2018 Nissan Altima

2018 Nissan Altima

The 2018 Nissan Altima is a mid-size sedan that is available with a range of engine and transmission options. The base engine is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 182 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. The available 3.5-liter V6 engine produces 270 horsepower and 251 lb-ft of torque. The Altima comes standard with a continuously variable transmission (CVT), but a six-speed manual transmission is available with the 2.5-liter engine.

Engine

2.5-liter Four-Cylinder

• Timing chain failure: The timing chain can stretch or break, causing the engine to lose power or seize.

• Description/Symptoms: The engine may make a rattling noise, lose power, or stall.
• Solution: Replace the timing chain
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,000 - $2,000+
• Recalls: None Found

3.5-liter V6

• No Issues Found

Transmission

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

• Transmission shudder: The transmission may shudder or hesitate when shifting gears.

• Description/Symptoms: The transmission may feel like it is slipping or jerking when shifting gears.
• Solution: Update the transmission control module software or replace the transmission
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Six-Speed Manual Transmission

• No Issues Found

Suspension

• Loose or worn suspension components: The suspension components can become loose or worn, causing the vehicle to handle poorly or make noise.

• Description/Symptoms: The vehicle may feel unstable or bouncy, or it may make noises when going over bumps.
• Solution: Replace the loose or worn suspension components
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $2,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain: The battery can drain prematurely, causing the vehicle to fail to start.

• Description/Symptoms: The battery may die after a short period of time, or the vehicle may not start at all.
• Solution: Replace the battery or diagnose the electrical system to find the cause of the drain
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $500+
• Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Fog lights condensation: The fog lights can develop condensation inside the lens.

• Description/Symptoms: The fog lights may have water droplets inside the lens.
• Solution: Replace the fog light assembly
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $500+
• Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Climate control issues: The climate control system may not work properly, causing the vehicle to become too hot or cold.

• Description/Symptoms: The climate control system may not blow air or may blow air at the wrong temperature.
• Solution: Diagnose the climate control system to find the cause of the problem and repair or replace the faulty component
• Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $1,000+
• Recalls: None Found

Summary

The 2018 Nissan Altima has a few potential issues, but most of them are relatively minor and inexpensive to fix. The most serious issue is the timing chain failure, which can be very expensive to repair. However, this issue is relatively rare. Overall, the Altima is a reliable and affordable mid-size sedan.