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2005 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (41%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (18%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (6%)

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2005 Nissan Altima electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (3%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (28%)

< $100 (33%)

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Chart based on 39 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Nissan Altima

Engine not specified

61380 mi

C $855
Lights replaced around the rear license plate. 
104000 mi

US $450
Airbag light was flashing and indicated a bad seatbelt sensor. 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

62500 mi

US $1300
Replaced A/C Compressor which had broken. 
90000 mi

US $520
Replaced leaking low pressure AC hose. Replaced leaking low pressure AC hose. 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

53620 mi

C $750
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. 
102700 mi

US $150
AC was blowing hot air 
74400 mi

C $2800
Alternator failed, needed to be replaced 
62000 mi

US $250
A/C leak at junction of hard/soft underhood high- and low-pressure lines. Independent shop installed refurbished soft lines. 
144000 mi

US $200
alternator died need to be replaced 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

31000 mi replace alternator under warranty 
91000 mi

US $200
AC Compressor return hose was leaking. Replaced with new genuine one. 
32000 mi Replaced alternator and battery 
78000 mi

US $450
upper AC hose was leaking where the metal fitting attached to the hose. 
250000 mi

US $1000
BATTERY RADIATOR BEARINGS/HUBS FRONT AXLES 
88200 mi

US $25
Left blinker did not work. A wire was jammed and shorted inside left rear light. Wire replaced. 
157900 mi

US $400
bad alternator 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

53000 mi

US $75
Replaced blower motor resistor. 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

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 
20000 mi rear door window regulator replaced under warranty 
69440 mi

C $93
replaced door speakers replaced door speakers 
81840 mi

C $500
Climate control thermostat replacement 
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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
89780 mi

C $500
replaced alternator 
104160 mi

C $1000
rear window motor 
177000 mi

US $140
A/C not effective if outside temp > 80F. Recharged coolant. 
194000 mi

US $90
Grounding cables were replaced. Connecting areas disintegrated. 
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. 
135000 mi Switch that operates power windows 
32000 mi Audible gurgling noise under dashboard on acceleration. 

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2005 Nissan Altima 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

62000 mi

US $500
A/C lines. 

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2005 Nissan Altima Electrical Problems

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