2015 Nissan Altima in Java Metallic, front left — Photo: Cutlass, CC0, cropped, Wikimedia Commons

Nissan Altima 2013–2018 Parts

5th generation (L33) · 2.5L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl · FWD

65 common parts
6 with factory part numbers
16 recall campaigns
5,561 NHTSA complaints

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Engine 6

Timing kit
Chain or belt depending on the engine. Check your engine size before ordering.
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Valve cover gasket
Oil seeping around the top of the engine or a burning-oil smell.
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Oil pan gasket
Oil drips under the engine. Some engines are sealed with RTV instead of a gasket.
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Engine mount
Vibration at idle or a clunk when shifting into gear.
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Transmission mount
Clunk on acceleration or when shifting between drive and reverse.
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PCV valve
Rough idle, oil leaks or whistling from a stuck valve.
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Cooling 7

Water pump
Coolant leak at the front of the engine or overheating.
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Radiator
Leaks, clogged fins or overheating in traffic.
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Thermostat
Temperature gauge stays low or climbs high; weak heat.
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Upper radiator hose
Soft, swollen or cracked hose; coolant smell.
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Lower radiator hose
Check clamps and the hose for leaks at the radiator outlet.
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Radiator cooling fan
Overheating at idle or with the A/C on.
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Coolant reservoir
Cracked tank or a cap that no longer holds pressure.
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Fuel 4

Fuel pump
Long cranking, stalling or loss of power under load.
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Fuel injector
Misfire on one cylinder or a fuel smell.
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Fuel filter
Some models use a filter built into the in-tank pump module.
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Gas cap
A loose or worn cap can turn on the check-engine light (EVAP leak).
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Ignition 4

Spark plugs
One plug per cylinder; the EPA lists 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines for this generation. Check your engine before ordering.
OEM ref: 2.5L: 22401-3TA1B
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Ignition coil
Misfire codes, rough idle or a flashing check-engine light.
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Camshaft position sensor
Check-engine light, hard starting or stalling.
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Crankshaft position sensor
No-start or stalling when hot.
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Brakes 10

Front brake rotors
Pulsing pedal or steering wheel shake when braking.
OEM ref: 2.5L, 3.5L, 2014–18: 40206-3TA0B
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Front brake pads
Squeal from the wear indicator or a grinding noise.
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Front brake caliper
Car pulls to one side or a pad wears unevenly.
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Rear brake rotors
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
OEM ref: 2.5L, 3.5L, 2013–16: 43206-ZX00A
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Rear brake pads
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake caliper
For versions with rear disc brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake drums If equipped
For versions with rear drum brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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Rear brake shoes If equipped
For versions with rear drum brakes. Check which type your vehicle has.
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ABS wheel speed sensor
ABS or traction-control light on; front and rear sensors differ.
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Brake hose
Cracked or swollen rubber lines; a soft pedal.
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Suspension 8

Front strut assembly
Bouncing, nose-dive when braking or leaking fluid.
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Rear shock absorber
Bouncy rear end or uneven tire wear.
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Front lower control arm
Clunk over bumps from worn bushings.
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Ball joint
Clunk or wander; check for play with the wheel off the ground.
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Sway bar link
Rattle or knock over small bumps.
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Front wheel bearing
Humming noise that changes with speed.
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Rear wheel hub and bearing
Humming or grinding from the rear that rises with speed.
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Rear coil spring
Sagging rear or a broken coil.
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Steering 3

Outer tie rod end
Loose steering or uneven front tire wear.
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Inner tie rod
Clunk when turning; replace in pairs and align.
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Steering rack
Leaks, play in the wheel or a knock when turning.
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Electrical 6

Battery
Slow cranking or electrical warnings. Check group size before ordering.
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Alternator
Battery light on, dim lights or a dead battery.
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Starter
Click or slow crank when you turn the key.
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Blower motor
Weak or no air from the vents on some fan speeds.
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A/C compressor
Warm air from the vents or a noisy clutch.
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Tire pressure sensor
TPMS warning stays on after setting tire pressures.
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Exhaust 5

Upstream oxygen sensor
Check-engine light and higher fuel use.
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Downstream oxygen sensor
Monitors the catalytic converter; often codes P0420/P0430.
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Catalytic converter
Rattle, sulfur smell or catalyst efficiency codes.
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Muffler
Louder exhaust, rust holes or rattles underneath.
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Exhaust manifold gasket
Ticking noise on cold start or exhaust smell.
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Drivetrain 2

Front CV axle
Clicking when turning or a torn boot.
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Transmission fluid
EPA lists: CVT. Use the fluid type in your owner's manual.
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Body & Lighting 5

Headlight assembly
Hazy or yellowed lenses. Housings vary by year and trim; confirm fitment.
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Headlight bulb
Check the bulb number on your old bulb or in the owner's manual. LED units have no bulb.
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Tail light assembly
Cracked lens or moisture inside the housing.
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Side mirror
Choose the side and features (heated, power fold, signal).
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Wiper blades
Replace every 6–12 months; driver and passenger lengths differ.
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Filters & Maintenance 5

Oil filter
Change with every oil service.
OEM ref: 2.5L, 2013–15: 15208-65F0C
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Engine air filter
Check every oil change; replace when dirty.
OEM ref: 2.5L: 16546-3TA0A
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Cabin air filter
Weak airflow or musty smell from the vents.
OEM ref: 2.5L, 3.5L, 2013–16: 27277-3JC1A
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Serpentine belt
Squeal or cracks across the ribs. Some engines, including many hybrids, have no accessory belt; check yours.
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Belt tensioner
Replace with the belt if the arm shakes or the pulley is noisy (belt-driven engines).
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Icons are generic illustrations made for this site and do not show the exact part. Parts that depend on engine, drive or powertrain are marked using EPA data for this generation; confirm fitment with your VIN before ordering. Factory part numbers are shown as a reference when available; confirm the number with your old part or VIN before ordering. Price links search by part name and vehicle.

About the 2013–2018 Altima

Overview

The 5th generation (L33) Nissan Altima covers the 2013–2018 model years in the US. The EPA lists 2 powertrains for this generation: 2.5L 4-cyl (2013–2018) and 3.5L 6-cyl (2013–2018). Drive types: FWD. Transmissions: CVT.

The parts list above covers items commonly replaced on these vehicles, grouped by system.

Engines & specs

Engine	Years	Drive	Transmission	EPA MPG
2.5L 4-cyl	2013–2018	FWD	CVT	FWD: 26–27 city / 37–39 hwy / 30–31 comb.
3.5L 6-cyl	2013–2018	FWD	CVT	FWD: 22 city / 30–32 hwy / 25–26 comb.

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov vehicle data.

Common problems reported to NHTSA

Mention in complaint	2013–14	2015–16	2017–18
Airbag warning or airbags	714 / 3,429	242 / 1,511	108 / 621
Transmission problems	595 / 3,429	311 / 1,511	120 / 621
Suspension noise or failure	375 / 3,429	71 / 1,511	6 / 621
Stalling or loss of power	243 / 3,429	103 / 1,511	42 / 621
Brake problems	187 / 3,429	65 / 1,511	85 / 621
Steering problems	186 / 3,429	68 / 1,511	27 / 621
Check-engine light	103 / 3,429	111 / 1,511	56 / 621

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA (5,561 for 2013–2018), counted by words in the complaint text. One complaint can mention several issues; the second number is all complaints for those years.

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Top components in complaints
2013	12	2,315	Air Bags, Power Train, Exterior Lighting
2014	8	1,114	Exterior Lighting, Power Train, Air Bags
2015	10	956	Exterior Lighting, Air Bags, Power Train
2016	4	555	Power Train, Engine, Unknown Or Other
2017	3	395	Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other
2018	2	226	Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Electrical System

Source: NHTSA (U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recalls and complaints data, retrieved November 2026.

Recalls (16 campaigns)

Steering (2013, NHTSA 12V494000)
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012.
Air Bags (2013, NHTSA 13V069000)
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles.
Tires: Temporary / Emergency Spare Tire (2013, NHTSA 13V158000)
Nissan North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012, through March 26, 2013.
Electrical System: Software (2013–2014, NHTSA 14V138000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles.
Latches / Locks / Linkages: Hood, Latch (2013, NHTSA 14V565000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013.
Latches / Locks / Linkages: Hood, Latch (2013–2015, NHTSA 15V116000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014.
Fuel System, Gasoline (2013–2015, NHTSA 15V486000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015.
Air Bags: Frontal (2013–2015, NHTSA 15V681000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 veh…
Latches / Locks / Linkages: Hood, Latch (2013–2015, NHTSA 16V029000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014.
Air Bags: Sensor, Occupant Classification (2013–2016, NHTSA 16V244000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, Q…
Air Bags: Sensor, Occupant Classification (2013–2015, NHTSA 16V911000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to…
Latches / Locks / Linkages: Hood, Latch (2013–2018, NHTSA 20V315000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components, Disc (2015, NHTSA 15V733000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015.
Latches / Locks / Linkages: Doors, Latch (2015–2017, NHTSA 17V040000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles.
Structure: Emergency, Escape / Egress / Exit (2015–2017, NHTSA 18V915000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040.
Back Over Prevention: Sensing System, Camera (2018, NHTSA 19V654000)
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel,…

Source: NHTSA. Check open recalls for your vehicle with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.