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P0826 on NISSAN ALTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
2
Most Affected
2011, 2012

What P0826 Means on Your NISSAN ALTIMA

Real NISSAN ALTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"My 2011 nissan altima has less than 53,000 miles, for the past several months i keep getting a check engine light that comes on and then goes away after about a week."

— 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN • Filed 03/04/2018

"Three hours into my drive, i was going about 70 mph and noticed my car started to slow down and was making a noise. i pulled over, got out, checked my power steering fluid. it was fine so i drove off and as i was entering the freeway, i noticed the car wasn't picking up speed again."

— 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL • Filed 11/20/2020

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of P0826 on NISSAN ALTIMA

50%
50%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2012
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

P0826 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026