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2009 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (19%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (5%)
Chart based on 165 repairs.
2009 Nissan Altima engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (7%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (7%)
$100 - $499 (25%)
< $100 (61%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 29000 mi US $350 |
Seems to have at noise when accelerating CVT. |
| 76000 mi | Exhaust system catalytic converter |
| 33700 mi | Push button starter complete failure and lockup. This repair is covered under a special Nissan warranty up to 100,000 miles. I think the term is ignition lock. |
| 79000 mi US $4300 |
exhaust leak, replace ox sensor for smog, recommendation for replacement of Catalytic converters |
| 118000 mi US $40 |
Top engine mount broken. Replaced. |
| 127000 mi US $55 |
Shuddering vibration at take off, forward or reverse. Serpentine belt at very edge of tensioner pulley. Replaced tensioner and belt. |
| 68820 mi C $500 |
Catalytic converter had a leak. Might have been from parking outside for several winters and short drives. Part was about 400CAD plus labour |
| 85700 mi | Electronic Steering Lock box went bad; replaced under extended warranty otherwise would not have been. Part has been revised and supposedly fixed. Car had to be towed to dealer a second time due to not reprogramming keys properly. |
| 146000 mi US $62 |
Torque mount for engine rubber separation. Cost for part from autozone was 62 plus tax. 1 hour removal/install. |
| 149400 mi US $150 |
All engine and transmission mounts needed replacing. Already did the torque mount a month before. Had bad vibration on acceleration, replacing them cured problem. |
| 170000 mi US $45 |
Engine oil cooler gasket was leaking between the two plates. Purchased both that gasket and the block gasket at dealership and replaced them. Total cost was for two gaskets and a gallon of coolant. Problem fixed. |
| 19000 mi | Flashing Brake and Battery warning lights. Tech determined loose alternator connection. |
| 3000 mi | check engine light caused by lose gas cap that didn't reset after correcting situation |
| 22000 mi US $325 |
leaking radiator hose |
| 69500 mi | Engine leak - upon inspection determined oil pan needed replacement. |
| 53000 mi US $600 |
Serpentine belt needed to be replaced - cracked. |
2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| 151000 mi | Main battery pack on my Altima hybrid failed after 7 years of service. Warranty replacement. No Charge. |
| 182000 mi US $160 |
Replaced catalytic converter sourced from RockAuto - EASTERN CATALYTIC part 40919 @ $142 |
| 92000 mi US $350 |
Exhaust flex pipe replaced and section of exhaust pipe relaced |
| 2000 mi | Water pump on hybrid system failed on highway. Three days in shop. Warranty. No charge but no loaner car either. |
| 100000 mi US $100 |
Patch weld on exhaust |
| 30000 mi | Check engine light, rough running, hybrid system not running as normal. Cylinder head, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter and parts in between all replaced under warranty per TSB. |
| 4000 mi | Emissions sensor. |
| 9000 mi | Exhaust valve problem checked through nissan's diagnostic code. First time of occurrence was at 3k. They ordered the parts and replaced but cannot figure out why it broke again. |
| 9000 mi | Some issue with the exhaust system again, gas cap was the description this time. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 1000 mi | Service Engine Soon light,(just happened again today) dealer just cleared fault and gave it back to me the first time, according to internet research, it is the Emission Control sensor, off to bad start here with this service dept. |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 126000 mi US $3000 |
Performance Tune-up |
2009 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 50600 mi US $110 |
Exhaust manifold failure (was told due to rust; currently disputing). |
| 28000 mi | Lugging when car shifted into lockup and slight surging on moderate accel between 20-35 mph. Same as problem 1: Lugging when car shifted into lockup and slight surging on light/moderate accel between 20-35 mph.Motor mounts replaced with updated version and software updated. 75% improvement in symptoms. |
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