Alternator: Guides by Make & Model
Output rating varies by engine and trim — find your specific model below.
Easily Mistaken for a Dead Battery
Dim lights and slow starts point to two different possible culprits, and replacing the wrong one means paying twice. Pick your make and model below for the specifics on telling them apart.
- Ford Focus Mk3 Alternator
- Toyota Corolla Alternator
- Volkswagen Golf Alternator
- Hyundai Tucson Alternator
- BMW 3 Series Alternator
- Kia Sportage Alternator
- Nissan Qashqai Alternator
- Mazda CX-5 Alternator
- Volvo XC60 Alternator
- Mini Cooper Alternator
- Jeep Avenger Alternator
- Suzuki Swift Alternator
- Subaru Crosstrek Alternator
- Lexus NX Alternator
- Land Rover Defender Alternator
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class Alternator
- Genesis GV70 Alternator
- Audi A3 Alternator
- Honda Civic Alternator
- Dacia Sandero Alternator
- Mitsubishi ASX Alternator
- Cupra Formentor Alternator
- Vauxhall Corsa Alternator
- Seat Ibiza Alternator
- Audi Q3 Alternator
- BMW 1 Series Alternator
- BMW X3 Alternator
- Alfa Romeo Giulia Alternator
- Alfa Romeo Tonale Alternator
- Citroen C4 Alternator
- Audi A5 Coupe Alternator
- Cupra Leon Alternator
- Dacia Jogger Alternator
Not included: fully electric models (Tesla Model 3, BYD Seal), which don't use a traditional alternator.