2013 Nissan Altima service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.
Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you troubleshoot accurately, follow step-by-step repair procedures, and reference wiring diagrams and system sections quickly while you work.
What’s included
- Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
- Specifications and reference data (where provided)
- Wiring diagrams and electrical sections
- Powertrain, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC and more
Trims covered
- SV Sedan 4-Door
- SL Sedan 4-Door
- Exclusive Sedan 4-Door
- Base Sedan 4-Door
- S Coupe 2-Door
- Sense Sedan 4-Door
- S Sedan 4-Door
- Advance Sedan 4-Door
Engines covered
- 2.5L 2488CC 152Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
- 3.5L 3498CC V6 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Index / Table of contents
- Body
- Brakes
- Chassis Electrical
- Driveline
- Engine Cooling
- Engine Electrical
- Engine Mechanical
- Engine Performance & Emission Controls
- Fuel System
- General Information & Identification
- Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
- Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
- Steering
- Suspension
- Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
- Wiring Diagrams
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the se
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release le
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
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors.
Nissan North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012, through March 26, 2013. The spare tires may have been significantly over- or under-inflated.
Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk o
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and adjust the spare tire pressure, as necessary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood lat
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood coul
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy
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
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be d
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall beg
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
If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the eve
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of char
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power stee
The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, incr
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications.
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out o
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is su
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary,
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement Certification Label or VIN Plate/Label may be needed. HINT: Certification Label = FMVSS (Federal Motor Vehi
DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR UNIT) is stored, AND OCS zero point reset
VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAN COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTIC FLOW CHART This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
CAN COMMUNICATION CODES DIAGNOSTIC TIPS AND GUIDELINES This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED IN THE TCM This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
WINDOW GLASS WARRANTY INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 8 most recent of 174 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
VEHICLE STRUCK TREE, ENGULFED IN FLAMES. DRIVER, SOLE OCCUPANT, ALSO ENGULFED IN FLAMES INSIDE CAR. VEHICLE WAS ON CITY STREET, NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN CRASH.
VEHICLE STRUCK TREE, ENGULFED IN FLAMES. DRIVER, SOLE OCCUPANT, ALSO ENGULFED IN FLAMES INSIDE CAR. VEHICLE WAS ON CITY STREET, NO OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED IN CRASH.
Deer run out in front of me. Airbags did not deploy.
Deer run out in front of me. Airbags did not deploy.
Deer run out in front of me. Airbags did not deploy.
Showing the 5 most serious of 2975 complaints filed with NHTSA.
