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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
14000 mi
US $500
Gas tank replaced
16000 mi
Car shaking at stop lights - engine mount replaced
Bank 2 AF Sensor
19000 mi
There were 4 recalls that had to be addressed. There is still an issue with a lag & shutter in the engine at about 1500-2000 rpm that needs to be addressed.
Motor mounts shot after just 4 years ownership only 47k miles
All 3 mounts
74000 mi
Plastic bar that protects undercarriage came loose on one side, dragging along the ground.
94000 mi
US $100
Mass Air Flow sensor had to be replaced. Engine light came and code P01010 turned up. After replacement, light is gone now.
5000 mi
Vibration at 1500 RPM when engine is warm and under load. Dealer stated belt tensioner was worn and it was replaced. They could not explain why the belt tensioner would be worn after 5000 miles. Vibration is reduced but not eliminated.
4000 mi
Rattling on light acceleration at 1500 rpm. Replaced serpentine belt and tensioner.
52900 mi
US $124
Software issue caused MIL.
15800 mi
Intermittent extended crank issue and stalled right after starting once. TSB for issue, solution: reprogram ECM. This has fixed the problem.
6000 mi
My car has been misfiring and the idle has been jumping all over at idle causing my car to vibrate when my regular air is on.
22320 mi
sudden lack of energy 3 times in the last 2 months, car does not start.after 10-20 mins waiting it can be started.Dealer could not replicate and not find any "abnormal behavior" in electric system.Im done with Nissan service,terrible!
No throttle response at light throttle especially when making turn. Sporadic problem dealer could not duplicate.
14000 mi
Just got back from 600 mile trip yesterday, August 26th, and AGAIN dead spot in gas pedal. Won't waste my time going back to the dealer. I'll just wait for the recall when someone dies because of this problem. 4th time in 14000 miles.
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