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2013 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (8%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (5%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 205 repairs.
2013 Nissan Altima body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (11%)
< $100 (85%)
Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Replaced moon roof tracks/clips it fixed the rattle |
| 4900 mi | Arm rest driver side has discolored leather. |
| 18000 mi | Roof rattle while driving. Could stop by holding hand on roof while driving. Removed headliner and tightened up the aluminum frame holding up the liner. |
| 8000 mi | Whistling sound coming from the drivers side mirror. Dealer replaced the mirror, which aggravated the problem. 3rd trip to the dealer to convince them of the noise. Dash vent rattle. Dealer tightened the dash vent, which probably resulted in a center console rattle, or hard plastic crackling noise that is constant. Can't be positive one caused the other, but one immediately followed the fix of the other |
| 12000 mi | Trunk bars rattling together while driving Rear deck rattling when using audio system Underbody splash guard hanging down Driver's side fog light has condensation in it |
| 16000 mi | Rear deck rattles; decking removed and dynomat installed from dealership. Problem resolved Rear trunk bars were rattling together. Both bars and connectors replaced. Problem seems to be resolved. |
| 17000 mi | Rim had clear coat peeling; dealer had it refinished |
| 19000 mi US $500 |
19,000 Miles. Issue was that the front fascia cracked on the left and right sides during the last Michigan winter, most likely due to low ground clearance. It cracked too easily. $500 insurance deductible prior to lease return. |
| 24000 mi US $153 |
Interior door handle broke due to abuse by passenger... |
2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
| 50462 mi US $430 |
Driver's interior door handle broke and would not open from inside. Dealer replaced "Handle-DR INS L" |
| 47000 mi US $200 |
door latch handle broke and was replaced outside of warranty |
| 30000 mi US $8 |
Plastic cover underneath rear passenger side door handle fell out. Dealer confirmed the part was damaged. They were able to get it back in place, but questionable how long it will hold. Replacement part was provided for me to install when/if the OEM part falls out again. |
| 75000 mi US $16 |
driver side interior door handle broke. From what I have read, this is a common occurrence |
| 69000 mi | Service department says that they sprayed the car with water and could not find any leaks. I called Nissan Customer Service, and they advised me to return the car to Erdman Motors, have them find the leak, and repair it. I will schedule another visit when I have time available. |
| 56000 mi | Interior Passenger side door handle broke |
| The seal for the moon roof was misinstalled (twisted) at the factory. Took 4 hours total to replace as the entire assembly had to come apart to make the repair. Covered by warranty. |
| 14200 mi | Rattle in rear windshield when going over rough roads or speed bumps. Could not duplicate issue at dealership. I will have to take it back. |
| 12000 mi | Front passenger seat belt squeaked, dealer ordered new seat belt assembly |
| 15800 mi | Rattle from rear deck. Problem: loose trunk hinge. Solution: replace trunk hinge. This has addressed the issue. Rattle in front speaker grille. Solution: add padding under speaker grille. |
| 19500 mi | Sunglass holder developed rattle. Dealer removed and added foam. Rattle is now gone. |
| 24600 mi | Trunk was repainted due to rust getting out of control. Driver and passenger a-pillars rattling. Dealer replaced clips. Still have rattles in the same area. |
| 33000 mi | Rust spots on trunk lid near rear view camera reappeared. Dealer touched up. May pursue body shop that repainted for another redo. |
| 35000 mi | Trunk lid repainted for second time due to rust spot reforming near rear view camera. |
| 10700 mi | Wind noise from driver's and passenger's mirror. Repaired mirrors. |
| 8100 mi | Wind noise at high speed on driver side |
| 2000 mi | Interior driver side door panel was discolored. |
| 23000 mi | The left front inside door handle broke. It was replaced under the extended warranty. |
| 22320 mi | painting in all 4 door locks looks excessively scratched, incredibly dealer says "it happens to all Nissans!" and shows me another Altima exactly the same. the scratches are easily noticeable in all door locks, i dont use the reardoors often |
| 7000 mi | Tail lamp losened and scraped the paint. Repair was poor as someone didn't seem to know how to use touch up paint. |
| 42000 mi | Rust on decklid due to a trim piece rubbing. |
| 6000 mi | I have been having a rattling sound coming from the outside of my drivers door, They told me its the mirror and repaired it, and it is still making the noise. My windshield is whining while driving, I think it has a bad seal on it. |
2013 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 13000 mi | Wind deflector for sun roof blown off by wind buffering of passing tractor trailer. |
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