The service and repair manual for the 2013 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 engines, 8 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Nissan published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.5L V6 — 213 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | SV Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Exclusive Sedan 4-Door · Base Sedan 4-Door · S Coupe 2-Door · Sense Sedan 4-Door +2 |
| Federal record | 8 recalls · 2,975 complaints · 174 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 611
- General Information 1,844
- Accessories & Equipment 4,083
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 360
- Body & Frame 1,603
- Maintenance 136
- Brakes 531
- Restraints 314
- Drivelines & Axles 164
- Steering 278
- Electrical 2,658
- Suspension 268
- Engine Mechanical 339
- Transmission 336
- Engine Performance 1,382
- Front Axle Nut 135
- Front Hub Bearing Bolts 65
- Rear Hub Bearing Bolts 65
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 Altima
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hood › latch · 20V315000Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the.
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 16V244000If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger.
- Tires — temporary/emergency spare tire · 13V158000Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk o.
- Latches/Locks/Linkages — hood › latch · 16V029000If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood coul.
- Air Bags — frontal · 15V681000If the ocs does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be d.
- Air Bags — sensor › occupant classification · 16V911000If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the eve.
- Steering · 12V494000The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, incr.
- Air Bags · 13V069000If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is su.
Owners have filed 2,975 complaints and Nissan has issued 174 technical service bulletins for the 2013 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2013 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2013 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 3.5L V6 across the 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 trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Nissan published for this year.
What 2013 Altima problems does it help with?
8 recalls are on federal record for the 2013 Altima, covering latches/locks/linkages, air bags, tires. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Nissan dealers.
Does it include 2013 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $49.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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