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2012 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (32%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (5%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (16%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (14%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 57 repairs.
2012 Nissan Altima repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (17%)
$100 - $499 (23%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 48 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Kentucky, United States Aug 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Sep 20125000 mi | DIY repair for several rattles in the cabin. Pass. side a-pillar, cupholders, trim around nav unit, and glove compartment. Spent around two hours to resolve them. Wrapped most clips in thick tape, adhesive felt in a couple areas. | ||
| Oct 20125700 mi | Water leak around the driver's door during extended rains. Dealership replaced the seal around the door. | ||
| Jun 201438000 mi | Water was entering the turn signal light in driver's side mirror. The signal housing was replaced. | ||
| Sep 201567000 mi | Repetitive whirring noise at 25-35mph, vibration at higher speeds. Wheel bearing was determined to be the cause. Replaced under Nissan extended warranty. | ||
| Feb 201676000 miUS $800 | Rear sway bar bent. Elected to replace with aftermarket rather than install the same faulty part under warranty. $300. Replaced front struts and rear shocks due to poor handling. Also replaced all related mounts/bearings. Front driver strut mount was causing a knocking sound prior to replacement. Rear driver shock was failed entirely, both rears leaking. $500. | ||
| Feb 201797000 mi | Replaced driver front wheel bearing due to noise and vibration. | ||
| Mar 2018120000 miUS $35 | Speaker in front passenger door failed. Replaced. | ||
| May 2021165000 miUS $500 | AC clutch failed, rusted on so badly replacement of compressor was also required. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arkansas, United States Jan 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201755000 miUS $273 | Replace mass air flow sensor DL3002 | ||
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2011 - Oct 2021 | |||
| Jan 20122700 mi | Trunk lid was crooked and rubbing on the bumper. Exhaust was not aligned properly and one muffler was lower than the other, as well as one stuck out more than the other. Paint Defect on the roof that looked like a 2 inch worm was painted over. Sharp burs around the wheel well lip. Dealer will need to file and paint. Passenger side seat would not move. Not able to adjust it. | ||
| Oct 201747200 miUS $20 | Got a check engine light, reader said it was MAF. I cleaned MAF and changed Air Filter. Light stayed out for about 400 miles and came back on. I checked for Vacuum leaks and tightened some clamps. Light came back on in about 300 miles. Found there is a TSB on Issue and Nissan would not perform and wanted to charge. I reset the light and it has been out for 300 miles. No drive-ability issues and no MPG issues. TSB fits perfect, and computer needs updated and I am not paying them for the problem that they caused. | ||
| Jan 201847000 mi | Re-set trouble code once again after 706 miles of light free driving. Code still says it is the Mass Air Flow Sensor. No drive-ability issues, no changes in mpg. Will monitor until light returns | ||
| Apr 201960196 miUS $98 | Replaced Wheel Bearing | ||
2012 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States May 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jun 20121000 mi | AC problems, not enough refrigerant. Fixed by adding some. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Aug 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201667200 miUS $50 | Oil cooler to block gasket was leaking. Replaced gasket and O ring. | ||
| Dec 201774000 miUS $600 | Replaced compressor. | ||
| Apr 201875000 miUS $600 | Water pump leaked and seized up. Replaced water pump and belt. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201439100 mi | Rust appeared near chrome plating on trunk, near trunk release button. Discovered prior to 36000 miles. Dealer seems familiar with this issue and kept car for 1 week to redo paint and replace chrome parts on trunk. Provided loaner car. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2012 - May 2015 | |||
| May 201314100 mi | Cylinder head got stuck. | ||
| May 201549000 mi | Valve stuck engine was junked. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States May 2012 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Oct 20127000 mi | Audio sound level is diminished most of the time. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Oct 2011 - Oct 2014 | |||
| Mar 201482000 miUS $561 | low hum noise, diagnosed as wheel bearing. Parts sold as whole assembly. Repaired with no issues | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Mar 2013 - May 2023 | |||
| Oct 201325300 mi | Vehicle threw a code for throttle position sensor. Dealer replaced O2 sensor under warranty. | ||
| Jun 201899000 miUS $200 | Rear brake disc replacement due to excessive runout. | ||
| Jan 2020115000 miUS $50 | Exhaust manifold heat shield rattling. Replaced heat shield. | ||
| Jun 2020126000 miUS $915 | AC Compressor died and was replaced. | ||
| Jan 2021146000 mi | High pressure power steering hose replaced. CV Joint replacement; boot torn. | ||
| Feb 2022146000 miUS $500 | Leaking high-pressure power steering hose. There still appears to be a minor leak. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Oct 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Sep 201341000 miUS $50 | Cruise control inoperable. No communication between steering wheel switches and CC components under the hood. Connection restored, but off hand I do not know the specific parts replaced. Covered by extended warranty after $50 deductible | ||
| Jan 201552800 miUS $200 | Replace worn rear shocks. Should be considered maintenance rather than problem. | ||
| Jun 2016111000 mi | Timing chain tensioner made rattle noise for 1-2 seconds on cold start. Not a problem, but wanted to be sure. Change of oil from 5w-30 conventional to 5w-30 synthetic seems to have quieted the tensioner. Noise no longer there at this time. | ||
| Apr 2017133000 miUS $450 | Check engine light indicated problem with Mass Air FLow sensor but there were no driveability problems. Replace MAF, problem solved | ||
| Jun 2017136000 miUS $225 | MAF sensor previously replaced. Check engine light returns with same MAF code. ECU reflashed with an update from Nissan that is supposed to solve the false MAF code that keeps returning.. Did not work, code returned. | ||
| Aug 2017139000 miUS $225 | Heat shield above transmission was rotten and vibrating against the transmission causing a noise that sounded like it was coming from the transmission. Shield was removed and CVT fluid changed while car was in shop. Problem solved and car drives smoother with new fluid. | ||
| Apr 2018153000 miUS $350 | Mass Air Flow sensor failed again, setting the car in limp mode. Grounds checked, potential vacuum leaks checked and MAF replaced with genuine Nissan part. ECU reprogrammed for new MAF. This is a revisit of a problem that has occurred in the past. I suspect an aftermarket MAF was used by the shop that previously attempted the repair, though I was told the part was OEM manufacturer. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Jun 201319000 mi | faulty o-ring replacement in oil housing. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Apr 20128000 mi | Outside temp sensor inop | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Aug 201796000 miUS $1450 | AC compressor replaced | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Dec 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 201752000 miUS $400 | Oil leak | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Apr 2016 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Oct 2017145000 miUS $200 | Transmission needs to be replaced at 147,000. I called Nusssn America and they would not help. I’ll never buy a Nissan product again. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Dec 2011 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Sep 201866000 miUS $1500 | A/C/stopped working. Needed new compressor and condenser. | ||
| Nissan Altima in South Carolina, United States Jan 2013 - Mar 2016 | |||
| May 201440600 mi | Broken cat converter mounting. Dealer replaced exhaust manifold with cat converter mount. Nissan warranty for cat converters is 8 years or 80,000 miles. No charge covered under warranty. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Colorado, United States Oct 2016 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Nov 201654000 miUS $100 | Had to replace wheel bearings and hub assembly of the front wheels since it started making noise | ||
| Nissan Altima in Manitoba, Canada Jun 2016 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Oct 201665400 mi | Took the car into Costco as I had a warning light. They told me that the tires sold with the car were not recommended as they would not support the weight of the car. Had them replace all tires with recommended tires. Also had a tire sensor replaced. | ||
| Jan 201767360 mi | Pushed white fuse into place so that Air Conditioning would not come on each time car is started. Apparently the factory does not fully insert it as it can drain the battery in the car lot. | ||
| Mar 201769440 miC $700 | Rotors were warped Replaced them and got new brake shoes as well. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States Sep 2014 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Mar 2016107000 miUS $1200 | Ac compressor had to be replaced. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Nevada, United States Sep 2015 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Nov 201548000 miUS $200 | TPMS sensor will show on | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Dec 2014 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Aug 201549900 mi | From wheel bearing. | ||
2012 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2015 | |||
| Oct 201426700 mi | Noise coming from the engine area, audible in the exhaust pipe also. They could hear the noise at first, but found nothing, later no more noise. They said probably something in the air intake, later blew out. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Apr 2015 | |||
| Apr 201523000 mi | Acceleration surge. I complained to the dealership but they mentioned the surge is normal for a CVT. I wasn't too happy with it, so I sold the car. | ||
2011 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Feb 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Mar 201765000 miUS $100 | Oil change | ||
2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Colorado, United States Apr 2011 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Jun 20111000 mi | Headliner was separating from roof and bent New headliner installed | ||
| Jul 20113000 mi | Headliner was installed incorrectly and fixed. Parts damaged from installation of headliner ordered, rattle in dash demonstrated and new clips ordered. | ||
| Aug 20113500 mi | Replaced scratched panels from previous headliner work | ||
| Sep 20115000 mi | |||
| Nov 20117000 mi | Rattle behind stereo. New tape placed which was thicker to prevent rattling sound. | ||
| Jan 201244300 mi | Rattle in the dash. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Vermont, United States Dec 2011 - Feb 2022 | |||
| Apr 201329200 mi | Chrome on trunk loose, caused rust damage | ||
| Dec 201342000 mi | Got a p0101 code, faulty Mass Air Flow. Went to dealership and of course the code went away. Code came back and dealer found a TSB and reprogrammed the ECU after verifying MAF was in working order. No cost despite being just over warranty. | ||
| May 201448000 mi | Plastic guard beneath car was decimated over the winter. Dropped down to 16" tires w/ wider base, may have contributed. Tried to tack up, ripped off completely. Shop advised not worth repairing. | ||
| Jan 2022108500 miUS $500 | Replaced front rear pads and rear rotors. Frozen slide pin on rear rotors necessitates complete caliper replacement. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Washington, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jun 201559000 mi | Front passenger brakes groaning. Cleaned slide brackets and moved pads,rotor to other side to isolate problem. This seems to have fixed it for the time being. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Apr 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Feb 201222000 mi | Blower fan intermittent when ambient temp below 40 degrees. Dealership replaced defective relay but it did not resolve the issue. I have to take the vehicle back to have them address issue again Trim piece around 3 vents in center of dash was misformed during manufacturing and was not secured on left side. This caused creaks and squeaks in bumpy roads. Part was replaced by dealership | ||
| Jun 201237000 mi | Ventilation blower still will not work at times. On this visit dealership contacted Nissan and was instructed to replace the blower motor along with replacing the relay that was replaced back in February | ||
| Jul 201239000 mi | Blower motor not working again. Dealership witnessed problem this time. Replace contoller in dash. Note that this car is equipped with the auto air system. Blower failed to work within 1hr of picking car up from dealership. Dealership stated that while they had the car the car failed to start one morning. They replaced the battery. | ||
| Oct 201382800 miUS $180 | AC compressor clutch failed and had to be replaced. | ||
| Apr 201494000 miUS $40 | AC compressor would not run due to all refrigerant escaping from system. Recharged system and appears to be working fine. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Jul 201646200 miUS $150 | Blower motor wasn't working. Seems something got into it. Shop removed the obstruction and that fixed the issue. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Dec 2010 - Dec 2020 | |||
| Jul 20129300 mi | Faulty front passenger seat airbag sensor took 8 days to TRACK DOWN WIRING ISSUE.Dealer provided free rental vehicle | ||
| Nov 201316000 miUS $90 | Issue with tire replacement and correct balance resolved by changing shops. Also the second time ythe front rotors have needed to be turned due to a scaling issue | ||
| Jul 201421300 mi | Windshield sealant was melting along the top of the windshield and oozing out from under the rubber trim piece. No leakage - primarily cosmetic | ||
| Dec 201635000 miUS $1600 | Instrument panel padded cover was sticky, coating was peeling off due to sun exposure. Reported problem to Nissan USA and local Dealer Service Advisor. Instrument Panel cover was replaced AT NO CHARGE, although out of warranty | ||
| May 201738000 miUS $1600 | Air conditioning blew warm air. Took car to Dealer and had diagnosed as A/C compressor failure. Part was replaced, system evacuated and recharged. Car returned same day. | ||
2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in New Hampshire, United States Apr 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Jul 201229000 mi | The CVT transmission generates a lot of vibration in low speed when rpm is between 1400 - 2000, did the bulletin which postpone the torque converter lock to a later time. MPG may go down up to 4 miles/gallon. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Massachusetts, United States Jun 2012 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Jan 201369800 miUS $400 | Mass air flow. Easy fix but about a $300 part and labor for about an hour. | ||
| Jul 2017188000 miUS $350 | Code P0420 Catalytic System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1. Exhaust leak front end. Between engine and Catalytic converter replaced. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada Mar 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Dec 2015122140 miC $150 | Worn stabilizer bar. I live on a dirt road with pot holes and is very hard on the car. These things are bound to happen. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Dec 201325000 mi | Battery short, lost the ability to take a charge | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Dec 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Jun 201349000 miUS $300 | Interior water leakage from sunroof drainage hose. This is a known repair issue. | ||
| Mar 201466000 miUS $958 | Drive belt replacement | ||
| Aug 201594600 miUS $482 | Heat shield clamp repair | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States May 2011 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Jun 201546000 miUS $597 | car would not start | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Jul 2011 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Oct 201236500 mi | Check engine light. Dealer said transmission was faulty and needed to be changed. | ||
| Oct 201371500 miUS $850 | clutch for AC compressor won't engage. had to replace entire AC compressor | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States May 2011 - Oct 2012 | |||
| Sep 20115000 mi | The computer in the transmission was fixed. Had upshift problems initially, then one day would not move in D. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2018 | |||
| Nov 201339000 mi | Bad Battery | ||
| Apr 201798000 miUS $200 | Diagnose and replace rear tail light bulb | ||
| Jan 2018112000 miUS $412 | Replace of MAS air flow sensor. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 202126040 miC $340 | Front brakes very worn. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Aug 2015 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 2016119000 miUS $360 | "Check Engine" light came on and I noticed the fuel mileage drop significantly. The shop found the upper oxygen sensor had failed. They had to replace the sensor. Tire pressure warning light kept blinking for about 2 minutes after starting the engine. It would then remain on. Reset. | ||
| Jan 2017 | The check engine light came on. After several days I took it to the repair shop for the prior repair. They connected the OBDII sensor reader and found the light had extinguished. The light stayed off a week and it is back on again. | ||
| Feb 2017122000 miUS $147 | Check engine light came on again. This time it was the catalytic converter that was failing performance levels. Have put cleaning solution in fuel tank - 3 times. Cancelled the code and waiting to see if it comes back on. | ||
| Mar 2017125000 mi | Check engine light occasionally comes on. Code showed convertor performance below minimum. Can be cleared and may stay off for days or come back on the next cold start. Decided not to change the convertor at this time due to expense. Technician said problem was most likely brought on by failure of O2 sensor a few months earlier. Car shuddered on initial start from a complete stop. Fluid change corrected the issue. Apparently the previous owner did not change the fluid when recommended. | ||
| Mar 2018130000 miUS $500 | Kept giving code for converter issues. Replaced both O2 sensors and problem came back. Replaced front converter and the problem was solved. | ||
| Jan 2020137041 mi | Rattle heat shield related that goes away as soon as the car starts to warm up. The dashboard has developed cracks running the entire width of the car on the front by defroster and all around all the dashboard outlets, instrument bezel and over the airbag cover. It also has become very sticky to touch. | ||
| Nov 2021155565 miUS $155 | Bushings in lower control arm worn. Replacement required. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Oklahoma, United States May 2014 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2015105300 miUS $72 | Accessory Belt Tensioner bearing failed, repaired myself in about 2 hours. (tensioner is difficult to access). 42.99 for tensioner $35 for Gates belt. | ||
| Mar 2017146000 miUS $80 | MAF sensor failure. easy replacement, 2 screws and it's out. 15 minute job. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Nov 2015 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jan 201670500 miUS $200 | air fuel ratio sensor bank 1 sensor 1 | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada May 2016 - Aug 2016 | |||
| Aug 2016137640 miC $750 | Front passenger wheel hub then hanger bearing replaced, droning noise, problem persist, likely due to transmission. Possible transmission failure. Car gotten rid of. I'm told A/C failure due to compressor. 3rd failure of the same component!! | ||
| Nissan Altima in Oregon, United States Jun 2011 - Nov 2021 | |||
| Jun 201861000 mi | Reprogram ECM | ||
| Nissan Altima in Alabama, United States Jul 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Aug 201462000 miUS $750 | Replaced the AC compressor and the Reciever Drier. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Jan 2014 - Feb 2019 | |||
| Feb 201435500 mi | Loud rattling sound coming from the car began a month ago. Took into the dealer, diagnosed as separation of the catalyst and the heat shield. Intake/catalyst replaced. Under extended warranty. | ||
| Jul 201551500 miUS $50 | Rattling noise under the vehicle. Clamps placed on exaust components. Problem solved | ||
| Apr 201775000 miUS $450 | Loud humming noise eminating from the front of the car. Diagnosed as passenger front wheel bearing and replaced same day. Problem resolved. | ||
| Jun 201894000 miUS $560 | Shocks leaking fluid, replaced shocks/springs/struts combo on all 4 axles. | ||
| Feb 2019105000 miUS $410 | Right front CV joint was leaking. Replaced. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Washington, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Mar 201326000 miUS $350 | The Cvt make a hesitation at acceleration and also a windy noise coming from the transmission. Took in to Nissan Dealership to get look at. They said it was normal. TSB done, going to change out torque rods. | ||
| Apr 201351000 mi | My CVT transmission was replace because of jerky feeling and a slipping feeling had. The dealership notice it right away, they check for codes, No codes where found. Good thing I still had Warranty on the Drivetrain till 60,000 miles. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Feb 2013 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201328000 mi | Compression in cylinder replace short block | ||
| Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada Jul 2013 - Apr 2018 | |||
| Oct 201342560 mi | Recall on master brake cylinder leaking, symptom was brake warning light illuminating | ||
| Dec 201453320 miC $200 | Replaced front and rear brakepads, rotors OK, noticed rubber boot on calipers was damaged on 2 wheels. | ||
| Apr 201666840 miC $55 | Rebuild front calipers because the dust boots were torn. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Nov 2013 - Mar 2017 | |||
| Dec 201451000 mi | Battery failed and had to be replaced. I was able to jump the car to travel to a place to purchase a replacement battery and install myself. | ||
| Jul 201559000 miUS $200 | Door lock on rear driver's side stopped unlocking but would still lock successfully. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Nevada, United States Sep 2012 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Jul 201346500 miUS $374 | Car wouldn't start even with key fob inserted in dash. Replaced safety switch sensor, NOT covered under extended warranty as well as the towing! Right Control arm bushing separated and left tie-rod end separated. | ||
| Dec 201352000 miUS $108 | Original battery only lasted 2 years | ||
| Nissan Altima in Indiana, United States Nov 2010 - Nov 2015 | |||
| May 201422000 miUS $138 | Rear brake light burnt out. It took about 30 minutes to access the light bulb. It cost $138! | ||
| Feb 201526000 miUS $250 | The car's computer said the engine needed servicing. It did not. It cost $250 to update the software. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Jan 2011 - Oct 2013 | |||
| Sep 201216000 mi | Water was leaking between the door and the frame on the driver's side. They said the door was warped and adjusted it, but also wanted to install a new filter. I've not gotten around to going back for that. | ||
2011 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Washington, United States Apr 2013 - Sep 2015 | |||
| Oct 201335300 mi | Water leak attributed to clogged drain pipe in sunroof area | ||
2011 Nissan Altima 4-door
4-cylinder CVT 2WD
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Aug 2013 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jul 201459300 mi | Cracked manifold | ||
2011 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Jul 2015 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201738008 miUS $40 | Heavily modified suspension (Read: Lowered-Slammed) required a CV Axle boot replaced. So i removed the axle myself and had a shop remake the inner boot. | ||
2010 Nissan Altima
Engine not specified
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Oct 201370000 mi | car kept shutting off because of major exhaust issue. I thought it was the CVT. | ||
2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Virginia, United States Aug 2010 - Jul 2011 | |||
| Feb 201114500 mi | Nissan called it a brake harness replacement. Car would not start had tow to dealer. TSB regarding issue was out it took two work days to order part and replace. Car was in over a weekend. Problem seems fixed after over 500 miles. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States Mar 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201695000 miUS $65 | Battery terminal corroded and needed to be completely replaced. | ||
| Dec 2016102000 miUS $200 | Both rear door locks started intermittently working so they had to be replaced. Doors wouldn't lock or unlock. | ||
| Jun 2017111000 miUS $1100 | Motor mount cracked and was replaced | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Feb 2010 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Nov 201128900 miUS $300 | severed brake line, replaced brake line | ||
| Oct 2017116000 miUS $2300 | Engine light came on,computer diagnostic reported timing sensor needed replacement. Also had brake pads and rotors replaced with alignment since car was in the shop. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Georgia, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Nov 201232000 mi | Cold engine startup noise | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Jan 2010 | Splash guard was falling off (bolts came out) and dragging on the ground. | ||
2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Michigan, United States Aug 2011 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jun 201240000 mi | Took in for noise coming from front of car. Dealer said I needed a new transmission but they are on back order. New Transmission installed three weeks later. dealer supplied rental free of charge. Noise from front of vehicle, dealer replace both front hubs. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Jul 2011 - Jul 2017 | |||
| Aug 201144000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jun 201267000 miUS $570 | Another problem with this car - used AC twice had to replace hose! | ||
| Apr 2016148000 miUS $896 | Ujoint had to be replaced | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States Apr 2011 - Apr 2017 | |||
| Apr 201543700 mi | Radio display was not working. Radio worked normally but screen was blank or scrampbled. Nissan replaced the radio. | ||
| Nissan Altima in North Carolina, United States Jul 2011 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Dec 201110000 mi | After routine oil change the idle engine speed is erratic and a firmware fix or reset the engine control unit by the dealer was performed to correct issue. Wife still claims problem is there. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 201345000 miUS $1100 | Main accessory belt required replacement. It was not broken, but had significant cracking There was a seal under the engine which was leaking oil slowly. | ||
| Mar 2018125000 miUS $520 | One of the coil springs was broken on the front right side, necessitating a fix on both sides | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Apr 2011 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Oct 201111200 mi | Performed two TSBs for surge/hesitation: NTB10-150 and NTB10-121A. First replaced transmission control vale assembly, second included a torque rod service kit. Helped, but not sure it was a 100 percent fix. Condensation in driver side mirror-turn indicator. Replaced mirror. Performed -3 TSB's .surge/hesitation, hesitation and touchy brakes. Also, condensation in driver side mirror-turn indicator | ||
| Jan 201217000 mi | Battery replacement, less than one year old passenger door weather stipping was splitting | ||
| Jan 201337000 mi | left & right mirror turn signals accumulated water in them all windows were barely working | ||
| Jun 201344000 mi | left & right mirror turn signals accumulated water in them...again! | ||
| Aug 201347400 mi | Right mirror turn signal accumulated water- was repaired in June and lasted less then 2 months | ||
| Aug 201468000 miUS $45 | left & right mirror turn signals accumulated water in them...again! | ||
| Sep 201589000 miUS $50 | Heated rear oxygen sensor. Replace sensor under extended warranty | ||
| Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201329000 mi | Drivers side window squeaks when it rains | ||
| Apr 201438500 miUS $272 | Replaced rear wheel beaaring | ||
| Jun 201551000 miUS $140 | Replaced both stabilizer bars | ||
| Jun 201765000 miUS $85 | Replaced rear pads and rotors | ||
| Nissan Altima in Virginia, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201425900 miUS $150 | Shop suggested to replace the battery. | ||
| Feb 201532000 miUS $160 | Took it in for a failing battery (which was a replacement of the original) and the mechanic said the serpentine belt should be replaced. | ||
| Jun 201535000 miUS $500 | Burning smell coming from rear tires. Shop said the calipers have gone bad. Replaced rear calipers, rotors and pads. | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2011 | |||
| Sep 20108000 mi | After a long run on I95, several hours, we got off and came to a stop sign. When we tried to accelerate, car would only go very slowly until we were able to get some speed. This happened every time we stopped after a long run | ||
| Nissan Altima in British Columbia, Canada May 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Aug 201111240 miC $800 | Alternator and water pump making high pitch noise - similar to the noise of a loose belt | ||
| Jun 201555180 miC $150 | Battery died within two years of replacing the original one that came with the car. I am now on my 3rd oem battery but this time dealer has implemented a new warranty policy that'd cover the battery for 5 years. | ||
| Jan 201776260 miC $900 | Also been told my shocks and control arm needs replacing, total quoted was close to 3000. | ||
| Mar 201779360 miC $1200 | Replaced suspension; front and rear shocks and struts, also needed the top mount. Front linkage needed to be replaced as well. | ||
| Jun 201891760 miC $600 | engine oil gasket leak; around 400 dollars | ||
| Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States Apr 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201697900 miUS $900 | Emissions | ||
| Jan 2018112000 miUS $1000 | Oil cooler | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Feb 2010 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 201465700 mi | I took the car in for a funny noise. New transmission. New alternator. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Alberta, Canada Jul 2010 - Aug 2017 | |||
| Dec 20103720 mi | Rear driver seatbelt was not installed properly. Seatbelt removed and re-installed. | ||
| May 20117440 mi | Re-tighten gas cap | ||
| Nov 201221020 mi | Clean a slight amount of rust around gas filler & Retighten gas cap. Reset check engine light. Unclear if rust caused light, or just loose cap. | ||
| Mar 201325420 mi | Creaks coming from centre console. Remove & re-install centre speaker cover & vents and added more padding. Creaks returned after a few days. | ||
| May 201326040 mi | Creaks from centre console | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arkansas, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201890200 mi | A/C not working. Update: not fixed as of September 2018. | ||
| Nov 2021140090 miUS $675 | Cabin air filter was clogged and needed to be changed. The backseat vents were no longer pushing air. After the filter was changed there was noticeable airflow, but still less compared to the rear vents in other cars. New brake pads installed and fixed an electrical issue with the stability control system | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Dec 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201212000 mi | Irregular idle when cold, especially after oil change. | ||
| Aug 201221600 mi | Vibration since new but got much worse. Replaced RF wheel bearing. | ||
| Jun 201335000 mi | Irregular cold idle, especially bad after oil change. Dealer reprogrammed ECM. Not sure if it helped. Idle is still irregular but adequate. | ||
| Jun 201784000 mi | I was hearing water sloshing around on passenger side. Searched Google and found how to clear drain holes at bottom of doors. Once unclogged, water streamed out for over a minute. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Nevada, United States Sep 2010 - Mar 2016 | |||
| Feb 201536400 miUS $350 | Front strut leaking so replaced the set. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Minnesota, United States Feb 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
| Mar 201215000 mi | lack of power and poor gas mileage fixed without problem. transmission was repaired. | ||
| Dec 201226000 mi | vehicle would lose power when passing | ||
| May 201334100 mi | no power. computer codes checked and fuel pump replaced. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Aug 201332700 mi | Found the positive battery cable moving, but it was tight on the btry post, OEM btry. The btry post had broke loose inside the battery casing and could move post up/dwn. I had noticed days prior intermittently was cranking slower than usual. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Ohio, United States Sep 2011 - Oct 2011 | |||
| Oct 201126000 mi | when i placed electronic key in holder, dashboard would indicate no key present in car. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Jul 2015 - Sep 2018 | |||
| Dec 2017138000 miUS $275 | Crack in catalytic converter needed to be welded. | ||
| Sep 2018156000 miUS $35 | Replaced drive axle due to torn CV boot Replaced broken motor mount | ||
| Nissan Altima in Oman Mar 2015 - Jun 2015 | |||
| May 201545880 mi | Gets wobbly at speeds. Wheel alignment and balancing done. The suspension set up needs replacement as per the center | ||
| Nissan Altima in Maryland, United States Mar 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Nov 2016120600 miUS $2000 | broken transmission, replaced with a used one. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Alabama, United States May 2015 - Aug 2016 | |||
| May 201561000 miUS $300 | Had TSB performed and computer updated to fix stuttering/jerking CVT issue with torque rod kit. Not covered by warranty. | ||
| Aug 201683000 miUS $1300 | Complete and sudden loss of cooling due to AC compressor failure | ||
| Nissan Altima in Tennessee, United States Feb 2017 - Apr 2023 | |||
| Mar 2017128500 miUS $120 | Bent wheel stud removed and replaced. | ||
| Jul 2022163000 miUS $1020 | Also replaced rear calipers | ||
| Nissan Altima in New York, United States Jun 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Dec 201658000 miUS $350 | Needed new rear shock absorbers | ||
| Nissan Altima in Michigan, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Mar 2021184000 miUS $600 | Wheel bearing replacement, back right wheel | ||
| Jul 2022190000 miUS $700 | Broken rear coil spring | ||
| Nissan Altima in Pennsylvania, United States Feb 2015 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Feb 201557000 mi | The steering would not electronically unlock and the car would not start as a result of it. Replaced the Steering Assembly. The audio head unit does not switch on at all. It is dead !! Tried replacing the fuse, but that did not resolve the issue. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Nebraska, United States Nov 2014 - Jun 2017 | |||
| Jun 201584000 miUS $50 | Catalytic Convertor | ||
| Jan 201794200 mi | Oil leak | ||
| Nissan Altima in Alberta, Canada Mar 2014 - Dec 2014 | |||
| Mar 201445880 miC $2300 | Power steering pump failure which had a knock-on affect to the rack (as in rack and pinion. Nissan wouldn't touch it under warranty. Only has 74,000kms on it. | ||
| Dec 201452700 miC $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. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States Nov 2009 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 20107000 mi | Evaporator leading condensation into passenger compartment. Hose re-attached. | ||
| May 201380000 miUS $664 | Compressor failed. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States Aug 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Feb 201897000 miUS $500 | car was very noisy. Replaced both front wheel bearings | ||
| Aug 2021120891 miUS $1090 | No cold air from AC. Replaced AC compressor and clutch. recharge AX system. | ||
| Jun 2022125935 miUS $1233 | Replaced front lower control arm. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Florida, United States Apr 2014 - May 2019 | |||
| May 2015124000 miUS $550 | Replaced rear shock, pads, and rotors | ||
| Mar 2018190000 miUS $1200 | Replaced shocks and struts. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Illinois, United States Aug 2014 - Dec 2017 | |||
| Sep 201446000 miUS $100 | CVT failed. A very expensive repair was covered under the extended warranty (120,000 miles/10 years) which Nissan offered after they learned of this problem. Pretty happy right now with Nissan and my Altima. | ||
| Feb 201785000 mi | Upon cold start, a loud combustion noise would happen and then go away. Usually won't occur on a warm start. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Alabama, United States Sep 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Mar 201776000 miUS $350 | 1st time replacing brake pads | ||
2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
158-horsepower 2.5L I4 Hybrid CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States May 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Apr 201489500 miUS $212 | Both tie rods replaced. | ||
| Apr 2017155000 miUS $397 | Rear rotors and pads replaced. Still original front brakes at 155,000 miles. | ||
| Jul 2018175000 miUS $4000 | coil packs and spark plugs replaced. Hybrid system fuse was blown. That was replaced and hybrid system re-set. 2 front lower control arms replaced, 12 volt battery replaced, front brake pads and rotors replaced. | ||
| Oct 2019191000 miUS $900 | radiator replaced. | ||
| May 2022221000 miUS $783 | I replaced 2 front wheel bearings, both front tie-rod ends, both front struts and both front CV axels | ||
| Nissan Altima in Rhode Island, United States Apr 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jun 20102000 mi | Vehicle 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" | ||
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in Texas, United States Sep 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Mar 201898000 miUS $500 | Alternator died, needed replacing. | ||
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in Arizona, United States Jul 2014 - Oct 2020 | |||
| Oct 201676200 miUS $1800 | Clutch slave cylinder blew out. Car towed to dealership. Replaced hydraulics and installed new clutch kit. | ||
| Jan 201777300 miUS $81 | Battery growing weak. No confidence in its future performance. | ||
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Jan 2012 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 201215000 mi | Tire pressure warning light | ||
| Jun 201215000 miUS $87 | Battery randomly discharges completely. | ||
| Mar 201322000 mi | Dealer replaced plastic seat trim but failed to put seat back overhear properly. | ||
| May 201539400 miUS $461 | Drive belt snapped. Dealer said belt needed replacing in inspection paperwork, but never spoke to me about it. As the owner I should have been more on top of this. Belt should be replace every 30K miles. | ||
| Jun 201859000 miUS $435 | Rear brake pads and rotors. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Manitoba, Canada Sep 2014 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Oct 201687280 miC $700 | replaced LF wheel bearing assembly Repair rattling exhaust | ||
| Nissan Altima in Arkansas, United States Nov 2010 - Dec 2019 | |||
| Dec 201787000 miUS $400 | loud brake pads...rotors need replaced...did not have done at this time because vehicle needed 2 new tires that were replaced | ||
| Nissan Altima in Connecticut, United States Jul 2010 - Jun 2016 | |||
| Jun 201333000 miUS $300 | The area around the wheel interior was damaged. | ||
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| Nissan Altima in Ontario, Canada Dec 2010 - Oct 2012 | |||
| May 201219240 miC $90 | Airbag cable plug came apart. It snapped back together easily but needed the airbag light to be reset. | ||
| Nissan Altima in Quebec, Canada Sep 2010 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jul 202135340 miC $2000 | Front bearing worn and noisy Bearing replacement Holes in catalyst pipe (catalyst was still good) due to rust on soldering joints for heat protector plate Catalyst had holes where the protection sheet was attached, tried two third party replacements, both more noisy than original :-( | ||
| Nissan Altima in New Jersey, United States Apr 2015 - May 2015 | |||
| Apr 201579000 miUS $600 | front end links needed replacing. very squeaky while driving. | ||
| Nissan Altima in California, United States Nov 2013 - Jul 2015 | |||
| May 201582400 miUS $125 | Driver side Door actuator was replaced. (Door wouldn't lock or unlock. | ||
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