Nissan Altima
Problems and Repair Histories

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Below you'll find Nissan Altima problem and repair descriptions submitted through the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey that supplements it.

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To measure reliability, TrueDelta calculates a "Successful Repair Trips per 100 Cars per Year" stat. The latest Car Reliability Survey (CRS) results include Nissan Altima reliability information based on owner experiences through June 30, 2010:

Successful Repair Trips per Year (per 100 vehicles)
YearMakeModel

Trips / Year
per 100

TS Cars
Mon/Car
Av Odo
2010NissanAltima*

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 19
3.7
3600
2009NissanAltima

27

Fewest         Most

46
7.6
12200
2008NissanAltima

25

Fewest         Most

77
8.6
26100
2007NissanAltima

35

Fewest         Most

47
9.6
33600
2006NissanAltima*

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 13
7.7
56900
2005NissanAltima

35

Fewest         Most

25
6.8
65200
2003NissanAltima*

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 15
7.6
126400
2002NissanAltima*

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 12
8.3
90700
 

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Details: Nissan Altima Repair Histories

Odometer readings and repair costs are in local units.

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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Nissan Altima in Rhode Island, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr20101000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun201020000Vehicle has vibration from rear at highway speeds. Tire rebalance did not help. Nissan Tech Center told dealer issue has been reported for other '10 Altimas. No solution yet. Car has less than 1k miles.  Nissan tech center told dealer vibration is "normal" 
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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov20090 0 First odometer entry.
Jan2010 0Splash guard was falling off (bolts came out) and dragging on the ground. 
Jul20107000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov20090 0 First odometer entry.
Apr201070000Evaporator leading condensation into passenger compartment. Hose re-attached. 
Jun201011000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Indiana, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Dec200922 0 First odometer entry.
Dec2009220Purchased new 
Jun20103000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Texas, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun20103000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul2010400040no problems at all 
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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Nissan Altima in Oregon, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr20090 0 First odometer entry.
Jun2099 0Water pump on hybrid system failed on highway. Three days in shop. Warranty. No charge but no loaner car either. 
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Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep20090 0 First odometer entry.
Sep2009 0Bought New 
Dec20092000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May20090 0 First odometer entry.
Sep200940000Shifter bezel warped, part ordered. Squeek in driver's door panel, will be repaired on next visit when shifter bezel part arrives. 
Oct200950000Shifter surround bezel warped. Creaky driver's door interior trim panel. Noisy brake pedal - sounds like a goose. 
Jun201016000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb20090 0 First odometer entry.
Jun20092000800Hit a curb, needed to replace rim and tire. 
Jun201010000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2009 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD

Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb20107000 0 First odometer entry.
Apr201080000Windows rolled down without prompting in the rain. 
Jun201012000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr20080 0 First odometer entry.
Mar2010330000Window on drivers side auto up did not work. 
Jun201038000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2008 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Maine, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Mar20095000 0 First odometer entry.
Nov2009174000TPMS light on. My tire pressures were at 32 psi cold. Dealer said they were at 26psi which I dont believe. They added air and reset the TPMS. No charge. 
Jun201028000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2008 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Washington, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan20080 0 First odometer entry.
Aug2009150000"Service engine soon" light came on while driving. Ended up being a hose from the gas tank to the evap canister that came unhooked. 
Jun201022000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Alberta, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan20080 0 First odometer entry.
Dec20092900045Brake fluid was low, so VDC and ABS was turned off due to low fluid 
Jun201036000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Louisiana, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep20088000 0 First odometer entry.
Jun2010230000Squeaky clutch 
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2007 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Aug200714 0 First odometer entry.
Aug2007140Purchased 
Dec2007410530Oil and filter change. 
Jun201043000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in New York, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr20070 0 First odometer entry.
Sep200740000Service engine light. Said it was the gas cap. Pulled a slight evaporator leak code. Service engine light. Pulled a slight evaporator leak code. Replaced leaking vent control valve. 
Oct200765000Service engine light - determined the problem was the gas cap. 
Jan2010320000Dealer said they loaded a new program that controls the thermostat. 
May2010350000Replaced air intake tube Hybrid badges replaced due to corrosion  
Jun201037000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2007 0No Repairs 
Jan2008 0No repeairs 
Jun200870000No further repairs 
Sep200812000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Dec20070 0 First odometer entry.
Jan2008800Driver visor light doesn't work, windshield wipers were ineffective, and service engine soon light was on. Dealer took care of it. 
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Nissan Altima in Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb20070 0 First odometer entry.
Dec2007110000Navigation system seems uncalibrated. Could not "replicate problem". Will follow up with shop. 
Feb2008130000Nissan ordered a new navigation system after I sent them a video of the faulty navigation system. 
Jul2009350000Seat felt like it was slipping side to side 
Jun2010520000Brake, ABS, Traction Control, and VDC lights all turned on. Turned out to be a communication error between BCM and brake module. Fixed by taking off then reconnecting connections. 
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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jul2007100000Turn front rotors to eliminate vibration when braking. 
Aug200821000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Oct200955000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan2010 105one of passenger air cooling/heating system fans makes noise as if it is hitting something. sticks, leaves and other debris in vents 
Feb2010 105sticks, leaves and other debris in vents 
Jun201057000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2008180000Replaced a failed catalytic converter.It was under waranty. 
Jun201035000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2006 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in New Hampshire, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan200820000 0 First odometer entry.
Feb2008210000Creaky drivers seat back. Cold start, drive for 4-8 miles. Stop briefly and turn car off (To go into a store), restart, will not shift into fourth (overdrive) for half mile. 
Apr2008220000Cold start, drive for 4-8 miles. Stop briefly and turn car off (To go into a store), restart, will not shift into fourth (overdrive) for half mile. Transmission replaced due to metal contaminents in trans oil. Problem still exists. 
Mar200934000 0 Sold.
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Nissan Altima in Arkansas, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Oct200966000 0 First odometer entry.
Dec2009 278Dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor, and reflashed the ECM per Nissan recall. 
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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

260-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb200730000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar20073000090Original battery died and had to be replaced, it was not fully covered by warranty, i had to pay a pro-rated price depending on how old it was. 
May2007350000Endlink in rear sway bar was loose and dealership replaced endlink under warranty 
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Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov200895000 0 First odometer entry.
Nov20091200005600Transmission failed, needed to be totally rebuilt Alternator failed, needed to be replaced 
Jun2010124000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Texas, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Mar2007280000front strut replacement. covered under warranty. Also had broken cup holder replaced under warranty 
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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Wisconsin, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep200722000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan2008240000Replaced throwout bearing. 
Jun201036000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2005 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Aug2007130000 0 First odometer entry.
Sep2007136000350had to replace driver side axle due to failure. dealer notified me that passenger side axle is on its way out also and will need to be replaced soon. 
Mar20081480000Taken to dealer because of hearing and feeling a clunk through brake pedal. Dealer reported that all engine components were in good shape except for engine mounts which are causing the clunk. 
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2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 5-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Mar200940400700Car had a power valve failure where a screw came loose and went through the motor and passed thru the exhaust. 
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2004 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

175-horsepower 2.5L I4 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in Iowa, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Apr201075000105Took 3 tries to stop the Power Steering retun hose/tube to stop leaking. 
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Nissan Altima in Quebec, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jul2009100000300Replace Camshaft position sensor 
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Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2006340000replaced faulty fuel pump, under warranty 
Dec200867000200replaced dead battery; cost include towing to Nissan Service Center 
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Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2004247650two recalls 
Oct2007365706plastic hood clip brokefor holding up the hood rod 
May200962329120Front driverside upper Strut bearing to fix craking sound when wheels turn. didn't fix the problem  
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2003 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep200793000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan20091130004000Blown catalytic converter.  Driver's side front hub bearing was shot. 
Jun2010134000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun200859000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan200965000280AC hose replaced. 
Mar201078000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan2010157000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar20101600000Alternator went, as well as a short in the wiring or sensor 
Aug2010168000115Rear shocks. Replaced monroe sensatrack which blew after a year with KYB GR2 shocks. Front sway bar bushings and sway bar endliks. Everything bought for $115 on sale  
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Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Oct200994000 0 First odometer entry.
Dec200997000220Inner tie rod end needed to be replaced on the left side of the car 
Mar201098000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Minnesota, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb2007840000Bought car used from a very small dealership, No known problems with car. 
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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed manual FWD

Nissan Altima in Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jan20075100070New battery 
May200755000240Front left wheel bearing 
Mar2009700002200Thermostat and engine coolant sensor failed and caused a Check Engine Light. Replaced both thermostat and engine coolant sensor. Front left ABS sensor failed, causing the ABS light to turn on. Replaced front left ABS sensor. 
May20107900030Rusted exhaust shield was causing rattling from under the car. Removed shield to fix problem. 
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Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Feb200934000 0 First odometer entry.
Mar2009340001000Replace hoses and flush.  Window didn't go up by itself as it should. 
Jun200936000300Window went up and then back down. 
Jun201037000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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2002 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

240-horsepower 3.5L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Sep2007130000 0 First odometer entry.
Jan20081310001736Check engine light came on, dealer had difficulty diagnosing the problem, finally decided it was the ECU (main computer chip). Check engine light came on, first shift was "hard." According to dealer, new ECU (installed previous week) allowed existing problem with the transmission solenoid to surface, which required the replacement of the transmission solenoid. 
Mar2009138000400Repeated transmission sensor problems -- cannot seem to fix. Continuation of problem that first surfaced last year. Dealer has been somewhat co-operative but cannot really fix the problem. 
Jun2009140000900Problems with transmission - hard shift. Dealer could not figure it out, had to take it to transmission specialist. Turned out to be a bad wire in wiring harness -- was bypassed. 
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Nissan Altima in Kentucky, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov200783000 0 First odometer entry.
Dec2009106000450Starter stopped working. 
Apr2010108000 0 Sold.
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Nissan Altima in Iowa, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Mar2007111000 0 First odometer entry.
Sep200813900080heim joints on front sway bar links became loose - replaced sway bar links 
Jul2010167000200front motor mount replaced 
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1999 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Nissan Altima in Utah, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May2010108000 0 First odometer entry.
Aug2010 15Replaced automatic antenna. 
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1999 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder automatic 2WD

Nissan Altima in South Carolina, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Aug2009127000 0 First odometer entry.
May2010 350Catalytic converters clogged, entire exhaust replaced. 
Jun2010133000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Massachusetts, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jul2009106000 0 First odometer entry.
Apr20101080000Having a battery drain problem when the car is off for more than 2-3 days. Battery will be dead and car will not start. Car can be jumped and will start, also if driven every day, will start fine. 
Jun201010800030Not a issue with the car. Aftermarket anti-theft device was shorting and draining battery. Not a problem with car at all. After the alarm was removed battery drain issue is gone. 
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Nissan Altima in Virginia, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun200989000 0 First odometer entry.
Aug20099700030Oil change 
Jun2010115000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Florida, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Jun200989000 0 First odometer entry.
Aug200993000480Alternator and battery died, car would not start. 
Nov20099800055Gasket not functioning properly 
Jun2010109000 0 Most recent odometer entry.
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Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Nov2009187000 0 First odometer entry.
Apr2010 900transmission not working; need new solenoids and other parts + labour related 
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1997.5 Nissan Altima

Powertrain not specified

Nissan Altima in California, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
Oct2009138000 0 First odometer entry.
Nov20091390000Struts have worn out. 
Dec20091400000Wiper pump needs to be replaced. 
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1997 Nissan Altima 4-door

4-cylinder manual 2WD

Nissan Altima in Utah, United States
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May2010171000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul201017500040Replaced motor mount 
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Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada
MonthYearOdoCostDescription
May2010325000 0 First odometer entry.
Jul2010328000550Dead starter. 
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