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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.
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