Used Nissan Altima Parts
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About Used Nissan Altima Parts
The Altima is one of America's highest-volume sedans, so used engines, panels and drivetrain parts are easy to source — but its Xtronic CVT is the part to get right, and it doesn't interchange by displacement alone. Match a tested CVT to your exact year and VIN, and expect to move or reprogram the transmission control module (TCM).
Generations & fitment boundaries
The generation and platform decide whether a used part interchanges. Match yours before you request a quote.
- 2013–2018 (L33 (fifth gen)) — QR25DE 2.5L four-cylinder or VQ35DE 3.5L V6, naturally aspirated across the run.
- 2019–present (L34 (sixth gen)) — redesign dropped the VQ35DE V6 for a variable-compression 2.0L turbo alongside the 2.5L four. Parts don't cross the 2018/2019 boundary.
Engines & transmissions — how to tell them apart
The core engine is the QR25DE 2.5L four-cylinder, used across the L33 (2013–2018) and continuing in the L34; L33 buyers also see the VQ35DE 3.5L V6, which the L34 replaced with a 2.0L VC-Turbo. Read the code off the block and confirm four- vs six-cylinder before sourcing.
The 2.5L four runs a JATCO CVT8 — the JF016E / RE0F10D for the 2013–2016 2.5L — while earlier 2007–2012 Altimas used the JF011E / RE0F10A, the most common and most failure-prone Nissan CVT. (The 3.5L V6 uses the different, larger RE0F10E / JF017E.) Buy the CVT tested, from the same model year, with a mileage/test report.
Known issues that drive used-part demand
- CVT shudder, whine, delayed engagement and overheating limp-in are the classic Altima complaints; the 2013–2018 L33 sits inside Nissan's commonly reported 2012–2016 high-risk window. Have a specialist confirm the CVT itself before buying.
- Interchange trap: a 2013 Altima and a 2014–2015 Altima use different TCM part numbers and aren't interchangeable without reprogramming — same 2.5L badge doesn't mean same transmission.
Safety- and emissions-related parts should be diagnosed and installed by a licensed mechanic.
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Why Buy Used Nissan Altima Parts?
A used part can be a lower-cost alternative to new OEM for a Nissan Altima. Compare condition, fitment, warranty and return terms, shipping, and final price before deciding whether an option is right for your repair.
- Vehicle details — include your VIN or full Nissan Altima configuration for fitment review.
- Terms before purchase — review the written warranty and return terms.
- Shipping options — confirm the applicable method, timing, and cost for your destination.
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Used Nissan Altima Parts — FAQ
Will a 2014 Altima CVT fit a 2013 (or vice versa)?
Not as a straight swap. Despite the shared 2.5L, the 2013 and 2014–2015 Altima use different TCM part numbers and aren't interchangeable without reprogramming. Match a tested CVT to your year/VIN and have the TCM calibration written with CONSULT.
Which engine is in my Altima?
2013–2018 (L33) Altimas use the QR25DE 2.5L four or the VQ35DE 3.5L V6; 2019+ (L34) cars dropped the V6 for a 2.0L VC-turbo alongside the 2.5L. Read the code off the block and send your VIN so engine and CVT both match.
Is a used Altima CVT worth buying?
Yes, if it's tested and year/VIN-matched — a good used CVT is far cheaper than new, but Nissan's Xtronic units are heat-sensitive and failure-prone here. Insist on a mileage/test report and budget for TCM programming.
Which Altimas have all-wheel drive, and do AWD and front-drive parts interchange?
AWD arrived with the 2019 redesign and only behind the 2.5L four — EPA lists every 2.0L VC-Turbo Altima as front-wheel drive. An AWD car carries a transfer unit, driveshaft and rear final drive that a front-drive Altima simply does not have, so nothing in that path crosses over. Send the VIN so engine and drive type are matched together.
Is my Altima's CVT still covered by Nissan before I pay for a used transmission?
It may be. Class-action settlements extended Nissan's powertrain warranty on the CVT from 60 months or 60,000 miles to 84 months or 84,000 miles for 2013-2016 Altimas, and a later settlement did the same for 2017-2018 Altimas. That is Nissan's coverage, not ours, and it runs from the in-service date — check your VIN with a Nissan dealer before buying a replacement unit.
Is the 2019 and newer Altima 2.5L the same engine as my 2016 Altima's 2.5?
No. The 2019 redesign brought in a new direct-injection 2.5L, the PR25DD, developed as the successor to the QR25DE used in the previous car. It adds direct injection, an electric valve-timing actuator, cooled EGR, an integrated exhaust manifold and a mirror-bore-coated block, so fuel, timing and cooling parts are its own. Match the engine code, not the 2.5 badge.
Is there a recall on the 2013-2018 Altima hood latch, and can I just fit a used one?
Yes. NHTSA recall 20V-315 covers 1,831,818 Altimas from 2013-2018: build-up and binding can leave the secondary hood latch stuck open, so the hood can fly up if the primary latch is released. Nissan's report states the issue is unique to the 2013-2018 Altima front end. A used latch off another Altima of those years is the same design — have the recall performed at a dealer.
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