

Engine (24%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (9%)
Brakes and Traction Control (6%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (22%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (13%)
Other (15%)
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (2%)
$500 - $999 (5%)
$100 - $499 (33%)
< $100 (60%)
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87000 mi | Heat/ ac blower motor quit, wires shorted. Replaced blower motor and new wiring harness. |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
7000 mi | Rattle in rear deck near speakers - dealer could not replicate problem. No repairs made. Light for TPMS on, but no pressure lost from tires (possibly due to cold weather). Reset/calibrated sensors. Passenger airbag light illuminated even when someone of right size was sitting in the seat. Dealer could not replicate problem - no repair attempted. Asked to return if it happens again. |
72000 mi | TPMS system indicated system malfunction. Dealer reset system and cleared error code. |
36000 mi | Tire pressure lamp could not be reset. CD stuck in CD player. |
3500 mi | Replace Bose system as AUX input was not working. |
12000 mi | Back windows would not roll up |
279900 mi C $125 |
Replaced driver side control unit for window and lock controls. Replaced driver side handle, hands free lock/unlock button failed. |
98980 mi C $402 |
Stop light switch and wiring harness failed. I was told the failure was related to a wire that was installed for the remote car starter. The additional wire overloaded system. |
74700 mi | Battery died. |
107000 mi | Battery Died. AAA declined to repair because battery tested good with them. It was AAA Battery, so I am upset at them. TPMS failed, too expensive to replace |
46500 mi C $160 |
TPMS light stays on even aftercresetting and all tire pressure reset |
48300 mi US $120 |
Another Tire Pressure Monitor went bad, needed replaced. |
78000 mi US $630 |
headlight out, took 5! trips to 4 shops incl. 2 dealers, all diagnosing different things. Replaced ballast and igniter, then bulb. |
48000 mi | The TPMS sensor would not go off even though tire pressures were OK. I took it to Discount Tires and they reset it; so all is good! |
5000 mi | REPEAT OF PREVIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK COMPLAINT FIRST REPAIR FAILED TO RESOLVE ISSUE,TODAY DEALER ADDED LEAK DETECTION DYE INTO ENGINE OIL FOR A FUTURE ATTEMT AT DIAGNOSIS OF DEFECT. |
58000 mi US $175 |
Battery replacement |
139000 mi US $270 |
High side washers needed replacement |
148000 mi US $250 |
low-side o ring washer repair and recharge |
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
23560 mi | Rear speaker blown out on passenger's side. |
620 mi | "One-touch-up" function of power windows did not work. Problem present at delivery. Problem fixed promptly. |
21080 mi | Nav display screen malfunctioned. |
38440 mi | evac valve was stuck open - TSB |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
24500 mi US $121 |
12 volt Battery was flat. Car did not start. Charged battery and was tested as bad at auto-shop. Replaced battery which resolved issue. |
28500 mi US $131 |
A/C would work intermittently. Blew hot, problem became more frequent as outside temperatures increased. |
36000 mi | Car Window sticking on way up Drivers window sticking on way up |
47000 mi US $88 |
R&R 12v Battery |
96000 mi US $100 |
The car would not start with the push button start. It was due to a failed brake light switch. Mechanic replaced brake light switch. |
133000 mi | Battery died prematurely (<24 mths old). Replaced under warranty. |
8400 mi | Had something loose in dash, turned out to be the speaker. Also "clunking" from the trunk area, the dealership claimed to have found a broken weld on the strut tower. Both of these noises have since returned! |
3100 mi | Seatbelt pretensioner too sensitive |
30000 mi | Replaced brake pedal switch assembly (part # 25320AX00B). Push button start was not working consistently. Had to forcefully push the brake pedal harder than usual to get car to recognize brake pedal was down in order to start car. |
112400 mi US $36 |
HVAC Blower failing to start when console switch set to 'on' position. Diagnosed faulty blower relay and replaced. |
116000 mi US $1350 |
A/C compressor locked at highway speed resulting in loss of serpentine belt at 114,587mi. |
24000 mi US $300 |
Tire pressure sensor malfunction |
25900 mi US $215 |
I had a tire-pressure sensor replaced. This was the seventh one in just over 25,000 miles. |
19000 mi | Stereo LCD display failed. |
15000 mi | No AC. Part still on national backorder a couple weeks after ordering it. |
18000 mi | took over a month to repair AC--compressor and sensor-ok now |
18000 mi | AC fixed after a month of waiting for part (in August). The battery went dead a few times. Dealer replaced it. Said they do not make the batteries. I said its a new car it should not happen. Altima does not have or supply 24 hour roadside assistance like |
31000 mi | Musty smelling A/C. |
2000 mi | AUX jack on radio failed to work or only worked with a significant amount of static. |
18000 mi | Driver's vanity mirror light does not stay on when open. |
20000 mi | Replaced driver's side vanity mirror. |
13020 mi C $140 |
Stinky smell from vents after running A/C. Replaced filter and this seems to have fixed it. Same problem as before but different answer. |
57000 mi US $740 |
TPMS sensor Replacement + Wheel Alignment and 2 tyres. |
8000 mi | Nissan failed to install correct rear-view mirror including compass. Compass should have been included in SL Pkg even though car also included NAV. I showed them my window sticker confirming I should have received the compass. Dealer installed the correct rear-view mirror w/ compass free of charge. Nissan admitted they had made a mistake and they reimbursed dealer for his labor. GOOD DEAL! |
26000 mi | Replaced a brake switch which causes occasional failure in sensing the brake being stepped on before starting the engine. |
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
39000 mi US $50 |
Radio display has been flickering off and on. Shop ordered a new radio. |
20000 mi | When passenger window is rolled up, it sounded like it was scratching on the track, but it doesn't happen all the time. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. |
81300 mi US $160 |
replaced battery |
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
276000 mi US $750 |
Headlamp replaced, |
159000 mi US $300 |
AC fan would not kick on upon start. WOuld take 10 mins+ before activating. This meant no vent heat or cool fan. AC compresser DID activate |
193700 mi US $200 |
Hybrid system would not activate after parking. All indicators were active but READY light would not engage. After Checking Brake Pedal Switch and charging battery, problem was located, OEM battery needed replacement at 193k miles! |
204000 mi | brake sensor switch stuck, could nt start car until switch released |
11000 mi | Navigation system seems uncalibrated. Could not "replicate problem". Will follow up with shop. |
13000 mi | Nissan ordered a new navigation system after I sent them a video of the faulty navigation system. |
1000 mi |
65000 mi US $300 |
Part needed for radio and notification system |
90000 mi US $125 |
Headlight out. Requires removal of bumper or fender assembly on this car. |
6-cylinder CVT 2WD
10000 mi | Air conditioning compressor making noise. Dealership recommended replacement. |
4-cylinder hybrid CVT 2WD
8000 mi | Low tire pressure warning indicator comes on at every engine start. Dealer said they inflated tires to 36 psi but didn't remedy; light still comes on each start. I called dealer and they said to "bring it in again", no need for appointment. Hybrid... |