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 brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (23%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 13 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

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

28900 mi

US $300
severed brake line, replaced brake line 
116000 mi

US $2300
Also had brake pads and rotors replaced with alignment since car was in the shop. 

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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

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

65000 mi

US $85
Replaced rear pads and rotors 
163000 mi

US $1020
Also replaced rear calipers 
140090 mi

US $675
New brake pads installed  and fixed an electrical issue with the stability control system 
76000 mi

US $350
1st time replacing brake pads 
44000 mi

US $1550
The VDC and Slip light came on - took car for repair - that problem was fixed but it created another problem wherein I ended up paying $1550 for a new harness on a 2010 Altima. Extremely disappointed with Nissan. 
11200 mi Performed -3 TSB's .surge/hesitation, hesitation and touchy brakes. Also, condensation in driver side mirror-turn indicator 
52700 mi

C $400
Three warning lights came on including the red one to indicate traction control and stability control was not working (which it wasn't). Problem was combination of sensor, brakes being worn. 
35000 mi

US $500
Burning smell coming from rear tires. Shop said the calipers have gone bad. Replaced rear calipers, rotors and pads. 

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2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan

158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD

155000 mi

US $397
Rear rotors and pads replaced. Still original front brakes at 155,000 miles. 

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2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe

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

87000 mi

US $400
loud brake pads...rotors need replaced...did not have done at this time because vehicle needed 2 new tires that were replaced 
59000 mi

US $435
Rear brake pads and rotors. 

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2010 Nissan Altima Brake Problems

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