Product description
Confirmed Vehicle Fitment
Compatible with the following Nissan gasoline applications:
Nissan
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Altima — 2011–2018 — 3.5L V6
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Maxima — 2011–2014 — 3.5L V6
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Murano — 2017–2018 — 3.5L V6
Electrical Specifications
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Voltage: 12V
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Output: OEM-Correct Amperage
Replaces OE / Aftermarket Numbers:
1557N, 23100JA11B, A003TJ3691, 2104007
⚠️ Always verify engine size before ordering (some models also offered 4-cylinder or hybrid variants).
Why Alternator Health Matters on Nissan 3.5L Platforms
Once the engine is running, the alternator becomes the primary electrical power source for:
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ECU, ignition, and fuel injection
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Electronic throttle and idle control
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CVT transmission electronics
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Cooling fans and HVAC blowers
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Infotainment and safety systems
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Charging and maintaining the battery
When alternator output drops, the battery tries to compensate—briefly—and then fails early. Common symptoms include:
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Repeated dead batteries
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Flickering headlights or dash lights
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Charging system warnings
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Random electrical or drivability issues
Replacing the alternator fixes the root cause, not the symptom.
Alternator replacement OE:
1557N
23100JA11B
A003TJ3691
Alternator compatible with:
2011-2018 Nissan Altima alternator
2011-2014 Nissan Maxima alternator
2017-2018 Nissan Murano alternator
Built to Nissan OEM Charging Specifications
Nissan engineered the VQ35 charging system with very specific electrical requirements. This alternator provides:
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Stable voltage at idle
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Consistent output with accessories running
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Proper battery recharge after starts
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Reduced long-term stress on wiring and control modules
Not oversized. Not underpowered. Exactly what the system expects.
Brand-New Construction for Long-Term Reliability
The 1557N alternator features:
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New high-efficiency copper windings
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Internal voltage regulation for clean, stable output
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Precision-balanced rotor and quality bearings
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OE-style mounting points and electrical connectors
No reman internals. No mystery wear. Built for daily driving and long-term ownership.
The 1557N Replacement Alternator for Nissan Altima, Maxima & Murano 3.5L V6 delivers OE-correct fitment, stable charging output, and dependable long-term performance. Install it once and stop chasing electrical gremlins—because a VQ should purr, not panic.
AngelfishTok –
Easy installation, perfect replacement part, works great
John G. –
Fitted on the Chevy Traverse real good 👍🏽
shawnturf –
This alternator fit perfectly in my 2009 Toyota Yaris. So far it’s working great. We’ll see how long it lasts.
christina –
It’s been almost 3 months since I ordered this part and it already went bad and stopped working. Don’t order !
Esteban Maya Herrera –
Fit just right and till now it works
Rhusmar chavez –
Es una pieza util y de muy buena calidad , le ha quedado a la perfección a mi vehículo , y es compactible para cualquier vehículo , muy recomendado
Abigail –
I’m going to preface by saying that doing a Honda Pilot is NOT an easy job, there’s hardly any room to work. This works fine, however in order to get it to fit I had to buy an angle grinder and grind down where it sits in the bracket because it’s too big to fit. You can not just file it, you need to take a decent amount off the get the correct size. If you’re decently handy then you’ll be fine but if you need it to just fit without buying more tools this is not the one.
Kimberly Adkins –
Item arrived in time, it was the right model/part.