Got it
We use cookies to collect statistics and improve your experience. Learn more.
Spare parts reviews ➔ All comparisons ➔ Bosch ➔ OEM Nissan

Alternator Bosch or OEM Nissan

Reviews
All
Bosch
OEM Nissan
Bosch › Alternator
Compy486
  • Warning light:
  • Lights:
Rating 4.0

I just had to swap my alternator today on my MK7. Mine was Valeo but I could only find a Bosch locally, I decided to give it a shot and it worked just fine. Just a PSA for anyone in the same situation, they are both the same barring a slightly different orientation of the plug on the back.

Pros: worked just fine, compatible
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
OEM Nissan › Alternator
partsguy1983
Rating 4.0

I did one on my Wife's 2011 Nissan Quest with the same engine as the Pathfinder.

Original one lasted around 130k miles, so can't really complain.

The one on the Quest wasn't great, but I think I got it done in about 4-5 hours.

Had to pull the lower bumper splash shield, and the passenger fender liner.

Then I unbolted the ac compressor and let it drop down (was able to leave all the refrigerant hoses connected so that was a plus).

The upper bolt was a pain to get to, probably the worst part of the job!

With it unbolted there was just barely room to get it out through the wheel well. If you had it positioned just right it would slip through the opening between the subframe and the frame rail.

Pros: lasted around 130k miles
Cons: upper bolt was pain
Vehicle: Nissan Quest
Mileage: 209215 km
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
Bosch › Alternator
Eric D
Rating 5.0

In place of the Valeo alternator I installed a Bosch VR6 120 amp alternator with a Bosch ABA alternator pulley (its 5 ribs versus 6 ribs of the VR6).

Pros: increased amperage
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
OEM Nissan › Alternator
BusinessImmediate905
  • Warning light:
Rating 4.0

The alternator quit on my 2020 Nissan Sentra, and there were NO aftermarket options for it. The dealership wanted $900, JUST for the alternator, so I can actually believe their price.

Pros: believable price
Cons: no aftermarket options
Vehicle: Nissan Sentra
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
Bosch › Alternator
Former-Primary-3186
  • Warning light:
Rating 1.0

Literally just put a FCP Bosch remanufactured 2 pin alternator in our 530 last week--it doesn't work at all. Communicating with FCP currently to send it back and get a replacement, but I'm not happy about it. I was told that Bosch was the one to go with for best quality, but now I'm skeptical.

Cons: doesn't work at all
Vehicle: BMW
Comment
Is this review helpful?
source
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ... 23

Write your review

Help others - share your experience with this part.

Other comparisons
VS

Alternator Bosch or Denso

VS

Alternator Denso or Duralast

VS

Alternator OEM Toyota or Denso

VS

Alternator Bosch or Duralast

VS

Alternator Denso or VALEO

VS

Alternator OEM Honda or Denso

VS

Alternator Denso or OEM Volkswagen

VS

Alternator Denso or AC DELCO

Show all

Which alternator to choose — Bosch or OEM Nissan?

If choosing alternator across many manufacturers, check the part ranking. If your choice is down to two brands, the PartReview part comparisons help.

We compare alternator across these categories:

Comparison of alternator Bosch and OEM Nissan
  1. PR Score.
  2. Overall ranking.
  3. Vote balance.
  4. Average rating.
  5. Number of reviews.
  6. Feature ratings.
  7. Car owners’ choice.

Which alternator are better — OEM Nissan or Bosch?

In March 2026 on PartReview, alternator Bosch were overall better than OEM Nissan.

  1. Bosch received a PR Score of 72 out of 100, and OEM Nissan scored 66 points.
  2. Bosch ranked 2 in the overall ranking, and OEM Nissan ranked 8.
  3. The average rating is higher for Bosch (3.7) than for OEM Nissan (3.3).
  4. Alternator Bosch have better feature ratings than OEM Nissan:
    • Noise - owners believe, that this property for Bosch is better than OEM Nissan.
    • Lights - drivers claim, that this property for Bosch is outperforms OEM Nissan.
    • Warning light - reviews suggest, that this property for Bosch is preferred to OEM Nissan.

Which alternator are more popular — Bosch or OEM Nissan?

In March 2026 on PartReview, alternator Bosch were overall more popular than OEM Nissan.

By vote balance, alternator Bosch surpassed OEM Nissan:

  • For Bosch, the ratio of positive (471) to negative (177) votes is 294 votes.
  • For OEM Nissan, the ratio of positive (49) to negative (25) votes is 24 votes.

By number of reviews, alternator Bosch surpassed OEM Nissan:

Which alternator do car owners prefer — Bosch or OEM Nissan?

In March 2026, according to PartReview, alternator Bosch led more car-specific ratings than OEM Nissan:

Bosch are chosen by owners of cars such as: BMW X5, Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Jetta, Volkswagen Passat, and others.

OEM Nissan are chosen by owners of cars such as: Nissan Maxima, and others.

Other comparisons of alternator

If this comparison didn’t fully answer your question, there are many others on PartReview.

For example, comparisons of alternator Bosch with: Denso, Duralast, OEM Toyota, VALEO, OEM Honda, OEM Volkswagen, AC DELCO, OEM FORD, OEM Audi, Motorcraft.

Also available: comparisons of alternator OEM Nissan with: Denso, Duralast, OEM Toyota, VALEO, OEM Honda, OEM Volkswagen, AC DELCO, OEM FORD, OEM Audi, Motorcraft.

You can also see who is better among other alternator manufacturers: Bosch or Denso, Denso or Duralast, OEM Toyota or Denso, Bosch or Duralast, Denso or VALEO.

Loading...
›