2010 Nissan Altima Consumer Discussions

Nissan Altima CVT

• Re: Torque controller - CVT transmission [smarty666]

  Written by: mlmcgahee on Feb 5, 2012 5:21:05 AM

  +1 I have had Zero CVT problems with my 2007 Nissan Rogue and now with my 2010 Nissan Altima coupe. Mike

Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair

• 2010 Nissan Altima 3.5SR V6

  Written by: bigto on Jun 4, 2011 9:49:40 PM

  Hey guys. My car (2010 Altima 3.5SR) is about 9 months old and I've been having issues with my side mirrors loosening. The casing is fine and isolated only to the actual mirrors coming loose. I commute in both NYC and CT and potholes are certainly an issue, but I didnt think the mechanical threads would not be able to securely hold the mirror (especially with the 3.5SR's tighter suspension which ... Read More

Buying a used Altima

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima not Certified? [johnten]

  Written by: kirstie_h on Jan 16, 2012 7:10:02 AM

  It's still under factory warranty. Maybe they don't think buyers would pay the extra $$ for CPO. CPO-ing a vehicle results in it costing extra. If that's something you're really interested in, you could call the dealership - perhaps they'd be willing to CPO it, but be aware that this will result in a higher purchase price.

• 2010 Nissan Altima not Certified?

  Written by: johnten on Jan 14, 2012 11:25:06 AM

  Does anyone know why a 2010 Nissan Altima with less than 20 thousand miles wouldn't be certified? I saw one oneline on a Nissan dealer's site with a great price. They even posted the Carfax and it didn't show anything bad.

Long Term Reliability of Nissan Altima

• Re: Altima reliability varies [m_z]

  Written by: gh81 on Dec 19, 2011 7:47:56 AM

  I've driven some good and bad cars over the years in terms of reliability, the best being a 3 series BMW, the worst being a 2003 Mercedes C Class (luckily it was a company car and not me paying the bills). When I purchased this car I was concerned about buying a car that would be reliable long term. I purchased a 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S (special edition) in July ... Read More

2010 Nissan Altima - Cracked Windshield

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima - Cracked Windshield 10/13/11

  Written by: middletownmom on Oct 17, 2011 4:39:13 AM

  My 2010 Altima 2.5 SE is now a year old with less than 10,000 miles on it. I was on my way to work, just this past Thursday, and it was a cooler than normal October morning. I was not even three minutes from the house and I heard this loud "POP". It scared me, it was so loud, I thought a rock flew up and hit the car somewhere. As ... Read More

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

• How to get out from lease..

  Written by: meinnocentha on Sep 30, 2011 11:35:27 AM

  I have a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5SL with some Nismo factory upgrades (fully loaded altima minus navi). I love my car, but family needs has forced me to find a bigger vehicle. Im not a fan of any of nissans SUVs or the Quest. Im looking at the Sienna... How do i go about getting out from the Altima? Im only 12 months into the lease on a 39 month lease. ... Read More

Help Me Choose!

• Re: Car expert opinions needed! :) [mattsk42]

  Written by: igozoomzoom on Sep 24, 2011 3:01:56 AM

  If I was shopping within your parameters, there are three cars that would make it on my short list- 2008-2009 Nissan Altima 3.5SE (Coupe or Sedan) 2009-2010 Mazda6 s Touring/Grand Touring 2008-2009 Subaru Legacy 3.0R All of them are fast (0-60 in the low 6-second range or below), reliable (rated above average by Consumer Reports for reliability) and you can find them for around $20k with under 50k miles. The Altima ... Read More

Nissan Altima Audio Questions

• MP3 player

  Written by: blognmk1 on Sep 11, 2011 7:30:52 AM

  I am looking at buying 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S. Some review sites list MP3 player as standard option. But when I looked at the vehicle, the audio system doesn't show MP3. Does their standard audio system play MP3 or does it play only Audio CD?

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Altima SR [mdspinner]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 16, 2011 5:22:00 PM

  I'd be happy to help you out, mdspinner. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2012 Altima SR Sedan and 15,000 miles per year are .00081 and 59%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. I think that the numbers are exactly the same for the SL. You are correct, Nissan is currently providing a ... Read More

• Re: Altima 2.5 SL Lease [schnu44]

  Written by: juanca08 on Jul 29, 2011 8:41:26 AM

  I will not recomend a Nissan Altima with CVT's to anybody, My Altima is a 2010 2.5 SL with 13,000 miles. I had a lot of problems and I still have them. The car was in the shop for more than a months, they replaced the trasmission and it took that long for Nissan ingenieers to figure the problem out. I had my car back about a month ago and the ... Read More

Nissan Altima Hybrid Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• July 2011 Altima Hybrid prices

  Written by: apexspeed on Jul 24, 2011 11:21:29 AM

  I'm trying to get quotes from dealers on a 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid with Convenience and Premium packages. I think it is rare for the dealerships to receive them with just those two packages and not also the Technology (nav) package, because I did inventory searches of 12 dealerships in the New York/CT, and I had a hard time finding a car optioned the way I'd like. So far, I have ... Read More

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

• Current RV% and MF for Altima Coupe?

  Written by: dom6183 on Jul 23, 2011 4:11:57 AM

  To anyone with information: for the 2011 Altima COUPE 2.5S, what is the current offer residual (%) and money factor? (39 months and 12,000 miles per year) Lots of people are posting Altima sedan numbers, but I am concerned that coupe numbers are different. Also, is Nissan still providing $500 loyalty cash for returning customers for new lease deals? We are not returning a lease right now, but did purchase a ... Read More

Nissan Altima CVT

• I AM NOT BUYING NISSAN ANYMORE

  Written by: juanca08 on Jul 16, 2011 8:11:19 AM

  I have been and loyal Nissan customer for years, but after a bad experience with my 2010 altima CVT I will buy an american car. I have been driving a 2006 Saturn Ion and it drives better than my Altima. I have tried Ford and they really did a great job upgrading their products. Bye bye Nissan.

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

• Lease Tax Question

  Written by: geffen on Jul 10, 2011 10:35:33 AM

  This is my first time leasing, last month i just started leasing a 2011 Nissan Altima and just wanted to know since i am paying tax every month on the lease will this be a taxable event on my 2010 state or local income tax ?

Nissan Altima CVT

• CVT

  Written by: mlmcgahee on Jul 8, 2011 12:58:34 PM

  I work out of my Nissan and put quite a few miles on it daily. I had a brand new 2007 Rogue SL that I kept 3 years and put 64000 miles on. I now own a 2010 Altima 2.5S. I've had the vehicle for a little over a year and now have 35000 miles on it. I have had zero problems with either vehicle including the CVT transmission . Now ... Read More

Nissan Altima Real World MPG

• bad MPG

  Written by: jimfish1 on Jun 20, 2011 5:27:50 PM

  I purchased a 2010 Altima coupe with the 2.5 engine.This thing is bad on gas for a small car.I thought it might get better after breakin ,but 7 months later,i found out i was wrong.Real world driving by my wife in suburban town,rarely into the city,my best average has been 22.4 mpg.My wife loves the styling,and i hate the mpgs'.The car we replaced was a 2002 Chrysler 300M,a v6 with 250hp ... Read More

Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S In cabin air filter [djarosz]

  Written by: indysafe317 on Jun 16, 2011 3:06:53 PM

  I did everything you said, got the cover off but can't get the filter out, It feels like its bigger than the opening, I'm at a loss, tried a screw driver, there must be something I'm missing

• 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S In cabin air filter

  Written by: djarosz on Jun 13, 2011 11:20:22 AM

  If I can, anyone can: Filter flawlessly purchased on amazon for about 1/3 of the price that dealer wanted. I removed and installed the new one myself for the first time in about 3-4 minutes (No tools). Here's how I did it: Enter via front passenger side. Remove floor mat. On fire wall area just beneath glove box, go left until you see a small protubing black plastic square shaped device. ... Read More

Help Me Choose!

• College Student's First Car

  Written by: techstudent on Jun 12, 2011 11:48:22 AM

  Hey. I'm looking at a Nissan Altima under $16,000 after negotiation. From research this looks like 2010s are possible as well as 09 Hybrids. I'm looking at holding onto this car for about 8 years. I have a few questions. Do hybrid repair costs really make that big of a difference? Are the changes in 1 year to another a big difference? Enough to make me choose the 2010? Are the ... Read More

Nissan Altima Caught Fire

• Altima 2010 Fire

  Written by: janette3 on Jun 7, 2011 12:46:05 PM

  I was driving a 2010 Nissan Altima rented from Hertz. It sounded as if a belt snapped under the hood as I was driving on the freeway. I pulled over to the shoulder to discover that their were no brakes. After costing to a stop and turning the ignition off, smoke came from the engine and then it caught fire and burned totally up. Nissan should come out of denial and ... Read More

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Re: BTW [aviboy97]

  Written by: backy on May 2, 2011 10:05:36 AM

  I'd like to find out where those Hyundais are. The Hertz lots I go to around the USA all say the same thing: "We don't buy Hyundais anymore." Same story at Avis, although I did find a 2010 Elantra with 30k miles on it the other day in Madison, but they said "it's not ours." I think National has some Hyundais, but no idea how many. I do see LOTS of ... Read More

2010 Nissan Altima - Cracked Windshield

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima - Cracked Windshield [jft26]

  Written by: mom2jnm on May 24, 2011 5:44:09 AM

  I have had the same problem 3 weeks after I got my car from the dealer it craked they said it was because of the hard freeze we had and a chip that the tip of a pen could not fit in. Then yesterday I go out to my car and there was no weather change and in the same area on my new windshield 3 months later I had a ... Read More

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Re: BTW [aviboy97]

  Written by: j2j on May 13, 2011 7:17:34 PM

  "Judging by the run sheets I receive from Hertz, Enterprise and National rental car agencies, the vast majority are American cars and Chrysler has by far the most amount of cars available. Toyota and Hyundai seem to have the biggest numbers from the imports." - No, nowadays that would be Nissan, followed by Toyota. Among domestics, the Fusion and Malibu had a fleet mix % of 31.2% and 32.2%, respectively, in ... Read More

Nissan Altima CVT

• Re: New Transmission, Finally [anordinaryguy]

  Written by: juanca08 on May 11, 2011 2:40:06 PM

  The dealer replaced the transmission on my 2010 Altima about 3 weeks ago (they have replaced the transmission valve body about 4 weeks ago)and I still have the same accelerations problem. I took it back to the dealer. After 3 days they told me that the transmission came from the factory with the rigth oil level and after installing it they put more oil, they claim that oil overfill was causing ... Read More

Nissan Altima Engine Failures

• Re: 2.5l engine failure [electricdesign]

  Written by: ndiboy on Apr 15, 2011 6:47:09 AM

  Please which of the Toyota's? Camry, Corolla or which one. Nissan is still good though not the best. Some of the facilities in the Altima is lacking in the Toyotas like winding down the front glasses with the key in the SL, MPG facility that Nissan introduced in the Altima in the Altima in2002 was added in 2008 by toyota Camry and 2010 for the corolla!!!!

• Re: 2002 Nissan Altima 2.5s 99,000 mi [ramoall]

  Written by: electricdesign on Nov 5, 2010 5:09:28 PM

  I am very sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately Nissan does not stand behind their product after the warrenty expires. If you read all the messeges in the Nissan Altima Engine Failure forum on Edmunds.com, you will read many sad stories of 2002 Nissan Altima owners with the same problems, including my story. Unfortunately, none of us have a legal leg to stand on, because Nissan does not have any ... Read More

Nissan Altima CVT

• Re: 2011 Altima 3.5 SR.... buy? [tripletranny]

  Written by: dagem on Apr 9, 2011 11:49:49 PM

  From Nissan Assist ""Nissan CVT Warranty Extension Nissan has extended the Nissan New Vehicle Limited Warranty for the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to 10 years/120,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for CVT transmission repairs, replacement, and related towing on all 2003-2010 model year Nissan vehicles equipped with the CVT. The remainder of the powertrain warranty coverage for components other than the CVT transmission remains unchanged. All other warranty terms, limitations and conditions ... Read More

• 2011 Altima 3.5 SR.... buy?

  Written by: dagem on Apr 9, 2011 8:08:46 PM

  I've been reading around the Altima forums, the cvt is a hot topic for most of them. Until 2010, Nissan upped the warranty on the cvt to 10 yrs/ 120k, but they aren't doing it on the '11's. Someone posted it was because they changed them for 11, but others say this is not true, anyone here have any info on it? Another poster said about 1 in 7 had cvt ... Read More

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Convenience package [rs_la]

  Written by: skyfan1 on Jan 29, 2011 7:30:48 PM

  Is that 20K out the door, or just the price of the car without anything extra? If that is just the car, not including tax, fees, etc., I think it is too high and you should negotiate. I got a 2010 with convenience and convenience plus and a few extras like tint thrown in last August for 20,200, but 22,000 out the door. That was when the 2010 was still the ... Read More

• 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Convenience package

  Written by: rs_la on Jan 29, 2011 7:34:50 PM

  I'm getting a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S with Convenience package for 20k. Is that a fair price? Thanks edit: thats 20k +ttl extra.

• Re: 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S (Conv+Conv Plus+Spl Guards+Flr Mats+Al Kick Plts) [maxie_maverick]

  Written by: jortz on Mar 17, 2011 11:24:46 AM

  hi everyone. i am trying to negotiate with a dealer in central jersey for a 2010 altima with conv/conv+/sl package and premium audio. we started at 26,500k (otd) for a 2011 with those options in black. i got him down to 26,200 after a few calls/emails. after realizing id rather have ocean gray, 2011, i asked for his inventory and he only has 2010s left with those options/color. NOW, i want ... Read More

• Re: 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S (Conv+Conv Plus+Spl Guards+Flr Mats+Al Kick Plts) [maxie_maverick]

  Written by: skyfan1 on Mar 15, 2011 8:26:00 PM

  I would say you did really well! That is slightly less than I paid for my 2010 Altima last August with all the exact same features. Mine is sand colored with light fabric/walnut (fake) interior.

2010 Nissan Altima - Cracked Windshield

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima - Cracked Windshield [jft26]

  Written by: halezz on Mar 7, 2011 6:20:17 AM

  I just had the same problem with my 2011 Altima. The windshield is cracked horizontally from the passenger's side overnight - no impacts on the road. Had the car less than 5 months. Will see if there's any response from the dealer.

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Altima 2.5S [chinga]

  Written by: tungtied on Mar 3, 2011 4:33:31 PM

  Lynnes Nissan East. I think they had 8 or so 2010's left (mainly white with blonde interior). Please note that they store all their cars in an outdoor lot so inspect carefully when purchasing. Overall, the buying experience was not bad.

2010 Nissan Altima - Base Model

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima - Base Model [bongolan]

  Written by: bongolan on Jan 18, 2011 4:44:52 AM

  Traded the nissan - for 2011 hyundai elantra - difference in driving - engine noise and shakes - and basic accesories for the same price as a altima..Is really over whelming I actually fell in love with this car - and love has eluded me for so long :D Its really difficult to say Nissan is a pos company - their cars suck etc..Because I had one car from them and ... Read More

Nissan Altima Maintenance and Repair

• 2010 In-Cabin Filter-How to Change?

  Written by: mazda6dude on Jan 16, 2011 9:32:02 PM

  I really disappointed on how hard it is to change the in-cabin filter in the 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S sedan. I had no luck trying to get the glove box out so I slid the filter in from the bottom. Any one have links to photo instructions, videos or anything else that would be helpful? Thanks!

2010 Nissan Altima - Base Model

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima - Base Model [bongolan]

  Written by: bongolan on Jan 8, 2011 6:12:46 AM

  K so before the year was out - brake pads replaced because they where cracked. Then end of december 2010 - 3 windows stopped working - wouldnt roll up - they said they had to grease them? IDK anyway they go them to work

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Accord or Altima or Camry?

  Written by: marysh on Jan 1, 2011 11:33:39 AM

  I am trying to help my sister to buy a new family sedan and have had a really hard time to decide which one to buy. What she needs is a reliable car with good gas mileage and rides smoothly and can accommodate 2 adults and 2 little kids (with two car seats). She does not care about top performance or luxury accessories. We have been buying Toyota Camry for years. ... Read More

Nissan Altima CVT

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima [jam808]

  Written by: smarty666 on Jan 1, 2011 10:11:40 AM

  Since 2008, the Accord has had massive brake and rotor issues. Just check out those threads on edmunds and you'll see. I've also consistently read from Accord owners that the Accord has a tremendous amount of road and wind noise that is heard in the cabin compared to the Altima and Camry. Nissan reduce the engine noise and in cabin noise a bit during the mid life refreshing in 2010. So ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima [liz213]

  Written by: hrotolo on Dec 31, 2010 11:01:26 AM

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima [jam808]

  Written by: kirstie_h on Dec 31, 2010 8:19:11 AM

  Well, you'll probably want to look at the Accord problems discussions to see what others are experiencing, and whether those risks are acceptable to you. The thing is that even when we see issues posted on any vehicle, they usually affect a minority rather than a majority of owners. Not always, but usually. No car is bullet-proof. Here's a link to the Honda Accord VCM discussion, which covers one of the ... Read More

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima [liz213]

  Written by: jam808 on Dec 31, 2010 8:11:39 AM

  maybe i should get the Honda accord 2008-09.. If the Nissan Atima is loud. Why would they sell a car that is loud. what is the purpose of paying monthly paymnets on a car that is going to be loud and have CVT problems from the jump does the Accord have similar problems.

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima [utlax18]

  Written by: liz213 on Dec 31, 2010 7:32:12 AM

  Thanks! I test drove an 11 yesterday and asked what was different about the newer altimas and was told they were quieter- maybe it's gotten better.

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima [liz213]

  Written by: utlax18 on Dec 30, 2010 3:15:33 PM

  I have an 08 Altima with 20K miles and have had no problems with the CVT. I have more issues with the engine noise (sounds like a sewing machine when under 1000 rpms) but the dealerships says it is "normal". Only thing I hate about the car. Other than that, it has been great!

• 2010 Nissan Altima

  Written by: liz213 on Dec 30, 2010 11:15:15 AM

  Hello. I'm interested in the 2010 Nissan Altima but it looks like many people have had problems with the CVT transmission. If you have had problems has Nissan fixed them? Are any of you unhappy with your Altimas? Thanks

• 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S White Smoke

  Written by: mazda6dude on Dec 20, 2010 7:49:25 AM

  I went on a extended long road trip with driving at speeds around 75mph. Freeway driving with hills. Reached rpm's of around 3000, sometimes hit 4000rpm. When I got back from my trip, there was white smoke coming out of the front end. It was just for a short moment and then stopped. I opened the the front hood and everything seemed fine. When I was driving back, it was raining ... Read More

• Re: CVT Issues [schroel]

  Written by: newcarproblems on Dec 15, 2010 10:31:14 AM

  Yes- this is the same problem that i am having. Thank you for letting me know that i am not alone onthis one. iI am experiencing problems with my 2010 Nissan Altima. The car fails to accelerate after long periods of high speed driving and occasionally on inclines. The first incident occurred about 3 months after the purchase, where the car was sluggish in climbing onto my driveway. The second event ... Read More

• No Acceleration

  Written by: newcarproblems on Dec 15, 2010 10:13:45 AM

  I am experiencing problems with my 2010 Nissan Altima. The car fails to accelerate after long periods of high speed driving and occasionally on inclines. The first incident occurred about 3 months after the purchase, where the car was sluggish in climbing onto my driveway. The second event occurred after driving for 1hr on the highway and exiting on the ramp with a larger incline. The dealer described the events as ... Read More

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Altima Coupe 3.5SR [surreal_ca]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 14, 2010 5:01:09 PM

  Hi surreal_ca. Chances are that NMAC will charge you the remaining three payments on your current lease regardless of when you turn your car in. Nissan Motor Acceptance Corp.'s December buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2010 Altima 3.5 Coupe with 15,000 miles per year are .00132 and 50%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tiers. Car_man Host Prices ... Read More

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan - Good deal? [motoevolution]

  Written by: zoom08 on Nov 7, 2010 9:41:02 AM

  where do you live? I am looking for 2010 Altima S with SL package. I live in NYC, but i will travel to find a good deal. If I dont find a SL package, I will simply get the basic model. any help is appreciated

• Re: Nissan Altima 2.5 S [v12345]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Nov 3, 2010 9:01:34 AM

  In CA, new 2010 2.5S go sale on the weekends for $16,888 plus TTL. That is the lowest I have seen on ad. The MSRP is $22,735. I would say use this as your benchmark and go from here. Personally, I wouldn't pay more then $16,888 plus TTL. Good Luck and keep us posted!

• Re: Should I- 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S [sy_man]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Nov 1, 2010 7:55:11 AM

  I hate to say it, but you did overpay. I have seen 2.5S's go for as low as $16,888 with a MSRP of $22,785. At least you have a nice car.

• Re: Should I- 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S [mazda6dude]

  Written by: sy_man on Oct 31, 2010 7:52:07 PM

  nope..it didnt have the convenience package,,,guess i overpaid huh

• Re: Should I- 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S [sy_man]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Oct 31, 2010 5:37:53 PM

  So you bought a 2.5S with the convenience package for $20,436OTD? Or it didn't have the convenience package?

• Re: Should I- 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S [sy_man]

  Written by: sy_man on Oct 30, 2010 8:24:59 PM

  Feel like crap now...I panicked coz the rebates were ending and pulled the trigger..On the stickjer they had something Conmfort and Convenience..I asked the salesman if that is the convenience package and he said yes..I bought the vehicle for $20,436 OTD (MSRP 20,584)...But now I realize that there is convenicence package !!! The Salesman basically misled me to beleiving that the Comfort and Convenience listed on the sticker is the Convenience ... Read More

• Should I- 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S

  Written by: sy_man on Oct 30, 2010 3:40:01 PM

  2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Conv Pkg Splash Guards Alum Kick Plates Floor Mats Rear Spoiler Quoted - $18,300 + tax. = $20,436 OTD..Should I go for it?

• Re: Just got 2010 Altima 2.5S [readytogo]

  Written by: atlasmoth on Oct 29, 2010 9:21:18 PM

  I just bought an Altima 2.5S automatic no other accessories included for $16800 inclusive of the 2500 rebate. Is that a good price? I noticed that the rebate for the nissan altima will end Nov.1 so i grabbed that price from the dealership who offered the lowest quote.

Nissan Altima CVT

• Re: 07 Altima CVT Transmission [tripletranny]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Oct 29, 2010 10:46:21 AM

  I have a 2010 2.5S with 4,000 miles on it and the CVT is great. The combination of power and efficiency is excellent. I took a long road trip with flat highway and hill climbing and the CVT did a good job adjusting to the roads. I hope everything works out for you. If I am not mistaken, starting in 2010 Nissan put a better/net generation CVT into the Altima's? A ... Read More

• Re: 07 Altima CVT Transmission [marka921]

  Written by: tripletranny on Oct 27, 2010 8:06:50 PM

  Another woe story - just had the THIRD transmission put in my 08 Altima. All were covered by the dealer under the 100,000KM (oops, now) 200,000KM warranty. The first tranny (factory) at 68,000km started making a high pitched whine on acceleration, which just got worse over the week I waited to get it in. Only 5,000km later, the new (rebuilt) CVT they installed started making a terrible scraping noise if you ... Read More

• Re: 07 Altima CVT Transmission [marka921]

  Written by: tripletranny on Oct 27, 2010 8:06:38 PM

  Another woe story - just had the THIRD transmission put in my 08 Altima. All were covered by the dealer under the 100,000KM (oops, now) 200,000KM warranty. The first tranny (factory) at 68,000km started making a high pitched whine on acceleration, which just got worse over the week I waited to get it in. Only 5,000km later, the new (rebuilt) CVT they installed started making a terrible scraping noise if you ... Read More

Nissan Altima Hybrid Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 NAH base paid on 10/21/2010 [bigjoe777]

  Written by: qsxd on Oct 27, 2010 5:28:38 PM

  Great deals in east coast! Too bad not many dealers are selling 2010 Altima Hybrid in California. North Bay Nissan is selling 2011 for $20,999. California residents could use this price to negotiate 2010 Altima hybrid for $19000.

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Altima Sedan 3.5 SR [tschmude]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 26, 2010 3:04:51 AM

  Hi tschmude. Unfortunately, the $1,500 rebate that you mentioned is not compatible with NMAC's special lease program for this car. I believe however that Nissan is $500 NMAC bonus cash on all '10 Altima Sedans and another $500 on Altima Sedan 2.5S models without the Power Driver's Seat option that are compatible with the lease. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan - Good deal? [motoevolution]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Oct 20, 2010 8:12:36 AM

  I'd say go for it. The cheapest I have seen 2.5S go for is $16,988 with the MSRP being $23,070. The convenience package runs about $1000 extra. So factoring in the $1000, you are getting a good deal. Regardless of what you decide to do, you are getting a great vehicle.

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan - Good deal? [mazda6dude]

  Written by: motoevolution on Oct 20, 2010 5:06:03 AM

  Atlanta, GA I've called a few dealerships and this is the best price I've received so far.

2010 Nissan Altima - Base Model

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima - Base Model [bongolan]

  Written by: bongolan on Oct 19, 2010 7:34:09 PM

  September Master brake cylinder failed... They replaced it.. Car is less then 1 year old off the lot --Front brakes MAGOR NOISE...replacing it myself New Vented Rotors and Pads Also Rear Tires Losing air pressure every 4-7 days -- No holes.. Replacing rear tires. More problems with this car in less then a year ..then USED CARS I bought as a kid for 300$

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• Re: 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan - Good deal? [motoevolution]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Oct 19, 2010 3:09:58 PM

  I think this is a good deal. The price quoted is almost $6000 under MSRP. The Altima is a great all around car. Where you located?

• 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Sedan - Good deal?

  Written by: motoevolution on Oct 19, 2010 11:19:40 AM

  I just received the following quote from a dealer in my area. 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Conv Pkg Splash Guards Alum Kick Plates Floor Mats MSRP - $24,170 Quoted - $18,250 + tax. I thought this sounds decent. Any feedback?

Nissan Altima CVT

• CVT Issues

  Written by: schroel on Oct 16, 2010 3:18:43 PM

  I have a 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe and I'm having the power loss after going a short distance. I come to a stop and then put the car in reverse and it runs the RPMs to 2500 and the car moves slow. then I put it in Drive and it dose the same thing. I have taken it to the dealer and they can't duplicate the problem,also there are no CPU ... Read More

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• Re: Price quote for a 2.5S [chenbati]

  Written by: lkdog on Oct 16, 2010 8:51:28 AM

  That is a good price. You will have to check about if that is with Financing or not. Some dealers give a better price with Financing, some charge you more. It is crazy as the dealers and Nissan make money off of financing-they should charge you less on price then.The Nissan factory financing rates were higher than most banks and credit unions last month, but not sure now. You will have ... Read More

2010 Nissan Altima

• 2010 Nissan Altima Sloshing Noise?

  Written by: teacherdude79 on Oct 13, 2010 6:56:03 PM

• 2010 Nissan Altima Sloshing Noise?

  Written by: teacherdude79 on Oct 13, 2010 6:56:02 PM

  I recently purchased a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S. I only have 500 miles on it but notice when the car is full until ¾ a tank I here a sloshing noise that results in a knocking sound when slowing down, backing up, etc in the rear of the vehicle. The sound seems to be the fuel moving around the tank, but it is quite loud, and usually results in a ... Read More

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

• Re: 2010 Altima Sedan 3.5 SR [Car_man]

  Written by: tschmude on Oct 13, 2010 5:46:43 AM

  Hi Car man. Nissan is offering 1500 rebate plus 500 bonus cash. Should I be getting that on a lease also? I live in the northeast region. Thanks

• Re: 2010 Altima Sedan 3.5 SR [Car_man]

  Written by: 2010sr on Oct 12, 2010 12:28:57 AM

  So a week later and no car. I wrote the post about the 2010 and the 2011 Altima SR. When the 1st dealer couldnt find a fully loaded 2010 SR, in Navy I went to Atlantic Nissan in West Islip NY. They are the worst. I went to them and they wrote up my deal for the same price with $1700 out of pocket, $349/mo for 39 months, but for a ... Read More

Midsize Sedans 2.0

• Re: Help with New Car Decision [smarty666]

  Written by: brainfertilize on Oct 4, 2010 9:42:23 AM

  I second this. The Altima and Mazda6 are the most sporty, from my research and experience. Even though the Fusion/Milan are basically the same car as the 6, they are tuned slightly differently, if I understand correctly. Most reviewers say the Altima is just a *little* bit more sporty than the Mazda6, as well as slightly more fuel efficient (probably due to the CVT). But many other reviewers didn't like the ... Read More

• Help with New Car Decision

  Written by: kcokie on Oct 3, 2010 7:52:51 AM

  I am looking at the 2010 Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Mazda 6. I want good pick up, low road noise, and good handling in bad weather. I like a 4 dr (I think), but nothing too grandma looking either. I also want reliability. I'm getting rid of a Dodge Caliber with under $30K...definitely looking for upgrade (but a horse and buggy would be an upgrade from the Caliber). Please help ... Read More

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• New Altima or Old Altima?

  Written by: teacherdude79 on Sep 18, 2010 12:23:49 AM

  My 2001 Honda Civic died a week ago. Damn transmission! I am debating buying either a 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S with Convenience package or a new 2010 Altima. The 2009 Altima has 12,500 miles and is $16,995. Everything is perfect except for a scratch on the passenger side. It is with CarMax Should I get a new Altima or go with this 2009 deal? Thanks! Daniel

Nissan Altima CVT

• Re: Torque controller - CVT transmission [Rich3465]

  Written by: victrolajazz on Dec 12, 2009 8:32:11 AM

  Last week--December, 2009--I received a letter from Nissan (I have a 2007 Altima 3.5 SE with 12,000 miles that I bought on 12/21/06) concerning the fact that some owners had experienced trouble with their CVT after the warranty had expired. Here is the gist of the letter: "First, to provide you with additional assurance regarding your overall cost of ownership we have doubled the warranty period for the transmission in your ... Read More

• CVT 2010

  Written by: cath8 on Sep 16, 2010 8:34:30 PM

  Drove my 2010 Altima off the lot and the next day the engine light came on. It had 50 miles on it. Dealer said it was loose harness wires. 1 week later same thing, engine light comes on. This time different dealer replaced valve body, and other parts in the engine. Car was down for 19 days. I had called corporate. I was told the part was on national back order. ... Read More

2010 Nissan Altima

• 2010 Altima 2.5 impressions

  Written by: scaryfastg on Sep 15, 2010 9:38:36 PM

  Yes this car has super hard driver/front passenger seats. I am getting a seat cushion but may have to have seat bottom reupholstered. W,T,F Nissan!!! Nissan did do a great job on the rest of the car though. It is quiet, and smooth riding with a very sporty handling and nice tight, precise steering. The 2.5 4 cylinder is the best compromise between fuel economy and power I have driven. I ... Read More

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• Alsitma 2.5 base

  Written by: jay1234 on Sep 13, 2010 11:34:22 AM

  I have got the quote for 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5. $17,399.00+ttl Do you think it is good price?

Nissan Altima Lease Questions

• Re: Looking for lease numbers [aaronander]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 8, 2010 3:22:48 AM

  Hey aaronander. NMAC's current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2010 Altima Coupe 3.5 with 15,000 miles per year are .00115 and 50%. I don't think that Nissan has any loyalty cash that's specifically designated for returning lessees who wish to purchase their new vehicle. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

Nissan Altima CVT

• Re: 07 Altima CVT Transmission [jc2010]

  Written by: mlmcgahee on Sep 2, 2010 4:25:33 AM

  I have had a 2008 Nissan Rogue for the past three years and work out of it every day (drive 300 - 500 miles per week) and never had an problem with the vehicle or CVT. I traded it in for a 2010 Altima Coupe about four weeks ago and now look forward to many more years of trouble free driving. Mike :)

• Re: 07 Altima CVT Transmission [kal1212]

  Written by: jc2010 on Sep 1, 2010 5:55:40 PM

  I have a Rogue, 2010, and the CVT caused us an issue of no acceleration after slowing down. This is a dangerous situation when on a highway or trying to get on one. Nissan is replacing my CVT but who's to say the new one won't do the same. I'm hearing so many different things and some of them are safety issues that need to be addressed. Trying to get as ... Read More

Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience

• Price I paid for 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

  Written by: christineluck on Aug 30, 2010 6:20:09 PM

  I bought a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 S with convenience plus and premium audio package over the weekend in NJ and I paid $24,300 OTD with trade in which was probably worth $500 with all the things wrong with it but they offered me $1300 to make the car look cheaper. The dealership said they could go cheaper with the rebate but I would have to give up the 0%. I'm ... Read More

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT [xcountryflyer]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Aug 27, 2010 11:05:03 AM

  Yeah, this was the best offer from all the dealers I looke at. In the end, I didn't buy a altima or any other car. I will wait to see if any other offers come along. Thank for all your feedbacks.

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT [jtfields]

  Written by: xcountryflyer on Aug 27, 2010 10:13:50 AM

  When it comes to financing - I'm completely lost. Like the previous poster said, you'll have to look at the monthly payment and total cost over the life of the loan, and what you can afford. Was this the best offer from the dealers you looked at?

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT [mazda6dude]

  Written by: jtfields on Aug 26, 2010 8:45:15 PM

  $21,000 OTD with 0% APR is close to what I got. I wasn't given a 2.99% option. The deals are pretty darn close but the 0% is a better deal, payments will be $350 per month vs. around $360 with the 2.99%. Since they are both five year deals you should be able to tell which is better simply by comparing the payments.

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT [xcountryflyer]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Aug 26, 2010 3:28:47 PM

  The MSRP is $22,725. The dealer has given me 2 options: $20,000 OTD with 2.99% for 60 months financing or $21,000 OTD with 0% for 60 months financing. What do you all think I should do? Thanks.

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT [mazda6dude]

  Written by: xcountryflyer on Aug 26, 2010 2:11:46 PM

  I think you should be able to get lower. When I was helping my brother look there were tons of base 2.5S models around. Supply is definitely in your favor. Hopefully, you live in an area with at least a few dealers to choose from so you can go quote shopping and price beating. My brother only liked two colors and wanted Con. and Con. Plus Pkgs. so we only found ... Read More

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT [xcountryflyer]

  Written by: mazda6dude on Aug 26, 2010 11:58:20 AM

  It only has floor mats. Its silver with gray interior. I am trying to get lower if possible.

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT [mazda6dude]

  Written by: xcountryflyer on Aug 26, 2010 10:58:55 AM

  Does this include any accessories/options like floor mats, splash guards, etc? I think it is a good price. I think one should be getting at least $4500 off MSRP for any 2010 Altima. That's what my brother got. You should get them to throw in floor mats at least. What color exterior and interior?

• Re: New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT [mazda6dude]

  Written by: jtfields on Aug 26, 2010 7:38:14 AM

  Better than my deal. I paid $20,000 (even) with 0% APR.

• New 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT

  Written by: mazda6dude on Aug 25, 2010 6:31:19 PM

  I am getting a new Nissan Altima 2.5S CVT for $17988 plus TTL. Is this a good deal? Any feedback and opinions would be highly appreciated. Thanks.

Nissan Altima Engine Failures

• P0302 ERROR TWICE IN A YEAR

  Written by: belle42 on Aug 24, 2010 6:12:51 PM

  Nissan Altima 2002/ 4cylinder/ Automatic Transmission/ 91,000 miles In July 2009 (at 72,000 miles) my car began to overheat which was followed by the SES light turning on. I took the car to the Nissan Dealership and the code for the SES light was a CYLINDER 2 MISFIRE (P0302). The tech notes stated: -Fluid leaking into cylinder 3 -Radiator leaking -Head Gasket Bad As a result, they replaced my head gasket ... Read More

Nissan Altima Hybrid Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• buying a hybrid

  Written by: sirsteve1 on Aug 22, 2010 3:32:47 PM

  I have an opportunity to purchase a 2010 Nissan Altima hybrid...msrp of $28940 for $21000 even (including all rebates)...seems like a great deal. Any comments?

Nissan Altima CVT

• Re: 2010 Altima SL CVT problem [heyg]

  Written by: anordinaryguy on Aug 15, 2010 8:05:45 PM

  My dealer told me that they are not allowed to open the transmission or change/replace any parts. This comes direct from Nissan Canada. The only option they have is to replace the transmission.