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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%)
Select a problem area
- 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 124 repairs.
2010 Nissan Altima electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (19%)
$100 - $499 (19%)
< $100 (54%)
Chart based on 26 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
| 95000 mi US $65 |
Battery terminal corroded and needed to be completely replaced. |
| 102000 mi US $200 |
Both rear door locks started intermittently working so they had to be replaced. Doors wouldn't lock or unlock. |
| 14500 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. |
2010 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 57000 mi | The audio head unit does not switch on at all. It is dead !! Tried replacing the fuse, but that did not resolve the issue. |
| 32700 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. |
| 83000 mi US $1300 |
Complete and sudden loss of cooling due to AC compressor failure |
| 120891 mi US $1090 |
No cold air from AC. Replaced AC compressor and clutch. recharge AX system. |
| 7000 mi | Evaporator leading condensation into passenger compartment. Hose re-attached. |
| 80000 mi US $664 |
Compressor failed. |
| 90200 mi | A/C not working. Update: not fixed as of September 2018. |
| 140090 mi US $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. |
| 25900 mi US $150 |
Shop suggested to replace the battery. |
| 32000 mi US $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. |
| 11240 mi C $800 |
Alternator and water pump making high pitch noise - similar to the noise of a loose belt |
| 55180 mi C $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. |
| 65700 mi | New alternator. |
| 43700 mi | Radio display was not working. Radio worked normally but screen was blank or scrampbled. Nissan replaced the radio. |
| 17000 mi | Battery replacement, less than one year old |
| 37000 mi | all windows were barely working |
| 67000 mi US $570 |
Another problem with this car - used AC twice had to replace hose! |
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 98000 mi US $500 |
Alternator died, needed replacing. |
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual FWD
| 61500 mi US $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
| 15000 mi | Tire pressure warning light |
| 15000 mi US $87 |
Battery randomly discharges completely. |
2010 Nissan Altima 2dr Coupe
175-horsepower 2.5L I4 6-speed manual FWD
| 19240 mi C $90 |
Airbag cable plug came apart. It snapped back together easily but needed the airbag light to be reset. |
| 82400 mi US $125 |
Driver side Door actuator was replaced. (Door wouldn't lock or unlock. |
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