2010 Nissan Altima Nissan Altima 2010

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2010 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area

Engine (22%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)

Brakes and Traction Control (11%)

Suspension and Steering (23%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (10%)

Other (4%)

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2010 Nissan Altima transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

61000 mi

US $300
Had TSB performed and computer updated to fix stuttering/jerking CVT issue with torque rod kit. Not covered by warranty. 
120600 mi

US $2000
broken transmission, replaced with a used one. 
156000 mi

US $85
Replaced drive axle due to torn CV boot 
65700 mi I took the car in for a funny noise. New transmission. 
46000 mi

US $100
CVT failed. A very expensive repair was covered under the extended warranty (120,000 miles/10 years) which Nissan offered after they learned of this problem. Pretty happy right now with Nissan and my Altima. 
15000 mi lack of power and poor gas mileage fixed without problem. transmission was repaired. 
26000 mi vehicle would lose power when passing 
12000 mi Performed two TSBs for surge/hesitation: NTB10-150 and NTB10-121A. First replaced transmission control vale assembly, second included a torque rod service kit. Helped, but not sure it was a 100 percent fix. 
40000 mi Took in for noise coming from front of car. Dealer said I needed a new transmission but they are on back order. New Transmission installed three weeks later. dealer supplied rental free of charge. 
148000 mi

US $896
Ujoint had to be replaced 

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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

221000 mi

US $783
and both front CV axels 

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2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

76200 mi

US $1800
Clutch slave cylinder blew out. Car towed to dealership. Replaced hydraulics and installed new clutch kit. 

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2010 Nissan Altima Transmission Problems

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