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2013 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (8%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (8%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 205 repairs.
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2013 Nissan Altima engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (6%)

$100 - $499 (29%)

< $100 (65%)

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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. 

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2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD

71000 mi

US $350
engine misfire 
80000 mi

US $100
Check engine light came on. EGR valve replaced 
47000 mi

US $150
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! 

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2013 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

13000 mi 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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2013 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

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