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Chart based on 58 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
87000 mi
Heat/ ac blower motor quit, wires shorted. Replaced blower motor and new wiring harness.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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