The service and repair manual for the 2021 Nissan Altima — 2.5L I4 and 2.0L I4 engines, 9 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 | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.5L I4 — 152 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | Platinum Sedan 4-Door · SV Sedan 4-Door · SL Sedan 4-Door · Exclusive Sedan 4-Door · SR Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door +3 |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 103 complaints · 109 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2021 Altima manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 904
- General Information 1,481
- Accessories & Equipment 14,146
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 649
- Body & Frame 1,536
- Maintenance 166
- Brakes 1,522
- Restraints 3,795
- Drivelines & Axles 626
- Steering 525
- Electrical 4,089
- Suspension 387
- Engine Mechanical 396
- Transmission 792
- Engine Performance 3,333
- Front Axle Nut 81
- Front Hub Bearing Bolts 65
- Rear Hub Bearing Bolts 65
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2021 Altima
- Back Over Prevention — sensing system › camera · 23V628000A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increas.
- Steering — linkages › tie rod assembly · 21V138000A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 103 complaints and Nissan has issued 109 technical service bulletins for the 2021 Altima. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2021 Altima manual
Is this manual specific to the 2021 Altima?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2021 model year, covering the 2.5L I4 and 2.0L I4 across the Platinum Sedan 4-Door, SV Sedan 4-Door, SL Sedan 4-Door, Exclusive Sedan 4-Door, SR Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-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 2021 Altima problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 2021 Altima, covering back over prevention, steering. 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 2021 Altima wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2021 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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