activate after parking. All indicators were active but READY light would not engage. After Checking Brake Pedal Switch and charging battery, problem was located, OEM battery needed replacement at 193k miles!
204000 mi
brake sensor switch stuck, could nt start car until switch released
Low tire pressure warning indicator comes on at every engine start. Dealer said they inflated tires to 36 psi but didn't remedy; light still comes on each start. I called dealer and they said to "bring it in again", no need for appointment. Hybrid...
AC was not working, they diagnosed the problem, fixed the leak and recharged the system
101060 mi
There was a reported leak in one of the hoses to the A/C unit. We were told that it would have to be repaired in the spring and we'd have to do a recharge.
62000 mi
US $250
A/C leak at junction of hard/soft underhood high- and low-pressure lines. Independent shop installed refurbished soft lines.
A/C not effective if outside temp > 80F. Recharged coolant.
194000 mi
US $90
Grounding cables were replaced. Connecting areas disintegrated.
32000 mi
Audible gurgling noise under dashboard on acceleration.
135000 mi
Switch that operates power windows
62000 mi
the rear window heater not work. the dealer figured that the control unit box needs to be replaced. the heater on the rear window didn't get heated.
fixed under warranty
83700 mi
C $300
daylight module is not functional;
no hot air due to air in the cooler
107800 mi
US $700
Replaced AC compressor. Replaced A/C compressor.
150000 mi
US $1100
AC compressor and accumulator require replacement.
157000 mi
US $350
Compressor expansion valve replaced.
89780 mi
C $500
replaced alternator
104160 mi
C $1000
rear window motor
140000 mi
US $700
AC compressor seized, and since it was belt driven, it caused the engine to shut off after being on for just a few seconds. Had to have it towed to the repair shop, where they replaced the compressor. Also had them replace my spark plugs.
143000 mi
AC compressor died. After been replaced only 4 months before.
180000 mi
US $1000
In addition the starter was going bad as it was very difficult to start the car multiple times in a day. I ended up getting rid of this car two days later and buying a new one.
81840 mi
C $500
Climate control thermostat replacement
57660 mi
Daytime running lights inoperative, passenger side High beam not working. Owner determined the problem was with the daytime running light module. Dealer confirmed diagnosis and ordered replacement module. Daytime running light module replaced.
20000 mi
rear door window regulator replaced under warranty
84940 mi
C $1200
The AC pump broke and started making noise. AC no longer works and the broken pump causes the car to idle low and drive rough.
turn signal toggle switch shut off one head light had to be replaced
11300 mi
US $200
hi/lo beam steering column switch
145000 mi
US $325
ac condenser replaced and outer belt tensioner and new belt
149000 mi
US $350
Alternator and battery same time 350.00
151000 mi
US $180
moisture and air in cooling systen slight leak too
163000 mi
US $600
driver side low beam wire short A/c compressor frozen stays on all the time first condenser changed then relay panel then compressor running all the time could break any time advised to replace
164700 mi
US $850
complete A/C compressor, dryer condenser belts control modules etc
99200 mi
C $500
Noise from alternator and smell plastic burn . Replace alternator and belt
Alternator went, as well as a short in the wiring or sensor
182000 mi
US $1000
Haha.Alternator,(after replacing it just a over a year ago)belt, tensioner,
54000 mi
US $525
A/C hoses had to be replaced. Part had to be ordered. The cost was considerably more than RepairPal estimated. Could it be sexist pricing?
182000 mi
US $260
had to replace air A/C belt that was leaking freon.
65000 mi
US $280
AC hose replaced.
101800 mi
cruise control switch on the steering wheel. plastic broke. attempted to glue the broken part back on, but it would not stay on. cruise still works with the broken plastic. have not fixed.
92380 mi
A/C was blowing warm air, checked over system and found a broken wire to the compressor clutch. Soldered wire back together and heat shrink.
83000 mi
US $250
Low pressure side A/C hose had a leak on one of the crimps between the rubber and metal. The hose was replaced and A/C system recharged.
A/C Compressor relay failed. New module $700 plus dollars. Found salvage module, $79.00, removed relay, installed relay (plug and play), A/C works. The relay should be a $9.00 retail item. A Nissan rip off for the module.
Battery light, brake light illuminated in dash. Battery was not charging, car was stalled while. Replace alternator. Replacer battery to satisfy warranty when new alternator was faulty and needed to be replaced.
The engine was hesitating/misfiring around 1500RPM and had a knock sensor code. Replacing the knock sensor may have helped a little bit, but not much. Replacing the fuel filter and putting some HEET (red bottle) really helped!!
One of the pulleys froze, causing the car to be very hard to turn. On way to shop for scheduled repair, two dash lights came on- indicated alternator problem. Both repaired at same time.
Replaced alternator failed. Killed brand new battery. Was charged 20.00 for mechanic to come out and jump start car so i can take to the shop. They replaced alternator at no charge as it was well within their warranty time frame.
A/C has been getting worse for about a year, finally decided to recharge since it was less effective than opening a window! Got a crappy recharge kit from autozone, seems to have greatly improved the a/c.
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