2013 NISSAN ALTIMA Power Train Problems

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop, the RPM became elevated, and the vehicle started accelerating unintendedly. The contact immediately depressed the brake pedal and entered a parking lot where the vehicle lost automotive power, and the engine shut off. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed, and the contact was informed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 52,073.

Mileage: 52,073

Shift sticks in Park position. Intermittent problem happening often.

I have been told by Nissan dealership and Christian brothers Automobile and Midas my CVS transmission is defective- factory defective. It often slips and gets hot and emits an odor I now have transmission flushed and serviced every 30,000 miles per dealer suggestions- no one thinks this was good and I’d factory defective— help me I bought this to be my last car serviced as suggested I’m told Nissan knows it but refuses to do a recall ????? Please told nothing I can do surely Nissan recognizes this and will recall it

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 MPH, the transmission suddenly failed, and the vehicle started losing power while decelerating. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road from an off-ramp. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Mileage: 110,000

I bought this car from Auto Auction Group Inc in Los Angeles, Ca. When I bought the vehicle it read 103,158 miles on the odometer, however I learned recently through a car fax, that when the car was received by auto auction group it had 222,854. They rolled back the odometer committing fraud and putting me at risk and selling me a lemon that was basically on its way to break down sooner rather than later. I also learned they had erased the check engine warning so it seemed like the car was fine.

I have had this vehicle for a few years, this car only have 118,333 mile on it, it stop working on me in the middle of the road. The dealership said the transmission went out in the vehicle but I’m not sure how that was possible. I could pay the price for the vehicle to be fixed with them because it was very pricey but didn’t know that many people with this year model have had the same complaints with the transmission. They never stated that the car had a recall about the transmission, I feel this is not right and something was hinted from me.

Unsafe to drive due to transmission not registering lower gears when at complete stop, takes full minute before gears accelerate. I have unexpectedly stalled in the middle of traffic and was almost rear ended. Going under the legal miles per hour on standard roads causing delays in traffic and potential Fire Risk due to overheating because of transmission issues. Potential harm to myself and others by causing collisions. Big O's in Boise Idaho (208) 996-1306 has confirmed it is unsafe to drive 10/29/2024. appointment with Nissan dealership 10/30/2024 Check engine light has failed to appear. The closure of a class action lawsuit over CVT transmission issues in vehicles like the 2013 Nissan Altima, without a recall, poses significant safety risks. Without a recall, critical transmission problems such as stalling, power loss, or erratic shifting remain unresolved for many drivers. Financial constraints may prevent owners from paying out-of-pocket for expensive repairs, leaving unsafe vehicles on the road. Unlike recalls, which require manufacturers to notify all affected owners and provide free repairs, lawsuits end without ongoing accountability, meaning these safety risks can persist indefinitely. Additionally, future owners, especially in the used car market, may be unaware of the defect, unknowingly operating cars with hidden risks. The lack of consistent resolution means thousands of vehicles with potentially faulty transmissions continue to pose dangers not only to their drivers but also to other road users. A recall would ensure that all affected vehicles are inspected and repaired, but without one, the burden unfairly shifts to owners, compromising road safety on a large scale.

Power train gives out when car warms up. I’ve had fluids checked for the power train and Everything was fine. When on high way power train would either jerk tremendously or just give out. It almost caused me to wreck one day ass there was a truck behind me who nearly avoided rear ending me because the car completely slowed down.

I bought the car at 48, 750 miles at 71,000, transmission was sputtering and stalling. Extended warranty from Zurich paid for new parts in an old transmission. Now, car is at 106,000, transmission is shot, it is banging and knocking while driving.

Hello, I took my Nissan Altima into my local Nissan dealer for a hood latch recall on 11/13/2023. On [XXX] at about [XXX] I was driving my car at a speed of maybe 45-50mph and my hood flew open hitting my windshield causing damage to my car, and scaring my son and I. I called the dealer the next morning and spoke to Anthony from the service department regarding this situation, and he stated a faulty latch could have been put on my car, causing this to happen. I sent pictures to him via email, and he advised that he would contact the director and call me back with an update. I received a callback within hours advising Nissan would cover the damages but I would need to contact consumer affairs to see which location could do the repairs as they were behind by 8 month at that location in particular and could not provide me with a loaner car. My fiancé contacted consumer affairs on 11/22/2023 and was told someone would call on 11/27/2023. I received a missed call and voicemail advising that I would receive a callback on 11/29/2023. I did not want to wait until the 29th and tried calling back as well as emailing several times and had not heard back. Today 11/28/2023 a call was placed to the direct number I was given and no answer. I then called the 800 number and spoke with a rep named Monica requesting a supervisor or manager and was yelled at and told I would receive a call back on the 29th. I advised that I am extremely saddened by the way I am being handled after such a traumatic ordeal that could have been deadly or life altering. This recall was supposed to prevent this issue, and it only caused it. This recall hasn't done anything to fix the cars, and neither have three other hood latch recalls for Altima cars. Altima drivers are in danger from hoods that suddenly fly open while driving, and this situation just proves a problem. Nissan doesn't know how to properly repair it, and my car and I are proof. As of today 1/30/2024, I received a callback from Maria. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORM

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and jerked intermittently. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle had been diagnosed. The contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty transmission. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the VIN was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 90,200.

Mileage: 90,200

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an unusual sound and stalled. The contact stated she was able to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and then the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated the vehicle would not restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed with a failed transmission. The transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,200.

Mileage: 100,200

There is a known cvt transmission issue with certain years of different models of Nissans. My sons car recently started hesitating and not accelerating when pulling out of intersections. I took the vehicle to Nissan and was told that there is a known issue and they have extended warranties on the issue but my sons car was out of warranty and they were not willing to assist due to no recalls as of yet. The issue with the car hesitating is a huge safety concern. They recommended a new transmission for 6500.00.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while attempting to shift from park(P) to drive(D), the gear shift lever failed to move as needed. The contact stated that the gear shifter also failed to shift to reverse(R). The contact stated that she had to move the shifter back and forth until the gear shifter responded. The contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 91,756.

Mileage: 91,756

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown component needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and was also serviced under two unrelated recalls; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was sputtering and jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was then taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the CVT controller needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

Mileage: 30,000

Cat transmission when out for the second time

While driving my vehicle when trying to accelerate it wouldn’t go above 20mph had to hit the brakes then vehicle would just accelerate real fast I was in traffic with my kids thank god we wasn’t hurt Nissan needs to recall this situation it’s affecting a lot of 2013 and up

My power steering somehow had a slow leak which caused steering wheel to lock on while driving. Also, when I turn it sounds like a clucking sound like something is wrong with my power train. When I drive my accelerator seems like it be taking its time to catch up to speed. I've done did so much mechanical work to this car and it seems like nothing is working.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH and approaching a stop light, the vehicle started shaking violently. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic replaced the wheel bearing, performed an alignment, and replaced the tires; however, the failure persisted. On another occasion, while accelerating, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. The vehicle was taken to any independent mechanic, but no failure was found. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

While driving the vehicle the car shut off while driving on the Highway in traffic.When the vehicle came to a complete stop after thankfully not being in a collision the vehicle would start but wouldn't go into drive.It was later Determined that the Transmission suffered a catastrophic failure for the second time.The Transmission has less than 17K on it and the first Transmission failed at 41K Nissan should be held accountable for producing a Transmission that can cause a catastrophic accident due to a complete Mechanical failure on a piece of equipment that Nissan Produced. Nissan and the government agencies are aware of the issues with these vehicles and failures to take action.Shame on Both.

My 2013 Nissan Altima only has 121,000 miles and is only driven 1 time per week all highway miles. This week my car broke down in the middle of several intersections....very dangerous! I was almost hit several times because my car would just die when trying to take off. I never had any warning or warning lights appear. I was told by Nissan dealership I had transmission failure related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). I now need a new transmission which costs $5,000.00. This is an ongoing issue with Nissan and CVT Transmissions. I would like to see Nissan make it right for their consumers that purchased their 2013 Nissan Altima and other models/years only to have the transmission fail due to faulty CVT transmissions that Nissan is aware of and will not take responsibility for or do anything to help. Year after year they continue to use the same faulty CVT transmission. They have extended the original warranty of 5 years/60,000 to 10 years/120,000 for 2003-2010 Nissan models with the CVT transmission due to this problem yet refuse to help the consumers of newer Nissan models. This is not right and it is not fair. They have deceived their consumers by having the knowledge of the CVT transmission failures yet still continue to use them.

doing 55 or 60 the car goes into limp mode and wont let me go more then 35 to 45 at times its a safety hazard as cars almost ran right into the back of my car if nissan dont fix the issue i will hire a lawyer and sue nissan its not worth losing my life or the life of others in my car GET THIS ISSUE TAKEN CARE OF NOW....i have called nissan in mansfield about this issue 3 different times ive emailed nissan and still to this day they have not reached out to me

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, he heard abnormally loud sounds coming from the transmission. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact veered to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle responded as needed and the contact continued driving. However, the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

Mileage: 63,000

CVT Failure yes it is available for inspection at this time. I was driving down Massachusetts Route 114 and slowed as approaching a traffic light the car shook and sputtered and shut off and could not get it to move as cars behind me were speeding up behind me the car would start again but shut off when placed in gear could not move from the middle of the road. Yes my safety and the people speeding up behind me were at risk. The dealer has confirmed that the CVT transmission has failed this is a known Nissan problem. No warning until the time it happened the engine light came on as it died. Nissan should be required to recall this known part failure instead of placing lives in danger.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, while slowing the vehicle for traffic ahead, the vehicle started to shake with the steering wheel jerking to the left and the right. The contact was able to slow the vehicle however, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle failure occurred constantly. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the CVT transmission and front and rear suspension needed to be replaced. Additionally, the contact was informed that the drive train and bearing needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

Mileage: 175,000

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while his son was driving at 35 MPH, the vehicle was shuddering significantly and the parking brake engaged independently, which locked the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times the same day. The son was able to restart the vehicle on each occasion. However, the failure persisted and the contact's son could no longer start the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) software needed to be updated. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) module was replaced. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) module. However, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Mileage: 49,000

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while at a red traffic light, the vehicle stalled and vibrated, and then lost motive power. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact then restarted the vehicle and drove to her destination; however, the vehicle lost motive power again. The vehicle remained at the location for a day; the contact then returned and noticed the transmission fluid had drained out onto the ground. The local mechanic confirmed the transmission fluid leak. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer out of town and diagnosed with transmission failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the transmission was repaired by another mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

Mileage: 74,000

1) Driver’s side airbag warning light is on all the time, constant red. 2) Transmission shift lever would not move out of park and had to be replaced @ 115,000 at a cost of $954. 3) The transmission failed and had to be replaced at 118,000 at a cost of $4,500. When I contacted Nissan about these issues, I was told that there was nothing they could do.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. The vehicle then lost motive power and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000.

Mileage: 144,000

I own a 2013 Nissan Altima SV with about 70,000 miles. It had an extended warranty, that expired late May 2021 and started have problems thereafter. The CVT transmission would cause the car to lunge and stall when shifting from park. The car would stall once you backed out onto the road. Several times at a busy traffic signal, the car would lunge forward, even though you had your foot on the brake. I had the car towed to the local dealer after the first incident. They kept the car about 4 days, but mainly worked on the recalls. They said, nothing showed up on diagnostic. However, I drove my car south about 1000 miles and the situation became worse. Made an appointment, at the local dealership and drove my car there. Within 1 hour, the service guy stated I needed a new transmission, a $5,600 repair. It was mentioned that I may want to contact Nissan about the situation. By reading many reviews, this is a serious problem that Nissan should fix. s

I key system error. Engine control module malfunction. Car loses power when accelerating, not safe when driving on road. Car will not start up at times.

I was driving on a road that is 40 mph. I was getting close to a stop light that had been red and cars had not moved yet once the light turned greened. I started pressing my brake to slow down and my cars emergency brake came on by itself and I got stuck in the middle of the road. My cars brake light and battery light came ln and the car was stuck- could not change gears or drive . I had to turn the car on and off five or six times in order for it to finally I brake itself and let me drive very slowly. Got the car checked by two auto shops, one was Nissan and the other David’s Auto repair Service . David’s said code P17F1 and I would need a new transmission. Nissan said it was my battery , got my battery changed and the car kept doing the same thing , got inspected again by Nissan and they also got the same code and said I would need a new transmission. My car only has 107k miles - no other issues prior to this. I cannot drive my car now because it judders and brakes itself and it’s dangerous to drive

CVT- erratic shifting, shuddering .The same well known problems that Nissan knows about.

While driving, the vehicle began to make a loud noise followed by shuddering. It was taken to the dealership and a code was returned that indicated a transmission failure. This same CVT Transmission was replaced in August 2017 and has been driven only 23,000 more. While Nissan is aware that their transmissions are defective, they offer no assistance outside of the limited warrant that only lasts 3 years. No warning light appeared.

Transmission shifter would not come out of park have put new transmission fluid in this car twice in 112,000 miles Had to replace whole shifter assembly 1300.00 been warned this CVS TRANSMISSION DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED EVERYONE INCLUDING DEALERSHIP SAYS THIS TRANSMISSION IS NO GOOD AND NEED TO CHANGE FLUID AND FLUSH EVERY 30,000 miles now … 300.00 to do it !!!! I’ve owned 3 Nissans never had anything like this 😞

THE CAR STARTS GOOD ENGINE SOUNDS GOOD BUT WHEN YOU PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE THE CAR TURNS OFF

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, after several attempts the vehicle failed to start-up. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission fluid; however, while the contact was driving home, the failure recurred without warning. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer but was unsuccessful. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

Mileage: 87,000

Known issue of cvt transmission needs replaced... original owners did not receive notification and was denied warranty when presented the issue

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle suddenly jerked and would no longer accelerate properly. The vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact indicated that the transmission was previously replaced for the same failure, but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 97,722.

Mileage: 97,722

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that soon after the restart, the vehicle again stalled without warning. She also stated that the vehicle would hesitate while in reverse with an abnormal, clunking sound coming from the engine. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that the warranty had expired. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Mileage: 70,000

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the gear shifter would remain stuck in the park position and a screwdriver was used to unlock the gear shift lever. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the gear shift actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 44,000.

Mileage: 44,000

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while his wife was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to jerk and then seized. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. The vehicle was towed to a storage garage. The contact called and notified the local dealer about the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

Mileage: 135,000

Gear shift got stuck in park one day at grocery store. When trying to shift out of park the gear shift will not shift. We had to engage the shift override button using a screwdriver. This is dangerous because having the shift override button exposed makes it easy for anyone to shift the car out of park accidentally. We plan to take the vehicle to a dealer on 10/1/2021 to have it inspected. Second issue : low beam headlights are very dim not bright at all making it difficult to see at night without using my high beams which is dangerous to myself and other drivers.

When trying to shift out of park the gear shift will not shift. We have had to engage the shift override button using a screw driver. From what we have researched online it has happened to many people with a 2014 Nissan Altima. This is dangerous because having the shift override button exposed makes it easy for anyone to shift the car out of park accidentally and without mashing the break to do so. We have had this inspected by a mechanic and it was going to cost over $1000 because we would have to have the entire shift assembly replaced rather than just the part affected by this issue.

Steering it’s heavy A/C stop working it self Airbag check light on dashboard

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward. The vehicle then would return to normal function. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 74,300.

Mileage: 74,300

my car over heats passanger door wont open from the inside its a latch issue ive told the dealer ship in mansfield and they done nothing about it front suspenction has issues still dealer does nothing about it every since they did the recall update with programing my car its like my tranny slips and jerks

car over heats passanger door latch suspention in front is messed up when they did the computer update as a recall my car tranny slips and jerks it sucks more gas

CVT Transmission failed when driving on interstate. The car lost power, jerked and stopped. I have a special needs child (3 year old) in the car during the incident and it almost put both of our lives in danger. We followed all the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations for the engine and transmission and changing the fluid and filters at the proper recommended mileage and time. All services including a transmission fluid (last one on Dec 2020) were done at the dealership. THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO WARNING SIGNS. THERE ARE NO DIAGNOSTIC CODES ALSO WHEN TESTED AT THE DELERSHIP. NO WARNING SIGNS ALSO. THIS IS THE SCARY PART OF THE PROBLEM. It just broke down all at once in the middle of interstate. When towed to the dealership, they said, it would cost about $4500 to replace transmission. My car has only 75k miles on it and Nissan extended transmission warranty up to 85k miles. Dealer refused to repair/replace the transmission indicating Nissan had already settled a law suite which covers only up to 7 years or 85k miles whichever occurs first. Since I used it for 9 years, they refused saying law suites are settled. We understand all cars have repairs, but not $4500 kind. When approached Nissan Consumer affairs, they mentioned they are not going to help and gave me an address if I would like to approach an Attorney. It's clear on the call with Nissan that Customers are not important. They know that their CVT transmissions are faulty. I'm sure they have an army to fight their faulty transmissions. But for an average customer with very limited resources, this is INJUSTICE. They know, we cant fight and few complaints will not hurt their sales. There are many reported customer issues related to CVT transmission. Please do something about negligence of Nissan installing faulty transmissions and gladly selling remanufactured transmissions at $4500. This is INJUSTICE to an average customer. Hope this complaint helps some current and future customers.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact also stated that an abnormal whining sound would emit from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted until she started driving above 40 MPH. The contact called an independent mechanic who informed her that the failure appeared to be related to the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Mileage: 130,000

The original transmission on this car failed and I had it replaced at a Nissan Dealership. In less than two years, the new transmission also failed. I was driving on the highway and transmission gave up and the vehicle would not accelerate putting my Life and others' life in danger/unsafe. I contacted Nissan consumer/customer service and the case manager was not helpful and literally, stonewalled my concerns. Gross negligence by Nissan about the vehicle owners and their safety. The Nissan Altima cars that were manufactured between 2013-2015 are pure LEMONS.

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at 45 mph, approaching a stop light the vehicle began to jerk back and forth, the contact was able to stop the vehicle and turn the steering wheel to the right side of a merging lane to avoid oncoming traffic. The contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure with the transmission and it would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately mileage 153,000.

Mileage: 153,000

1. The vehicle component that failed was the transmission. The manner in which it failed was total, rendering the vehicle unable to move under its own power. This failure occurred while moving in traffic on a heavily trafficked divided highway. 2. The driver and other occupant of the vehicle were put at great personal risk by being in a disabled vehicle amidst surrounding traffic moving at 40-60 MPH. Occupants of an additional vehicle that stopped behind the disabled vehicle were also put at great personal risk for the same reason. Law enforcement officers who arrived to assist were required to block multiple lanes of oncoming traffic with their duty vehicles. These law enforcement officers were further put at risk by having to push the disabled vehicle 100+ yards through traffic at the aforementioned speeds before it could be safely moved off the roadway. Passing motorists were at great risk of colliding with the disabled vehicle throughout the incident. The total duration of the disabled vehicle being stuck in traffic as described was in excess of 15 minutes. Due to luck and the actions of law enforcement officers, no injuries or fatalities resulted. 3. This mechanical failure has been diagnosed by both independent and manufacturer certified dealer repair shops. 4.T he vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturers authorized service representative, the dealer. Law enforcement officers assisted in recovering the vehicle and confirmed it was disabled. Insurance representatives have not yet inspected the vehicle. 5. There were no warnings or any other sort of indication from the vehicle prior to complete and total failure of the transmission. The vehicle has been properly maintained per manufacturer specifications and is under the mileage at which any reasonable motorist would expect a total failure of this component. 6. After being notified of the above, manufacturer refuses to repair vehicle with a safe transmission.

While I was driving and had stopped at a red light. When the light turned green the vehicle wouldn’t move and instead shut down. It would power normally again, but when the car is shifted into drive, the car shuts down again. This is incredibly dangerous as my car was stopped in the middle of the road during rush hour. I was lucky to not have been hit. There were no warning signs. It happened very suddenly. I took my car to the dealership and they said my car needs a transmission replacement (car is a 2013 and 61k miles). I found out that there was a class action lawsuit that took place in 2020 for the very problem in the make, year and model of my car (CVTs in many 2013-2016 models). Nissan never recalled the transmissions but instead settled for an extended warranty which ended May 2020 for me. Now it is May 2021 and my transmission needs replacing. This problem is not only a part of the class action lawsuit that is already settled, but there are countless accounts of this problem still happening to people. Nissan is failing to take accountability for their faulty transmissions, which is a danger to the public. I’m am asking that NHTSA pressures Nissan to recall all CVTs and to reimburse people for their CVT repair costs.

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA JUST WENT DEAD WHILE DRIVING ON STREET. GOT IT TOWED TO GARAGE, GARAGE SAID CVT DEAD, TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACEMENT, $$$$$, VERY UNHAPPY

Mileage: 145,400

THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED PREMATURELY. THE CAR HAS STALLED CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THE VEHICLE WILL VIBRATE AND PULLS ODDLY AT LOW SPEEDS. A BURNING SMELL HAS NOW DEVELOPED AND I CANNOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS. THERE ARE MANY MANY OTHER NISSAN ALTIMA OWNERS REPORTING THE SAME ISSUE AND THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THE CVT TRANSMISSION ON MY CAR.

Mileage: 88,000

WHEN DRIVING THE CAR THE ACCELERATION IS HESITANT. WHEN SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND GO TO ACCELERATE THERE IS A DELAY IN WHICH THE CAR WON'T MOVE. WHEN DRIVING THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT SEEM TO WANT TO SHIFT. THIS HAPPENS BOTH ON A STREET AND HIGHWAY. THIS HAS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES. I JUST BOUGHT THE CAR ABOUT 1 YEAR AGO.

Mileage: 110,000

CAR STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE, BEGAN JERKING AND A SHAKING RANDOMLY WHILE DRIVING. THESE PROBLEMS STARTED AROUND 70,000 MILES. RECENTLY MY CAR STARTED JERKING WHILE TRYING TO DRIVE OUT OF A SUBDIVISION THEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND ALSO THE TRACTION LIGHT. I COULDN'T ACCELERATE SO I SAFELY PULLED TO SIDE OF ROAD BECAUSE IT FELT LIKE I LOST POWER. I WAS ABLE TO TAKE IT TO AUTOZONE NEARBY WHERE THE SCANNER READ A CODE FOR A STUCK SOLENOID. AFTER TAKING IT TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP WHERE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO WORK ON RECALLS RELATED TO MY VEHICLE (INCLUDING A CVT REPROGRAMMING),THEY CALLED ME AND TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT WHEN MECHANIC TRIED PULLING IT INTO SHOP. NOW I'M STUCK WITH A CAR I CAN'T DRIVE AND CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX. THEY QUOTED ME $4200 TO REPLACE A TRANSMISSION THAT SEEMS TO BE FAULTY IN THE FIRST PLACE. YOUR CUSTOMERS NEED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THIS. AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN THE ONLY SOLUTION. I'LL NEVER BUY A NISSAN AGAIN AND WILL BE AVOIDING CVT TRANSMISSIONS IF POSSIBLE.

Mileage: 200,000

I HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION IN MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THESE TRANSMISSIONS ARE DEFECTIVE AND DANGEROUS AS CAN BE SEEN BY THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS AND CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS. THE NHTSA SHOULD HOLD NISSAN RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT.

ON APRIL 2018, I VISIT THE NISSAN DEL OESTE AT AGUADILLA PR TO REPORT NOISE IN THE POWER STEERING NOISE, NO ACTION WAS TAKEN, THEY JUST SAID THAT WAS NORMAL WITH ALL NISSAN POWER STEERING PUMP. FEBRUARY 25, 2021 I CONTACT NISSAN DEL OESTE AT AGUADILLA PR AND NOTIFY ABOUT THE ISSUE OF THE POWER STEERING NOISE AND TRANSMISSION NOISE. APPOINTMENT FOR MARCH 2 2021 WAS SET AND I NOTIFY THEM WITH PROBLEM. THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS NOT ANY RECALL FOR POWER STEERING PUMP AND CVT TRANSMISSION. I DID MENTION THE RECALLS FOR 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IAW NHTSA WITH REF.: ST12-009B, REF:NTBB-0176 ANDTSB NTB12-081. THEY INFORM AT THE VOUCHER THE MILEAGE IN AND OUT, THEY DID NOT TOOK THE CAR FOR A RUN OF 6 MILES LIKE IT SAYS ON VOUCHER 48133S. THE MAIN CONCERN IS THAT THE CAR COULD HAVE ANY SITUATION WITH ONE OF THOSE PARTS JUST MENTIONED DURING A DRIVE AND CAUSE ANY ACCIDENT WITH OUT HAVING THE CONTROL. MY QUESTION IS, IF THERE IS A MALFUNCTION FOR MY 2013 ALTIMA THAT IS ALREADY KNOWLEDGE BY NISSAN MOTOR COMP. AND PROVIDE RECALLS WHY MY HAVE TO BE EXCLUDE? THE POWER STEERING NOISE IS AT EVERY MOMENT WHEN ON AND RUNNING, POWER STEERING FLUID IS GOOD. THE TRANSMMISION IS DURING THE DRIVING WITH SOME NOISE AFTER 20 MILES DRIVE ON HIGHWAY BETWEEN 65 TO 70 MPH AND THEN PRESSING THE BRAKE, THE NOISE FEEL LIKE IT COME FROM THE TRANSMMISION. ANOTHER SITUATION IS OCACCIONALY SOME LOWT OF POWER AND SOME TIMES ACCELERATE. BRAKES PADS ARE GOOD, BRAKE FLUID IS GOOD. MY CAR MPG IS 31.2 AND MILEAGE AT THIS MOMENT IS 76,680.

Mileage: 76,680

I PURCHASE MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 1 MONTH AGO WELL WHEN I WENT TO GET IN THE CAR AND DRIVE THE CAR WOULD NOT GO IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WHEN I HIT THE GAS IT DID NOTHING HAD IT TOWED TO THE SHOP WHERE THEY TOLD ME THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD THE CVT TRANSMISSION HAD WENT OUT AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS A LOT OF RECALLS ON 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA TRANSMISSIONS THE WARRANTY WILL COVER UP TO 100,000 MILES I ONLY HAVE 100000 MILES ON NET AT THE MOMENT WHEN IT WENT OUT THE SHOP IS TRYING TO CHARGE ME $3,500 TO FIX IT WELL ACTUALLY THEY WANTED $4,100 OUT THE DOOR BUT I EXPLAINED TO THEM I ONLY HAD THE CAR FOR 1 MINUTE AND JUST PAID $4,000 CASH TO PURCHASE THE CAR THEY FELT BAD AND SAID THAT THEY WOULD DO THE JOB FOR 3500 SINCE IT'S A RECALL FOR THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS I'M TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW DO I SUBMIT A CLAIM SO I CAN GET HELP IN TRYING TO FIX THIS CAR I DON'T HAVE $3,500 TO GIVE THESE PEOPLE WHEN I JUST SPENT $4,000 BUYING THE CAR CAN I GET SOME HELP PLEASE I WAS DRIVING ON 95 ALL OF A SUDDEN THE SPEED BROKE ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 20 MILES PER HOUR I PROCEEDED TO PULL OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD CUT THE CAR OFF CRANK IT BACK UP IT WILL NOT GO AND DRIVE OR REVERSE I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO THE SHOP AND THAT'S WHEN I FOUND OUT THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSION WAS BAD ALSO THE CONVERTER BUT MOSTLY THE CVT TRANSMISSION

Mileage: 110,000

THE CAR STARTS JERKING WHEN GETTING UP TO SPEED IF YOU ACCELERATE SLOWLY.

Mileage: 90,000

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD (IN SUBURBS) WHEN I CAME TO A STOP SIGN. I STARTED NOTICING A LITTLE STUTTER WHEN I APPROACHED THE STOP SIGN AND STARTED SLOWING DOWN. THIS IS A CONTINUOUS PROBLEM WHENEVER MY CAR NEEDS TO ACCELERATE AFTER A STOP (BETWEEN 5-40 MPH) OR SLOW DOWN TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. I HAVEN'T BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY SINCE I NOTICED THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I AM WORRIED FOR MY SAFETY. I WENT TO A MECHANIC IMMEDIATELY ONCE I NOTICED THE STUTTER AND SMALL JERKS. THE ENGINE LIGHT IS NOT ON SO WHEN I DESCRIBED THIS TO HIM HE SAID HE HAD TO DO AN IN DEPTH READ OF MY TRANSMISSION. HE ENDED UP FINDING A CODE IN MY TRANSMISSION THAT HAD PICKED UP ON THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING / STUTTERING.

Mileage: 94,900

P17F0 IS THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE THAT I RECEIVED AFTER TAKING MY 2013 ALTIMA SV 2.5 TO A MECHANIC DUE TO LOSS OF POWER, HORRIBLE GAS MILAGE AND A HEAVY VIBRATION/RUMBLING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF MY CAR.

Mileage: 54,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HIS SON WAS STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, HE ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO ALL STAR NISSAN (27700 JUBAN RD, SUITE A, DENHAM SPRING, LA 70726) WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY TRANSMISSION THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER'S RECALL FOR THE TRANSMISSION AND NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER HOWEVER, THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED A SECOND TIME. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 154,113.

Mileage: 154,113

THE CAR WAS BUZZING UNDER THE HOOD, LEFT-SIDED, WHEN I FIRST BOUGHT IT FROM THE DEALERSHIP IN A USED CONDITION. THIS BUZZING SOUND APPEAR WHEN IT IS AROUND 1.75 RPM. THE BUZZING GOT WORSENED RECENTLY AND ESCALATED TO A MECHANICAL GRINDING SOUND. THE GRINDING SOUNDED LIKE METAL PIECES COLLIDING ON EACH OTHER AND WAS SO LOUD THAT THE PEOPLE ON THE ENTIRE STREET COULD HEAR. IT WAS THE WORST (MOST FREQUENT) WHEN THE CAR STARTED UP COLD OR IN ANY GEARS FOR DRIVING (R, D, DS). WHEN THE CAR WAS AT P OR N, THE SOUND DIDN'T COME ON AS OFTEN. EVEN AFTER WARMING UP THE CAR, THE SOUND WAS THERE AT 1.5-1.75 RPM, NO MATTER AT WHAT SPEED. AS LONG AS IT REACHED THAT RANGE OF RPM, THE SOUND ACCOMPANIED. I AM AFRAID THIS COSTLY PROBLEM (~$4000 TO REPLACE CVT TRANSMISSION) WILL CONTINUE TO WORSEN AND STOP WORKING OR BURN AT SOME POINT WHILE DRIVING, LEADING TO A SAFETY CONCERN.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED WITH A LOUD SOUND WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT DRIVE WHILE IN THE REVERSE. THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,000.

Mileage: 111,000

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED MOVING, TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. MY REPAIR SHOP COULDN'T FIX IT OR FIGURE OUT WHAT WAS WRONG WITH IT. CAR HAS BEEN SITTING FOR WEEKS WHILE TRYING TO GET IN CONTACT WITH NISSAN WHO HAS TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON MY VEHICLES CVT TRANSMISSION AND THEY HAD NEVER SENT OUT A RECALL NOTICE TO ME AND I'VE BEEN THE REGISTER OWNER FOR YEARS.

Mileage: 113,900

CAR JOLTS AND SHUDDERS ON THE ROAD INTERMITTENTLY. VERY UNSAFE AS CAR JOLTS FORWARD ON ITS OWN. CAR STALLS SOMETIMES ON THE ROAD. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAPPEN. WHEN YOU GIVE A LITTLE GAS, CAR WILL SOMETIMES GO NORMALLY OR IT WILL JOLT FORWARD LIKE A CLUTCH BEING LET OUT EVEN THOUGH ITS AN AUTOMATIC. ALWAYS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD. THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE WITH 2013 NISSANS AND STILL THEY HAVE NOT DONE A RECALL. THINGS THAT ARE THIS DANGEROUS SHOULD BE RECALLED BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE CANNOT PAY 4000 DOLLARS FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 108,000

MY CAR HESITATES WHEN IN REVERSE OR WHEN AT RED LIGHTS. THIS HAPPENS WHILE IN DRIVE

Mileage: 85,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL AT THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR REPAIRS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER INFORMED HER THAT THIS WAS A KNOWN FAILURE WITH SIMILAR VEHICLES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA TO FILE A COMPLAINT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 187,000.

Mileage: 187,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND LOSS MOTIVE POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROADWAY HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESUME BACK TO NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MICHAEL JORDAN NISSAN (3930 DURHAM CHAPEL HILL BLVD, DURHAM, NC 27707, (919) 489-3800) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 155,000. *BF*JB

Mileage: 155,000

THE CVT TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK AT ALL. I AM FORCED TO DEPRESS THE SHIFT OVERRIDE IN ORDER TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK EVERY TIME.

STOPPED AT A STOP LIGHT. MADE LEFT TURN CAR SHUDDERED SMOOTHED OUT AND DROVE 1 MILE AND PARKED CAR FOR 30 MINUTES AND GOT READY TO MOVE VEHICLE AND SHIFTED TO REVERSE AND ENGINE STALLED. STARTED ENGINE PUT TRANSMISSION IN DRIVE AND ENGINE STALLED. DEALER SAY'S TRANSMISSION IS BAD AND NEEDS REPLACED.

Mileage: 150,000

I HAVE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA S. IT HAS ~89K MILES ON IT. THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING ON 10/11/2020. HOW CAN NHTSA ASSIST? NISSAN REFUSED TO PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CVTS INSTALLED IN THE NISSAN ALTIMAS HAVE CAUSED A VARIETY OF PROBLEMS - SHAKING, LOSING ACCELERATION AND STALLING, AMONG OTHERS - ACCORDING TO OWNERS WHO ARE REGULARLY POSTING COMPLAINTS ON WEBSITES SUCH AS AUTONEWS.COM, CARCOMPLAINTS.COM, AND CARS.COM. NISSAN ALTIMA OWNERS HAVE SECURED A SETTLEMENT OFFER FROM THE CARMAKER WHICH WOULD RESOLVE CLAIMS THAT THE VEHICLES' TRANSMISSIONS FAIL PREMATURELY. LEAD PLAINTIFFS ALLEGED THAT 2013 THROUGH 2016 NISSAN ALTIMAS SUFFER FROM SHUDDERING, HESITATION, STALLING, AND NOISES STEMMING FROM DEFECTIVE CONTINUOUS VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.VACCORDING TO THE NISSAN CLASS ACTION, VEHICLES STALL UNEXPECTEDLY, CAUSING THEM TO STOP IN TRAFFIC WITHOUT ILLUMINATING THE BRAKE LIGHTS.VCONVERSELY, THE DEFECT COULD ALSO ALLEGEDLY CAUSE AN UNEXPECTED SURGE IN POWER, CAUSING DRIVERS TO LOSE CONTROL.VVDESPITE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS, NISSAN REPORTEDLY FORCED OWNERS TO PAY FOR A $3,000 FIX THAT OFTEN LEFT THEM WITH MORE DEFECTIVE PARTS.CASE # 42179365. DUE TO COVID, MY ISSUE SURFACED AFTER 7 YEAR DEADLINE ON MAY 11, 2020. THIS IS WRONG AND NISSAN WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT. I TRIED TO WORK WITH MADISON AT NISSAN 615-725-7208. I AM HAVING THE WORK DONE BASED ON DIAGNOSIS FROM WRIGHT NISSAN. THE WORK WILL COST ME ABOUT $3,500. WIEGAND BROTHERS TRANSMISSION WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. 445 ROCHESTER RD PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. 412-364-8000, 412-364-7399 EMAIL: [email protected]

Mileage: 89,000

CAR DOES NOT MOVE EVEN IF I PUT IT ON REVERSE OR DRIVE OR ANY OTHER GEAR. TOW IT TO NEAREST MECHANIC, WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION IS BLOWN.

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE GEAR SHIFTER SEIZED WHILE IN THE PARK POSITION. THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO IMMEDIATELY SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION TO THE DRIVE POSITION. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT YET NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Mileage: 180,000

THE AIR BAG LIGHT ACTIVATED AND THE ENGINE RPM DROPPED WHILE DRIVING. THE ENGINE ACCELERATOR LOST POWER, THEN PICKED UP SPEED AFTER PUSHING ON THE ACCELERATOR.

Mileage: 154,000

THE CAR HAS A SHUTTER, JERKING, HIGH RPM, LOSS OF POWER, DRIVING THE CAR DOWN THE ROAD AND IT ALL OF A SUDDEN BLASTED UP TO ALMOST 7000 RPMS AND VIOLENTLY JERKING AND SHUTTERING WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT 75- 80 MILES PER HOUR ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH THE CAR, IT THEN LOST POWER WITH ME PRESSING MY GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR, IT'S A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND NISSAN NEEDS TO FIX THIS BEFORE PEOPLE GET SERIOUSLY HURT OR EVEN DIE.

Mileage: 137,500

THE VEHICLE IS HAVING PROBLEMS GOING INTO GEAR AND SHIFTING CORRECTLY. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BY ME IN 2018. I HAVE A CLEAN TITLE. THERE HAS BEEN A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION. I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM NISSAN. THEY ARE REFUSING TO REPAIR IT BECAUSE THE VIN SHOWS THE VEHICLE WAS SALVAGED IN TWO OTHER STATES. NISSAN SAYS I MUST HAVE A CLEAR TITLE FROM THOSE STATES BEFORE THEY WILL REPAIR THE CAR. I WAS TOLD BY PEOPLE IN BOTH OF THE STATES THAT I CAN NOT GET ANOTHER TITLE WHILE I CURRENTLY HAVE A TITLE. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THE CAR SINCE PURCHASE AND AM STILL DRIVING IT. IT HAS UNDER 84,000 MILES WHICH IS WHAT THE LETTER STATES. I READ THAT NISSAN CAN NOT REFUSE TO FIX A SALVAGED VEHICLE IF IT IS BEING DRIVING. PLEASE HELP ME AND GET THEM TO HONOR THIS WARRANTY.

VEHICLE STOPPED AUTOMATICALLY (BY ITSELF) WHILE IN MOTION. LUCKY THAT IT WAS IN A PARKING LOT OTHERWISE THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A FATAL ACCIDENT. WHEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER, THEY MENTIONED ITS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND WILL NEED TO BE CHANGED. LOOKING IT UP ON GOOGLE MADE ME UNDERSTAND THAT ITS A COMMON ISSUE WITH NISSAN ALTIMA AND NISSAN HAS NOT TAKEN ANY STEPS OR OFFERED ANY HELP TO ITS CUSTOMERS TO SUPPORT FIXING THE ISSUES. ITS A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN, KINDLY TAKE SOME ACTIONS!

Mileage: 74,000

I OWN A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA PURCHASED FROM MY FRIEND WHO ORIGINALLY PURCHASED IT FROM A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. THE CAR'S SHOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUES 12TH JULY 2020 WHEN I WAS ABOUT TO STOP FOR A SIGNAL. THE CAR WAS SHUDDERING BEFORE COMING TO A FULL STOP. INITIALLY I THOUGHT IT WAS A BRAKE ISSUE, NAIVELY THINKING GIVEN THAT I EXPERIENCED IT WHEN COMING TO A STOP. BUT WHEN I PRESSED GAS AFTER SIGNAL TURNED GREEN, THE CAR DID NOT ACCELERATE AS IT WOULD DO NORMALLY. I RODE THE VEHICLE FOR ANOTHER 5 MILES THE NEXT DAY AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED TO GET WORSENED. UPON RESEARCHING AND FINDING THAT IT IS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE, I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR JULY 15TH MORNING. THE CAR DID NOT GO IN REVERSE AT THE BEGINNING AND I HAD TO CHANGE THE PARKING GEAR BEFORE I TRIED TO REVERSE AGAIN. THIS TIME IT SLOWLY MOVED. WHEN MOVING FORWARD IN ROADS, THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO GO BEYOND 20 MPH AND THE RPM WOULD GO UP AND DOWN WHEN PRESSING GAS. I BARELY MANAGED TO REACH THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY ASSESSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THEY TOLD THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 57,118

WHEN DRIVING MY CAR IT JERKS, WHEN I'M AT A COMPLETE STOP AND THEN GO TO TAKE OFF THE CAR JERKS . MY CAR HAS THE CVT TRANSMISSION WHICH HAS OR HAD A CLASS ACTION CLAIM AGAINST THEM HOWEVER TO MY UNDERSTANDING I WASN'T ABLE TO QUALIFY FOR THE EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE MY MILEAGE EXCEEDED WHAT WAS REQUIRED . I DON'T FEEL SAFE TRANSPORTING MY FAMILY IN THIS CAR DUE TO THE HESITATION/ JERKS , HOWEVER I'M NOT FINANCIALLY ABLE TO TAKE THE CAR TO A CERTIFIED MECHANIC . I'VE TRIED CONTACTING SOMEONE IN REGARDS TO THE NISSAN ALTIMA CVT SETTLEMENT TO SEE IF THEY COULD DIRECT ME TO SOMEONE WHO COULD HELP RESOLVE THIS ISSUE BUT I'VE HAD NO SUCCESS REACHING ANYONE. I'VE HAD NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THE CAR BESIDES THE HESITATION/ JERKING, THE TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT RANDOMLY COMES ON FOR NO REASON , THE A/C WANT PROPERLY WORK . THIS HAS BEEN A ONGOING PROBLEM FOR AWHILE, WHEN I PURCHASED THE CAR ( USED ) I WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE JERKING WHEN I FIRST DROVE IT BUT THE SALESMAN SAID THAT ITS NORMAL FOR THAT TYPE TRANSMISSION AND THAT I'D GET USE TO IT HENCE THE FACT I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS PURCHASING A CAR THAT WAS PUTTING MYSELF AND FAMILY IN DANGER . PLEASE HELP

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON OPEN HIGHWAYS THE VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER AND ENGINE SHUTS OFF RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING AND BREAKING. VEHICLE WILL ALSO EXPERIENCE THE SAME ISSUES WHILE DRIVING IN THE CITY STREETS. WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND BREAKS WILL NOT WORK. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE NOVEMBER 2019

Mileage: 115,000

WHEN I DRIVING 75 MPH ON THE FREEWAY, SUDDENLY MY 2013 ALTIMA TRANSMISSION GEARBOX SLIPPING TO NEUTRAL. I HAD TO TOW THE CAR TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR $3700.00. *TR

Mileage: 140,000

(1) THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG LIGHT IS FAULTY. IT IS ALWAYS LIT AS 'OFF' EVEN WHEN THERE IS A PASSENGER ON THE SEAT. (2) CAR JERKS WHEN CHANGING GEARS. I WAS REVERSING INTO A PARKING SPACE. WHEN I TRIED CHANGING GEARS FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE, THERE WAS A DELAY AND THEN THE CAR JERKED. AS I TRIED TO SLOWLY ACCELERATE, THE CAR WOULD NOT ADVANCE AS IT NORMALLY SHOULD. I THEN PARKED AND THE CAR BEGAN TO ACCELERATE/ REV WHILE IN PARK. MY CAR IS UP TO DATE ON EVERYTHING. I'M AFRAID THIS COULD HAPPEN ON A BUSY STREET OR HIGHWAY. PLEASE HELP. *TR

Mileage: 70,100

WITHOUT WARNING MY CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING. IT DIED AT IN INTERSECTION AND HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO A DEALERSHIP. THE PROBLEM STARTED ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE CAR DIED AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. CAR HAS 123000 MILES WITH NEVER AN ISSUE WITH CVT.. DEALER TOLD US IT WILL COST 4,000 DOLLARS TO FIX. TRANSMISSION SHOULDN'T FAIL AT 123 000 MILES. *TR

Mileage: 123,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT GEARS, THERE WAS A LAG IN BETWEEN WHEN THE VEHICLE RESPONDED AND THE RPM AT THE TIME THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED TO THE NEXT GEAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WITH THE VEHICLE ON CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE REVVED UP WITH THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSH TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ADDITIONALLY, WHILE DRIVING, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO THE FLOORBOARD HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,045.

Mileage: 96,045

TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. *TR

Mileage: 65,234

CAR STALLED IN MIDDLE OF ROAD WHILE TURNING LEFT. STARTED AGAIN, BUT DIED WHEN PUT IN GEAR. PUSHED IT OUT OF THE ROAD AFTER TRAFFIC CLEARED. ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE IN FOR REPAIRS NEXT DAY, BUT IT SPUTTERED AND DIED HALFWAY THERE. HAD IT TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER SAYS $4300.00 FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. DEALER SAID HE WAS UNAWARE OF THIS PARTICULAR PROBLEM AND THAT THE 3 OUTSTANDING RECALLS WERE FOR MINOR SAFETY ADJUSTMENTS. CLEARLY LYING TO ME GIVEN THE WEALTH OF DATA REGARDING SIMILAR TRANSMISSION FAILURES FOR THIS MODEL/YEAR I HAVE FOUND ONLINE. AT NO POINT WAS THERE A WARNING/HAZARD/ENGINE LIGHT ON. VERY VERY DANGEROUS DEFECT AND SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 78,000

CANT GET CAR TO GO FROM PUT TO DRIVE ALWAYS GOTTA KEEP RESTARTING I THINK ITS SHIFT LOCK I KEEP PUTTING FOOT ON BRAKE AND HAVE TOO DO IT 3 OR 4 TIMES VERY STRESSFUL. *TR

WHILE DRIVING MY CAR AND MERGING ONTO A BUSY INTERSTATE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, TRACTION CONTROL, AND BLIND SPOT MONITORING ERROR LIGHTS ALL CAME ON THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE RPM GAUGE WOULD GO UP AND THE CAR WOULD TRY TO GO, BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T. I ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED BY A SEMI TRUCK BECAUSE MY CAR WASN'T ABLE TO GO OR MOVE OUT OF THE WAY. I LEFT IT IN A SHOP FOR OVER A WEEK AND APPARENTLY IT'S SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION AND SPEED SENSORS. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND ALL THEY WOULD TELL ME WAS THAT THEY DID AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THOSE TRANSMISSIONS UP TO 130,000 MILES, HOWEVER MY CAR WAS ROUGHLY 2,000 MILES OVER THIS AND WAS NOT COVERED BY THAT WARRANTY. THEY TOLD ME ALL I COULD DO WAS REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION AND THAT WAS GOING TO COST ME ROUGHLY $4,000. I'M ALMOST SCARED TO DRIVE IT ANYWHERE THERE'S LOTS OF TRAFFIC OR FAST MOVING TRAFFIC FOR FEAR OF SOMEONE RUNNING INTO ME. ALSO WHEN ALL OF THOSE DASH LIGHTS COME ON, THE TRACTION CONTROL ISN'T WORKING AND I'VE HAD TO DRIVE IN THE RAIN SEVERAL TIMES. I JUST BELIEVE IT'S OVERALL DANGEROUS AND NISSAN ISN'T DOING ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM FOR CARS THAT HAVE SOMEHOW MANAGED TO MAKE IT OVER 130,000 MILES. I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE WHO'VE HAD SIMILAR THINGS HAPPEN WITH THEIR NISSAN CAR THAT HAS THIS TRANSMISSION. I DO BELIEVE IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT MALFUNCTIONS AT ANY GIVEN TIME JUST RANDOMLY. I CAN BE DRIVING AND IT'S FINE ONE MINUTE, THE NEXT THING I KNOW ALL OF THESE DASH LIGHTS ARE LIT UP AND THE CAR WON'T ACCELERATE.

Mileage: 132,000

VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE WHEN DRIVING, STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT LONGER MOVE. HAD TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTART TO GET IT TO MOVE AND EVEN THEN IT TOOK A SECOND FOR IT TO START MOVING. NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE GIVEN AND NO PREVIOUS ISSUES. TOOK IT TO GET A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND WAS TOLD THAT THOSE VEHICLES HAVE SHOWN TRANSMISSION ISSUES. CALLED NISSAN AND THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE UNABLE TO ASSIST. *TR

Mileage: 152,135

COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION WITH NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON (UNTIL AFTER THE FACT) OR PRIOR WARNING.

Mileage: 100,000

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE SHUDDERS BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 RPM. ALSO, IT WILL DO THE SAME SHUDDER AT HIGHWAY SPEED SUDDEN ACCELERATION. WORSE THE WARMER THE TRANSMISSION GETS.

Mileage: 38,000

WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC, THE CAR BEGAN JERKING BACK AND FORTH BEFORE COMPLETELY SHUTTING OFF. I WAS WITH MY SMALL CHILD IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WHENEVER I'D PUT THE CAR IN REVERSE OR DRIVE. I'M ONE OF HUNDREDS, IF NOT THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE, WHICH IS KNOWN TO SPECIFICALLY AFFECT 2013 MODELS. MY CHILD AND I NEARLY GOT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THIS HAPPENED.

Mileage: 94,000

WHENEVER I DRIVE MY CAR ON A CITY STREET AND MY SPEED IS 40MPH OR LESS IT STARTS TO JERK REAL BAD AND THE LOWER THE SPEED THE MORE IT JERKS. WHEN I DOWN SHIFT TO 1 OR 2 WITH THE COLUMN HANDLE THE JERKING IS NOT AS BAD. THIS ACTION BEGAN ABOUT 3 MONTHS AGO.THERE IS 70.000 MLS ON THE CAR.

Mileage: 70,000

LIGHTING THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM AT NIGHT HARD TO SEE WITHOUT THE BRIGHTS ON. WAS INFORMED THAT REFLECTIVE MATERIAL DETERIORATION IS THE CAUSE. NO RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER. TRANSMISSION THE CVT TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT ON ME AT 67,000 AND AGAIN AT ABOUT 186000 MILES. NO COMPENSATION OR RECALL FROM THE MANUFACTURER ON THIS EITHER. POOR QUALITY.

THE TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE SHUDDERS BETWEEN 1000 AND 2000 RPM. IT BEHAVES WORSE AT 1500RPM AND WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT. I HAVE TO STEP ON THE GAS AND ACCELERATE QUICKLY TO ESCAPE OR AVOID THE SHUDDER OR HAVE TO COMPLETELY LET OFF THE GAS. IT HAS SHUDDERED SO STRONGLY THAT I HAVE FEARED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE CAR WHILE IN MOTION. I ALSO FEAR I WILL BE IN A SITUATION WHERE RAPID ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION WOULD BE DANGEROUS.

Mileage: 75,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT STATED RESTARTED THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED AN ADDITIONAL 5 TIMES BEFORE THE VEHICLE STARTED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL DAYS LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CANNON NISSAN OF JACKSON LOCATED AT (905 I 20 FRONTAGE RD, JACKSON, MS 39204, 601-360-7490) CONFIRMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. A CASE WAS FILED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,749.

Mileage: 156,749

MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED TWICE WITHIN 6 MONTHS AND MY CAR TURNS OFF ON ITS OWN WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT.

Mileage: 76,590

PURCHASED MY CAR IN 2014 WITH 36000 MILES. AROUND 55,000 MILES THE GEAR SHIFTER COMPLETELY WENT OUT. NOW I'M AT 107,000 MILES AND MY CAR IS STALLING WHEN STOPPED. THE CAR IS NOT READING ANYTHING ON THE DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AT THE DEALERSHIP AND NO ONE IS ABLE TO TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE CAR. I LIVE IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA SO THIS IS A VERY BIG DEAL.

Mileage: 107,600

VEHICLE LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING WHEN STOPPING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, INTERSECTIONS, STOP SIGNS OR WHENEVER THE BRAKE WAS USED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. ENGINE COMPLETELY DIES BUT WILL START AGAIN BUT CANNOT BE USED TO PROPEL THE VEHICLE FORWARD OR IN REVERSE. A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST (AAMCO) DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND STATED THAT IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 81,400

I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 ALTIMA WITH 73,000 MILES ON THE INTERSTATE GOING ABOUT 85MPH AND ALL OF A SUDDEN I FELL A SUDDEN SURGE IN POWER THE RPM WENT FROM 2,400 TO 5,300 SIMULTANEOUSLY AND THE I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND MY ENGINE DIED I ALMOST GOT INTO A HORRIFIC ACCIDENT BUT LUCKILY THE PERSON BEHIND ME WASN'T ON THERE PHONE BUT THEY HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES BEACAUSE MY CAR WAS SLOWING DOWN QUICKLY PROBABLY BEACAUSE OF THE JATCO CVT BUT ONCE I AM PULLED OVER I AM GOING THROUGH MY GLOVE BOX TO FIND THE ROADSIDE EMERGENCY CARD WITH A NUMBER ON IT BUT I FOUND A RECALL NOTICE FROM 2 YEARS AGO THAT SAID THAT THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS YOUR TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WORK AND I NEED TO TAKE IT IN TO SERVICE IMMEDIATELY OR DAMAGE WILL OCCUR WELL WHEN I HAD THE RECALL PERFORMED I HAD 55,000 MILES ON THE CAR AND THAT IS 55,000 MILES OF DAMAGE HAPPENING TO MY TRANSMISSION SO I CALLED NISSAN AND TOLD THEM SINCE THEY DO NOT KNOW HOW TO MAKE A CAR AND THAT I ALMOST DIED IN A CAR WRECK BEACAUSE OF THEM THAT THEY NEED TO SEND ME A TOW TRUCK ASAP TO TOW IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP THEY SENT ME ONE BUT THEY DID NOT PAY FORE IT SO 200 DOLLARS LATER I AM SITTING IN MY BROCKEN CAR IN A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND I WENT IN AND TOLD THEM SINCE THEY CAN'T BUILD A TRANSMISSION THAT WON'T GET SOMEONE KILLED THEY NEED TO PUT A NEW ONE IN MY CAR THAT EORKS AND OF COURSE THEY REFUSED TO DO IT SO I GAVE IT TO THEM AND THEY LOWBALLED ME AND GAVE ME 4,000 DOLLERS FORE THE CAR WHATEVER I WAS SO MAD AT THAT MOMENT THEN I DROVE MY BUT OVER TO HYUNDAI AND GOT ME A 2020 HYUNDAI SONATA LIMITED.

Mileage: 75,000

THE VEHICLES LOW BEAM LIGHTS ARE DANGEROUSLY DEM AND HARD TO SEE WITH THEM ON. THEY HAVE GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME AND PUTTING IN NEW EXPENSIVE HEADLIGHT HAVE NOT HELPED. THE TRANSMISSION STILL SOMETIMES IN A HIGHER RMP. I HAVE TO TAP ON THE BRAKE TO GET IT UNSTUCK IN THAT RPM.

Mileage: 200,000

THE TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD SEIZE IF THE CAR SLOWED DOWN CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STALL. RESTARTING THE CAR WOULD BE NO PROBLEM (IN PARK OR NEUTRAL) AND IT IDLED FINE. AS SOON AS YOU PUT IT IN GEAR, THE PROBLEMATIC TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD CAUSE THE CAR TO STALL AGAIN. THE CAR IS CURRENTLY (01/23/2020) AT POUGHKEEPSIE NISSAN (NY) GETTING FIXED.

Mileage: 88,400

CVT FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. NO WARNING LIGHTS, NO SLIPPAGE. STALLS RANDOMLY IN DRIVE AND REVERSE. RESTARTED AFTER 5 MINUTES AND DROVE FINE AGAIN. HAD TO SPEND $250 IN TOWING FEES IN THE SAME WEEK. NISSAN DIDN'T ADMIT CVT FAULT KNOWINGLY. HAPPENED SHORTLY AFTER THEIR RECALL ON THE TCM TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. SHAME ON YOU, NISSAN!

Mileage: 125,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL WHINING AND GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION BEARING FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER HUGH WHITE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (250 COLUMBUS RD SUITE A, ATHENS, OH 45701 (740) 594-8555) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED FOR THE 2ND TIME AND DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE REPAIR WAS STILL PENDING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO PAY 80% OF THE REPAIR COST. A CASE WAS ALSO OPENED WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 82,000.

Mileage: 82,000

TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER HUSBAND WHO OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROGNOSIS FOR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO CROWN NISSAN LOCATED AT 5151 34TH ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33714, TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,010.

Mileage: 60,010

TRANSMISSION SLIPPING WHEN VEHICLE SLOWS. SOMETIMES THE CAR DIES AS A RESULT. WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE, TRANSMISSION SLIPS OUT OF GEAR THUS CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD SUCH AS GETTING STUCK IN AN INTERSECTION OR IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC.

Mileage: 80,000

I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BUT ON NEW YEAR'S EVE WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR, MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA STALLED WHILE IDLING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT. I DIDN'T DRIVE IT YESTERDAY (NEW YEARS DAY), AND BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP FIRST THING THIS MORNING TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT (JAN 2). I WAS TOLD THAT I NEED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION! IT IS SHOCKING TO ME THAT A 6 Y.O. CAR -- WITHOUT ANY PROGRESSION OF SYMPTOMS OR ANY WARNING LIGHTS WHATSOEVER -- WOULD NEED AN ENTIRELY NEW TRANSMISSION. THESE SEEMS LIKE A MANUFACTURING PROBLEM TO ME, AS A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH REVEALED NUMEROUS NISSAN OWNERS COMPLAINING OF NEEDING TO REPLACE THEIR CVT PREMATURELY.

Mileage: 121,000

MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SL VIN: [XXX] IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO SHIFT WHEN PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL. I HAVE TO USE A PENCIL/ETC IN THE SHIFT LOCK RELEASE BYPASS AREA EVERYTIME. SEARCHING THE WEB AND IT SEEMS THAT MANY CARS ARE HOBBLED BY A THIN PIECE OF METAL ON A CHEAP $3 MICRO SWITCH IN THE SHIFTER. BENDING THE SMALL METAL TAB ON THE MICRO SWITCH APPARENTLY CAN FIX THE ISSUE SO IT MAKES CONTACT AGAIN. DEALERS WANT $700 TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY WHICH IS OUTRAGEOUS. YOUTUBE LINK: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=EU7VM2Y-7LY AND PART FIX AT 8 MINUTE MARK. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 95,000

ENGINE JUDDERING THAT SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION. SIGNIFICANT CABIN VIBRATION AND NOISE WITH SLOW ACCELERATION ESPECIALLY IN COLD WEATHER. HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS , HIGHWAY OR CITY.

Mileage: 100

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY, CAME TO A STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ENGINE STALLED WHEN TRYING TO PUSH ACCELERATOR

Mileage: 71,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND IT FELT AS IF THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000.

Mileage: 66,000

MY CAR IS A 2013 WITH LESS THAN 40,000 MILES. IN THE MATTER OF 5 DAYS, THE TRANSMISSION HAS DECLINED SIGNIFICANTLY. WHEN AT A STOPLIGHT, MY CAR WILL SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. I HAVE TO PARK IT, TURN IT OFF, THEN CRANK IT BACK UP. WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, IT WILL STALL AS IF I HAVE IT IN NEUTRAL. EVEN WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE, MY RPM WILL BE FLUCTUATING, BUT MY ACCELERATION WOULDN'T CHANGE. IT WOULD STALL AT 40MPH, MAKE A JERKING MOTION, THEN PICK UP A LITTLE SPEED. TODAY IT BARELY WENT PAST 20MPH. NISSAN WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THIS ISSUE, WHICH IS CLEARLY THEIR FAULT! NOW I HAVE TO GET A NEW TRANSMISSION PAID OUT OF MY OWN POCKET.

Mileage: 36,500

ENGINE SHUTTERING, HESITATING AND SURGING AT LOW SPEEDS. HAPPENING FOR 2 DAYS AND HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE SINCE IT BEGAN.

Mileage: 112,000

MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING..CAR WON'T GO IN REVERSE OR DRIVE.WAS DRIVING THEN THE CAR STARTED SHAKING THEN STOP MOVING.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON.

Mileage: 110,000

MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SV TRANSMISSION SHUTTERED WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS IN BUSY TRAFFIC AND ALMOST CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. NISSAN SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEIRSELVES....MAKING A VEHICLE WITH A TRANSMISSION LIKE THIS. AND THEY KNOW THE TRANSMISSION IS MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE VEHICLE.

I WAS ABPUT TO MAKE A TURN WHILE IN MIDDLE OF BUSY 4 WAY INTERSECTION WHEN THE CAR TURNED OFF AND ABRUBTLY STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTION. I TRIED TO TURN CAR BACK ON BUT IT WOULD NOT START. BYSTANDERS CAME AND HELPED MOVE CAR TO SAFE SIDE OF STREET. TRIED TO START CAR AFTER TRYING TO CHANGE GEARS. THEN IT WAS MOVING SLUGGISH . THEN IT DROVE AGAIN. BUT THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN . TOOK TO NISSAN DEALER AND THEY SAID IT NEEDED NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS CAR HAD ONLY 100,000 MILES. I HAVE 4 OTHER NISSANS THAT HAVE LASTED OVER 200,000 MILES AND NEVER HAD THIS TRANSMISSION ISSUE. I HAVE SUBMITTED ALSO TO KCC CAMPAIN COMPLAINTS WEBSITE.

Mileage: 100,000

MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA'S CVT IS FAULTY. THE TRANSMISSION CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHUTTER AT ANY SPEED AND RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF. ADDITIONALLY, AT A MOMENTS NOTICE IT WILL REV UP IN RPMS AND NOT GO ANYWHERE. IT STALLS IN TRAFFIC WHICH HAS CAUSED A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN. THIS OCCURS WHILE DRIVING AT ALL SPEEDS. IT HAS HAPPENED ON HIGHWAYS, CITY STREETS AND SIMPLY BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY.

Mileage: 106,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AND STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN THE CONTACT SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, IT RESUMED NORMAL OPERATION. WHEN THE SHIFTER WAS PLACED IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE STALLED. ALSO, THE TRANSMISSION MADE A NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED ONCE IT WAS WARMED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.

Mileage: 106,000

UNABLE TO RELEASE VEHICLE FROM P POSITION BY PRESSING THE BRAKE. THE BYPASS BUTTON HAS TO BE PRESSED IN ORDER TO RELEASE.

Mileage: 88,500

THE CAR HAS HAD NO PREVIOUS ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION - NOTE THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT NEVER CAME ON. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO STUTTER AND THE RPM'S WOULD MOMENTARILY REV VERY HIGH. AFTER DRIVING FOR SEVERAL MINUTES OF THIS, THE CAR STARTED TO DECELERATE - EVENTUALLY GETTING DOWN TO ABOUT 25 MPH. AT THIS POINT, THE CAR NEVER REGAINED SPEED. AFTER GETTING THE CAR TOWED TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 156,000

CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK WHILE IN STATIONARY MODE.

Mileage: 900,000

RANDOMLY MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. BUT NO AIRBAGS EVER DEPLOYED. ALSO I BELIVEVE MY YEARS TRANSMISSION HAS A RECALL ON IT. EVERY NOW AND AGAIN IT DOWNSHIFTS WHILE I AM ACCELERATING ON THE HIGHWAY AND IT TERRIFIES ME. I WOULD APPRECIATE FEELING SAFE IN MY INVESTMENT

Mileage: 133,000

CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUR OF PARK TO REVERSE WHILE IN STATIONARY MODE.

Mileage: 39,653

MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SV MODEL HAD THE CVT REPLACED AT 41,289 MILES IN 2017. TWO YEARS TO THE DATE, AT 75,000 MILES 2019 MY CVT TRANSMISSION IS OUT AGAIN. NISSAN VIA VERBAL TOLD ME THAT THE WARRANTY ON THE REPLACED CVT IS 15,000 OR 1YEAR. MY NISSAN ALTIMA 2013. AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WAS LOOSING MOTION .WHEN DRIVING AND ACCELERATING THE CAR IT WOULDNT GO UP THE THE SPEEDOMETER SPEED, IT SEEMS LIKE IT WAS STALLING. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE STOP LIGHT OR STOP SIGN AND I LET GO OF THE BREAK, THE CAR WOULDNT GO INTO "GEAR" . I HAD TO PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL MOVE BUT WITH AN AWFUL "JERK".THAT PROBLEM WAS CONSTANT. WHEN BACKING UP OF MY DRIVE WAY THE SAME THING WOULD HAPPEN, I WILL PUT IT IN "GEAR" AND THE CAR WOULDN'T BACK-UP AT ALL, I HAD TO PRESS THE GAS AFTER 5 SECONDS AND AGAIN SUDDENLY WILL JERK INTO REVERSE. THE CAR ACTUALLY STOPPED IN DIFFERENT OCCASIONS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET WITH HEAVY TRAFFIC IN A BUSY INTERSECTION. THIS IS A BIG SAFETY CONCERN FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS INSIDE AN UNSAFE VEHICLE THAT JUST "WONT MOVE". ANOTHER CONCERN WOULD BE TO "PUBLIC SAFETY" AS OTHER DRIVERS WILL HAVE TO MANEUVER AROUND THE 'STALLED" VEHICLE. I DID CONTACTED NISSAN USA AND THEY ISSUE A CASE NUMBER ON MY COMPLAIN. MY VEHICLE IS NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP. I DID MY RESEARCH AND THE SAME ISSUE HAS BEEN GOING ON WITH NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSIONS, THAT IN 2010** NISSAN EXTENDED THEIR CVT ( CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) EQUIPPED VEHICLES ( 2003- 2010) WITH A 10 YEAR / 120,000 MILES LIMITED WARRANTY. IM 100% SURE THAT NISSAN WILL MAKE THEIR 2011 - 2013 ALTIMAS PART OF THEIR COMMITMENT TO THEIR CLIENT BASE, AND ADD THEIR 10 YEAR / 120,000 MILES LIMITED WARRANTY EXTENSION TO THESE PREVIOUS MODELS.

Mileage: 75,000

THE CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF "PARK" WITHOUT POPPING THE ACCESS COVER ON CONSOLE & PUSHING DOWN ON THE TRANSMISSION RELEASE BUTTON WITH A LONG SCREWDRIVER. STARTING HAPPENING AT APPROX 35K MILES.

Mileage: 35,000

AT 68830 MILES THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON THIS CAR. TERRIBLE.

Mileage: 68,830

TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 80679 MILES.

Mileage: 80,679

THE SHIFT GEAR DOES NOT MOVE TO DRIVE, REVERSE OR ANYWHERE FOR THAT MATTER ONCE ITS IN PARK. SOMEONE HAD TO SHOW ME HOW TO REMOVE THE PLASTIC CAP ON THE SHIFT GEAR LOCK & STICK MY KEY IN THERE TO GET THE SHIFT GEAR TO MOVE. I HAVE TO DO THIS EVERY SINGLE TIME THE VEHICLE IS SET TO PARK & THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY.

Mileage: 60,000

THE 7 INCH CENTRAL AUDIO-VISUAL AND NAVIGATION UNIT PERIODICALLY CHANGES RADIO STATIONS, CRASHES THE NAVIGATION DISPLAY, OR CRASHES ENTIRELY GOING BLANK, AND MAY OR MAY NOT ASK FOR SD CARD UPON REBOOT. ON ONE OCCASION THE ACCELERATOR ALSO STUCK REQUIRING THE CAR TO TAKEN TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TURNED OFF. CANNOT BE SURE IF THE TWO EVENTS WERE RELATED BUT THEY HAPPENED SIMULTANEOUSLY. IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS THE MISBEHAVIOR OF THE CENTRAL DISPLAY UNIT HAS GOTTEN WORSE AND WORSE. NISSAN DEALER AND NATIONAL SUPPORT ARE UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM OR BEING WILLING TO FIX IT. THERE IS NO ESCALATION PROCEDURE TO FACTORY ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE SUPPORT. THEY WILL NOT TAKE THE ELEMENTARY STEP TO REFLASH THE FIRMWARE OR BEING WILLING TO CHANGE OUT THE UNIT. MULTIPLE EXAMPLES OF THIS PROBLEM ARE REPORTED ONLINE IN NISSAN'S OWNER PORTAL FOR THIS MODEL YEAR AND THE NEXT. DESPITE BEING ORIGINALLY TOLD THAT NISSAN IS TRYING TO TRACK CARS WITH THIS KNOWN PROBLEM THAT NISSAN REFUSES TO ADDRESS AND LEAVING A POTENTIAL SAFETY PROBLEM UNRESOLVED.

Mileage: 33,000

THE CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP LIGHT. IT WOULD JUST DO LOW-RPM REVS THEN EVENTUALLY CRAWL THEN REV SUPER HIGH AND ACCELERATE SUPER FAST. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD TAKE ABOUT 10 SECONDS TO ENGAGE AT EVERY LIGHT AND ONCE IT DID IT WOULD LURCH FORWARD. STALLED 3 TIMES. 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH EXACTLY 85,500 MILES. CALLED NISSAN AND THEY SAID THE KNOW OF NO RECALLS OR ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY BUT TO TAKE IT TO A NISSAN DEALER TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT FINALLY CAME ON WITH CODE P0776, AND PENDING CODES OF P 0776 P0965 P2813.

Mileage: 85,500

WE HAVE BAD HEADLIGHTS. AT NIGHT WITH LOW BEAMS YOU CANNOT SAFELY DRIVE. YOU ARE FORCED TO USE HIGH BEAMS. DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION OTHER THAN REPLACE FOR 1000K. ON TOP OF THAT THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 70K. UNACCEPTABLE. BUT THE LIGHTS ARE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. NISSAN CLAIMS THEY ARE AWARE BUT DO NOTHING

Mileage: 28,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DID NOT ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TORRE NISSAN (760-777-8999, LOCATED AT 79125 HIGHWAY 111, LA QUINTA, CA 92253) WHERE NOTHING WAS DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INQUIRED ABOUT TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN NUMBER: 16-102 AND WAS INFORMED TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 104,000.

Mileage: 104,000

ENGINE STALLS WHILE DRIVING DUE TORQUE STALLING OF THE ENGINE. CAN COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS HAS BEEN A KNOWN ISSUE OF THIS MAKE AND MODEL CVT. THEN ENGINE STALLING AND SHUTTING DOWN OCCURS AT ANY SPEED.

Mileage: 59,540

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND THE CONTACT HAD TO PUSH THE VEHICLE INTO THE PARKING SPACE. THE CONTACT ALSO NOTICED FLUID ON THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 37097905. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 81,000.

Mileage: 81,000

GEAR GETS STUCK TOO OFTEN TO MOVE. CHEAP PARTS AND IS RISKY LIKE ON A PARKING STOP TRYING TO STOP AND YOUR GEAR WONT BUDGE. MY 2013 ALTIMA TRANSMISSION HAS ALWAYS BEEN VIBRATING TOO HEAVILY, BETWEEN 1500-2500 RPM IN COLD AND EXTEREMELY HOT WEATHER SITUATIONS, EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE (SINCE FEB, 2014). NOW THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED AND THEY ARE ASKING 4K TO REPLACE IT.

Mileage: 80,000

TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, LURCHING, GOING IN AND OUT OF GEAR FOR SEVERAL MONTHS AND NOW IS ALMOST NON DRIVABLE. DEALERSHIP SAYS IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND IT WILL COST $3,500 TO FIX.

Mileage: 52,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RPMS WERE GOING UP AND DOWN SPORADICALLY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OVER INTO THE NEXT GEAR. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2016 AS PART OF AN UNKNOWN RECALL REPAIR THAT WAS PERFORMED UNDER AN EXTENDED WARRANTY AT GRIFFIN NISSAN (1780 E BROAD AVE, ROCKINGHAM, NC 28379, (910) 997-5516). THE MOST RECENT FAILURE OCCURRED AROUND AUGUST 12, 2019. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT ASSIST BECAUSE THE MILEAGE EXCEEDED THE WARRANTY LIMIT OF 100,000. THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED A CASE NUMBER AND PROMISED TO CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 134,000.

Mileage: 134,000

THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY ALTIMA ARE REALLY DIM.

MY CAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK- THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS IN ONLINE FORUMS I HAVE SIFTED THRU WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM WITH THE SAME YEAR AS MINE

Mileage: 87,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED TWICE AND WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF ATHENS (LOCATED AT 4735 ATLANTA HWY, BLDG. C, ATHENS, GA 30606, (706) 410-1914) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.

Mileage: 112,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND A THUD NOISE WAS PRESENT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE FAILURES EVENTUALLY WORSENED AND THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY SPUTTERED AND STALLED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED DUE TO A FAULTY SOLENOID AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. DON WILLIAMS NISSAN (310 WESTERN BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, NC) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.

Mileage: 84,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING TO THE NEXT GEAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CANNON NISSAN OF BLYTHEVILLE (305 N SERVICE RD, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315, (866) 433-4281) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 36120298. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.

Mileage: 89,000

CVT IS JERKING AND THE RECALL DOESN'T EXTEND TO CARS THAT THE PROBLEM MOSTLY EFFECTS.

Mileage: 92,300

CAR HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, STOPPING, AND ALSO JERKING. HAS HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN BY THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP. BUT THE CAR STILL HAS THE SAME ISSUES. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTH, WITH NO CLEAR ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEM. THE CAR IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ASAP.

Mileage: 8,500

I BOUGHT A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IN 2017. 4 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE WITH ONLY 65,000 MILES THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN IT. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT RESTARTED AND THE NEXT DAY WHILE WORKING THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. THE CVT TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP. NOW 65,000 MILES LATER THE NEW CVT TRANSMISSION DIED WHILE I HAD A YOUTH CLIENT IN MY CAR FOR WORK. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE FOR A TRANSMISSION TO FAIL AT THE DROP OF A HAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THERE IS CURRENTLY A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST NISSAN DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THIS IS EFFECTING MY WORK AND IS NOT A RELIABLE CAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. ALSO THE AIR COMPRESSOR IS AN ISSUE AS WELL. THIS ALSO NEEDS RECALLED. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THESE ISSUES. WHAT IF THE CAR WOULD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A ROAD AND SOMEONE WOULD HIT ME WHILE I AM WITH MY CHILDREN OR A CLIENT? THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO PLEASE. BECAUSE NISSAN IS REFUSING TO HELP ME AT ALL FOR THIS SECOND TRANSMISSION THAT IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD!!!!

Mileage: 132,000

WHEN I MAKE A STOP AND THEN I LEAVE THE TRANSMISSION FAILS AND THE CAR IS VERY SLOW BUT THE RPM GOES UP VERY HIGH

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA DEFECTIVE CVT. PURCHASED A USED 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH 62K MILES ON IT AND QUICKLY REALIZED I HAD BOUGHT A CAR WITH A FAILING TRANSMISSION. IT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COULD FAIL IN A MANNER THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE CURRENT SYMPTOMS ARE POOR ACCELERATION FOLLOWED BY A SURGE IN ACCELERATION, SHUDDERING, ETC. I HAVE HAD THE CVT FLUID CHANGED AND REPROGRAMMED TWICE AND THE ISSUE STILL REMAINS. UNTIL I CAN HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED I RISK THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DE-ACCELERATING ON THE ROAD WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.

Mileage: 62,456

THE 2ND TIME IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS THAT THE CVT VALVE WENT OUT MAKING THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY JERK FORWARD AND BACKWARDS EVEN WITH THE BRAKES ON AND THEN SUDDENLY LOSE POWER. WETHIS IS A HAZARDOUS SITUATION AS MY CAR HAD TO BE TOWED YESTERDAY AFTER SUDDENLY STOPPING AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. LAST TIME IT HAPPENED ON A BUSY BRIDGE. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE 2013 ALTIMAS BUT UNFORTUNATELY I'VE JUST BECOME AWARE OF THIS. PEOPLE COULD DIE.

Mileage: 85,000

MY CAR WAS DRIVING PERFECTLY FINE IN THE MORNING. CAR STARTED FINE LATER IN THE AFTERNOON. IT STARTED JERKING AND NOT ACCELERATING SMOOTHLY AS I PULLED OUT TO THE STREET. THEN IT STALLED AT THE STREET. RESTARTED THE CAR AND EVERYTHING SEEMED NORMAL UNTIL I PUT IT IN GEAR. AFTER ONLY A FEW FEET IT STALLED AGAIN. IT NOW STALLS IN ANY GEAR BESIDES PARK AND NEUTRAL. HAD TO PUSH THE CAR OFF THE ROAD AND HAVE IT TOWED. ANOTHER BAD CVT TRANSMISSION. NISSAN SHOULD BE ASHAMED. SELLING THESE CARS WITH MAJOR MECHANICAL FAILURE AND POOR WARRANTY. HAD TO EXTENDED WARRANTY ON PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS BECAUSE OF FAILURES. SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS IS HAPPENING TO TO MANY PEOPLE. LAST NISSAN I WILL OWN.

Mileage: 1

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NISSAN OF SACRAMENTO (2820 AUBURN BLVD, SACRAMENTO, CA 95821, (916) 604-4095) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,953.

Mileage: 107,953

SHIFT SOLENOID HAS SMALL METAL PLATE THAT BENDS OVER TIME AND LOSES CONTACT THE SHIFTER. THIS MAKES CAR IMPOSSIBLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE SHIFT LOCK USING A SMALL FLAT HEAD SCREWDRIVER. AFTER DISCOVERING FIX, I DISMANTLED THE SHIFTER AND BENT THE SOLENOID PLATE BACK TO THE ORIGINAL POSITION BUT A FEW MONTHS LATER, THE METAL PLATE HAS BENT AGAIN. THIS SMALL METAL PLATE SEEMS QUITE THIN AND FLIMSY. SEARCH THE WEB, LOTS OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE OCCUR TO THEIR ALTIMAS.

Mileage: 47,215

AFTER DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY FOR 35-40 MINUTES MY CAR WON'T ACCELERATE WHEN I HAVE THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND MY SPED STARTS DROPPING EVEN WHEN CRUSE CONTROL IS SET.

Mileage: 73,000

MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT WORKING IT HAS CAUSE I AS WELL AS MY FIANCE TO HAVE TO MISS WORK SOMETIMES BECAUSE OF THE CVT THE CAR SHAKES AND SHUTTERS AND CUTS OFF THIS HAPPENED TO ME WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY FIANCE WHERE WE COULD HAVE BEEN HIT AND ENDED UP IN A BAD ACCIDENT.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY SHIFT INTO GEAR. AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE AND REVERSE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DETERMINED. HERB CHAMBERS NISSAN (273 TURNPIKE RD, WESTBOROGH, MA) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED FOR THE SAME FAILURES AND THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE WAS REPROGRAMMED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,000.

Mileage: 74,000

AFTER DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR 25/30 MINUTES AND STOPPING THE CAR WON'T ACCELERATE WITH THE GAS PEDAL PUSHED ALL THE WAY FOR 10 TO 15 SECONDS. ON 6/20/2019 I STOPPED AT A LIGHT, THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE AND THEN STARTED JERKING IN A MANNER THAT SEEMED AS IF THE CAR WAS IN THE WRONG GEAR. AFTER THIS HAPPENED THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. THE CODE READS AS A FAULTY SOLENOID IN THE TRANSMISSION.AFTER TAKING IT TO A NISSAN DEALER I WAS TOLD I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION. THIS PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO A RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED IN 2017 WITH THE GAS PEDAL AND TRANSMISSION ACTING MESSED UP. IF I STOP THE CAR AND TURN IT OFF THEN IMMEDIATELY BACK ON THE PROBLEM DISAPPEARS. THUS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE I CAN'T ALWAYS RESTART THE CAR IN A SAFE LOCATION BUT IF I DON'T I COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT WHEN MY CAR WON'T ACCELERATE PROPERLY. BECAUSE OF THE SIMILARITIES TO THE LAST RECALL AND THE FACT THAT THE PROBLEM IS NOT CONSISTENT I BELIEVE THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER.

Mileage: 129,200

VEHICLE STOPPED AT STOP LIGHT AND STALLED. RESTARTED VEHICLE AND PUT INTO DRIVE AND STALLED AGAIN. DID THIS 6 TIMES. CONTACTED TOWING SERVICE AND TOWED A BLOCK AWAY TO A SERVICE STATION. THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEEDED TO GO TO A NISSAN DEALER, THEN HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO MATT CASTRUCCI NISSAN. WHERE THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY LOCATED. THE SERVICE TECH. STATED THE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE HAS 88,000 MILES AND HAVE READ THAT NISSAN EXTENDED WARRANTY TO 120,000, BUT THAT MAY VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS. WHY NOT? THEY STATED THAT THE VIN # WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. THAT MAKES NO SENSE, SHOULD INCLUDE ALL 2013 NISSAN REGARDLESS OF VIN#. THE VEHICLE IS REGISTERED UNDER MY WIFE'S NAME. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

Mileage: 88,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE AND SLIP WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED OR WHEN SHIFTING OUT OF DRIVE. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER, THE TRANSMISSION GEARS FAILED TO CHANGE OVER, AND THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED OFF THE ROAD AND PARKED. BALISE NISSAN OF CAPE COD (322 FALMOUTH RD, HYANNIS, MA 02601, (508) 815-4010) WAS CONTACTED AND INDICATED THAT AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER CAMPAIGN REGARDING THE REPROGRAMMING OF THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT) FAILED. THE DEALER RECOMMENDED THAT THE VEHICLE BE DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE IF THE CVT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AND THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT VOLUNTEER TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 122,000.

Mileage: 122,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK OCCASIONALLY. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE A SMALL PIN TO UNLOCK THE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE OF THE FAILURE AND TRANSFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE NHTSA HOTLINE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

Mileage: 79,000

THE PROBLEM STARTED A FEW MONTHS AGO WITH AN OCCASIONAL SHUDDERING OF THE CAR AND SURGING OF RPMS. THIS TYPICALLY HAPPENED WHEN I ACCELERATED OVER 60 MPH, BUT ALSO HAPPENED SEEMINGLY RANDOMLY WHEN MAINTAINING SPEED. OVER THE LAST 3 WEEKS, THE SHUDDERING BECAME MORE VIOLENT, MORE FREQUENT, AND LESS RELATED TO ACCELERATING, JUST HAPPENING GENERALLY WHEN DRIVING 45+ MPH. ONE WEEK AGO, I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM A WORK TRIP AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, THE CAR BECAME EXTREMELY LOUD WHEN DRIVING, AND I WAS HAVING TROUBLE ACCELERATING (5/30/2019). THE CODE WAS P0841, TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR/SWITCH. AFTER READING ABOUT THE CODE ONLINE, I WAS HOPEFUL THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE MINIMAL, MAYBE JUST DRAINING AND REFILLING TRANNY FLUID OR REPLACING THE SENSOR/SWITCH ON THE TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, WITHIN 2 DAYS I REALIZED THE CAR WAS UNDRIVABLE AND IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT TO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP. THE OWNER LOOKED UP ALTIMA RECALLS AND LAWSUITS, THOUGHT MY CAR WAS COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY (UNFORTUNATELY, MY NEWER 2013 MODEL WAS NOT), AND DID NOT TOUCH IT. ON MY DRIVE TO THE NISSAN DEALER, I COULD BARELY ACCELERATE, COULD NOT KEEP SPEED, THE ENTIRE CAR WAS SHAKING VIOLENTLY, AND THE NOISE WAS EXTREMELY LOUD ' WHICH WAS VERY DANGEROUS TO MYSELF AND OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROAD. GIVEN THE DIAGNOSIS OF NEAR COMPLETE FAILURE, I AM FORTUNATE IT DID NOT FAIL WHILE DRIVING. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALER FOR AN OFFICIAL DIAGNOSIS, IN ORDER TO HAVE IT IN NISSAN'S SYSTEM AS BACKUP FOR A FORMAL COMPLAINT/CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT. AFTER RECEIVING AN OUTRAGEOUS QUOTE FOR A REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION, I HAD THE CAR TOWED BACK TO THE TRANSMISSION SHOP FOR REBUILDING (6/10/2019). THE CAR IS 6 YEARS OLD, HAD A SINGLE PREVIOUS OWNER, HAS LIVED IN A GARAGE, AND HAS BEEN WELL MAINTAINED.

Mileage: 97,000

5 DAYS AGO WHILE DRIVING ON A FREEWAY DURING RUSH HOUR MY CAR STARTED STUTTERING WHILE DRIVING. WHEN I PRESSED ON THE ACCELERATOR AFTER COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR JERKED AND STALLED WHILE IN TRAFFIC. WHEN 5 MILES FROM HOME I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT THE CAR ENGINE DIED. AFTER RESTARTING MY CAR WHEN I PUT MY CAR INTO GEAR THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. WHILE IN THE LEFT LANE I SAT THERE TRYING TO GET MY CAR TO GO INTO GEAR WITHOUT THE ENGINE DYING. TWO GUYS HELPED TO MOVE IT OFF OF THE ROAD AND I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED HOME. IT'S NOW AT THE DEALERSHIP'S SERVICE CENTER.

Mileage: 51,344

HESITATE WHEN PUT IN GEAR SOMETIMES WHEN ACCELERATED DOES NOT MOVE HAVE TO TURN IT ON AND OFF THEN IT WILL MOVE WAS TAKEN TO AMMCO TRANSMISSION REBUILD OR REPLACE ONLY 45,000 MILES 2013. WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN ON 04/18/2013 FOR INSPECTION WAS TOLD NOTHING IS WRONG WITH VEHICLE

Mileage: 45,000

TL- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. VEHICLE SHIFTING INTO GEAR ERRATICALLY, COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK, VEHICLE TURNED OFF WITH NO WARNING NEARLY LEFT STRANDED, VEHICLE TOWED TO RESIDENCE, MANUFACTURER NOT CONTACTED, $2000 FOR REFURBISHED/REBUILT TRANSMISSION WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC AT A LOW SPEED AND COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK AND STALLED. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO OR AFTER THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THERE WAS NO FORWARD MOBILITY TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER A DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000. "PIIR = Y". AH

Mileage: 113,000

WHILE DRIVING OUR 13 NISSAN ALTIMA SOUTH ON HWY 218/27 SUDDENLY THE CAR WAS STALLING AND LUNGING AND WE LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING IN 4 LANE TRAFFIC ON MAY 13, 2019. WHILE TRYING TO DEPRESS THE ACCELERATOR THERE WAS NOTHING WE COULD NOT ACCELERATE OR ANYTHING. THIS WAS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS WE WERE TRYING TO CROSS ON COMING TRAFFIC THE VEHICLE WOULD LUNGE OR NOT ACCELERATE AT ALL. WE COULD HAVE EASILY CAUSED A COLLISION DUE TO THE LUNGING AND STALLING OF THE TRANSMISSION. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED NISSAN DEALER DEERY BROTHERS IN WEST BURLINGTON, IA AND WAS DIAGNOSED AS NEEDING THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. THIS REPLACEMENT WILL COST $4,500. OUR ALTIMA HAS 85,000 MILES. I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE HAS NISSANS CVT THAT HAS MALFUNCTIONED IS VARIOUS OTHER NISSAN MODELS. HOPEFULLY THIS SITUATION WILL BE REMEDIED BY A RECALL.

Mileage: 85,000

THE VEHICLE HAS AROUND 57,500 MILES, WAS BOUGHT CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED AT A NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN 2016, AND HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED BY A NISSAN DEALERSHIP SINCE PURCHASE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO PROPERLY ACCELERATE AFTER A STOPLIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT THIS LIGHT AND COULD ONLY ACCELERATE TO ABOUT 12 MPH AFTERWARDS REGARDLESS OF HOW HARD I PUSHED THE GAS PEDAL. I TRIED STOPPING AND SHIFTING TO PARK THEN BACK TO DRIVE, YET THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THIS IS INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS AS IT HAPPENED WITHOUT WARNING. NO LIGHTS CAME ON AND NO ALERTS POPULATED ON MY DASHBOARD SCREEN. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES BEFORE, AND IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM AMONG ALTIMA OWNERS. THIS SEEMS TO RESULT FROM A DEFECTIVE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION (CVT), AND THE FAILURE TO PROPERLY ACCELERATE WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO COMPLETE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. HOPEFULLY, THIS WILL NOT HAPPEN WHEN I AM ON A BUSY ROAD OR INTERSTATE AS THIS IS IMMENSELY DANGEROUS AND POSSIBLY FATAL.

Mileage: 57,500

MY NISSAN ALTIMA 2013 DIED IN THE PARKING LOT OF A HIGHWAY REST AREA. THE NISSAN MECHANIST LATER REPORTED THE CVT GOT MECHANICAL PROBLEM AND HAS TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 37,000

TRANSMISSION FAIL. MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA STARTED SHUDDERING AT ACCELERATION FOR FEW DAYS THEN SUDDENLY STARTED TO HESITATE AND GO INTO LIMP MODE. THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING THE PEDAL OR IN REVERSE. THIS HAS CAUSED A SAFETY HAZARD IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY LOST ITS POWER TO MOVE AS IF IT'S IN COMA. TWO MECHANIC SHOPS SAID THE CVT TRANSMISSION SYSTEM NEEDS REPLACEMENT. COSTS 3500$. CANNOT AFFORD IT OF COURSE AND THE CAR ITSELF NOW IS NOT WORTH THIS AMOUNT.

Mileage: 85,000

I BOUGHT USED 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA CAR LIKE 2 YR 6 MONTHS. RECENT I FACED JERK CONDITION AND SUDDENLY WENT BREAK DOWN. GIVEN NISSAN SHOW ROOM, THEY CONFIRMED ITS TRANSMISSION ISSUE. IT'S NOT UNDER WARRANTY. NEED TO REPLACE. IT'S COST 5500. STILL HAVE A LOAN OF 8500. IF THERE ANY OPTIONS I CAN GO WITH I'M IN IDLE POSITION. IF I GO THROUGH LAW FIRM CAN I REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION FOR FREE ??

Mileage: 58,000

TRANSMISSION WAS BROKEN. MY CAR (ALTIMA 2013) WAS STOPPED ON THE DRIVEWAY TO THE PARKING LOT AT THE TRAIN STATION AND I HAD TO CALL TOWED AWAY COMPANY TO GET IT TO NISSAN SERVICE. NISSAN SERVICE SAYS THE TRANSMISSION BOX MUST BE REPLACED WITH ESTIMATED COST OF ABOUT $4,500.

Mileage: 76,000

THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE PROPERLY WHEN DRIVING CAUSING IT TO STALL IN UNSAFE AREAS (INTERSECTIONS, INCLINES, FREEWAY ON-RAMPS). MANY TIMES THE ACCELERATOR WILL BE PRESSED DOWN COMPLETELY AND THE CAR WILL BARELY MOVE. WHEN DRIVING UP SMALL INCLINES, THE CAR WILL STUTTER AND MAKE TERRIBLE SOUNDS. (THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM SINCE 2017)

Mileage: 60,000

WHEN I START MY CAR AND SHIFT THE GEAR FROM N (NEUTRAL) TO D (DRIVE), AND THEN PRESS THE ACCELERATOR, THE ENGINE STOPS. MY CAR STOPPED IN THE CITY SIGNAL AND I WAS SHOCKED. I TURNED ON THE EMERGENCY INDICATOR IMMEDIATELY AND SOMEHOW MANAGED TO ACCELERATE AND MOVE THE CAR TO A SAFE PLACE. ALSO WHEN DRIVING I AM SEEING FLUCTUATION IN ACCELERATION. WHEN AT REST IN SIGNALS, MY CAR ENGINE MAKES VIBRATIONS. I HAVE DRIVEN MY CAR ONLY FOR 53000 MILES BUT I AM OUT OF WARRANTY BY 4 MONTHS. I HAVE CLEAN CARFAX HISTORY. I HAVE GOOD DRIVING RECORD. I HAVE DONE ALL THE RECOMMENDED SERVICES. STILL I GET THIS PROBLEM. THE MULTI INSPECTION CHECK THEY DO DURING EVERY SERVICE IS SUPERFICIAL AT BEST. ITS FREE OF CHARGE FOR A REASON. I AM NOT SURE WHY NISSAN DOESN'T ADMIT THIS ISSUE AND FIX THIS FREE OF CHARGE FOR CUSTOMERS. THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING ISSUE WITH NISSAN ALTIMA 2013 AND I AM SURPRISED THERE IS NO RECALL ISSUED BY NISSAN.

Mileage: 53,920

I HAVE A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA AND MY TRANSMISSON HAS STARTED SLIPPING, I HAVE 100,000 MILES ON MY CAR AND HAVE STAYED ON TOP OF MY MANTINCE. OUT OF NOWHERE I GET IN MY CAR AND STARTED DRIVING IT AND IT STARTED JERKING, SHIFTING GEARS SLOWLY AND VIBRATING. I HAVE HAD TRANSMISSION FLUSHES DURING MY MAINTANCE CHECK-UPS. I TOOK IT FOR A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK AND WAS TOLD IT WAS MY SENSORS GOING BAD. I GET THAT FIX TO FIND OUT I NEED A TRANSMISSION AND TO FIND OUT NISSIAN ARE KNOWN FOR TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. I AM VERY UNHAPPY ABOUT THIS DUE TO HOW WELL I HAVE TAKEN CARE OF MY CAR. I CONTACTED NISSAN TO ASK ABOUT TRANSMISSION RECALLS AND WAS TOLD NO.

Mileage: 100,000

AIR BAG LITE KEEPS GOING OFF WAS REKEY BY NISSAN DEALER WANT ME TO PAY FOR AIRBAG MODULE $3700 NISSAN STATES THEY WOULD PAY HALF MONTH AGO, THIS IS A DEFECTIVE PART THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE, I AM A DISABLED VETERAN NOW POWER AS OF 3/29/19 IS GOING OUT AFTER 98,000 CVT TRANS MANY CONSUMER COMPLAINS FILED FOR DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS

Mileage: 98,000

THEIR HAS BEEN MANY COMPLAINS ON THIS CVT TRANSMISSION BREAKING DOWN BETWEEN 62,000 MILES AND 99000 MILES IT IS DEFECTIVE NISSAN WILL DO NOTHING AND WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION OR POWERTRAIN AND WILL NOT PAY TO REPLACE ANY IT'S A MAJOR PROBLEM AND SAFETY, I AM A DISABLED VETERAN AND WAS STRANDED MANY OTHER CONSUMERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME AND ALSO PROBLEMS WITH AIRBAGS MODULES

Mileage: 98,000

TRANSMISSION JUDDER, PRIMARILY AT LOWER SPEED, WHILE ACCELERATING SLIGHTLY CAR DOES NOT REACT AND THEN JUDDERS AND SHAKES AND ACCELERATES; RPM GO UP AND DOWN WILDLY

Mileage: 82,200

TRANSMISSION BEGAN MAKING GRINDING, RUMBLING SOUND AND SOME VIBRATION WHILE IN MOTION AT 36,000 MILES. NISSAN PROVIDED NO HELP.

Mileage: 36,000

I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS AND THE CAR WAS RUNNING GREAT. IT HAS ABOUT 120K MILES AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CARS RPM WAS JUMPING WHILE DRIVING. IT WAS DRIVING NORMALLY THEN OUT OF NO WHERE IT HAS LOSS OF ACCELERATION ALMOST CAUSING A CRASH DUE TO PEOPLE BEHIND ME ON THE MAIN ROAD. HAD THE CVT FLUID CHANGED OUT AND THE CAR WAS OKAY FOR 2 DAYS THEN AGAIN IT WOULD NOT GO UP THE HILL. CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND NO RECALL OR TSB FOR THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM.

Mileage: 120,000

WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK, 99% OF THE TIME I CAN'T PUT THE GEAR SHIFT IN DRIVE. IF I WANT TO MOVE, I HAVE TO USE THE KEY DOWN IN THE GEAR LOCK BOX TO UNLOCK THE GEAR.

CALL STALLS AND JERKS WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AND ENGINE THEN CUTS OUT AND DIES. CAR THEN HAS TROUBLE RE-STARTING AND LOSES POWER. APPEARS TO BE A TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR IS A 2013 AND ONLY AT AROUND 60K MILES. EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THE CVT TRANSMISSION OF THE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA - A VERY WELL-DOCUMENTED PROBLEM.

Mileage: 60,000

CVT TRANSMISSION FAILED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC.

Mileage: 84,020

ON THE WAY HOME AS I EXITED HIGHWAY MY 2013 ALTIMA 79000 MILES STARTED JERKING UPON SLOWING DOWN TO STOP, ON THE MOVE AS WELL AS WHEN FULLY STOPPED. NEXT DAY I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER KEN GANLEY MEDINA OHIO, THE CAR SHOWED EVEN MORE SYMPTOMS AND TOTALLY STALLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF SERVICE DOOR AND WOULDN'T START. SIMILAR PROBLEM HAPPENED IN JANUARY 2016 AT 59900 AND THEN THE SAME DEALERSHIP SERVICE RESET TRANSMISSION MODULE. THE CAR WAS DRIVING NORMAL UNTIL NOW. ONLY THIS TIME I PAID $177 FOR DIAGNOSTICS JUST TO HEAR WHAT I ALREADY SUSPECTED: INTERNAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE. COST OF REPLACEMENT $3995 PLUS TAX. ON THE WAY HOME, MY CAR COMPLETELY DIED AND HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. FROM 2012 TO 2018, SEVERAL MODOELS OF NISSAN VEHICLES RECEIVED THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION, INCLUDING THE SENTRA, VERSA, VERSA NOTE, ALTIMA, ROGUE, AND MURANO MODELS. SOME OF THE MOST COMMON ISSUES WITH THE VEHICLES DIRECTLY RELATE TO THE TRANSMISSION. REPORTED ISSUES INCLUDE LOSS OF POWER, TRANSMISSION JERKING, TRANSMISSION SLIPPING, CVT COOLANT HOSE LEAKS AND FAILURES, AND A CVT ERROR MESSAGE BEING DISPLAYED. THESE PROBLEMS CALL THE NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION RELIABILITY INTO QUESTION AND CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS HARM TO UNSUSPECTING DRIVERS. NISSAN EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON SOME OF THESE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION FROM 5 YEARS OR 60,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES. THE EXTENSION COVERS REPAIRS, REPLACEMENTS, AND TOWING FOR ISSUES RELATED TO THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION. FOR THE WARRANTY TO BE EFFECTIVE, VEHICLE OWNERS MUST TAKE THEIR NISSAN TO A DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIRS. STRANGELY ENOUGH, MY VIN DOESN'T FALL (?) UNDER THAT CATEGORY EVEN IT SHOWED EXACT SAME FAILURE. THE DEALER REFUSED TO FOLLOW THAT WARRANTY IN TERMS OF REPLACEMENT AND/OR PROVIDING A LOANER CAR.

Mileage: 79,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 40 MPH AND THE ENGINE REVVED AS IT WAS COASTED OFF THE ROAD. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A TUNE-UP AND WAS SUBSEQUENTLY TOWED TO CROWN NISSAN DEALER (866-239-1758, LOCATED AT 5151 34TH ST N, ST. PETERSBURG, FL 33714) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED A SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT DISCOUNT OFF THE REPAIR COST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 92,000.

Mileage: 92,000

MY CAR WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TRANSMISDION ISSUES YESTERDAY AT MY NISSAN DEALERSHIP. I HAD NO WARNIING FOR MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. IT APPEARS TO BE A DEFECT IN THIS TRANSMISSION MODEL. I HAVE REVIEWED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ON LINE ABOUT THIS 2013 NISSAN TRANSMISSION ISSUE. MY CAR STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY AND WAS BLESSED KNOW ONE HIT ME. NOW I HAVE TO PUT OUT MONEY FOR A TRANSMISSION. I AM ON A FIX INCOME. NISSAN SHOULD LOOK AT THESE COMPLAINTS AND RECALL ISSUES WITH THE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA TRANSMISSION AND ASSIST IN REIMBURSING THOSE THAT HAD TO REPLACE THIS DETECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THIS IS SERIOUS AND CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT IF YOUR CAR STALLS ON A HIGHWAY.. I AM A LOYAL CUSTOMER AND HAVE KEPT MY CAR MAINTAINED.

Mileage: 91,000

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN I LOST POWER I THEN PULLED OVER AND PARKED WHEN I PUT THE GEAR IN DRIVE IT WAS NO POWER I KEPT TAKING THE CAR BACK TO THE DEAL AND THEY DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM ALL THEY WANT IS THE MONEY FOR THE CAR NOTE SO ON 3/1/19 I TOOK MY CAR TO AAMCO TO RUN A TEST ON IT THIS IS THE 6 PLACE THAT TOLD MY MY TRANSMISSION IS BAD

Mileage: 66,992

TWO HOURS FROM HOME CAR SHUT OFF ON HIGHWAY, AFTER IT START SHAKING DURING SHIFTS. AFTER TOW TO SERVICE STATION, THEN TO DEALERSHIP, AND HOME IT WAS DETERMINED TO BE BAD TRANSMISSION WITH 60,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. THIS IS A KNOWN AND COMMON ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL.

Mileage: 60,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT FORWARD, TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS LEAKING, AND THE VEHICLE POWERED DOWN AT WILL. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE TRANSMISSION INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.

Mileage: 80,000

VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION CAUSES ENGINE TO SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING AND AT IDLE (WHILE WAITING FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT). ALSO CAUSES VIOLENT SHAKING WHEN ACCELERATING. NISSAN HAS A "RECALL" TO REPROGRAM THE TRANSMISSION MODULE STATING THAT IT IT IS NOT DONE TRANSMISSION DAMAGE WILL HAPPEN. HOWEVER WAS NEVER NOTIFIED AND IT SEEMS TO APPEAR THIS NOTICE CAME OUT ONLY IN THE LAST 2 YEARS. MEANING NISSAN KNOWS THE TRANSMISSION IS BEING DAMAGED. BROUGHT THE CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD MENIT NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION ($4400). CALLED NISSAN OF NORTH AMERICA WHERE THEY DECIDED TO DENY ANY CLAIM TO REPLACE THE TRANMISSION... EVEN THOUGH AS I PREVIOUSLY STATED THEY KNEW THIS ISSUE WAS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. HAVE TRIED TO REACH BACK OUT TO NISSAN AND HAD TO LEAVE A MESSAGE ASKING MY "REP" TO CALL ME BACK THE NEXT DAY.... WHICH SHE NEVER DID OF COURSE.

Mileage: 124,000

WHILE DRIVING THE CAR JUST DIED ALL OF A SUDDEN. I WAS IN TRAFFIC AND GOOD THING AND NOT ON HIGHWAY. I STARTED IT AGAIN, ONLY TO DIE AGAIN AFTER PUTTING INTO DRIVE. THERE WAS JERKY, SHUDDERED AND HESITATION. IT DIED THREE TIMES BEFORE I COULD PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. IT WAS OK FOR ABOUT A WEEK AND NOW IT HAPPENS DAILY. WHILE ACCELERATING OR COMING TO A STOP, IT SHAKES, JERKS, SHUDDERS, VIBRATES. VERY SPOOKY. I AM AFRAID OF IT DYING ON ME ON THE HIGHWAY. NOT SAFE AT ALL. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS THE CVT CONTROL VALVE BODY WHICH I UNDERSTAND IS VERY COMMON WITH 2013 & 2014 ALTIMAS. REPAIR COST WILL BE $1,700. I ONLY HAVE 49,000 MILES ON IT. BUT BECAUSE I OWNED IT FOR MORE THAN FIVE YEARS, I AM TOLD IT IS NOT COVERED ON WARRANTY. THIS IS NOT FAIR. NISSAN IS WELL AWARE OF THIS CONSISTENT PROBLEM AND THEY SHOULD BE PAYING FOR THIS. ALL NISSAN ALTIMA OWNERS NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE TO MAKE NISSAN ACCOUNTABLE. I UNDERSTAND THERE ARE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS DUE TO THIS SAME PROBLEM. THANK YOU.

Mileage: 49,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED FROM THE PARK POSITION INTO DRIVE, IT FAILED TO MOVE. IN ADDITION, WHEN THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS MOVED INTO REVERSE, THE VHEICLE FAILED TO DRIVE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ST. CHARLES NISSAN (LOCATED AT 5625 VETERANS MEMORIAL PKWY, ST PETERS, MO 63376) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 34414336. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.

Mileage: 125,000

AS I WAS DRIVING HOME ON A HIGHWAY, AND ESPECIALLY AT STOP LIGHTS, THE TACHOMETER WOULD DROP TO 0 RPM AND I WOULD HAVE TO TRY TO GET THE VEHICLE GOING AGAIN BY RESTARTING THE ENGINE, SOMETIMES SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER GETTING HOME, THE VEHICLE REFUSED TO MOVE EVEN THOUGH THE ENGINE WOULD START. THE VEHICLE WAS 3000 MILES OVER THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY LIMIT OF 60,000 MILES, SO I TOOK IT TO A LOCAL AAMCO TRANSMISSION SHOP. THE AAMCO SHOP FOUND THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD COMPLETELY FAILED AND DETERMINED THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, WHICH COST ROUGHLY $4000.

Mileage: 63,225

SHIFT HANDLE DOES NOT MOVE OUT OF PARKING UNLESS YOU PUSH DOWN ON THE SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON WITH A HARD STRAIGHT OBJECT LIKE A PEN OR ALLEN WRENCH.

Mileage: 45,000

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 65K MILEAGE

Mileage: 65,000

IN 2018 INITIALLY IT STARTED WHEN WE WERE DRIVING IT DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR STREET AND IT SEEM TO LOSE POWER AND WE WOULD PRESS ON THE GAS AND IT WOULD SPUTTER. THERE WERE TIMES WHEN WE'RE AT THE STOPLIGHT AND PRESS ON THE GAS AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE CREATING A DANGEROUS SITUATION. THIS HAPPENED FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS UNTIL IT WOULDN'T MOVE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, SO TOWED HOME THEN TO DEALERSHIP BECAUSE OF A RECALL ON A TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE ONLY TO FIND OUT FROM THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT THAT THEY COULD NOT UPDATE THE CONTROL MODULE BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MOVE THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND SAID WE NEEDED A CVT AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY TRANSMISSION. WE BOUGHT IT USED IN 2016 AND NOW IT ONLY HAS 74,000 MILES ON IT. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM OUT OF IT UNTIL LAST YEAR 2018. NOW WHEN WE PUT IT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE IT WILL NOT MOVE.

Mileage: 74,000

AT 55,000 MILES THE CAR STALLED WHILE DRIVING. I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT WHEN IT STALLED. WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT EVERY TIME IT WAS PUT INTO DRIVE, IT STALLED AGAIN. ENTIRE TRANSMISSION REQUIRED REPLACEMENT.

Mileage: 55,000

WHILE DRIVING ON CITY STREET, VEHICLE STARTED TO SHUDDER AND JERK EVENTUALLY DYING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE TRAVELING WITH A TODDLER AND WIFE IN THE CAR. WAS LUCKY WE WERE NOT HIT BY CARS BEHIND US AND WE MANAGED TO RESTART THE CAR AND STEER AWAY. NISSAN DEALERSHIP IDENTIFIED AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION BUT WERE NOT ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM TO PROVIDE EVIDENCE FOR CLAIMING WARRANTY. MY CAR HAS 48.450 MILES ON IT AND WAS PURCHASED NEW IN NOV 2012. DEALERSHIP RETURNED THE CAR ASKING ME TO COME BACK WHEN PROBLEM BECOMES MORE FREQUENT. I AM FORCED TO DRIVE A CAR WITH TRANSMISSION ISSUES AND RISKING MYSELF TO AN ACCIDENT.

Mileage: 48,440

WHEN COMING TO A RED LIGHT ON A ONE LANE HIGHWAY WITH A LIGHT. LIGHT TURNED RED, WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE CAR BEGAN SHAKING. I WAS BEHIND ANOTHER CAR AND WAS AFRAID BECAUSE THE CAR WAS SHUTTERING, JERKIN, SHAKING SO MUCH I DID NOT FEEL LIKE I HAD CONTROL OF THE CAR. ONCE I STOPPED, THE CAR ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN, BUT I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE MY CAR. WHEN I TRIED TO START THE CAR, IT WOULD RUN IN PARK, BUT WHEN I PUT IT IN DRIVE, IT WOULD STALL OUT. I WAS STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. I COULD MOVE BY CAR BY SLIGHT INCHES EVERY TIME I RESTARTED THE ENGINE AND WOULD STALL OUT. JUST ENOUGH TO MOVE THE MAJOR OF MY CAR OUT OF THE INTERSECTION. EVENTUALLY, THE BATTERY DIED AND I WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC. THIS PROBLEM STARTED THE DAY BEFORE WHEN I WAS GOING TO WORK. I ALSO, TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE FROM MONTHS PRIOR, BECAUSE THE CAR WOULD SHAKE AND SHUT OFF WHEN I CAME TO COMPLETE STOPS AT STREET LIGHT AND STOP SIGNS. AFTER, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST I WAS TOLD NOTHING WAS WRONG. AT THAT TIME, I WAS UNDER WARRANTY, I NO LONGER AM.

Mileage: 53,000

TRANSMISSION FAILED, CAR BEING TO JERK AND JERK THEN RIDE OUT SMOOTHLY THIS HAPPENED OVER A PERIOD OF TIME,(5-6 MONTHS) THEN FINALLY IT GOT SO BAD THAT YOU COULD BARELY DRIVE THE CAR. NOW THE CARE WILL NOT DRIVE IT STALLS AND BARELY MOVE WHEN PUT IN GEAR, TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED.

Mileage: 128,300

THE VEHICLE WILL STUTTER AND SOMETIMES STALL WHEN STOPPED AND IN DRIVE. IT IS ALSO OFTEN SLUGGISH WHEN ACCELERATING. I HAVE HAD IT IN FOR SERVICE A NUMBER OF TIMES, THE MOST RECENT INDICATING IT IS LIKELY A TRANSMISSION ISSUE AND THE CVT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE ISSUE STARTED IN SPRING, 2017, BUT HAS GOTTEN WORSE RECENTLY. I HAVE NOTICED THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN ASSOCIATED WITH THIS CONDITION (NTB 15-086G).

Mileage: 123,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE ENGINE WAS IDLING, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE JERKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO QUIRK NISSAN(600 SOUTHERN ARTERY, QUINCY, MA) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED APPROXIMATELY 18 MONTHS AND 6,000 MILES LATER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.

Mileage: 48,000

CVT JUDDER - CODE P17F1

Mileage: 70,000

WHEN VEHICLE IS PUT IN GEAR IT STALLS. NISSAN SERVICE DEPARTMENT EXAMINED AND IS TRANSMISSION FAILURE. NOW NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. VEHICLE HAS ONLY 56,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS ON WAY TO DOCTOR APPOINTMENT AS I WAS STOPPING AT LIGHT VEHICLE QUIT RUNNING.

Mileage: 56,000

I AM ANGRY AND VERY UPSET THAT NISSAN IS NOT STEPPING UP AND TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFECTIVE CVT TRANSMISSIONS THAT THEY HAVE BEEN INSTALLING IN THEIR VEHICLES, SPECIFICALLY THE ALTIMA.I OWN A 2013 ALTIMA SV THAT IS A DANGER ON THE ROAD AND TO ME THAT HAD TO BE PARKED.I BEGAN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM AND WAS ASTOUNDED TO READ ABOUT THE MANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS THAT ARE PENDING BECAUSE OF THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS THAT HAVE BEEN CONCEALED BY NISSAN THOUGH THEY WERE AWARE OF THESE ISSUES IN 2012.INTERESTINGLY ENOUGH I UNDERSTAND THAT NISSAN USES CVT'S DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED BY JATCO, A MAJORITY 'OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF NISSAN.A LITTLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST PERHAPS AND THE REAL REASON FOR THE HESITATION TO INITIATE A RECALL? NISSAN IS BEING UNJUSTLY ENRICHED AT THE EXPENSIVE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS.MY TRANSMISSION REACTS IN THE SAME MANNER AS MANY OF THOSE DESCRIBED IN THE 37 PAGES OF CAR COMPLAINTS POSTED AT 'LEMMON LAW.COM' MY CAR AT 70,800 MILES BEGAN REVVING.THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND ALTHOUGH THE ENGINE COULD BE RE-STARTED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE SAME COMPLAINT MANY PEOPLE HAVE DESCRIBED. THIS WOULD OCCUR WITH NO WARNING CAUSING AN EXTREME HAZARD TO ME AND OTHERS. I UNDERSTAND THAT NISSAN WAS FORCED TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY FROM A CLASS ACTION SUIT ON VEHICLES 2007 TO 2010 MODELS WITH THE SAME CVT TRANSMISSION. NISSAN NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DO THE SAME FOR THE NEWER MODELS. WHY DOESN'T NISSAN CARE ABOUT SAFETY, ABOUT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DEFECT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN AWARE OF? THEIR CEO HAS BEEN ARRESTED FOR FINANCIAL IMPROPRIETIES.JUST THINK ABOUT HOW THAT MAKES ALL OF US FEEL.HERE WE ARE GETTING RIPPED OFF WHILE THE PEOPLE ON THE TOP BENEFIT.NISSAN SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND EXTEND THE WARRANT PERIOD ON THE POWER TRAIN TO 10 YEARS 120,000 MILES LIKE YOU HAVE IN THE PAST.

Mileage: 70,800

WHILE DRIVING ON CITY BUSY STREET AT 35 MPH DOWNHILL, THE CAR SHUDDER AND STOPPED. IT LOST POWER TO ALL OF ITS ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENT. IT WAS A BUSY OFFICE HOUR AND SO VERY DANGEROUS, I SOMEHOW MANAGED TO STEER THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND STOP IT. TRYING TO START THE CAR AGAIN, ENGINE WILL TURN ON IN PARKING OR NEUTRAL BUT AS SOON AS SWITCHED TO DRIVE OR REVERSE, IT WILL SHUDDER AND STALL. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO FIND IT IS A CAUSE OF FAULTY TORQUE CONVERTER. THE TORQUE CONVERTER GAVE AWAY WITHOUT ANY SIGN OR WARNINGS. THE CAR DROVE FINE UNTIL THE SECOND BEFORE THIS HAPPENED. IT COULD HAVE HAPPENED AT AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH HIGH SPEEDS AND CAUSED AN UNAVOIDABLE MISHAP. THIS ISSUE SHOULD BE LOOKED IN FOR THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE'S SAFETY THAT DRIVE NISSAN.

Mileage: 63,500

THE TRANSMISSION STARTED REVVING, THEN STALL OUT WITHOUT ANY WARNING. UPON RE-STARTING IT, IT WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. JUST STALL OUT AGAIN. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEM. NISSAN KNOWS ABOUT IT SINCE THEY RECALLED THE 2007 TO 2010 MODELS BUT HAVE NOT RECALLED THE 2012-2013 LATER MODELS AS YET. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS FILED AS WELL AS SEVERAL LAWSUITS PENDING. NISSAN SHOULD STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR A DEFECT THEY HAVE KNOW ABOUT FOR SOME TIME. WHILE THEIR CEO WAS ARRESTED FOR FINANCIAL IMPROPRIETIES, NISSAN IS BEING UNJUSTLY ENRICHED AT THE EXPENSIVE OF THEIR CUSTOMERS.

Mileage: 70,800

VEHICLE IN MOTION ON HIGHWAY, ENGINE SHUT OFF UNABLE TO MOVE VEHICLE TO SHOULDER OF ROAD, WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND DRIVE BACK TO HOME, A SECOND TIME CAR STOPPED AT A STREET SIGNAL. TOOK VEHICLE TO PURCHASING DEALER, ODOMETER READING 46000 MILES, DEALER STATED PROBLEMS WAS CVT TRANSMISSION, ALL WARRANTIES HAVE EXPIRED. DEALER ADVISED THAT NEW TRANSMISSION WOULD COST OUT OF POCKET TOATAL$350.00. WIFE HAS SIMILAR VEHICLE YEAR 2015 AND EXPERIENCING SAME ISSUES, VEHICLE SHOULD BE IN WARRANTY FOR TRANSMISSION REPAIR.

Mileage: 46,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH UPHILL, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED AS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED DOWN TO THE FLOORBOARD. ALSO, THE IGNITION AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, AND ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN IN AN ATTEMPT TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT BEGAN TO VIBRATE AND SHUDDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FONTANA NISSAN (16444 S HIGHLAND AVE, FONTANA, CA 92336, (909) 574-2288) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND FURTHER TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 92,000.

Mileage: 92,000

REPLACED CVT AT 89,000 MILES. AT 100,000 MILES NEW TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACED.

Mileage: 89,000

I BOUGHT MY CAR USED IN OCTOBER OF 2016 WITH I BELIEVE AROUND 20,000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR RAN LIKE A TOP FOR A WHILE, BUT EVENTUALLY THE CAR STARTED LUNGING INTERMITTENTLY, MAKING LOUD SCRAPING NOISE WHEN ACCELERATING AND LOSING POWER TO THE WHEELS AND RED-LINING THE RPMS. I'VE TAKEN THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES AND HAVE HEARD NISSAN EMPLOYEES STATE "THESE HAVE PROBLEMS" "THEY ARE TERRIBLE" "THAT'S JUST HOW CVTS ARE" YET THEY WON'T FIX OR REPLACE IT. I AM NOW AT 60,200 MILES AND THE POWER TRAIN WARRANTY JUST RAN OUT. THE DEALERSHIP WON'T FIX OR REPLACE IT AND I HAVE A CASE OPEN WITH NISSAN OF AMERICA. THIS IS A MASSIVE SAFETY ISSUE. IF I AM IN AN INTERSECTION AND MY CAR DECIDES TO NOT WORK, I COULD BE KILLED. THIS IS HONESTLY TERRIFYING AND I SEEMINGLY HAVE VERY LITTLE RECOURSE. I AM DOING EVERYTHING I CAN TO GET THIS DEALT WITH BY NISSAN. THEY GAVE A ME QUOTE FOR $4200 TO REPLACE THE CVT WHICH IS RIDICULOUS FOR A 5 YEAR OLD CAR WITH 60K MILES ON IT THAT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF.

Mileage: 38,000

FIRST ISSUE: WENT TO OPEN INSIDE DRIVER DOOR AND HEARD SOMETHING SNAP. NOW THE DOOR HANDLE JUST FLOPS BACK AND FORTH WITHOUT OPENING THE DOOR. SECOND ISSUE: I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BREAK AND TRIED TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER FROM PARK TO REVERSE. THE BUTTON THAT YOU WOULD PRESS TO SHIFT WOULDN'T MOVE. NOW MY CAR IS STUCK IN PARK. BOTH OF THESE ISSUES HAPPENED WITH THE CAR STOPPED. MY ONLY ISSUES IS SOMEONE WITH THE SAME CAR AND SAME YEAR HAS HAD BOTH ISSUES HAPPEN THE THEM AS WELL. THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OUR CAR IS MINE HAS 78,000 MILES AND HERS HAS 56000 MILES.

Mileage: 78,000

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SL - LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, RIGHT AROUND 55K, DELAYED RESPONSE WHEN ACCELERATING. SUDDEN LOSS OF ABILITY TO ACCELERATE OR DRIVE ANY POWER OCCURRED ON HIGHWAY. CAR STALLED IN DANGEROUS LOCATION IN MIDDLE OF HIGHWAY; COMPLETE INABILITY TO ACCELERATE.

Mileage: 56,000

THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO ACCELERATE PROPERLY. HAD IT SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES INCLUDING CHANGING THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. ONLY 85K MILES, AND THE CAR COMPLETELY CHOKED ONLY REACHING 20 MPH WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE TO MERGE INTO THE HIGHWAY. CURRENTLY GETTING SERVICED AT NISSAN OF BAKERSFIELD, HAVE 4 DAYS AND NO RESPONSE AS TO WHAT THE ISSUE COULD BE.

Mileage: 85,000

MY VEHICLE HAS 65K MILES AND HAS BEGAN TO HAVE STICKING GEARS. THE PROBLEM IS IS THAT AFTER STARTING THE CAR THE GEAR WILL NOT MOVE WHEN PRESSING THE BREAKS AND LOCK RELEASE BUTTON. THE PROBLEM OCCURS 7/10 TIMES. THIS IS A WIDE SPREAD PROBLEM AFTER 50K MILES BUT NISSAN REFUSES TO RECALL THE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA MODELS. THE GEAR ALSO GETS STUCK IN DRIVE WHEN TO WHERE I CAN'T MOVE IT TO OTHER GEARS WHEN THE CAR IS IN DRIVE. THIS RECENTLY HAPPENED WHILE AT THE CAR WAS AND I WAS TRYING TO SWITCH TO NEUTRAL.

Mileage: 65,000

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY (IN MOTION), MY CAR (NISSAN ALTIMA 2013) STARTED JERKING EVERY FEW SECONDS WHEN ACCELERATING AND I WAS EXPERIENCING A LOSS OF POWER WHEN ACCELERATING. THIS WAS DURING RUSH HOUR (5PM ON 695 IN BALTIMORE, MARYLAND) AND MY CAR BECAME A HAZARD TO PULL TO THE SHOULDER. WHEN THE ISSUE HAPPENED, THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS/LIGHTS DISPLAYED. UPON PULLING TO THE SHOULDER, I PUT MY CAR IN PARK AND SHUT IT OFF. AFTER STARTING THE CAR UP AGAIN AND PUTTING IT IN DRIVE, IT WOULD NOT DRIVE. I TURNED THE CAR OFF A COUPLE OF MORE TIMES AND SHIFTED IT TO DRIVE AND IT FINALLY STARTED DRIVING. HOWEVER, THE JERKING AND THE LOSS OF POWER/ACCELERATION CONTINUED. NOW, I CANNOT DRIVE MY CAR AT ALL. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND EVEN THOUGH THEY EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON SOME OF THEIR CVT TRANSMISSION VEHICLES (2003-2010), MY CAR IS A 2013 AND IT IS NOT COVERED IN THE WARRANTY. ALL OF THE NISSAN DEALERSHIPS I HAVE CONTACTED ARE REFUSING TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNDER A WARRANTY AND ARE QUOTING A $5000 REPAIR FOR A RE-MANUFACTURED TRANSMISSION. UPON DOING RESEARCH, IT IS EVIDENT THE CVT TRANSMISSION ISSUE WITH THE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND NISSAN SHOULD BE COVERING THIS ISSUE. THE VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 75,819 MILES ON IT AND THE ISSUE HAPPENED AROUND 75,810 MILES. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY PARKED AT A LOCAL MECHANIC SHOP, IT WAS DRIVEN STRAIGHT TO THE SHOP WHEN THIS ISSUE STARTED OCCURRING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE THE VEHICLE STARTS LOSING POWER/ACCELERATION WHEN DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Mileage: 75,810

MY CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING IN THE MIDDLE OF DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. WHEN I GOT OFF THEY HIGHWAY I GOT STUCK AT A RED LIGHT ON A HILL AND THE CAR DIDN'T EVEN HAVE ENOUGH POWER TO GET UP THE HILL AND THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS IF I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. THE CAR IS AT 79,973 MILES AND THE NISSAN SERVICE CENTER SAYS THE CAR NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. THERE HAVE BEEN HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EXACT SAME TRANSMISSION BREAKING DOWN EARLIER THAN NORMAL. I HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE CAR TOWED TO A NISSAN SERVICE CENTER AND PAY THEIR FEES TO HAVE THE CAR INSPECTED BEFORE THEY WOULD EVEN CONSIDER HELPING WITH THE COST OF REPAIRS. THEY STRUNG ME ALONG FOR 3 DAYS...JUST TO TELL ME THEY WOULD NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY AND WOULD NOT GIVE ANY ASSISTANCE. THIS IS PRETTY TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A REPUTABLE BRAND OF CAR AND FOR A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THEIR VEHICLE.

Mileage: 79,973

MY CAR ONLY HAS 65000 MILES. MY CAR IS STALLING ON ME WHEN SHIFTING TO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS RUN DIAGNOSTIC AND CAME BACK WITH TRANSMISSION ISSUE.

Mileage: 64,000

TRANSMISSION ISSUES. SHUDDERING WHEN DRIVING AT LOWER SPEEDS (LESS THAN 40). WHEN PUTTING THE CAR IN GEAR THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT CATCHING AND THE CAR IS ROLLING. THIS HAPPENS IN FORWARD AND REVERSE. THE CAR CAN ROLL UPWARDS OF 20 FEET BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION CATCHES AFTER YOU GET THE CAR UP TO 2000+ RPMS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ACTUAL ACCELERATE IMMEDIATELY EITHER. 2 DAYS AGO I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND HAD TO PUT MY FLASHERS ON AS I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. AFTER ABOUT 20 SECONDS THE TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE FINALLY STARTED TO WORK TOGETHER BUT NOT WELL. THERE WAS NO ACCELERATION. ALSO 2 DAY AGO THE CAR STALLED WHEN LEAVING A PARKING GARAGE. THIS COULD HAVE PROVEN TO BE A SAFETY ISSUE IF SHE WERE ACTIVELY PULLING INTO TRAFFIC.

Mileage: 67,000

THE TRANSMISSION WAS WORKING FINE AS WE WERE RUNNING ERRANDS AND ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CAR WOULD NOT GO INTO GEAR. THE CAR ALSO BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THEN STALL. ALL THIS HAPPENED IN MINUTES. THE CAR WAS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET CREATING AN UNSAFE POSITION. WE TOOK THE CAR TO AUTOZONE AFTER IT WOULD GO INTO GEAR AGAIN AND THEY PULLED A DIAGNOSTIC CODE OF P0776. THE CODE IS TRANSMISSION RELATED. THE CAR WAS DRIVEN ON CITY STREETS THAT NIGHT.

Mileage: 81,000

MY WIFE'S ALTIMA TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS WHEN DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE HAS WENT INTO LIMP MODE SEVERAL TIMES WHILE DRIVING IT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. SHE WAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING DROP SPEED FROM ENGAGING LIMP MODE. VEHICLE HAS JUST OVER 70K MILES AND THE DEALER STATES THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THEY DID NOT EXTEND THE CVT WARRANTY LIKE THEY HAD ON PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS. NOW WE HAVE A VEHICLE THAT NEEDS A 4,000 TRANSMISSION AND HARDLY ANY MILEAGE THAT WOULD WARRANT A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT.

Mileage: 63,000

WHILE TRAVELLING ON A LOCAL ARTERY ROAD (40 MPH SPEED LIMIT), THE CAR EXPERIENCED RAPID JERKING OR SHUDDERING (FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOTION) DURING GEAR CHANGES. AT THE NEXT STOP LIGHT, THE CAR STALLED SO I SHIFTED THE GEAR SHIFT FROM DRIVE INTO PARK AND RE-STARTED THE CAR. AS SOON AS I SHIFTED THE GEAR SHIFT FROM PARK INTO DRIVE, THE CAR IMMEDIATELY STALLED AGAIN. SO I SHIFTED BACK INTO PARK AND RE-STARTED THE CAR AGAIN. THEN THE CAR STALLED AGAIN AS SOON AS I SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. SO I SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL AND RE-STARTED THE CAR AGAIN. THEN I WAS ABLE TO SHIFT THE CAR INTO DRIVE FROM NEUTRAL. AFRAID TO DRIVE THE CAR AGAIN, I IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR. THEY (THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP) SEEM UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO DIAGNOSE THE ISSUE SO NO REPAIRS ARE RECOMMENDED. UPON INVESTIGATING THIS FURTHER (INTERNET SEARCHES), THERE APPEARS TO BE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING THESE SAME SYMPTOMS ON CARS WITH JATCO CVT TRANSMISSIONS. NISSAN REFUSES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ISSUES BECAUSE THEIR COMPUTERS AND OR DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS FAIL TO IDENTIFY ANY ERROR CODES, WHICH SUGGEST THAT NISSAN MAY HAVE TAMPERED WITH THEIR DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT TO AVOID RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE ISSUES. I SAY THIS BECAUSE NISSAN HAS YEARS OF DOCUMENTED CVT DEFECTS IN THEIR RECENT PAST. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS AS CONSUMERS ARE LEFT WITH UNSAFE VEHICLES THAT ARE SIMPLY BEING TRADED IN AND RESOLD TO OTHER UNSUSPECTING CONSUMERS, ALL BECAUSE NISSAN IS GETTING AWAY WITH NOT BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS.

Mileage: 49,879

"TAKATA RECALL" MY GEAR SHIFTER REMAINS IN A STUCK POSITION. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY ON A CITY STREET. I WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT FROM PARK TO ANOTHER GEAR. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE AS I HAVE GOTTEN STUCK WITH MY TODDLER IN THE CAR AND WAS UNABLE TO MOVE TO A SAFER LOCATION. IT TOOK ME AT LEAST 15 MINUTES TO GET THE CAR TO SHIFT FROM PARK INTO GEAR. I WAS TERRIFIED! I HAD TO LEAVE THE CAR IN ITS LOCATION AND TAKE A LYFT HOME WITH MY DAUGHTER. THE NEXT DAY MY LOCAL MECHANIC CAME TO CHECK THE CAR. HE SAID THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE FOR 2013 NISSAN ALTIMAS. HE SAID HE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE CAR TO HIS SHOP TO INVESTIGATE WHAT MIGHT BE CAUSING THIS FAILURE OR I SHOULD CALL UP NISSAN BECAUSE THEY SHOULD BE AWARE OF THIS SAFETY ISSUE.

Mileage: 128,000

I AM REPORTING A DANGEROUS CONDITION WITH 2013 NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION. WITH NO WARNING INDICATOR THE CAR'S TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60 - 70 MPH.WHILE DRIVING IN MODERATE TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE REVVED TO 6000 RPM AND THE CAR WAS MOVING AT 20 MPH I WAS ABLE TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SHOULDER AND TURN OFF THE CAR AND START AGAIN AND WAS ABLE TO AGAIN PROCEED. THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. AFTER PARKING OVERNIGHT, IT WOULD NO LONGER MOVE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH A FAILED TRANSMISSION THAT WILL COST APPROX. $3700 TO REPLACE. I FILED A CASE WITH NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE TO APPEAL TO THEM DUE TO THE RELATIVELY LOW MILES FOR SUCH A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. WE LEARNED TODAY THAT THEY ARE PROVIDING NO COVERAGE FOR US DUE TO THE CAR BEING OUT OF WARRANTY.

Mileage: 103,000

CVT TRANSMISSION WENT ON MY ALTIMA. MY WARRANTY RAN OUT IN FEBRUARY OF 2018, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN MAY OF 2018. THE COMPANY PAID FOR HALF $2200 AND I HAD TO PAY THE OTHER HALF. I FEEL WITH ALL THE ISSUES NISSAN IS EXPERIENCING WITH THEIR CVT I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY ANYTHING.

Mileage: 93,000

THE VEHICLE WAS ON A HIGHWAY AND SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CAR DID NOW ALLOW ME TO PULL OVER, JUST STOPPED. I PUT IT INTO NEUTRAL AND ROLLED IT TO THE SIDE. I FINALLY GOT IT STARTED, AND IT STALLED OUT AND I COULD NOT MOVE THE CAR THREE MORE TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD ON THE CITY STREETS BEFORE I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME. I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID MY CVT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 108,000

IN 2017 NISSAN HAS ME COME IN FOR A CVT TRANSMISSION UPGRADE. AFTER THE WORK WAS DONE AT THE NISSAN OF COOL SPRINGS AND I LEFT THE DEALERSHIP I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS RUNNING ROUGH, SHAKING, AND JOLTING WHEN I ACCELERATED. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED DEALERSHIP AND ASKED TO HAVE A TECH DRIVE THE CAR TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM. THE TECH GOT IN, RODE OFF, CAME BACK AND SAID IT WAS ALL RUNNING FINE. I ACCEPTED THAT AND ASSUMED IT WAS ONLY A MOMENTARY PROBLEM. I GOT BACK IN MY CAR AND IT WAS STILL DOING IT. I CAME BACK AND ASKED THE TECH TO RIDE WITH ME. IT DID IT WITH HIM IN THE CAR AND HE TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAD TO "ADAPT TO MY DRIVING STYLE." 2018, AT 48,000 MILES THE CAR STARTED TO STALL ON ME WHEN IT WAS IDLE. IT WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP, BUT TURN OFF WHEN I PUT IT BACK IN DRIVE. TOOK IT BACK TO THE NISSAN OF COOL SPRINGS DEALERSHIP BUT THEY DID NOT FIND ANY ERROR CODE AND TOLD ME EVERYTHING IS WORKING FINE AND CHARGED ME AROUND $160. I ALSO TOLD THEM THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH IN THE PAST 2-3 TIME. BUT AT THAT TIME I WAS NOT AWARE OF THE CVT ISSUES. RECENTLY IT HAPPENED WHEN I STOPPED FOR REFUELLING MY CAR. I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH THAT IT DID NOT HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAYS.

Mileage: 48,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND WITH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 91,707.

Mileage: 91,707

MY 2013 ALTIMA STARTED TO HESITATE AND JERK WHEN I WAS DRIVING. THEN WHEN I WOULD BE STOPPED AND READY TO PULL OUT MY CAR WILL NOT GO AND THEN FINALLY CATCH AND GO. IT WONT GO OVER 30 MILES AN HR AT SOME POINTS. WHEN I BROUGHT IT TO NISSAN THEY DID A DIAGNOSTIC ON IT AND ITS THE CVT TRANSMISSION THAT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I WAS TOLD MY WARRANTY EXPIRED 2000 MILES AGO AND ITS GONNA COST ME $3500 FOR A NEW ONE. IVE ONLY OWNED MY CAR FOR 2 YRS. I AM SO DISSATISFIED WITH NISSAN AND THEY ARE SO UNPROFESSIONAL TO NOT FIX THIS KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THERE CVT ISSUES ON ALL THEIR VEHICLES.. I HAVE ALSO REPLACED THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON BOTH DOORS..

Mileage: 91,680

I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY AND NOTICED THE REVS BOUNCE UP TO 5. IT THEN DROPPED DOWN AND MY CAR LOST POWER. I PULLED ON TO THE SHOULDER AND SHUT THE CAR OFF. STARTED IT UP AGAIN AND IT STARTED OK. PULLED OFF ONTO THE NEXT EXIT AND STOPPED. WENT TO PROCEED THROUGH STOP SIGN. ACCELERATED AND IT WOULDN'T MOVE. IT'S AT THE SHOP NOW. POSSIBLE TRANSMISSION FAILURE. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? THIS SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING IN A 5 YEAR OLD CAR. A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM

Mileage: 84,000

I AM EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT CVT FAILURES AT MILEAGE: 45000. ONCE I WAS STATIONARY AND IN THE OTHER INSTANCE I WAS ON THE CITY STREET, WHEN I EXPERIENCED SUDDEN POWER LOSS, ALL WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. WHENEVER I STARTED MY CAR AND PUT IT IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT JUST TURNED OFF. AFTER 4 TO 5 TRIES CAR STARTED. I LOOKED UP ONLINE AND IT HAD SYMPTOMS SIMILAR TO THE CVT FAILURE. I WENT TO NISSAN SERVICE CENTRE TWICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT THEY DID NOT FIND ANYTHING AND SAID EVERYTHING IS IN PERFECT CONDITION.

Mileage: 45,000

07/09/2013 TOOK CAR IN FOR A CVT REPROGRAM, I NOTICED THE CHANGES IN SHIFTING BUT THOUGHT IT WAS DUE TO THE SOFTWARE REPROGRAM,ON 08/23/2018 WHILE DRIVING THE CAR ENGINE SHUTS OFF, MANAGE TO START IT UP AND DROVE HOME, LATER ON THAT EVENING I TRIED TO START THE CAR AND WHEN I SHIFT TO REVERSE OR DRIVE THE CAR WILL CUT OFF, 08/30/2018 TOWED MY CAR TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP, THEY RAN A DIAGNOSTIC AND I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION, NISSAN NEEDS TO TAKE CARE OF THIS CVT I JUST DON'T HAVE THE MONEY FOR A TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 109,000

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO TRANSMISSION SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING USING CRUISE CONTROL THE VEHICLE DROPPED FROM 75 MPH TO 40 MPH. THE RPMS JUMPED BETWEEN 4-5 AND LOSING POWER. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPROGRAMMED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE DUE TO THE MILEAGE. THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. *JS

DRIVING AND A WEIRD HUMMING SOUND HAPPENED AND THE CAR LOST POWER WOULD NOT GO OVER 35 MPH THE RPM WENT TO 5000 I GOT PULLED OVER LOST ALL POWER SO I TURNED CAR OFF FOR APPX 15-20 MIN AND CAR DROVE FINE. AGAIN TODAY DRIVING TO WORK AND CAR LOST ALL POWER AND A HUMMING SOUND ACTED LIKE WOULDN'T GO INTO GEAR PULLED OVER THIS TIME TOOK SITTING APPX 1 HOUR THEN STARTED AND WAS OK TO GET BACK HOME AND I PARKED IT

Mileage: 100,213

CAR WOULD TURN OFF WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR IDLE. WOULD START BACK UP, BUT TURN BACK OFF WHEN PUT IN DRIVE. THE WORST TIME THIS WAS EXPERIENCED WAS DURING AN ON RAMP MERGER ON THE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 48,000

CVT TRASMISSION HAS FAILED AFTER 76000 MILES. CAUSES CAR TO DIE WHILE DRIVING, AND WHILE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP.

Mileage: 76,301

TRANSMISSION WHINING LOOSING POWER ON THE HIGHWAY VERY DANGEROUS

Mileage: 74,382

MY NISSAN ALTIMA STARTING BUMPING WHEN DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE CVT TRANSMISSION WAS GOING BAD. NISSAN WILL NOT COVER THE TRANSMISSION EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW CVT GOES BAD IN ALL OF THEIR MODELS AFTER 60,000 WHICH IS WHEN THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT!

Mileage: 72,000

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SL WITH 66K. TRANSMISSION NEEDED REPLACED AT 66K MILES. NISSAN DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE. AFTER HEARING IT WOULD COST ME OVER 3700 TO REPLACE I BEGAN DOING RESEARCH ON THESE CVT TRANSMISSION. IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THESE CVTS. SO WITH ALL OF THE BAD REVIEWS ON THE INTERNET, I INQUIRED WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS WITH ASSISTANCE IN THIS COST. I WAITED A WEEK FOR THEM TO TELL ME THEY WILL NOT ASSIST ME IN THIS REPAIR. NISSAN HAS RECALLED A NUMBER OF YEARS AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FROM 60K TO 120K. THEY OBVIOUSLY HAVE NOT FIXED THE PROBLEM WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS. THERE IS NO REASON A TRANSMISSION IS NEEDING REPLACED AT 60K. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE NISSAN IS VERY KNOWN FOR THE RELIABILITY AND THEIR CARS ARE SUPPOSE TO LAST. AFTER HAVING THIS ISSUE AND HEARING NISSAN WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ISSUE IS VERY FRUSTRATING. THIS IS DEFF A DANGER ISSUE. MY VEHICLE GAVE ME NO INDICATION OR LIGHTS THAT THERE WAS AN ISSUE UNTIL I WAS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH MY 4 CHILDREN WHEN IT WENT FROM 80 TO 50 MPH I'M CRUISE. AND THEN HESITATING TO GO AND I WAS AN HOUR AWAY FROM HOME. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ON THEE TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 66,000

THE PROBLEM WITH THE 2013 NISSAN ALIMA CVT 2.5 MODEL. THE CAR STOPS WHEN IDELING WHICH CREATES A DANGEROUS SITUATION ON THE ROAD. THE RPM WILL FLUCTUATE WITHOUT WARNING AND GEARS SLIPPING AT ROAD SPEEDS. SIMILAR CASES HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN VARIOUS FORUM AND NISSAN IS NOT WILLING TO TAKE THIS AS THERE RESPONSIBILTY OF CREATING AN INFERIOR QUALITY PRODUCT. IT IS TIME NISSAN OWNS UP TO IT

Mileage: 87,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR STARTED MAKING A STRANGE NOISE, SHIFTING HARD AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON...I DECIDED TO LEAVE THE HIGHWAY AS THE CAR WAS LOSING SPEED. AT THE FIRST LIGHT, THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD... THE TROUBLE IS THAT I DID NOT REALIZE UNTIL THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND CARS IN FROM OF ME STARTED MOVING AND I COULDN'T ALMOST GOT HIT FROM BEHIND BY INCOMING CARS. ENDED UP MOVING SLOWLY TO THE SIDE. GOT THE CAR TOWED TO A NISSAN DEALER THAT ADVISED THAT IT A CVT FAILURE. MY CAR HAS 83K MILES, NISSAN IS NOT WILLING TO HELP.

Mileage: 83,000

MY CAR RECENTLY TODAY STATED TO LOCK THE DEAR SHIFT WHEN I PARK IT STARTED THIS MORNING AND HAS CONTINUED EVERY TIME I TURN OFF MY CAR. PREVIOUS ISSUE I TOOK IT IN TO NISSAN TYNANS ON HAVANA IN AURORA CO (NEVER GO THERE) BECAUSE IT IS SPUTTERING ANY TIME I ACCELERATE AT ANY SPEED ON ANY ROAD RIGHT BEFORE IT WOULD WHAT YOU CALL BACK IN THE DAY SHIFT INTO ANOTHER GEAR. TYNANS FIRST SAID IT WAS A BATTERY CABLE AND WHEN IT WASNT FIXED THEY ARE SAY THERE ISNT ANYTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. I BELIEVE THE CVT IS CAUSING IT TO SPUTTER I TOLD TYNANS I THOUGHT IT WAS A TRANSMISSION ISSUE TO BEGIN WITH. NEEDLESS TO SAY MY CAR IS NOT FIXED AND IS STILL SPUTTERING AND JUST BOUGHT IT OWE ABOUT $14000 STILL!

Mileage: 105,000

TRANSMISSION FAILED AT 44K MILEAGE. FIRST THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR SIGNS ON HIGHWAY. THEN AFTER REPROGRAMMING OF THE TRANSMISSION BY DEALER, CAR RUNS ABNORMALLY. ENGINE RPM UNSTABLE, UNPREDICTABLE, CAUSING SPEED CHANGES. NO PEDAL RESPONSE OR SLOW ACCELERATION. DIFFICULT TO ACCELERATE, ESPECIALLY OVER 40 MPH. GEAR SHIFTING BETWEEN D AND N VERY OFTEN LEAVE THE GEAR IN N FOR A FEW SECONDS.

Mileage: 43,000

THE GEAR SHIFT IN MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA STOPPED WORKING. I LOOKED UP THE PROBLEM ON YOUTUBE AND IT SAID THAT THE BRAKE SENSOR WAS NOT RELAYING INFORMATION TO THE GEAR SHIFT. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE EMERGENCY SHIFT LOCK MUST BE USED TO TAKE THE CAR OUT OF PARK.THE PROBLEM BEGAN GRADUALLY, WITH THE GEAR SIFT BECOMING "STUCK" WHEN SHIFTING, AND IN A MATTER OF 2 MONTHS, THE GEAR SHIFT HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING. WHEN THE VEHICLE IS GOING FROM PARK TO ANY OTHER GEAR IT WILL NOT SHIFT. ONCE IT IS TAKEN OUT OF PARK, IT WILL SHIFT BETWEEN ANY GEARS WITH NO PROBLEM, UNTIL IT IS PLACED BACK IN PARK.

Mileage: 70,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT IMMEDIATELY RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND THE SPEED REDUCED BEFORE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER (GERMAIN NISSAN OF COLUMBUS, 4600 MORSE RD, COLUMBUS, OH) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

IN JULY/AUGUST OF 2017, MY VEHICLE WAS SPUTTERING AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN ACCELERATING OR DECELERATING AND THEN THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY TURN OFF. THERE WERE SEVERAL SCENARIOS WHEN THIS HAPPENED DURING BUSY TRAFFIC. UPON RECEIVING A MANUFACTURER RECALL, I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR MAINTENANCE ON THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER SYSTEM. ALL SEEMED FIXED UNTIL JUNE OF 2018 WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES, AGAIN WHILE IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC. I TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER WAS DAMAGED AND I NEED TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION AT A COST OF $4,300. UPON INTERNET RESEARCH, IT SEEMS THIS HAS BEEN A COMMON PROBLEM FOR NISSAN'S CVT TRANSMISSION; IN FACT, NISSAN EXTENDED 2012 AND PREVIOUS MODELS TRANSMISSION WARRANTIES TO 10 YEAR 120,000 MILES. SO FAR, NISSAN HAS OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE OR GOOD WILL IN FIXING THE DEFECTED PART / ISSUE.

Mileage: 81,000

THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SLOW WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE. AS I ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE THE RPMS INCREASED WITHOUT ANY INCREASE IN SPEED. AS I ATTEMPTED TO EXIT INTERSTATE, THE VEHICLE STALLED BEFORE EXIT RAMP. MULTIPLE VEHICLES HAD TO MANEUVER AROUND ME. IT WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK ON SHOULDER OF INTERSTATE AND LET ABOUT 5 MINUTES GO BY BEFORE TESTING ACCELERATION. UPON TESTING, IT MAINTAINED ENOUGH SPEED (25 MPH TOP SPEED) FOR ME TO EXIT INTERSTATE AND RETURN TO DEALERSHIP NEAR ME. ONCE I MADE IT TO DEALERSHIP, CAR SHUT OFF. IT HAD JUST BEEN REPAIRED FOR SOME RECALL CENTERED AROUND TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 100,400

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK THE CAR SHUTTERED AND CUT OFF AFTER HAVING STOPPED FOR A LIGHT. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I PRESS THE EXHILARATOR TO CONTINUE ON. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK APPLIED MY FOOT TO THE BREAK AND RESTARTED THE CAR. EVERY TIME I WOULD DRIVE TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR IT WOULD CUT OFF. IT KEPT DOING THIS OVER AND OVER. LOCAL POLICE CAME AND WITH THE HELP OF A GOOD SAMARITAN PUSHED MY CAR OFF THE ROAD TO A SAFE PLACE. I HAD TO HAVE MY CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND SAID THAT THE DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER TEST DID NOT SHOW ANY CODES FOR THE PROBLEM. THEY ENDED UP UPDATING THE TRANSMISSION MODULE AND SAID THEY HOPED THIS WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR AND I HAVE HAD TO AVOID STOPPING AT LIGHTS DUE TO THE CAR WANTING TO CUT OFF. THIS SEEMS TO BE A PROBLEM THAT OTHER NISSAN CAR OWNERS ARE ALSO FACING. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION TO BE IN DUE TO THE FACT THAT YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU WILL BE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF A STREET WHETHER IT BE INTERSTATE STOP AND GO TRAFFIC OR NORMAL CITY STREET TRAFFIC. ONCE THE CAR STALLS IT'S NO WAY TO START IT AND PUT IT IN GEAR TO DRIVE WITHOUT IT STALLING AGAIN AND AGAIN. NISSAN OWNERS NEED A RECALL

Mileage: 75,447

I BOUGHT MY CAR BRAND NEW WITH ONLY 113 MILES ON IT. I HAVE SENSE PUT 160K HIGHWAY MILES ON IT BUT HAVE HAD NO ISSUES UNTIL NOW BECAUSE I GET IT SERVICED REGULARLY. I WAS DRIVING TO WORK LAST WEEK AND AT 30-45 MPH THE RPMS STARTED JUMPING BETWEEN 1K AND 2K. ONCE I GOT PAST 60 MPH THIS STOPPED BUT EVENTUALLY MY CAR WOULD STUTTER AND STALL AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS MAKING IT DANGEROUS IF TURNING IN FRONT OF TRAFFIC OR COMING THROUGH INTERSECTIONS. I TOOK IT IN IMMEDIATELY FOR DIAGNOSTICS AND WAS TOLD I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION AND SINCE MY WARRANTY WAS OUT I WOULD NEED TO PAY $4500 OUT OF POCKET. I GOT A SECOND OPINION AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALERSHIP I SERVICE IT AT THAT IT WAS MY FAULT BECAUSE I DIDN'T HAVE THE TRANSMISSION FLUSHED WHEN THEY TOLD ME TO, YET THERE IS NOTHING IN THE OWNERS MANUAL STATING THIS IS A REQUIREMENT, ONLY A RECOMMENDATION BY THE DEALER. AS SHADY AS DEALERSHIPS ARE THESE DAYS OF COURSE I DIDN'T HAVE IT DONE BECAUSE I ASSUMED THEY WERE CHARGING ME FOR SOMETHING UNNECESSARILY. I SPOKE WITH A MECHANIC FRIEND OF MINE AND HE SAID THE TRANSMISSION FLUSH WOULD HAVE DONE NOTHING TO PREVENT MY TRANSMISSION FAIL. WHAT IS EVEN WORSE IS THAT NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON AND MY DASH LOOKED THE SAME AS IT ALWAYS DOES, THE ONLY LIGHTS THAT CAME ON WERE MY BATTERY AND BRAKE LIGHTS WHEN MY CAR SHUT OFF AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, BUT IT STARTED RIGHT BACK UP AFTER THAT. I HAVE ASKED FOR ASSISTANCE FROM NISSAN AND HAVE BEEN DENIED EVEN THOUGH I HAVE SERVICED MY CAR WITH THE DEALER EVEN AFTER MY WARRANTY EXPIRED. THERE ARE 4 OTHER PEOPLE IN MY FAMILY THAT OWN NISSANS BUT APPARENTLY THAT MEANS NOTHING TO THIS COMPANY. NEEDLESS TO SAY IF I CAN GET THIS THING TRADED IN ON A HONDA I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A NISSAN AGAIN! ALSO, JUST DO A GOOGLE SEARCH OF PROBLEMS WITH NISSAN ALTIMAS. THE RESULTS ARE STAGGERING.

Mileage: 160,000

THE CAR SHUT OFF WHEN I WAS DRIVING . VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE NO BRAKES NO STERLING.

THE GEAR SHIFT IS LOCKED AND I CAN NOT SHIFT GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE AND NEITHER REVERSE. THE CAR WAS PARKED UNDER MY CAR PORT ON LEVEL GROUND. I STARTED ENGINE, AND PLACED FOOT ON BRAKE AND BEGAN TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE, BUT SHIFT WAS LOCKED. I TRIED TO SHIFT TO DRIVE BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT ENGAGE.

Mileage: 33,876

MY CAR IS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA AND IT JUST HIT 90,000 MILES. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN MARCH 2013 WITH 45,000 MILES ON IT. MAY 25TH MY CAR STARTED HAVING TROUBLE. IT INCLUDED GOING BACKWARDS WHEN THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE, LOSING POWER AS I'M DRIVING, REVING/WINDING NOISE, AND FINALLY NOT MOVING AT ALL. EVERYTHING POINTED A PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND TO TAKE IT TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. AFTER DOING THE DIAGNOSTICS, THEY SAID I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION. BECAUSE MY WARRANTY RAN OUT IN MARCH I ASKED ABOUT THE COST OF THE REPLACEMENT AND WAS TOLD IT WAS $3,800. I SPOKE WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS ON MAY 29TH AND WAS TOLD THAT THE REGIONAL CONSUMER MANAGER WOULD CALL. JASON DID CALL AND SAID HE HAD TO RESEARCH. ON TUESDAY, JUNE 5TH, THE DECISION WAS THAT BECAUSE THE CAR WAS OUT OF WARRANTY THEY WOULD NOT COVER THE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. I ASKED HIM ABOUT THE RECALL THAT WAS ISSUED BY NISSAN IN DECEMBER 2016 ACKNOWLEDGING THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED AND IF NOT IT WOULD LEAD TO ACCELERATED DAMAGE. I ALSO MADE HIM AWARE THAT I NEVER RECEIVED THAT NOTICE. HIS RESPONSE WAS BECAUSE I WAS NOT THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE VEHICLE, I DID NOT RECEIVE THE RECALL NOTICE. HE WOULD NOT ANSWER HOW IF NISSAN KNEW THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS WERE A PROBLEM ON SOME VEHICLES WHY DID IT MATTER THAT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED IN MARCH. HE ALSO HAD NO RESPONSE TO ME SAYING THAT A NORMAL TRANSMISSION DOES NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED ON A CAR THAT IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD AND HAS NOT EVEN HIT 100,000 MILES. SO ALTHOUGH IT IS A WELL KNOWN ISSUE WITH SOME OF THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS, A RECALL THAT IS ON NISSAN'S WEBSITE ASSOCIATED WITH MY VIN NUMBER, THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT I DID NOT RECEIVE THE RECALL NOTICE TO BRING IT IN FOR SERVICE, I AM STUCK WITH A $3,800 REPAIR BILL IF I WANT TO FIX MY CAR.

CONTINUOUS ISSUES WITH TRANSMISSION. WHEN CAR GETS HOT, WHICH CAN BE WITHIN MINUTES LIVING IN ARIZONA, THE GAS PEDAL WHEN FLOORED, BARELY INCREASES SPEED FROM A STOP. CAR HAS BEEN TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES FOR SERVICE OF THIS ISSUE. 1ST TIME A COOLER WAS ADDED TO THE TRANSMISSION. THEN A RECALL WAS ISSUED AND WE BROUGHT IT IN AGAIN. THINGS WERE WORKING FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. NOW THAT THE WEATHER IS STARTING TO WARM UP, THE ISSUE IS OCCURRING AGAIN. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CLAIM THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG, NO CODES/ERRORS APPEARED. THE ISSUE CONTINUES. AFTER SPEAKING WITH A COUPLE OF REPUTABLE MECHANICS, THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION AND THERE IS NO KNOWN FIX. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING MY CAR.

Mileage: 60,000

I HAVE A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH 45K MILES ON IT. THE CAR STARTS UP AND IDLES IN PARK JUST FINE. HOWEVER, WHEN I SHIFT IT INTO GEAR (DRIVE OR REVERSE), THE CAR SPUTTERS AND STALLS. IT DOESN'T SPUTTER AND STALL UNTIL I TAKE MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE. I AM ABLE TO DRIVE IT JUST FINE IF I IMMEDIATELY PRESS ON THE GAS AFTER SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TURNS ON ONLY WHEN THE CAR STALLS. I TOOK IT TO NISSAN THERE WAS NO CODE RECORDED - NOT SURE WHY. IT HAPPENED WITH ME 5 TIMES IN A ROW IN A DAY.

Mileage: 44,000

CAR WILL NOT RELEASE FROM PARK UNLESS YOU PRESS ON THE BRAKE RELEASE BUTTON. THIS HAPPENED AS MY CAR REACHED 65K MILES. THIS COULD BE A HUGE ISSUE AND SAFETY IF SOMEONE WAS TO BE STRANDED OUT SOMEWHERE AND THEY ARE H ABLE TO LEAVE BECAUSE THERE CAR WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. THIS PROBLEM IS AFFECTING A LOT OF VEHICLES COMING OUT OF NISSAN.

Mileage: 65,000

MY TRANSMISSION FAILED AND IT ONLY HAS 70000 MILES ON IT, I KNOW I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. I THINK EVERYONE NEEDS TO BE REIMBURSED OR SOME FORM OF COMPENSATION FOR THIS PROBLEM.

Mileage: 73,000

MY TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION WITH MY GRAND CHILDREN IN THE CAR. CONSTRUCTION VEHICLES WERE SPEEDING BY ON EITHER SIDE AND I WAS HELPLESS. I WAS TOLD BY MY DEALER THAT THE WARRANTY WAS UP BY THREE MONTHS EVEN THOUGH MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA HAD ONLY 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE SAFETY FACTOR SHOULD SPEAK FOR ITSELF. ON THE WEB THERE ARE HUNDREDS UPON HUNDREDS OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE ESPECIALLY THE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. I BELIEVE IT'S TIME TO RECALL THIS AUTOMOBILE BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.

Mileage: 50,000

IT STARTED WITH A WHIRLING WHEN DESCENDING AN INCLINE. SINCE I HAD THE RECALL WORK COMPLETED, I ASSUMED THIS SOUND WAS NORMAL. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN OR BEEN A PASSENGER IN A NISSAN. EXACTLY 1,383 MILES AFTER MY WARRANTY AND 13 MONTHS AND 2 DAYS AFTER THE RECALL WORK THE CAR BEGAN TO SHUDDER AND CUT OFF AT INTERSECTIONS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IN ATLANTA AND ITS FAMOUS SPAGHETTI JUNCTION. THE FIRST TIME I ASSUMED IT WAS A FLUKE. THE 2ND TIME I WANTED TO BLAME IT ON BAD GAS. I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC DONE, HOWEVER, THERE WERE NO CODES. A TECHNICIAN DROVE IT AND SAID IT FELT LIKE IT WAS SEARCHING, BUT DID NOT SHUT OFF. HE TOLD ME TO POP IT IN NEUTRAL WHEN APPROACHING A LIGHT OR SLOW DOWN. I DROVE TO AN AAMCO WHERE IT SHUDDERED AND SHUT OFF IN THEIR LOT. FIVE HOURS LATER AAMCO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE SHUT OFF AND FOUND NO CODES. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT NISSAN DEALER THAN THE ONE THAT PERFORMED THE RECALL WORK. THEY GOT NO CODES, BUT THEY WERE WILLING TO SELL ME A BATTERY, CABLES AND AN IDLE REBOOT FOR $360! THE NISSAN MANAGER PICKED ME UP AS A CURTSEY AND ONCE I TOLD HIM THE PROBLEMS, HE IMMEDIATELY SAID THAT HE KNEW EXACTLY WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS-THE TORQUE CONVERTER. THAT BASICALLY THE CAR WAS STUCK IN 4TH AND COULDN'T SLIP INTO 1ST. I ASKED THAT A TECHNICIAN DRIVE IT HOME IN HOPES OF DUPLICATING. THE NEXT DAY A SERVICE REP REPORTED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE SHUDDERING/SHUT-OFF, BUT THAT THEY COULD FEEL IT SEARCHING FOR GEARS. THEY SAID IT WAS POSSIBLY A TORQUE CONVERTER AND THAT A TOTAL REBUILD OF THE TRANSMISSION AT $4,000 WAS REQUIRED. AAMCO IS WILLING TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AS LONG AS I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I MAY NEED A TOTAL REBUILD AS THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN IT JUST BE A TORQUE CONVERTER. AS I OWE MORE THAN THE CAR IS WORTH, I HAVE ZERO OPTIONS BUT TO PAY FOR A COSTLY REBUILD.

Mileage: 76,300

MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA HAS 87000 MILES ON IT AND HAD A SECOND TRANSMISSION FAILURE THAT NEEDS REPLACING. THIS WAS QUOTED AT $3600+ TAX. THIS FAILURE IS DUE TO A TRANSMISSION FLUID PRESSURE SENSOR GOING BAD THAT CAN'T BE CHANGED ALONE AND REQUIRES A WHOLE NEW TRANSMISSION. 2 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS IN UNDER 87000 MILES IS UNREASONABLE.

Mileage: 87,000

HAVING ISSUES ACCELERATING (IN MOTION) WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ACCORDING TO THE MECHANIC WHEN THE SYSTEM WAS CHECKED, THE PROBLEM/ISSUE ORIGINATES FROM THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE NISSAN ALTIMA VEHICLES.

Mileage: 61,000

93,000 MILES, TRANSMISSION FAILED WITH NO WARNING

Mileage: 93,000

CVT TRANSMISSION FAILED COMPLETELY ON 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S WITH 92,000 MILES. VEHICLE BEGAN SHUDDERING AND JERKING WHILE DRIVING AT MODERATE SPEED IN TOWN. RPMS SHOT UP TO 3-4K INTERMITTENTLY WHILE MAINTAINING SPEED ON FLAT ROAD. STARTED TO HEAR GRINDING NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT, SO PULLED INTO PARKING LOT. AFTER WAITING AN HOUR FOR POWER TRAIN TO COOL OFF, STARTED THE CAR AGAIN TO FIND TOTAL CVT FAILURE, WITH VEHICLE STALLING AND ENGINE SHUTTING OFF UPON SHIFTING INTO R OR D. COULD NOT EVEN DRIVE VEHICLE BACK INTO PARKING SPACE AFTER IT ROLLED BACKWARDS ON FIRST ATTEMPT TO MOVE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALERSHIP, WHO DIAGNOSED INTERNAL CVT FAILURE WITH $3800 QUOTE FOR REPAIR. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS WAS CONTACTED NUMEROUS TIMES AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. NISSAN REGIONAL SPECIALIST STATED THAT 2007-2010 ALTIMA CVT WARRANTY WAS EXTENDED TO 120,000 MILES DUE TO WIDESPREAD PROBLEMS, BUT THAT PROBLEMS HAD BEEN FIXED IN NEWER MODELS, SO NO WARRANTY EXTENSION APPLIED TO 2013 ALTIMA. AS OF APRIL 2018, THE 2013 ALTIMA HAS MORE POWER TRAIN COMPLAINTS TO NHTSA (241) THAN ALL OF THE 2007-2010 ALTIMA MODEL YEARS COMBINED (206). VEHICLE HAD TCM REPROGRAMMING PERFORMED AT NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN APRIL 2017 WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER RECALL NOTICE WAS SENT TO OWNER BY MAIL.

Mileage: 92,000

AS I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH 35K MILES ON IT, I CAME TO A STOPLIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION AND MY CAR CUT OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT ANY INDICATION THAT SOMETHING WAS WRONG. I WAS NOT ABLE TO PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKES, I COULD NOT MOVE MY STEERING WHEEL, IT JUST CUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO CUT MY CAR BACK ON, HOWEVER WHENEVER I SHIFTED MY GEAR INTO DRIVE IT CUT OFF AGAIN. I HAD MY CAR TOWED TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP, AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND THE ISSUE BUT REPROGRAMMED MY CVT SINCE THERE WAS A RECALL ISSUED FOR MY CAR. THEY DETERMINED THAT AFTER DRIVING IT FOR 25 MINUTES THAT DAY AND 25 MINUTES THE NEXT THAT THE CVT REPROGRAMMING COULD HAVE BEEN THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM BUT TO RETURN IT TO THE DEALER IF IT HAPPENED AGAIN. 3 DAYS LATER MY CAR BEGAN SHAKING AND STALLING VERY ROUGHLY WHILE IN MOTION AND AGAIN CUT OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WHILE IN DRIVE. THIS TIME MY YOUNG SON WAS IN THE CAR WITH ME, AND HIM AND I COULD HAVE BOTH BEEN HARMED OR CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND HARMED SOMEONE ELSE. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE THAT NISSAN HAS NOT RECALLED THESE VEHICLES OR THE CAR HAS BEEN RETURNED TO CUSTOMERS WITHOUT A SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM.

Mileage: 35,000

TRANSMISSION MAKING NOISES AND CAUSES CAR TO STALL I WAS IN THE CENTER LANE OF HIGHWAY CAR STALLED ALMOST WAS STRUCK BY SEMI-TRUCK SCARED US TO DEATH I'VE SINCE READ MANY PROBLEMS WITH THESE UNITS VERY DANGEROUS I THINK NISSAN SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO RECTIFY THIS ISSUE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY REASONS

Mileage: 35,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 10-55 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUTTERED AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEE NISSAN (235 MIRACLE STRIP PKWY SW, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CTV NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 177,000.

Mileage: 177,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN LOCAL TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED TO 5 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO AVOID A CRASH BY COASTING ONTO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO BROWN'S FAIRFAX NISSAN (11010 FAIRFAX BOULEVARD, FAIRFAX, VA 22030, (703)-591-8009) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 83,000.

Mileage: 83,000

I PURCHASED A USED 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA S 2.5L IN MAY 2016 AND IN JAN 2017 THE TRANSMISSION DIED. I CONTACTED NISSAN AND MY DEALERSHIP FOR ASSISTANCE, AND NO ONE COULD ASSIST ME WITH ANYTHING (PAYING FOR REPAIRS, A DIFFERENT CAR, ETC). MY CAR BARELY ACCELERATED ACROSS A BUSY INTERSECTION AND I COULD HAVE GOTTEN KILLED. I HAD TO CONTINUE PAYING MY CAR NOTE WHILE GETTING RENTAL CARS/RIDING UBER AND LYFT/ GETTING RIDES, CALLING OUT FROM WORK SOME DAYS, WHILE I WAITED FOR ANY RESPONSE FROM NISSAN, ONLY TO FINALLY RECEIVE A NON-CHALANT, "NISSAN CANNOT OFFER YOU ANY ASSISTANCE AT THIS TIME". I CONTACTED NUMEROUS MECHANICS FOR TRANSMISSION PRICES AND ALL OF THEM TOLD ME THAT OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SAME CAR/YEAR HAD CALLED WITH TRANSMISSION ISSUES AS WELL. I CAN SEE ONLINE THAT MANY PEOPLE HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WITH THIS SPECIFIC YEAR OF ALTIMA AND NISSAN IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT AND NOT BEING HELD ACCOUNTABLE. NOW, ALMOST A YEAR LATER AFTER I GOT THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED, MY ENGINE IS STALLING, I AM HAVING THE INTERMITTENT ACCELERATION ISSUE ONCE AGAIN, AND I WOULD HATE TO FORK OUT $4000 ON YET ANOTHER TRANSMISSION -OR BE WITHOUT A CAR- OR HAVE TO GET A DIFFERENT CAR (WITH A COMPOUNDED LOAN OR A LOWER VALUE CAR). I AM EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED BY THE SITUATION AND LUCKY TO BE ALIVE AFTER HAVING THIS CAR. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO SUFFER THIS WITH A CAR THAT IS NOT EVEN 3 YEARS OLD. IT IS UNSAFE FOR THESE VEHICLES TO BE ON THE ROAD IF THEY CAN STOP WORKING AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING DURING A COMMUTE AND NISSAN WON'T ADDRESS THE ISSUE OR ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE DESIGNED A FAULTY TRANSMISSION IN THEIR 2013 ALTIMAS.

Mileage: 69,700

WISH I HAD SEEN ALL THESE COMPLAINTS BEFORE PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE 7 MONTHS AGO FOR WAY MORE THAN I SHOULD HAVE. WITHIN 3 MONTHS THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND I HAD TO SPEND $4,000 TO GET IT REBUILT. IT HAS BEEN BACK TO THE MECHANIC 4 TIMES (LUCKILY UNDER THEIR WARRANTY) AND IS STILL MESSING UP EVERY FEW WEEKS. I FEEL LIKE THIS IS A DEFECT THROUGH NISSAN AND THEY SHOULD TAKE SOME RESPONSIBILITY. I GUESS THEY WOULD RATHER GET A BAD REPUTATION AND LESS FUTURE SALES. MY CAR HAS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING WHILE I HAVE BEEN ON THE INTERSTATE GOING 70 MPH. I HAVE 2 CHILDREN TO TRANSPORT AND 2 SICK PARENTS. I SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELY ON THIS VEHICLE AND I CAN'T. VERY FRUSTRATING !!! IF I DIDN'T OWE SO MUCH ON IT, I WOULD DEFINITELY GET RID OF IT. I PREVIOUSLY HAD A 1997 NISSAN ALTIMA THAT GAVE ME VERY LITTLE TROUBLE, BUT NOW I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A NISSAN AGAIN !!! WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM SAYS TO AVOID THIS CAR LIKE THE PLAGUE. I THINK THEY ARE SO VERY RIGHT.

Mileage: 122,000

THE CVT TRANSMISSION. WHILE DRIVING IN A SNOW STORM THE CAR STALLED IN A TURN ALMOST CAUSING A SERIOUS FATALITY ON MY PART

Mileage: 93,419

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH ONLY 52K MILES I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT OF MY DRIVE WAY; FIRST IT STALLED, SHAKY WHEN I ACCELERATE SLIGHTLY IT WAS FINE. WHEN I WENT TO CHANGE TO PARK MODE; EXPERIENCE THE SAME THING STALKED&SHAKE IF I STOPPED AT A LIGHT, STOP SIGN, OR CHANGE SPEED I EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM THIS WILL HAPPEN IN BUSY TRAFFIC, HIGHWAYS IN FACT MY 17 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER (1ST TIME DRIVEN HERSELF HOME FROM WORK) EXPERIENCE IT, AT A VERY BUSY INTERSECTION SHE COULDN'T GET THE CAR GOING. WE HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF FOR ABOUT 15-30MINUTES AND PRESSED/ PULSED THE GAS TO FINALLY GET IT TO MOVE... THIS ALL HAPPENED FOR 3 DAYS AND I TOOK IT TO NISSAN DEALERSHIP (PAYED $140 TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM) MECHANIC SAID JUST FROM DRIVING THE CAR INTO THE SHOP, 9/10 IT MAY BE THE TRANSMISSION. TO PINPOINT THE PROBLEM THEY WILL HAVE TO REMOVE THE COVER BODY ($546) AND IF IT'S THE TRANSMISSION, REPAIRS WILL COST $4600!!!! EVEN THOUGH MILEAGE IS WITHIN THE WARRANTY RANGE OF <60K IT'S NOT COVERED BECAUSE THEY CLAIMED THE CAR WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND WAS SALVAGED. I REALLY DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THAT WILL IMPACT IT GIVEN THE CAR HAD ONLY 13K WHEN I PURCHASED IT. IT SEEM THIS IS COMMON PROBLEM REPORTED BY MANY WITH THIS PARTICULAR CAR. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ, COMPLAINS DATING BACK TO IDENTICAL TO ISSUES WITH 2008-2011 MODELS, MULTIPLE RECALLS... THIS SORT OF PROBLEMS COULD COURSE ACCIDENTS AND LOSS IF LIFE. THESE ARE HUMAN PROBLEMS...I BELIEVE NISSAN SHOULD BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE AND TO MUCH HIGHER STANDARDS IN THIS SPACE- VEHICLE MANUFACTURING, DEALERSHIP, PARTS, SALES, REPAIRS ETC. IF NOTHING IS DONE TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES, I WILL NEVER PURCHASE A NISSAN!!!

CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC WHILE STOPPED AT LIGHT. CUTS OFF WHEN PUT IN ANY GEAR. UN DRIVEABLE. CVT TRANSMISSION NEEDS REPLACEMENT. ONLY 69,000MILES. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS REPORTED FOR THIS MAKE AND MODEL

Mileage: 69,000

MY NISSAN ALTIMA WAS IN PARK IT STARTED UP HOWEVER I COULD NOT GET THE CAR OUT OF PARK THIS IS A 2013 THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS ISSUE AFTER READING THE MANY COMPLAINTS CONCERNING THE SHIFTER AND CVT THIS CAR NEEDS AN IMMEDIATE RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED. EACH TIME THE CAR WAS STUCK IN PARK THE CAR WAS RUNNING AND STATIONARY THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS THE SHIFTER AND SAID THE WHOLE SHIFTER NEEDS REPLACING AFTER VIEWING NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS A RECALL MUST BE ISSUED BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. I CAN PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION IF NEEDED THE REPAIR WAS 768.00 THIS IS AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH NISSAN 2012-CURRENT. *JS

Mileage: 74,000

CVT TRANSMISSION ISSUES. RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE ON THE CVT TRANSMISSION TO REPROGRAM THE CVT. ISSUE STARTED BEFORE THE REPROGRAM AND BEFORE 100K MILES, STALLED OUT IN TRAFFIC, SMELLED BURNING RUBBER, SPUTTERING WHILE DRIVING NO ENGINE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASH. ALL THESE ISSUES OCCURRED BEFORE THE RECALL NOTICE. ONCE I RECEIVED THE NOTICE FROM NISSAN, TOOK INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO COMPLETE. WORKED FINE WITH LITTLE ISSUES, STILL SPUTTERING AND STALLED OUT ONCE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS, ISSUE STARTED AGAIN. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON THIS TIME. TOOK INTO SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR DIAGNOSTICS AS REQUESTED FROM NISSAN, MY OWN EXPENSE, WAS NOTIFIED BY SERVICE DEPARTMENT THE CODE IS P17F1 " DEATH CODE" FOR TRANSMISSION. CALLED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO APPLY FOR OUT OF WARRANTY ASSISTANCE FROM NISSAN WAS TOLD DID NOT QUALIFY, DUE TO MILEAGE. MILEAGE IS NOW OVER 100K. THE CVT TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS CONSIST OF THE TRANSMISSION OIL GETTING TO HOT WHILE DRIVING ON TRIPS, CAUSING THE SEALS TO BURN. NISSAN IS AWARE OF THE ISSUES CUSTOMERS ARE EXPERIENCING WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPAIRING.

Mileage: 85,000

WHEN ENGAGING THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR THE ENGINE DIES. SERVICE TECH AT LOCAL NISSAN DEALER CONFIRMS TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTION. VEHICLE HAS 65,000 MILES. NISSAN HAS HAD ISSUES WITH SIMILAR TRANSMISSIONS IN THE PAST AND EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO 120,000 TO ASSIST OTHER CONSUMERS. DUE TO MY TRANSMISSION BEING A "GENERATION 2" IT IS NOT COVERED BY THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. ALTHOUGH, OBVIOUSLY, "GENERATION 2" HAS MALFUNCTIONS AS DID "GENERATION 1".

Mileage: 65,000

WAS DRIVING MY 2013 ALTIMA SL AND WITHOUT ANY WARNING THE TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING, STOPPED VEHICLE, AND EVERYTIME I ATTEMPTED TO PUT CAR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE, THE MOTOR DIED, AND I RESTARTED THE MOTOR DUE TO THE BITTER COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, CALLED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA TALKED TO COLLEEN AGENT # 731913 WITH MY CONCERNS ON 12/29/2017, AFTER HANGING UP WITH COLLEEN AND CONTINUING TO TRY TO GET THE VEHICLE TO, CALLED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA AGAIN AND SPOKE TO ERIK CASE # 29343050, WHO ADVICED ME TO CALL NISSAN THE NEXT DAY 01/01/2018. I CALLED AND IT WAS A HOLIDAY AND NOT OPENED. , FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE AND ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE IT HOME WITH TRANSMISSION SLIPPING AND MOTOR DYING IN HEAVY BUMPER TO BUMPER HOLIDAY TRAFFIC. ON 01/02/2018 CONTACTED NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, WAS ADVISED TO TAKE VEHICLE TO NEAREST NISSAN DEALERSHIP, AND THEY WOULD PAY $100.00 TOWARDS THE RECORD BILL. I PAID THIS WRECKER BILL OUT OF MY POCKET WITH RECEIPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS DELIVERED TO WALTER'S NISSAN 30 WALTER'S LANE PIKEVILLE, KY. 41501 ON 01/03/2018 WERE IT WAS EVAULATED AND DETERMINED TO BE COMPLETE CVT TRANSMISSION FAILURE, AND WOULD BE REPLACED. I HAVE THE NISSAN SECURITY PLUS GOLD PREFERRED VEHICLE SERVICE CONTRACT 60 MONTHS/75,000 MILES, SERVICE CONTRACT # 0 7236319. THIS CAR HAS 68,000 MILES ON IT, AND THE CONTRACT EXPIRED ON 01/04/2018. IT WAS IN THE DEALERSHIP ON 01/03/2018 AND DETERMINE WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. I CALLED WALTER'S NISSAN ON 01/05/218 AND WAS TOLD THEY HAD ORDERED A NEW CVT TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY. TODAY I WAS ADVISED BY WALTER'S NISSAN DEALERSHIP THEY WAS IN A DISPUTE WITH NISSAN AMERICA REGIONAL SPECIALIST, DUE TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING ON 01/04/2018, TODAY 01/08/2018 AND WOULD NOT HONOR THE WARRANTY OR A REQUEST FOR A RENTAL CAR. THE CVT TRANSMISSION HAS HAD MANY FAILURES SIMILIAR TO MINE, YET NISSAN AMERICA STILL MARKETS THIS VEHICLE

Mileage: 68,000

I AM REPORTING A DANGEROUS CONDITION WITH THE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA TRANSMISSION. THE TRANSMISSION FAILED ON MY CAR AT 75,000 MILES WHILE DRIVING 65 - 70 MPH ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE. THE CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY BASED ON MILES (NOT TIME) AND I WAS DENIED COVERAGE BY NISSAN DUE TO WARRANTY EXPIRATION AND BECAUSE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED. THE TRANSMISSION HAS STUTTERED SINCE PURCHASE BUT IT SEEMED TO BE A QUIRK OF THE CAR; HOWEVER, ON DEC. 5, 2017, IT BRIEFLY WOULD NOT MOVE IN REVERSE AS MY DAUGHTER (THE PRIMARY DRIVER) BEGAN A 4-HOUR DRIVE FROM ORLANDO TO MIAMI. IT ENGAGED AND SHE CONTINUED ON HER TRIP. WHILE DRIVING ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE, THE TRANSMISSION DISENGAGED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST THROUGH TRAFFIC TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. SHE TURNED OFF THE CAR AND IT STARTED AND MOVED AGAIN. IT WAS NIGHTTIME AND NOT SAFE FOR HER TO REMAIN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE TRANSMISSION CONTINUED TO STOP SEVERAL TIMES DURING HER DRIVE AND SHE AGAIN PULLED OVER, STOPPED, THEN RESTARTED THE CAR. SHE MADE IT SAFELY TO MIAMI. THE NEXT MORNING, DEC. 6, THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN DRIVE OR REVERSE. ON DEC 10 THE CAR WAS TOWED BY AAA TO A NEARBY AUTO MECHANIC. ON DEC. 11 THE TRANSMISSION FAILURE WAS DIAGNOSED AND I WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE CAR TO A NISSAN DEALER BECAUSE OF THE NUMEROUS REPORTED PROBLEMS WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSIONS, INCLUDING AN EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MODELS UP TO YEAR 2010. ON DEC. 11 IT WAS TOWED TO NISSAN AND WE ESTABLISHED A CASE WITH NISSAN CUSTOMER CARE. TODAY, DEC. 19 WE WERE INFORMED THAT NISSAN WILL NOT COVER ANY OF THE COST OF REPAIR. THE REPAIR ESTIMATE IS AT LEAST $3,700. THEY WILL REPLACE WITH THE SAME TRANSMISSION, SO WE ARE CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY IN THE FUTURE. WE STILL OWE ~$8,000 ON THE VEHICLE AND FEEL WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE REPAIR.

Mileage: 75,000

MY WARRANTY WAS GOOD UNTIL 60,000 MI AND AT 74,000 MILES, MY TRANSMISSION DIED. IT WOULDN'T GO INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. ACCORDING TO YOUR REPORTS, NHTSA ID #10109246 THE 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA HAD CVT DELAYED ENGAGEMENT WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. (THERE WERE ALSO 19 OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THE POWERTRAIN.) I FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE COMPENSATED BY NISSAN FOR THIS. I CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND THEY DID NOTHING FOR ME. I SPOKE TO A GIRL NAMED SUMMER WHO IN A MECHANICAL TONE SAID TO ME "YOUR WARRANTY RAN OUT. THERE'S NOTHING WE CAN DO" NOTHING I SAID MADE ANY DIFFERENCE TO HER. SHE EVEN CONTACTED THE NISSAN DEALER HOWEVER SHE STILL DID NOT BUDGE AFTER HE TOLD HER ABOUT MY CASE. THIS IS A POOR REPRESENTATION OF NISSAN. THEY DON'T STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT. I WAS VERY UPSET. I'M A SINGLE MOTHER AND I HAVE TO BORROW $4000 AGAINST MY RETIREMENT ACCOUNT JUST TO PAY FOR THIS REPAIR. I FEEL THAT NISSAN SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR PRODUCT AND PAY FOR THEIR FAULTY TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 74,000

COMPLAINT: ALTIMA CVT SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE DID NOT PREVENT/PREDICT NEXT DAY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. NISSAN OF RICHMOND PERFORMED A PC490 RECALL ON MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA, NOV 9, 2017 -- REFERRING TO IT AS AN ' ALTIMA CVT SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE ' AND DESCRIBING IT AS A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION ' ALLOWING THEIR COMPUTER TO INTERACT BETTER WITH THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER. BUT THE ' CVT DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE ' DID NOT PREVENT/PREDICT A BREAK DOWN THE VERY NEXT DAY ' WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED AS A TRANSMISSION FAILURE BY THE SHEEHY NISSAN GLEN BURNIE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS TOWED. WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION ON NOV 10TH, THE ALTIMA BUCKED, THEN STALLED AND THE GAS PEDAL FAILED TO WORK. NO DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON BEFORE OR DURING THE BREAKDOWN. SHEEHY NISSAN GLEN BURNIE DETERMINED THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED ' BASED ON DIAGNOSTIC CODES P2813, P0776, AND P0965. THE 2013 ALTIMA WAS BOUGHT NEW WITH ONLY 39,848 MILES AT TIME OF BREAK DOWN.

Mileage: 39,848

COMPLAINT: TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 39,848 MILES. ON NOV 10, 2017, TRANSMISSION FAILED ON 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA BOUGHT NEW WHILE STOPPED AT INTERSECTION IN DOWNTOWN BALTIMORE TRAFFIC. WHEN APPROACHING INTERSECTION, CAR BUCKED, THEN STALLED AND GAS PEDAL FAILED TO WORK. TURNED CAR OFF AND BACK ON. CAR LIMPED ANOTHER 3 OR 4 BLOCKS, THEN STOPPED COMPLETELY AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO NEARBY SHEEHY NISSAN GLEN BURNIE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED ' BASED ON DIAGNOSTIC CODES P2813, P0776, AND P0965. NO WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON BEFORE OR DURING BREAK DOWN. THE DAY BEFORE THE BREAK DOWN, NOV 9TH, NISSAN OF RICHMOND HAD PERFORMED THE 48 MONTHS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE ' DURING WHICH THEY ALSO DID A PC490 RECALL, REFERRING TO IT AS AN ' ALTIMA CVT SOFTWARE DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE ' AND DESCRIBING IT AS A SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR THE TRANSMISSION ' ALLOWING THEIR COMPUTER TO INTERACT BETTER WITH THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER. BUT THE ' CVT DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE ' DID NOT PREVENT/PREDICT A BREAK DOWN THE VERY NEXT DAY. CONDITIONS: NIGHT TIME, BELOW FREEZING (MID 20'S), HAD JUST TAKEN OFF-RAMP TO DOWNTOWN AFTER 3 HOURS OF INTERSTATE DRIVING AVERAGING 65-70 MPH ON INTERSTATE AND 25-30 MPH DOWNTOWN. HISTORY: ALTIMA BOUGHT NEW, ALL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE WAS PERFORMED AT RECOMMENDED TIMES/INTERVALS WITH NISSAN SERVICE DEPT. VEHICLE HAS BEEN USED ALMOST EXCLUSIVELY FOR LOCAL DRIVING. NISSAN ALTIMA EXPERIENCED SHUDDERING WHEN TAKEN ON 'EXTENDED' TRIP TWO MONTHS AGO (2 HOUR DRIVE ON INTERSTATE) ' THEN EXPERIENCED TRANSMISSION FAILURE ON NEXT 'EXTENDED' TRIP (3 HOURS ON INTERSTATE) ' DESCRIBED ABOVE. NO FINDINGS AS TO CAUSE WERE AVAILABLE THROUGH NISSAN GLEN BURNIE: SERVICE MANAGER DENIED REQUEST TO SPEAK WITH TECHNICIAN WHO WORKED ON VEHICLE; ALSO DENIED REQUEST FOR COPIES OF ANY NOTES/FINDINGS THAT SERVICE DEPT WOULD BE FORWARDING TO NISSAN CORPORATE.

Mileage: 39,848

COMPLAINT: MISLEADING SERVICE INTERVAL LETTER PROMISES CVT FLUID INSPECTION - BUT THIS ISN'T DONE AND CAN'T BE DONE ON ALTIMA'S SEALED TRANSMISSION. IN OCTOBER 2017, NISSAN MAILED A GLOSSY LETTER REMINDING ME THAT MY ' 2013 ALTIMA IS DUE FOR ITS 48 MONTHS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE '. ' INSPECT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/CVT FLUID ' IS ONE OF 23 ITEMS LISTED IN THE LETTER FOR THE 48 MONTH SERVICE INTERVAL. THE ALTIMA WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF RICHMOND FOR ITS 48 MONTHS MAINTENANCE ON NOV 9, 2017. THE NEXT DAY, THE GAS PEDAL STOPPED WORKING, AND THE SHEEHY NISSAN GLEN BURNIE DEALERSHIP WHERE IT WAS TOWED DETERMINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED BASED ON DIAGNOSTIC CODES P2813, P0776, AND P0965. THE VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT NEW WITH ONLY 39,848 MILES AT TIME OF BREAK DOWN. IN A FOLLOW UP PHONE CALL TO NISSAN OF RICHMOND ON NOV 20TH ' I WAS EDUCATED ON WHAT ' INSPECT THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/CVT FLUID ' MEANS: PER THE SERVICE ADVISOR ' CVT FLUID ISN'T ADDED OR CHECKED AT 48 MONTHS. BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2013 ALTIMA IS SEALED, 'INSPECT' SIMPLY MEANS LOOKING UNDER THE CAR TO MAKE SURE CVT FLUID IS NOT LEAKING. NO SERVICE IS DONE ON THE CVT FLUID OTHERWISE ' UNTIL 60,000 MILES. WHICH COINCIDENTALLY ' IS WHEN NISSAN'S POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ENDS FOR 2013 ALTIMAS. PARTICULARLY FRUSTRATING IS THAT PER THE SERVICE ADVISOR ' ANY CVT FLUID LEAK WOULD BE REPORTED ON THE MULTIPOINT INSPECTION REPORT CARD -- BUT THEIR COMPUTER FAILED TO ATTACH IT TO THE REPAIR ORDER IN NISSAN OF RICHMOND'S SYSTEM -- SO NO RECORD OF A REPORT CARD EXISTS IN THEIR SYSTEM. CIRCLING BACK TO THE DIAGNOSTIC CODES ' ONLINE RESEARCH SHOWS CAUSES FOR THE P2813 CODE MAY INCLUDE CONTAMINATED TRANSMISSION FLUID; CAUSES FOR THE P0776 CODE MAY INCLUDE LOW TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL AND/OR DIRTY TRANSMISSION FLUID. CAUSES FOR THE P0965 CODE MAY INCLUDE LOW OR SUBPAR TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Mileage: 39,541

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE JERKED WITH SLOW ACCELERATION WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION INSPECTED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER OR ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IS STALLING WHEN BEING SHIFTED INTO REVERSE OR DRIVE. THE FIRST INSTANCE THAT THIS HAPPENED, I WAS DRIVING AND SLOWING DOWN AT AN INTERSECTION. THE RPM'S DROPPED, THE CAR SHOOK A LITTLE AND IT DIED. I HAD TO PUT IT INTO PARK AND RESTART. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT ABOUT 2 MILES AWAY WHEN IT DID IT AGAIN, THIS TIME ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET THANKFULLY. I TRIED ABOUT 5 TIMES AND WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, EVERY TIME I SHIFTED IT INTO DRIVE, IT STALLED. I HAD IT TOWED TO A LOCAL SHOP AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPRODUCE THE ISSUE. THEY DID HOWEVER TELL ME THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE AND GAVE ME A PRINT OUT FROM A MECHANICS FORUM SHOWING MANY OTHER VEHICLES LIKE MINE EXPERIENCING THE SAME ISSUE. I TRIED TO DRIVE IT FROM THE ORIGINAL SHOP TO THE NISSAN DEALER, IT STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION AS I WAS TRYING TO TURN LEFT. I HAD TO RESTART, PUT IT IN NEUTRAL, GIVE IT GAS AND THROW IT INTO DRIVE TO MAKE IT THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. RIGHT AFTER THAT, AS I WAS DRIVING THROUGH THE NEIGHBORHOOD, I CAME TO A STOP AND IT STALLED AGAIN, IT CONTINUED TO DO THIS MULTIPLE TIMES WHEN PUTTING IT INTO DRIVE. I HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED AGAIN, THIS TIME TO THE DEALER. THE NISSAN DEALER IS NOW TELLING ME THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM AND WANT ME TO PAY FOR A SOFTWARE UPDATE. THEY 'THINK' IT'S THE TRANSMISSION BUT IT IS NOT GIVING ANY ERROR CODES, SO THEY DON'T KNOW FOR SURE.

Mileage: 99,500

I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND THE CAR JUST TURNED ITSELF OFF. I TURN IT BACK ON AND AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE IT TURNS ITSELF OFF AGAIN. I FINALLY GET IT GOING AND GET TO MY DESTINATION WITHOUT ANYMORE PROBLEMS. THE NEXT DAY I GO TO START IT AND AS SOON AS I PUT IT IN DRIVE THE CAR TURNS ITSELF OFF, I CONTINUE TO TRY TO GET IT GOING BUT NEVER DID. I GET IT TOWED TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I GET THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED. NOW 3 MONTHS AFTER I GET A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION IT'S DOING THE SAME THING AGAIN. I START THE CAR GO TO PUT IT IN DRIVE AND IT TURNS OFF.

Mileage: 80,000

WHILE ACCELERATING ON A HIGHWAY AROUND 40MPH UP TO 60MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD REMAIN ABOVE 4000 RPM FOR MANY SECONDS AFTER THE ACCELERATOR WAS RELEASED. IT REMAINED AT THIS HIGH RPM WHILE THE CAR SLOWED DOWN WITHOUT ANY HELP FROM THE BRAKES. DRIVE SELECTOR WAS ON THE NORMAL DRIVE ("D") AND NOT ON SPORT ("DS"). VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN 45,000 MILES AND THE ISSUE HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE 20,000 MILES. ..UPDATED 12/11/17 *BF

Mileage: 20,000

MY CAR DOESN'T PICK UP SPEED CORRECTLY I HAVE HAD THE CAR FOR 3 YEARS THE PLACE CLOSED DOWN I COULDN'T TAKE IT BACK I'M STUCK WITH IT AND ALSO MY COMPRESSOR DOESN'T WORK AS WELL IT STOPPED WORKING A COUPLE MONTHS AFTER I GOT THE CAR I REALLY WANT SOMETHING ELSE

CAR STARTED TO SPUDDER LIKE IT WASNT GETTING GAS AFTER DRIVING FOR 15 MINS ON THE HIGHWAY I WAS AT A LIGHT WAITING TO TURN MY CAR STALLED OUT I NEEDED TO PUT IT BACK IN PARK TO RESTART IT. ONCE THE CAR WAS RESTARTED I DROVE HOME ONCE HOME I WANTED TO CHECK MY CAR TO SEE WHAT WAS WRONG SO FROM PARK I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND IT AGAIN STALLED OUT THIS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE NEXT DAY WHILE LEAVING I WENT TO ACCELERATE THE CAR WOULD MOVE VERY SLOW TRYING TO GET UP TO SPEED YOU WOULD NEED TO PRESS HARD ON GAS TO MOVE THEN RPMS ACTING ALL WEIRD. WHEN TURNING AT A CITY LIGHT AND YOU ACCELERATED THE CARS TIRES WOULD SQUEAL AND THE CAR WOULD JERK. THIS CAR STALLS ALOT IM WORRIED ABOUT THIS HAPPENING IN MOVING TRAFFIC. THIS CAR ONLY HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT AND IM BEING TOLD THIS IS THE CAUSE OF A FAULTY TRANSMISSIONS. THIS CAR IS STILL IN A NISSIAN SHOP.

TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED ABRUPTLY IN NISSAN ALTIMA 2013 AT 79K MILES ALMOST ENDING IN A COLLISION IN MID INTERSECTION. NISSAN SAYS IT'S PAST WARRANTY AND WILL NOT REPLACE. I'M ON THE HOOK FOR $3800 FOR A FAULTY TRANSMISSION THAT COULD'VE CAUSED A DEADLY ACCIDENT. MY KIDS WERE IN THE CAR AT THE TIME. EVEN THOUGH OTHER YEARS HAVE HAD WARRANTIES EXTENDED BC OF THE FAULTY CVT TRANSMISSION, MINE IS NOT INCLUDED. THEY SAID I COULD NOT APPEAL THE DECISION. AFTER TALKING TO THEIR CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION, I WAS TOLD THAT BC I DIDN'T HAVE MY CAR SERVICED AT NISSAN, I AM BASICALLY NOT A LOYAL CUSTOMER. THIS IS MY 4TH NISSAN. OBVIOUSLY, I'VE BEEN LOYAL. I CHOSE TO HAVE REGULAR OIL CHANGES, TIRE ROTATIONS, ETC DONE SOMEWHERE CLOSER AS THE DEALERSHIP WAS DIFFICULT TO GET TO ALL THESE YEARS. I FIND THEIR NONCHALANCE IN DEALING W/THEIR HORRIBLE TRANSMISSION TO BE INFURIATING AND I WOULD LIKE SOME ANSWERS. THANK YOU. UPDATED 12/8/2017*JS

Mileage: 79,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY OR WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS LOW SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FORWARD IN ANY GEAR WHEN PROMPTED. BONDY'S NISSAN IN DOTHAN, ALABAMA WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REPLACED THE VALVE BODY ON THE VEHICLE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL OR TSB FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS PROVIDED ITEM NUMBER: 10109248 AND NTB15-0878 AS POSSIBLE CAUSES RELATED TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 77,000.

Mileage: 77,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 2 MPH, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE GEAR WAS SHIFTED TO "DS", AND THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

Mileage: 71,000

I WAS DRIVING MY VEHICLE WHEN IT SPUTTERED AND STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY CITY STREET,. LUCKILY A POLICEMAN WAS RIGHT BEHIND ME AND WAS ABLE TO DIVERT TRAFFIC AWAY FROM MY CAR. I TOWED THE CAR TO A NEARBY MECHANIC SHOP WHO REPLACED THE BATTERY (BECAUSE IT WAS DEAD) AND ADVISED ME THAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I DROVE THE CAR BUT THE RPMS WERE GOING UP AND DOWN AND PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL DID NOT CAUSE THE CAR TO MOVE ANY FASTER, AND THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE IN A TIMELY MANNER WHEN I PUT THE CAR ON "DRIVE". I SCHEDULED A TIME WITH THE DEALER TO INSPECT THE CAR IN TWO DAYS. THAT DAY IT TOOK ME A LONG TIME TO GET THE CAR STARTED AND MOVING AND IT BROKE DOWN AS I ENTERED THE DEALER'S SERVICE LOT. THEY DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS A FAILED CVT TRANSMISSION WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR $3700, SINCE IT CANNOT BE REPAIRED. I TOLD THEM THAT I SEARCHED THE NISSAN WEBSITE THE NIGHT BEFORE AND THERE WAS A RECALL BY NISSAN OF THIS CAR IN DECEMBER 2016 BECAUSE THE CVT CONTROLLER HAD TO BE RE-PROGRAMMED, OTHERWISE IT WILL CAUSE EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DAMAGE TO THE CVT. THEY CLAIMED THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR THE REPROGRAMMING AND BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS OVER THE WARRANTY, NOTHING WILL BE DONE FOR FREE. I TOLD THEM THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE SINCE I ALMOST GOT HIT BY TRAFFIC WHEN THE CAR STALLED, THAT THEIR RECALL MENTIONED THE POSSIBLE DAMAGE, AND THAT I BECAME AWARE OF IT AFTER THE INCIDENT, BUT THAT DID NOT HELP AND ADVISED ME TO CALL NISSAN, BUT HE WOULDT. I BELIEVE THIS DEFECT WITH THE CVT PROGRAM IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FROM MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. THE CAR GAVE NO WARNING SIGNS OR ALARMS OF THE PROBLEM AND IT HAPPENED SUDDENLY. THE CVT FAILURE BEING INDIRECTLY CAUSE BY THE DEFECTIVE PROGRAMING SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED BY A FEDERALLY MANDATED RECALL. THIS ISSUE IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET. ALSO NISSAN NEVER MADE OWNERS AWARE OF THIS RECALL.

Mileage: 80,000

TRANSMISSION GOES INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON VEHICLE WILL GO MOVING MIDDLE OF DRIVING ON FREEWAY THE REPROGRAMMED THE TCM STILL SAME PROBLEM WITH VEHICLE. IT CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTS SINCE NO WARNING WHEN VEHICLE GOES TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT ANY WARNING

Mileage: 12

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHETHER THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO PARK OR DRIVE, IT WOULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY WHILE IN NEUTRAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 66,000.

Mileage: 66,000

MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA, WHICH WAS PURCHASED NEW HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED. IN 9/2014 AT 42K MILES THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. NOW IN 9/2017 I AM BEING TOLD BY NISSAN THAT THE TRANSMISSION THAT WAS REPLACED BY THEM IN 2014 IS ALSO BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED AT A COST TO ME OF $4,100.00. WHO CAN AFFORD A $4,100 REPAIR ON A VEHICLE THAT IS STILL BEING PAID FOR MONTHLY, AND WHY IS IT THE CONSUMER'S FAULT THAT NISSAN NA IS MAKING AND SELLING FAULTY, UNSAFE PRODUCTS? NISSAN NA KNOWS OF THE ONGOING ISSUES WITH THESE CVT TRANSMISSIONS, BUT CHOSES TO NOTHING TO RECTIFY THE ISSUES. MY VEHICLE WILL NOT PULL AND MAKES A WHINING NOISE WHILE I AM DRIVING. THIS IT THE SAME ISSUE THAT OCCURRED IN 2014. WHILE I WAS IN MOTION ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER, SPUDDER AND JERK, AND DROPPED DOWN TO ABOUT 10-15 MPH. IT WAS A HORRIFYING EXPERIENCE TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, AND ALL OF A SUDDEN START TO LOSE SPEED. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER SAFELY. THESE VEHICLES ARE UNSAFE TO BE DRIVEN. I AM IN TOTAL DISBELIEF THAT NONE OF THE AGENCIES CHARGED WITH THE PROTECTION OF CONSUMERS SAFETY AND ETHICAL TREATMENT , WILL OR HAS GOTTEN INVOLVED TO FORCE NISSAN TO STOP ENDANGERING THE WELL BEING OF THOSE OF US WHO DRIVE THESE VEHICLES. I AM A LOYAL NISSAN OWNER, WHO HAS OWNED 2 OTHER NISSAN VEHICLES. IN FACT, I CURRENTLY OWN A 1995 NISSAN MAXIMA THAT HAS NEVER HAD A TRANSMISSION ISSUE. HOW CAN A 22 YEAR OLD CAR STILL DRIVE PERFECTLY AND A 2013 NEED 2 TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTS. SOMEONE NEEDS TO HOLD NISSAN ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS AND TREATMENT OF CONSUMERS, AS WELL AS THEIR BLATANT DISREGARD FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE OF US WHO DRIVE AND TRANSPORT PASSENGERS IN THEIR VEHICLES EVERYDAY.

Mileage: 105,000

THIS VEHICLE WAS RECALLED FOR THE CVT ABOUT A YEAR AGO. IT WAS JERKING FORWARD AND WE THOUGHT THIS REPAIR WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM. ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 , WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC , IT WOULD NOT GO FORWARD. KEPT GIVING IT GAS UNTIL IT MOVED AND WE WERE ABLE TO TURN OFF THE STREET. HAD IT CHECKED TODAY AND TOLD IT HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 87,649

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF POSITION. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE ROAD SHOULDER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE LINKAGE THAT TRAVELED TO THE THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT LANE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A MAJOR TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FENTON NISSAN WEST (8800 N W EXPRESSWAY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73162) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE TRANSMISSION COMPUTER SOFTWARE. THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED AND THE TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS CHANGED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO FENTON NISSAN WEST WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A RECALL AND THERE WAS NOTHING DONE TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER ALSO STATED THAT THERE WAS A LAWSUIT THAT WAS STILL IN LITIGATION AND THEY WOULD CALL THE CONTACT WHEN IT SETTLED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,500.

Mileage: 69,500

I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR 4 YEARS. SINCE I HAVE HAD IT IT HAS HAD SOME SORT OF STUTTERING, HESITATION FROM WHAT SEEMS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION. SPEED, CRUISE, UPHILL DOWNHILL MAKES NO DIFFERENCE. I HAVE HAD IT LOOKED AT 4-5 TIMES WITH NISSAN'S NOTHINGS EVER FINDING A THING WRONG. NOW, AFTER CONTINUED WORSENING IT FINALLY WENT OUT. WILL RUN IN EVER GEAR AT 10-15 MPH. I GUESS I PROVED MY POINT, BUT LOST THE CAR. NOW I STILL HAVE TO TAKE IT BACK TO THESE KNOW NOTHING SHADE TREE MECHANICS!

Mileage: 28,743

06/2015 MY TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO MALFUNCTION. 07/2017 TOOK MY CAR IN TO THE SAME DEALER FOR RECALL PC491 CVT, 08/29/17, MY TRANSMISSION STARTS WITH FAILURE PROBLEMS WHICH I WAS NOT INFORMED OF AT DEALER ON 7/2017, 2 YEARS AFTER TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. MY CAR IS A DANGER WHILE DRIVING WITH MY CHILDREN, STALLS WHILE DRIVING, STREETS, FREEWAYS, WILL NOT TAKE OFF. NEED TO REPLACE AGAIN PER NISSAN DEALER.

Mileage: 79,000

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND TRANSMISSION RECALL ISSUES. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BEFORE RECEIVING A RECALL NOTICE FOR THE TRANSMISSION (35-00F4-72D). THE CONSUMER INQUIRED IF THE RECALL FAILURE WAS RELATED TO THE CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT. UPDATED 08/28/2017*JS

HAVING A SHAKING WOBBLE AT LOW SPEED IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION LIKE THE FRONT SUSPENSIONS GOING TO FALL OFF. WAS THERE EVER SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR NEW. I THINK IT MUST BE THE MOUNTS OR LOOSE SUPPORT RODS, BUT I FEEL YOU NEED TO RECALL MY CAR TO FIX IT. THIS SEEMS TO BE A ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. IT GETS WORST WHEN TURNING RIGHT AT VERY LOW SPEEDS.

Mileage: 30,000

I HAVE OWNED A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA FOR JUST OVER 3 YEARS. THE CAR HAD APPROXIMATELY 99,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION DIED ON ME. I WAS MAKING THE SHORT TRIP TO HOME DEPOT ONE DAY (APPROX. 3 WEEKS AGO) WHEN MY NISSAN ALTIMA STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET! I WAS AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHEN MY CAR SHUDDERED AND THEN STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BUSY INTERSECTION; THANKFULLY IT TURNED BACK OVER AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE MY TRIP. AFTER I FINISHED MY SHOPPING AT HOME DEPOT I CAME TO MY CAR AND TRIED TO LEAVE, THE CAR STARTED BUT WOULD SHUTTER AND DIE AS SOON AS I PUT IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE. EVENTUALLY, I GOT THE CAR TOWED TO THE CLOSEST DEALERSHIP WHICH WAS 40 MINS AWAY. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS SHOT AND THAT IT COULDN'T BE FIXED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED...$4,500!!! DESPITE THERE BEING A RECALL ON THE CVT WHICH CONTROLS THE 2ND PULLEY IN THE TRANSMISSION, THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CVT RECALL HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH MY TRANSMISSION DYING. EVENTHOUGH, THE RECALL ITSELF STATES THAT FAILING TO GET THE RECALL PERFORMED COULD CAUSE DAMAGE; $4,500 CONTLSTITUTES SERIOUS ENOUGH DAMAGE TO ME! I CONTACTED THE NISSAN AMERICA CORPORATE OFFICE AND THEY BASICALLY ECHOED WHAT THE DEALERSHIP SAID AND WE'RE OF NO HELP.

Mileage: 99,500

WE PURCHASED A USED NISSAN 2013 ALTIMA APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO. WE WERE DRIVING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 71 BETWEEN FLORENCE, KENTUCKY AND LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY. THE CAR HAD ABOUT 86,000 MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SEEMED TO VIBRATE AND FEEL LIKE IT WAS MISSING OR STALLING. FREQUENTLY THE TACHOMETER WOULD REV HIGH WITHOUT ANY CHANGE IN ACCELERATION. WE STOPPED AT A REST AREA JUST EAST OF LOUISVILLE. WHEN WE LEFT THE REST AREA TO MERGE BACK ON TO I-71 WE LOST ALL ACCELERATION AND HAD TO PULL ON TO SHOULDER BEFORE BEING STRUCK BY AN ONCOMING SEMI. THE CAR JERKED BACK INTO MOVEMENT AND WE MADE IT INTO LOUISVILLE AND ONTO I-64. THE FARTHER WE WENT THE LESS RESPONSIVE THE CAR GOT AND WE SLOWED TO A MAXIMUM SPEED OF ABOUT 30 MILES AN HOUR AND HAD TO PULL ONTO THE VERY NARROW SHOULDER TO GET OUT OF THE HEAVY TRAFFIC. AFTER LETTING THE CAR SIT FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES WE WERE ABLE TO GET IT MOVING AGAIN AND AFTER 2 MORE STOPS MADE IT TO CORYDON, INDIANA. AT THAT POINT WE RODE IN THE OTHER VEHICLE WE WERE TRAVELING WITH THE REST OF THE WAY HOME THEN RETURNED TO CORYDON WITH A TRAILER TO HAUL THE NISSAN HOME. WE HAULED THE NISSAN TO A LOCAL TRANSMISSION SHOP WHERE THE OWNER DETERMINED THE CVT TRANSMISSION PAN WAS FULL OF METAL SHAVINGS AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS DEEMED SHOT! SUBSEQUENT TO THIS HAPPENING WE FOUND OUT THAT NISSAN HAD EXTENDED THEIR POWER-TRAIN WARRANTY FROM 60,000 TO 120,000 MILES ON EARLIER MODELS (THROUGH 2010), BUT NOT THE 2013. WE HAVE ENCOUNTERED SIGNIFICANT TIME LOST, VERY SIGNIFICANT EXPENSE, AND WERE IN DANGER OF BEING REAR-ENDED ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE CAR LOST ALL ACCELERATION.

Mileage: 86,000

WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY RECALLS SINCE PURCHASE OF CAR.ON 06/30/17,MY DAUGHTER CALLED AND INFORMED ME THE CAR WAS HAVING PROBLEMS. WHAT SHE DESCRIBED SOUNDED AS IF THERE WAS WATER IN THE GAS.ITOLD HER TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER IN CONWAY AR.IT WAS BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE CVT.THEY REPROGRAMED IT AND TEST DROVE THE CAR. THEY SAID IT WAS OK ,BUT WERE A LITTLE IFFY ABOUT WHETHER WE MIGHT HAVE MORE PROBLEMS.IN THE MEANTIME I FOUND OUT THERE WERE SEVERAL RECALLS ON THE CAR,INCLUDING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG AND THE HOOD LATCH.THESE WERE SERIOUS SAFETY PROBLEMS ,IN AND WE HAD RECEIVED NO RECALLS.WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY ASSISTANCE YOU MAY HELP WITH.SHE SAID IT SOUNDED AS IF IT WOULD BLOW UP,AT THE TIME.SHE BROUGHT THE CAR HOME(3.5 HR. DRIVE)AND AFTER A BRIEF STOP,IT WOULD NOT BUDGE.I LOADED THE CAR ON A TRAILOR AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER IN JONESBORO AR.ITOLD THE SERVICE MAN ABOUT IT AND THAT I HAD CONTACTED NHTSA AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE #27278124,BUT HE DIDN'T SEEM TOO INTERESTED IN IT. I LATER FOUND THE RECALL ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.THE CONWAY PEOPLE SAID THEY PREFORMED THE HOOD LATCH RECALL.P.S,IALSO WAS TOLD THE CVT RECALL WAS INTERNAL.

Mileage: 80,000

THE PROBLEM EXPERIENCED WITH MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA OCCURS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON STREETS OR HIGHWAYS. WHILE DRIVING WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS HOT (I.E. >95 DEGREES), THE CAR PERIODICALLY APPEARS TO ENTER INTO "LIMP MODE" WHERE POWER IS CUT FROM THE ENGINE AND THE VEHICLE LOSES THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. IT IS MY OPINION THAT THE DEFECT IS CAUSED BY HIGH TEMPERATURE WITHIN THE TRANSMISSION (CVT) FLUID AND A SENSOR TRIGGERS A "LIMP MODE" TO PROTECT THE TRANSMISSION FROM DAMAGE. THIS CAUSES AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE CONDITION SINCE I (THE DRIVER) MAY LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE IN TRAFFIC (I.E. WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN) RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. MY OWN INTERNET RESEARCH HAS SHOWN THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NISSAN (CVT) TRANSMISSIONS AND THE MECHANICAL FIX IS TO INSTALL A TRANSMISSION COOLER. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP HAS DRIVEN THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THEY CANNOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM, THEREFORE THEY HAVE NOT OFFERED A SOLUTION TO THIS UNSAFE CONDITION.

Mileage: 73,000

VEHICLE STOPS WITHOUT ANY NOTIFICATION, SOMETIMES STALLS BEFORE SHUTTING OFF.

Mileage: 57,661

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA STOPPED. FIRST TIME AT SIGN LIGHT IN TRAFFIC EARLY MARCH 2017 I HAD TO PUSH IT OUT OF DANGER AND HAD IT TOWED HOME. AND TODAY JUNE 10 2017 IT JUST STOPPED I HAD TO PUSH IT INTO A SAFE AREA AND AGAIN I HAD IT TOWED HOME. I PURCHASED THE LAST MAY 2016.

Mileage: 90,000

CPSC: 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA, I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY AND MY CAR JUST DIED. THE CAR STARTS BUT I PUT IN DRIVE IT SHUTS OFF AGAIN, THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND HAS HAPPENED TO LOTS OF OTHER NISSAN OWNERS BUT NISSAN ONLY EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THEY TRANSMISSION ON CARS FROM 2008 T0 2010. *BF UPDATED 06/13/2017*JS

LEAVING WORK FROM PARKING GARAGE ON MAY 30,2017, PUT CAR IN GEAR FOR REVERSE AND CAR DID NOT MOVE, FORWARD AND BACKWARDS,HAD TO GET HELP TO PUSH CAR IN PARKING SPACE AND GET A RECKER TO PULL THE CAR HOME, CARS GEARS ARE NOT WORKING, AND THIS IS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA.

Mileage: 70,000

ON APRIL 29, 2017 WHILE SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT, THIS VEHICLE STALLED AT A BUSY HIGHWAY INTERSECTION AND COULD NOT BE MOVED, WHEN THE CVT TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. AFTER CONTACTING NISSAN I WAS TOLD THAT IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO PAY THE $5000 FOR A NEW TRANSMISSION. I HAVE ONLY OWNED THIS CAR FOR 1 YEAR AND IT HAS LESS THAN 80,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE THE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE CVT WAS REPROGRAMMED AT 24,781 MILES. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THE NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSIONS, AND EVEN THE WARRANTY ON 2010 HAS BEEN INCREASED THE 120,000, BUT NOT THE 2013. IT IS A SHAME THAT I HAD A 2005 NISSAN WITH OVER 200,000 MILES AND IT STILL RAN GREAT, BUT UNFORTUNATELY I SOLD IT TO BUY A NEWER NISSAN, EXPECTING THE SAME RELIABILITY. I HAVE CURRENTLY BEEN WITHOUT THIS VEHICLE FOR OVER A MONTH. THIS 2013 ALTIMA WAS PREVIOUSLY A LEASED VEHICLE AND HAS HAD ALL NECESSARY MAINTENANCE PREFORMED, BUT NISSAN IS STILL NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR VEHICLE. IS IT GOING TO TAKE A DEATH CAUSED BY THE CVT BEFORE NISSAN WILL AGREE THEY ARE A FAULT? I HAVE HAD OVER $200 IN TOWING EXPENSES ALONE PLUS THE INCONVENIENCE OF NOT HAVING A VEHICLE FOR SUCH A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. NISSAN SHOULD BE ASHAMED TO PUT THEIR NAME ON A TRANSMISSION THAT HAS SO MANY ISSUES. IT IS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO GET TO TALK TO A NISSAN REPRESENTATIVE AND I AM CURRENTLY MAKING PAYMENTS ON A USELESS VEHICLE.

Mileage: 79,282

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR THAT WAS COMPLETED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER A WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 153,000.

Mileage: 153,000

AT A STOPLIGHT AT A BUSY INTERSECTION, THE CAR STALLED. WHEN PUT IN GEAR IT DIES. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, I WAS TOLD THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. THE VEHICLE HAS 60,080 MILES AND THE WARRANTY IS GOOD TO 60,000 MILES.

Mileage: 60,080

IN JANUARY OF 2017 MY CAR HAS STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS. THE TRANSMISSION WOULD JERK AND AS HIGHER SPEEDS WERE BEING PURSUED IT HAD DIFFICULTY REACHING IT. MY CAR EVEN COMPLETELY DIED. I TOOK TO A LOCAL SHOP WHO TOLD ME WHAT IT WAS. I DECIDED TO LOOK ONLINE AND SEE IF I WAS THE ONLY ONE WITH THE PROBLEM. TO MY SURPRISE THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL ON MY TRANSMISSION THAT WAS EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 08, 2016. I WAS NOT AT THIS POINT IN TIME GIVEN A RECALL NOTICE OF ANY SORT. ACTUALLY I NEVER RECEIVED THE NOTICE UNTIL MARCH 13. I IMMEDIATELY CALLED MY DEALERSHIP TO BRING IN. AS I WAS BRINGING IT IN IT WOULDN'T REACH SPEEDS OVER 25 MPH. THE RECALL STATES THAT CONTINUING TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE WITHOUT THE RECALL PERFORMED CAN LEAD TO ACCELERATED WEAR ON THE CVT TRANSMISSION. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE CAR HAD BEEN DELIVERED IN THE TIME FRAME NECESSARY, BUT THAT MY TRANSMISSION WAS NOW DEAD AND WOULD COST ME $4000!!!! NOTE: STILL PAYING PAYMENTS ON THIS CAR. SO, ANYWAYS I"VE BEEN SENT THROUGH PHONE LINES AND HUNG UP ON TO NO END. I WENT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND ASKED THEM FOR A DIAGNOSIS ON MY TRANSMISSION. I WANTED TO KNOW HOW IT COMPLETELY DIED. THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T DIAGNOSE TRANSMISSIONS THERE. SO I THEN SAID WELL YOU TOLD ME THIS RECALL DID NOT CAUSE MY TRANSMISSION DAMAGE. I SAID SO YOU ACTUALLY DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS IN FACT THE PROBLEM. THE GUY AGREED WITH ME! THEY THEN BROKE DOWN AND LET ME HAVE THEIR BOSSES NUMBER WHO APPARENTLY NEVER GIVES THIS NUMBER OUT. I HAD TALKED TO HER PREVIOUSULY AND SHE WAS NO HELP FOR ME. NOT EVEN SYMPATHETIC NOR OFFERING ME A REASON. I ALSO ASKED THE DEALERSHIP TO REPAIR THE RECALL. THEY REFUSED. I AM AT A LOSS. ITS BEEN THREE MONTHS WITHOUT MY CAR. I STILL PAY ON IT! I AM DEVASTATED AND DON'T KNOW WHO CAN HELP ME!

Mileage: 83,000

GEAR SHIFT IS STUCK IN PARK. USING A PENCIL TO PUSH THE SHIFT RELEASE BUTTON IS THE ONLY WAY TO SHIFT IT INTO GEAR. LOCAL MECHANIC NOTED THAT THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH NISSAN ALTIMAS.

Mileage: 26,000

VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION AT LOW SPEED BEGAN TO SHUDDER, AND STALLED WHEN BRAKE APPLIED. AFTERWARDS, VEHICLE STARTED WHILE IN PARK, BUT STALLED IMMEDIATELY WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT CVT TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED.

Mileage: 67,000

THE CAR WAS RUNNING FINE UNTIL 4/26/17. IT STARTED TO ALMOST STALL AT RED LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, THEN IT COMPLETELY STOPPED MOVING IN TRAFFIC, THE ENGINE STAYED ON BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT SHIFT. NO LIGHT ON DASH OR WARNING. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION

Mileage: 93,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE AT A STOP LIGHT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND SHUT DOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND PROMISED TO CONFER WITH THE REGIONAL MANAGER AND CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REMEDIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,900.

Mileage: 67,900

I WAS DRIVING ON A CITY STREET AND CAME TO A RED LIGHT, WHEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN IT WAS AS IF MY CAR SHUT DOWN. I WAS UNABLE TO ACCELERATE, BREAK, TURN THE CAR OFF AND PLACE IN PARK. THE CAR COASTED AS IF IT WAS IN NEUTRAL AND I STEERED IT TO THE CURB. I SLAMMED ON BREAKS AS HARD AS I COULD AND THE CAR JERKED SO HARD. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT IN PARK BUT THE CAR WOULDNT TURN OFF FOR ABOUT 30 SECONDS. I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO GET IT TURNED OFF AND STARTED AGAIN AND DROVE IT HOME (LESS THAN A MILE) AND PARKED IT. I AM TERRIFIED TO DRIVE THIS CAR

Mileage: 47,000

NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSIONS I ALWAYS HAD THE SHAKING AND JUDDERING PROBLEM AFTER THE NISSAN CVT SOFTWARE RECALL THE SHAKING AND JUDDERING GOT WORSE AND KNOW THE DEALER IS TELLING ME THE VALVE IN THE CVT NEEDS REPLACING AFTER A MONTH OF THE RECALL AND AFTER MONTH MY POWERTRAIN WARANTY EXPIRED THE VEHICLE SHAKES WHILE REVERSING OR IN DFIVE OR IN PARK OR JUST IDLE

Mileage: 62,000

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S WAS SERVICED ON DECEMBER 19, 2016 AT PLANET NISSAN 5850 CENTENNIAL CENTER BLVD. LAS VEGAS, NV 89149 DEALER PERFORMED R1609 OCS RECALL & PC490 CVT REPROGRAM RECALL. DURING THESE PROCESS SOME ELECTRICAL ITEMS DAMAGE. NOW CVT (CONTINUES VARIABLE TRANSMISSION) IS FAILING. ON APRIL 6, 2017 TOOK VEHICLE TO AUTONATION NISSAN LAS VEGAS 5800 W. SAHARA AVE THE SERVICE CONSULTANT SAID CVT IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACE BUT NISSAN DO NOT WANT TO PAY. VEHICLE DRIVES BUT WHEN YOU REACH 25-35 MILES PER HOUR IT JERKS, ALSO 65 MILES PER HOUR IT JERKS THEN IT LOOSES POWER, VEHICLE COMES TO A STOP AND IT DOES NOT MOVE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO BE ON THE ROAD. NISSAN NEEDS TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE BEFORE SOMEBODY GETS INJURED.

Mileage: 32,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH OR WHILE IN A LOWER GEAR, THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IT FELT LIKE THE VEHICLE WAS ABOUT TO STALL. THE VEHICLE ALSO MADE A REVVING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Mileage: 39,000

BOUGHT THIS AUTO NEW AND FROM BEGINNING HAD PROBLEMS WITH ROUGH OR STUTTERED SHIFTING WHEN CLIMBING HILL (WORST), DESCENDING HILL, DRIVING ON FLAT AREAS, DEPRESSING OR RELEASING GAS PEDAL. I LET THE MAINTENANCE DEPT KNOW WHEN GETTING CAR SERVICED AT THREE MONTHS AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL! SURE. I BROUGHT THIS UP AGAIN TWO MORE TIMES AND THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG. AFTER THE RECALL CAME OUT ON THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MOD , THE FIX HELPED SOMEWHAT. NOW A FEW WEEKS LATER, IT IS WORSE THAN BEFORE, ESPECIALLY IN THE HILLS. THIS FIXED DIDN'T HELP AND MORE INVESTIGATION NEEDS TO TAKE PLACE IN ORDER TO FIND THE PROBLEM AND FIX IT CORRECTLY. THIS HAD BEING GOING ON ALMOST 4 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE TO YESTERDAY LAST DAY DRIVEN. SOONER OR LATER THE TRANSMISSION WILL QUIT WORKING FROM THIS TROUBLE.

Mileage: 30

MY NISSAN ALTIMA 2013-ONLY HAS 51,000 MILES. I DRIVING TOWARDS THE GWB AND WAS SITTING ON HEAVY TRAFFIC HEADING TO THE EXIT WHEN MY CAR STARTED TO VIBRATE AND THEN SHUT OFF. ALL THE LIGHT ON MY DASHBOARD CAME ON. I PUT THE STEER BACK TO PARK. AND RESTARTED MY CAR, IT VIBRATED A LITTLE MORE WHEN IT SHUT OFF FOR THE SECOND TIME. I TRIED A FINAL TIME TO TURN MY CAR BACK ON, WHICH FINALLY DID NOT SHUT OFF AND WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO WORK. I WAS SUPER SCARED AS I WAS ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, LUCKY FOR ME IT WAS HEAVY TRAFFIC AND THE OTHER VEHICLES WERE DRIVING SLOWER THAN USUAL. THIS IS NOT SAFE AS I USUALLY DRIVE WITH MY 6 YEAR OLD WITH ME. I GOT TO WORK I LOOKED UP WHAT HAD HAPPENED TO ME AND THERE ARE TONS OF COMPLAINS ABOUT THE SAME ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION. I DON'T KNOW WHY NISSAN HAS NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE. I CANNOT SAY THIS CAR IS RELIABLE ANYMORE. I CALLED MY DEALERSHIP AND TAKING THE CAR IN TOMORROW. I AM HOPING THEY CAN CHANGE MY TRANSMISSION AS I AM STILL IN WARRANTY.

Mileage: 15

GEAR SHIFT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. MULTIPLE TRIES SOMETIMES MAKES THE SOLENOID RELEASE, BUT DEALER SAYS THE MECHANISM NEEDS TO BE REPLACED $700. MANY COMPLAINTS ON THE WEB, BUT NO RECALL.

Mileage: 84,000

AFTER RECENT RECALL WORK DONE ON CVT (REPROGRAMMING) 1 WEEK AGO , TWICE IN THE LAST WEEK THE CAR HAS FAILED TO MOVE FROM STATIONARY WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS PRESSED FROM IDLE/STANDING - ENGINE DID NOT REV HIGHER ETC, LITERALLY NOTHING HAPPENED AT ALL. HAD TO TAKE ALL PRESSURE OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL, WAIT A FEW SECONDS, THEN PRESS AGAIN TO ACTUALLY MOVE - DANGEROUS STOPPED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CITY STREET/TRAFFIC.

Mileage: 64,000

MY STORY EXACTLY LIKE ALL THE REST. FROM THE DAY I PICKED UP THE VEHICLE THE VEHICLE SOMETIME ACTED STRANGE. THEN OF COURSE SITTING AT STOP LIGHT AFTER 80K MILES...CAR GOES INTO DRIVE BUT THEN DIES. TOW THE VEHICLE IN MYSELF TO SHOP WHO DIAGNOSED AS "NEED NEW TRANSMISSION". 5 THOUSAND DOLLARS... WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP! [XXX] INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

Mileage: 80

CAR STALLED IN TRAFFIC, AT LIGHTS, HESITATES AND SHUDDERS. SAFETY ISSUE IS THE STALLING IN TRAFFIC. SYMPTOMS BEGAN APPROXIMATELY TWO (2) WEEKS AGO, HAVE KEPT LOG OF DATES, SYMPTOMS, TIME, AND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. ,

Mileage: 64,100

MY GEAR SHIFT IS STUCK IN PARK

Mileage: 17,500

FIRST, MY CAR WOULD HESITATE TO CHANGE GEARS WHEN STARTED. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP MY CAR STARTED WITH A JERK AND THE RPM NEEDLE WOULD FLUTTER. NEXT, I WOULD ATTEMPT TO ACCELERATE FROM A COMPLETE STOP AND THE CAR WOULD HESITATE TO MOVE. I'D PRESS THE GAS AND GO NOWHERE WITH THE RPM NEEDLE AT ITS MAX THEN SUDDENLY TAKE OFF UNTIL ONE DAY I STARTED THE CAR AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WAS ADVISED IT WAS VALVE AND CVT RELATED. LONG STORY SHORT, I REPAIRED WHAT THEY SAID I NEEDED TO REPAIR, $1400 AND 2 DAYS AFTER I PICKED THE CAR UP, THE SAME ISSUE OCCURRED, JERKING AT COMPLETE STOPS AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON 4 DAYS LATER. NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS WOULD NOT HELP ME EVEN THOUGH THEY'VE HONORED CERTAIN VIN NUMBERS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. SO MY CAR IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP, AGAIN, 5 DAYS AFTER I PAID $1400 FOR A 4 YEAR OLD CAR THAT HAD BEEN DIAGNOSED ME SENT HOME WITH A CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH.

Mileage: 69,000

MY TRANSMISSION JUT STARTED ACTING UP. I CHECK FOR RECALL AND THERE IS A SERVICE CAMPAIGN CALL. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FOR THEM TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION MY CAR ON HAS 86,000 MILES AND I HAVEN'T HAD ANY TROUBLE BEFORE. I SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND I THINK NISSAN SHOULD COVER TO REPLACE MINE.

Mileage: 86,000

SINCE OWNING THE ALTIMA. THE TRANSMISSION "SHUTTERS AND VIBRATES THE CAR FROM A STOPPED POSITION. IF THE CAR IS PARKED AND YOU START IT PUT IT IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND SHUT OFF. IT WILL NOT CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HOOKED IT UP TO COMPUTER TO FIX AND REPLACED A VALVE TWICE. NISSAN REFUSES TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE NO FAULT CODE IS SHOWING WHEN TAKEN TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 6 TIMES FOR THIS SINCE OWNING IT. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON THEM BUT NISSAN STILL REFUSES TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 40,000

CAR INTERMITTANTLY STALLS AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT.

Mileage: 27,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO PICK UP SPEED AND THE GEARS WERE SLOW TO CHANGE OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,233.

Mileage: 100,233

WHEN I GET INTO MY CAR IT STARTS BUT IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. INITIALLY I HAD TO TURN MY CAR OFF TURN IT BACK ON THREE OR FOUR TIMES AND SOMETIMES IT STILL WON'T WORK. THIS IS UNSAFE AS YOU CAN BE STRANDED IN COLD OR UNSAFE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. DEALER INSTRUCTED IF GEAR LOCKS UP IN PARK AND WILL NOT MOVE YOU PRESS THE SHIFT OVER RIDE WITH A KEY. THIS IS NOT OBVIOUS AND THE ONLY CAR I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE. NOW THIS HAPPENS 100% OF THE TIME. ONLY 38000 MILES ON THE CAR. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS.

Mileage: 38,000

I HAVE A NISSAN ALTIMA S 2013 AND I FINANCED IT ZERO METER IN SEPT 2013 . YESTERNIGHT MY CAR DIED/SHUTDOWN WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE, AFTER STOPPING AT THE STOP LIGHT. I HAD NO CLUE WHAT HAPPENED AT MY CAR. I WAS IN FULL STOP AT THE MOMENT AND WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND I JUST HAD A COLD CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN. I COULD NOT MOVE MY CAR, THE CAR SHUTS ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. I TRIED TO RESTART MY CAR, AND IT DID, BUT WHEN PUT IT IN DRIVE AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR WOULD POWER DOWN AGAIN. I TURNED MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON AND CALL THE TOW COMPANY AS I WAS NOT FAR FROM MY HOME. UNFORTUNATELY MY CAR HAS 66K MILES WHILE ITS ONLY 3YRS AND 5 MONTHS OLD. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AFTER DRIVING MY CAR FOR MORE THAN 60K (ONLY 6K MILES OVER). I SUPPOSE THE MAIN ISSUE IS THAT, THERE IS NO WARNING SIGN. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AND PUT ME IN DANGER AND OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME. I LOST MY CONFIDENCE ON MY CAR BECAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWERED OFF AND IT CAN STOPPED ANYWHERE. THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH NISSAN CVT TRANSMISSION. THEY MUST NEED TO RECALL ALL THE NISSAN ALTIMA WHICH HAVE CVT TRANSMISSION AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM, AND FOR ME I NEED A RELIABLE CAR NOT THIS PIECE OF JUNK, (AMERICAN CAR RUNS MORE EFFICIENTLY THAN NISSAN, A JAPANESE PIECE OF JUNK) "NO MORE NISSAN FOR ME". I TOOK MY CAR TO THE CREST NISSAN FRISCO, TX. LETS SEE WHAT THEY SAY??? *TR

Mileage: 66,000

TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN, I OWN A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 4 CYLINDER WITH ROUGHLY 81000 MILES ON IT. ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO I WAS DRIVING AND THE CAR KEPT STALLING OUT WHEN I WOULD COME TO A STOP LIGHT, BUT I WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND MOVE ON. HOWEVER, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGH WAY IT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF ON ME AND DIDN'T RESTART. THANKFULLY THE TRUCK BEHIND ME HAD ENOUGH ROOM TO SWERVE TO AVOID HITTING ME. ME AND MY CAR WOULD HAVE BEEN TOTALED. I RECEIVED NO WARNING LIGHTS BEFORE THIS ISSUE, IT HAPPENED OUT OF NO WHERE. I RECEIVED A DIAGNOSIS OF "BAD TRANSMISSION" AND WAS GIVEN AN ESTIMATE OF $4200+ TAX. I WAS TOLD THAT SINCE MY EXTENDED WARRANTY RAN OUT THAT I WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT IN TOTAL. I DID MY RESEARCH ON THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS THAT MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE AS I AM. I AM BEYOND DISAPPOINTED IN NISSAN AND THEIR INABILITY TO WARN CUSTOMERS ABOUT SUCH A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION IN THEIR CARS. THIS IS INCREDIBLY UNSAFE AND NEEDS SOME TYPE OF INVESTIGATION OR RECALL DONE ON THE TRANSMISSION. GOD FORBID ANYONE HAS THIS ISSUE AND IT COSTS THEIR LIFE. SINCERELY, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 81,000

MY CAR HAS 97,500 MILES ON IT EQUIPPED WITH A CVT TRANSMISSION. NISSAN IN THE PAST HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THESE TRANSMISSIONS AND EXTENDED TRANSMISSION WARRANTY TO 120K MILES IN 08-2010 MODELS. AFTER DOING RESEARCH CAR.COM FOUND 2013-14 ALTIMAS AND ROGUES HAVE HAD SAME ISSUE. 2 DAYS PRIOR BEFORE GETTING MY CAR TO DEALER TO HAVE TRANSMISSION CHECKED OUT, I FIRST NOTICED MY RPMS REVVING UP AND DOWN WHILE ON CRUISE CONTROL. FOLLOWING WORKDAY I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT. LIGHT TURNED GREEN AND CARS APPROACHING FAST BEHIND ME TOOK MY VEHICLE 2,000 RPMS TO MOVE FROM STOP LIGHT ALMOST GETTING REARENDED, I WAS ONLY 1,100 MILES OVER MY PAID EXTENDED WARRANTY COMMUNICATED WITH NISSAN ABOUT THE ISSUES WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION. LONG STORY SHORT THEY WONT BACK UP THIS FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND NOW I HAVE TO PAY $3,200.00 FOR MY TRANSMISSION TO BE FIXED HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/NISSAN/ALTIMA/2013/TRANSMISSION/ HTTPS://WWW.CARS.COM/ARTICLES/2013-2016-NISSAN-ALTIMA-ROGUE-TRANSMISSION-ISSUE-1420683183828/ HTTP://WWW.NISSANASSIST.COM/PROGRAMDETAILS.PHP?MENU=2 THE ABOVE RESEARCH SHOW THEY HAVE ISSUES AND AT SOME POINT SOMEONE CAN BE INJURED OR KILLED OR LIKE ME HAVING TO FORK OVER EXCESSIVE CASH FOR A TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT NISSAN NEEDS TO STEP UP AND WARRANTY THEIR DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS. *TR

Mileage: 97,500

TAKATA RECALL MY 2013 ALTIMA TRANSMISSION WENT OUT WHEN I WAS ON MY WAY HOME THE CAR STALLED AND THEN BROKE DOWN TWICE ON ME AFTER WE GOT IT HOME MY HUSBAND TESTED IT AND IT SAID IT WAS THE CVT TRANSMISSION WE HAD IT TOWED IN TO NISSAN AND FOUND OUT WE HAD 3 RECALLS ON THIS CAR AND ONE OF THEM WAS THE CVT AND A FEW DAYS LATER NISSAN SAID IT WAS TRANSMISSION AND IT WILL COST $5000 TO FIX IT. CORPORATIONS REFUSED TO KEEP THERE PROMISES ON THERE PRODUCT AND SAID THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT. HOWEVER IT WAS UNDER THERE RECALL.

Mileage: 71,000

WHEN FIRST STARTING THE CAR THE RPMS START JUMPING. WEN U GO TO PUT IT IN GEAR IT CLUNCKS. AND WHEN I GO TO ACCELERATE IT WONT GO FASTER THAN 40. (GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR)

Mileage: 91,515

CAR WOULD SHUT OFF WHEN STOPPED AT TIMES EVEN ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. LATER BECAME JERKY AND BUMPING WITH ACCELERATION. THESE ISSUES WERE CAUSED BY THE CVT TRANSMISSION AT ABOUT 64500 MILES ON THE CAR.

Mileage: 64,500

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO GEAR TO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 93,985.

Mileage: 93,985

CAR STALLS TO ACCELERATE WHEN PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL. LAST NIGHT THE CAR WAS MAKING NOTICEABLE NOISE AND JERKED AS I WAS DRIVING . THIS MORNING THE CAR WAS STALLING AS I PRESSED THE ACCELERATION ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. *TR

Mileage: 91,080

I JUST EXITED HIGHWAY 580 TURNING LEFT ON HIGHWAY 84 STOPLIGHT WHEN MY CAR DIED/SHUTDOWN WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE. I HAD NO CLUE WHAT HAPPENED AT MY CAR. I WAS IN FULL STOP AT THE MOMENT AND WAS TRYING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN. THERE WAS NO WARNING AND I JUST HAD A COLD CAR ALL OF A SUDDEN. I COULD NOT MOVE MY CAR, THE CAR SHUTS ALL ELECTRICAL POWER. I TRIED TO RESTART MY CAR, AND IT DID, BUT WHEN PUT IT IN DRIVE AND TRIED TO ACCELERATE THE CAR WOULD POWER DOWN AGAIN. THIS HAPPENED FOR AT LEAST FOUR TIMES. I TURNED MY HAZARD LIGHTS ON FEARING THAT THE CARS EXITING THE FREEWAY WOULD HIT ME CONSIDERING WE HAD THE GREEN. I DID NOT WANT TO GET OUT OF MY CAR BECAUSE I WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE AND FEARED THAT THE ON COMING DRIVERS WILL NOT SEE ME. THIS HAPPENED AROUND 5:10PM AND WE HAVE A LIGHT SHOWER. I FINALLY GOT MY CAR TO MOVE WHEN I RESTARTED MY CAR AND PUT THE GEAR ON SPORTS MODE OR D2 INSTEAD OF DRIVE. THE CAR MOVED WITHOUT HESITATION AND WHILE I WAS HOPING TO SEE ANY ISSUE OR WARNING ON THE DASHBOARD I FOUND NOTHING. AS IF THERE NO ISSUE AND COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE. I CONTACTED NISSAN DEALER TO MAKE AND APPOINTMENT, AND GOT ME A SLOTTED THE NEXT DAY. THE FINAL DIAGNOSIS IS THAT MY CAR NEEDS A NEW TRANSMISSION. UNFORTUNATELY MY CAR HAS 79K MILES WHILE ITS ONLY 4YRS OLD. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY CAR IS DEEMED UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND THAT THE WHOLE ORDEAL WILL COST ME $3500. MY WARRANTY EXPIRED AFTER DRIVING MY CAR FOR MORE THAN 60K. THE MAIN ISSUE I SUPPOSE THE MAIN ISSUE IS THAT, THERE IS NO WARNING OR TELL TELL SIGN. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED AND PUT ME IN DANGER AND OTHER DRIVERS AROUND ME. I LOST TOTAL CONTROL OF MY CAR BECAUSE THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM POWERED OFF.

Mileage: 79,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTINUOUS VARIABLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.

Mileage: 39,000

STOPPED ON THE DRIVEWAY WAITING FOR THE GARAGE DOOR TO OPEN AND THE CAR DIED. THE CAR STARTS AND IDLES, BUT IT DIES WHEN PUTTING IN GEAR. GAS IS 3/4 FULL, ALL LIGHTS WORK AND ARE NOT DIM.

Mileage: 54,000

MY CAR HAS 46000 MILES IN IT. SEVERAL TIMES NOW WHILE I AM DRIVING MOSTLY WHEN SLOWING DOWN OR STARTING AGAIN AFTER BEING STOPPED THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD AND THEN DIES. IT IS WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND IF IT OCCURS WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY COULD BE DISASTEROUS. THERE ARE MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS. SEE THE LINK HERE TO OTHER OWNERS HACING THE SAME PROBLEM. HTTP://M.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/NISSAN/ALTIMA/2013/ENGINE/ENGINE.SHTML

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP OR WHEN SHIFTING GEARS INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE HAD A STRONG HESITATION AND STALLED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE DIAGNOSED BY A TRANSMISSION SPECIALIST. THE DEALER REPROGRAMMED THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

CVT TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 76,000 MILES. WITHIN IN 2 DAYS THE CAR WENT FROM A SLIGHT SHUDDER TO COMPLETE FAILURE. ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH AND VIEWIN THOUSANDS OF OTHER COMPLAINTS, 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SHOULD HAVE A TRANSMISSION RECALL. HAD IT FAILED ON THE FREEWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR, I WOULD BE FILING A LAWSUIT. CAR IS CURRENTLY AT A DEALERSHIP AND WILL REMAIN THERE UNTIL I CAN AFFORD $3500-$4000 FOR REPAIRS. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS.

I FINANCE A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA S, I NOTICED THAT MY ENGINE LIGHT, AIR BAG LIGHT, BRAKE LIGHT AND TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON ALL AT ONCE, AND WOULD STAY ON FOR A DAY OR TWO AND THEN WOULD GO AWAY ON IT'S OWN YET THE CAR NEVER GAVE ANY PHYSICAL SIGNS THAT A PROBLEM WAS GOING ON. SO I ASSUMED THAT MAYBE THERE WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM. I WAS LEAVING FROM WORK WHEN I APPROACHED A STOP SIGN AND CAME TO A STOP. AS I PROCEED TO STEP ON THE GAS TO GO IS WHEN I NOTICED THAT THE CAR HAD SHUT OFF ON ME YET THE RADIO AND LIGHTS WERE STILL WORKING. I TRIED TO START THE CAR UP WHEN THE WARNING SYMBOL CAME ON STATING THAT MY KEY PAD WAS INVALID.THAT CONTINUED UNTIL THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER ARRIVED RESULTING IN HIM TOWING THE CAR AWAY TO CHERRY HILL NISSAN. IT WAS THERE THAT I WAS TOLD THAT AT 80,000 MILES MY TRANSMISSION HAD WENT YET NO ONE COULD GIVE ME AN EXPLANATION AS TO WHY OR WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. NOW AS OF 10/22/2016 I AM HAVING THE SAME SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT WERE GOING ON BEFORE MY TRANSMISSION WENT THE FIRST TIME WITH ALL THE WARNING SYMBOLS COMING ON FOR A FEW DAYS THEN GOING BACK OFF ALL ON THEIR OWN. 10/26/2016 MY CAR CUT OFF ON ME AS I WAS IN ROUTE. AFTER GETTING IT TO START BACK UP I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AT AUTO ZONE WHERE THEY HOOKED MY CAR UP TO THEIR DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND REPORTED TO ME THAT MY COMPUTER BRAIN WAS MALFUNCTIONING.I WON'T KNOW FOR CERTAIN WHAT IS ACTUALLY GOING WITH MY CAR UNTIL MONDAY 10/31/2016 WHEN I TAKE IT INTO NISSAN OF TURNERSVILLE SO THEY CAN RUN TEST. IN WHICH I WAS INFORMED OVER THE PHONE THAT BEINGS THOUGH THE WARNING SYMBOLS COME ON AND OFF ON THEIR OWN THEY MAY NOT BE ABLE TO DIAGNOSIS WHAT THE ACTUAL PROBLEM IS. HOW DO I HANDLE THIS MATTER IF THEY CAN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSING THE PROBLEM? I'VE ALREADY CONTACTED CORPORATE NISSAN AND THEY COULDN'T EVEN TELL ME IF THE RECALLS THAT OCCURRED PRIOR TO ME GETTING THE CAR WERE EVER ADDRESS

Mileage: 80,000

I HAVE A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA THAT I PURCHASED ONE YEAR AGO. WHEN I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE IT ONLY HAD 25,000 MILES ON IT AND WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO MY CAR JUST DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT AND I HAD TO MERGE OFF OF THE HIGHWAY BEFORE I WAS HIT BY OTHER VEHICLES. THE CAR WOULD START RIGHT UP AFTER I TURNED IT OFF, BUT NOT MATTER HOW HARD I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDDLE IT WOULD JUST SIT THERE. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND I WAS TOLD THAT MY CVT TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. I ONLY HAVE 75,000 MILES ON THE CAR, BUT OF COURSE, THE WARRANTY WAS UP AT 60,000 MILES. THE SERVICE CENTER AT NISSAN SUGGESTED THAT I CALL CORPORATE NISSAN AND SEE IF THERE WAS ANYTHING THAT THEY CAN DO TO HELP. I CALLED NISSAN AND AFTER WEEKS OF PLAYING PHONE TAG WITH THE REPRESENTATIVE HANDLING MY CASE, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WASN'T ANYTHING THAT THEY WOULD DO TO HELP ME. I PROCEEDED TO ASK HER IF SHE WAS AWARE THAT THERE IS A CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT AGAIN NISSAN REGARDING THEIR FAULTY CVT TRANSMISSIONS AND SHE SAID "YES" AND THAT THEY WOULD RATHER ME SUE THEM THAN JUST REPLACE THEIR FAULTY TRANSMISSION. NEEDLESS TO SAY, I AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH NISSAN AND WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER ONE OF THEIR VEHICLES AGAIN. THE TOTAL COST TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION WAS $5,000.00, PLUS A MONTH AND A HALF OF RENTAL CAR CHARGES.

Mileage: 75,000

SHIFT ASSEMBLY - TRANSMISSION: MY CAR IS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA AND IT WILL NOT GO OUT OF PARK AT TIMES THERE IS A DEFAULT WITH THE SHIFT GEAR ASSEMBLY THAT NEED TO BE RECALLED OR INVESTIGATED. I HAVE HAD THIS CAR FOR ONLY A YEAR. I HAVE ALSO HEAR RUMORS ABOUT THESE TYPE OF CARS HAVING TRANSMISSION ISSUES. THE COST FOR THE REPAIRS TO FIX THIS CAR IS $600.00 AND THIS SHOULD BE ON THE MANUFACTURE END AND NOT THE CONSUMER. I ACTUALLY BELIEVED NISSAN AND HONEST COMPANY WHEN IT CAME TO VEHICLE SAFETY BUT THE TECH ADVISED ME THAT IF IT IS NOT UNDER RECALL THEN THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO. SO OK THAT MEANS UNLESS SOMEONE IS NOT INJURED OR KILLED THIS IS YOUR PROBLEM EVEN THOUGH WE KNOW THESE CARS HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE FOR ANYONE WHO IS HAVING THESE ISSUES TO PLEASE REPORT IT BECAUSE I AM TRADING THIS PIECE OF JUNK IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

I HAVE A 2013 NISSAN, ALTIMA WITH 60,000 MILES AND MY TRANSMISSION HAS GONE OUT. I HAD A 2010 ALTIMA AND THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON I IT AS WELL. I PURCHASED BOTH VEHICLES FROM NALLEY NISSAN. WHEN I PURCHASED THE 2013 ALTIMA THE SALESMAN TOLD US THAT THEY HAVE MADE SOME IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRANSMISSION, BUT THAT IS A LIE. I

Mileage: 60,000

MY CAR WAS GOING ABOUT 75MPH THEN IT STARTED STALLING AND LOSING SPEED. WHEN I STOPPED AND PARKED I PUT THE CAR BACK IN DRIVE AND THE CAR WOULDN'T MOVE. I HAD TO PUSH THE GAS PEDAL ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. THEN THE CAR JUMPED INTO GEAR. BUT IT STALLS. THEY SAID IT'S A FAILED TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 90,000

TORQUE CONVERTER SHOT, NEEDS TRANSMISSION REPLACED

Mileage: 77,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF THE DRIVE GEAR. THE CONTACT, WHO HAD AN INFANT PRESENT, HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY HAZARD LIGHTS AND RECEIVED HELP PUSHING THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE CONTACT PLACED A SCREWDRIVER IN THE GEAR SHIFTER TO HELP CHANGE GEARS, AND WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ON THE THIRD ATTEMPT. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT THE SHIFTER CYLINDER WAS FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 65,000.

Mileage: 65,000

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5L SV 76,000 MILES CVT FAILURE MY VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CVT FAILURE WITH ONLY 76K MILES.. UNFORTUNATELY FOR THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE, I MISDIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD GAS. THE VEHICLE SHUTTERS, BUCKS AND STALLS WHEN DECELERATING OR ACCELERATING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS OR IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. ADDITIONAL STALLS OCCUR WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR (DRIVE OR RESERVE) WHICH MAY CAUSE VEHICLE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF PARKING LOTS AND ROADWAY. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GO INTO REMISSION FOR THE PAST YEAR, EVEN THOUGH LOOKING BACK I CAN SEE SOME SLIGHT SIGNS OF BUCKING WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ROUGH IDLES, LOUDER WHINING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, ECT. I WAS ABLE TO HAVE NISSAN TECH CONFIRM CVT FAILURE AND THAT IT IS NOT A RARE ISSUE. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH VERIFIES THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE CVTS AND NISSAN HAD PROVIDED A RECALL AND EXTENDED WARRANTY ON ALL THEIR CVT'S MANUFACTURED BEFORE 2011. THIS ISSUE DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE BEEN RESOLVED ON NEWER MODELS AND IS A ROAD HAZARD ESPECIALLY IN INTERSECTIONS OF MAJOR ROADWAYS AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS. PLEASE ADVISE.

Mileage: 76,000

I OWN A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA WHICH I PURCHASED NEW. THE CAR HAS APPROXIMATELY 90K MILES ON IT NOW. ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO THE CAR BEGINNING DYING WHEN PUTTING IT IN GEAR AND/OR STOPPING WHILE DRIVING. THE OCCURRENCE OF THE PROBLEM GRADUALLY INCREASED UNTIL WE WERE FORCED TO TAKE IT TO A NISSAN DEALER. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE CAR AS NEEDING A TRANSMISSION REPROGRAM. I PAID THE DEALER TO PERFORM THE WORK. TWO WEEKS LATER WHEN PUTTING THE CAR INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE. WE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHOM TOOK OVER A WEEK TO DIAGNOSE INFORMING US IT NEEDED A NEW CVT. THE DEALER INFORMED ME THAT THE NEW CVT HAD BEEN UPGRADED WITH HEAVIER DUTY PARTS INCLUDING A HEAVIER TRANSMISSION COOLER AS THESE UNITS WERE PRONE TO OVERHEATING, WHICH INDICATES (IN MY OPINION) A DESIGN FLAW. THE DEALER NOW WANTS $3.7K TO REPLACE THE CVT WITH A NEW UNIT THAT ONLY HAS A 1 YEAR OR 12K WARRANTY.

Mileage: 90,000

ONE OF THE MAIN PROBLEMS IS FAILURE TO START OR STOP. THE OTHER IS THE NOISY TRANSMISSION. NOT A VERY DEPENDABLE CAR. NOW I HEARD A RECALL BECAUSE OF HOOD LATCHES. AS FOR ENGINE PROBLEM COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS IF YOU WERE ON AN INTERSTATE AND THE ENGINE SUDDENLY DIES. TRANSMISSION VERY NOISY ALL THE TIME.

Mileage: 70,000

EN NOVIEMBRE DEL 2014 COMPRE UN NISSAN ALTIMA 2013 CON APENAS 31000 MILLAS, A LAS 54000 MILLAS TUVE QUE CAMBIAR EL ALTERNADOR,Y AHORA SIENTO QUE TENGO PROBLEMAS CON LA TRANSMISION, ES UN CARRO RELATIVAMENTE NUEVO,NO DEBERIA DAR TANTOS PROBLEMAS, ESPERO ME AYUDEN A RESOLVER EL PROBLEMA!! GRACIAS!!

WHEN I GET INTO DRIVE MY CAR IT STARTS BUT IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. I HAVE TO TURN MY CAR OFF TURN IT BACK ON THREE OR FOUR TIMES AND SOMETIMES IT STILL WON'T WORK ON ABLE TO USE MY VEHICLE. AND WHEN I AM ABLE TO USE IT SOMETIMES I GET STRANDED AT THE STORE BECAUSE IT WON'T COME OUT OF PARK.

Mileage: 66,000

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A NISSAN ALTIMA S FROM CLAY COOLEY MARCH 2015 SO I ONLY HAD THE CAR A YEAR AND SOME MONTHS AND NOW THE TRANSMISSION IS GONE OUT I GET MY CAR SERVICED AS I SHOULD AND NOW THIS AND NO ONE WANTS TO HELP CLAY COOLEY DAY I'M OUT OF WARRANTY DUE TO MILES OVER 24000 ON THE CAR AND I'M STUCK OUT TO STILL FORK OUT A 518 CAR PAYMENT IT'S NOT RIGHT I NEED HELP. I WAS LEAVING WORK MY MY CAR STARTED VIBRATION AND STARTED TO DECELERATE AND JERKING LIKE IT WAS ABOUT TO GO DEAD I THOUGHT I HAD GOT SOME BAD GAS SO I PULLED OVER MY CAR STARTED JERKING HARDER AND CUT OFF SO I TURNED IT BACK ON AND I SHIFT IT IN REVERSE AND IT WENT DEAD SO I CUT IT BACK ON AGAIN AND SHIFT IT IN DRIVE IT CUT OFF SO I DIT THERE FOR OVER AN HOUR THEN I STAR IT AGAIN AND SHIFTED IT IN DRIVE AND IT DIDN'T GO DEAD I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME SO THE NEXT DAY I WENT OUT TO SEE IF IT WOULD DO IT AGAIN AND IT DIDN'T WHILE DRIVING MY RPMS WENT UP HIGH AND MY CAR MADE WHINING NOISE AND STARTED VIBRATIONS AGAIN AND THIS TIME MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SO I WAS COMING UP TO A LIGHT SO I STOPPED BUT WHEN I TRIED TO DRIVE IT WOULDN'T MOVE SO I PUT THE BLINKERS ON AND SOME GUY CAME BEHIND AND PUSHED ME OVER TO THE SIDE AND I SAY THERE FOR ABOUT HOUR AND I STARTED UP AND IT MOVED SO I WENT STRAIGHT HOME AND CALLED AROUND AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAD HAPPENED SO THE MAN FROM AMCO TOLD ME TO COME DOWN SO I CALLED FOR A TOW AND GOT TOWED THERE AND HE TESTED IT AND SAID THAT MY TRANSMISSION IS BAD AND IT'S A CVT TRANSMISSION DO IT CANT BE REBUILT IT HAS TO BE REPLACED FOR AS MUCH AS 4000 DOLLARS

Mileage: 90,234

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5L SV 72,000 MILES CVT FAILURE MY VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CVT FAILURE WITH ONLY 72K MILES. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS ISSUE HAS OCCURRED, WITH THE FIRST INSTANCE HAPPENING A LITTLE OVER ONE YEAR AGO. UNFORTUNATELY FOR THE INITIAL OCCURRENCE, I MISDIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD GAS. THE VEHICLE SHUTTERS, BUCKS AND STALLS WHEN DECELERATING OR ACCELERATING AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS, STOP SIGNS OR IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC. ADDITIONAL STALLS OCCUR WHEN PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO GEAR (DRIVE OR RESERVE) WHICH MAY CAUSE VEHICLE STRANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF PARKING LOTS AND ROADWAY. THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GO INTO REMISSION FOR THE PAST YEAR, EVEN THOUGH LOOKING BACK I CAN SEE SOME SLIGHT SIGNS OF BUCKING WHEN COMING TO A STOP, ROUGH IDLES, LOUDER WHINING AT HIGHER SPEEDS, ECT. THIS SECOND OCCURRENCE I WAS ABLE TO HAVE THE ISSUE DIAGNOSED BY NISSAN TECHNICIANS AT CAUSEWAY NISSAN IN MANAHAWKIN, NJ AND THEY HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THIS IS INDEED A CVT FAILURE AND THAT IT IS NOT A RARE ISSUE. A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH VERIFIES THAT MANY OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME ISSUES WITH THE CVTS AND NISSAN HAD PROVIDED A RECALL AND EXTENDED WARRANTY ON ALL THEIR CVT'S MANUFACTURED BEFORE 2011. THIS ISSUE DOES NOT SEEM TO HAVE BEEN RESOLVED ON NEWER MODELS AND IS A ROAD HAZARD ESPECIALLY IN INTERSECTIONS OF MAJOR ROADWAYS AND IN HEAVY TRAFFIC ON MAJOR HIGHWAYS. PLEASE ADVISE.

Mileage: 72,000

I PURCHASED MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SL WITH ABOUT 18,000 MILES IN MAY OF 2013. THE CAR PERFORMED WELL IN THE BEGINNING. AT ABOUT 28773 MILES THE CAR BEGAN TO SHUTTER HESITATE AND NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. UPON INCLINES HILLS LOW SPEEDS, LOW RPM'S IT WAS ESPECIALLY NOTICABLE. I BROUGHT MY NISSAN TO A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. THE CAR PERFORMED NORMALLY BUT THEN INTERMITTENTLY THE SAME PROBLEM THE SHUTTER, LACK OF SHIFTING PROPERLY THE HESTATION, JERKY STRONG VIBRATIONS, JUMPING OF RPM'S. I BROUGHT IT BACK TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY AGAIN REPROGRAMMED THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE. IT WAS ROAD TESTED AND THEY RECCOMMENDED THE TRANSAXLE BE REPLACED FOR REPAIR. THIS WAS AT 55002 MILES. I WAS INFORMED THAT THE NEW TRANSMISSION WARRANTY WOULD BE 10 YEARS AND 120,000 MILES. MY CONCERN IS THE SAFETY FOR CONSUMERS. THE CAR DOESN'T PERFORM PROPERLY WITH THE EXISTING CVT TRANSMISSION THE BELT SLIPS AND THE CAR DOES NOT SHIFT OR IS STUCK IN EXCELARATION. IT IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM. THE TRANSAXLE WAS REPLACED HOWEVER I WASN'T INFORMED THE EXISTING PROBLEM WAS FIXED CORRECTLY WITH THE NEW TRANSMISSION. I WAS INFORMED ABOUT A WARRANTY. I AM CONCERNED I WIL ENCOUNTER THE SAME UNSAFE CONDITION! THE CAR WAS REPAIRED AS OF 08/22/2015

Mileage: 26,000

"TAKATA RECALL" I WENT TO PUT CAR IN REVERSE AND CAR JUST SHUT OFF. STARTED RIGHT BACK UP BUT SHUT OFF AGAIN WHEN PUT INTO DRIVE. EVENTUALLY I GOT CAR TO GO WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF BUT FELT CAR JERKING ON AND OFF AND ALMOST SHUTTING OFF WHEN I CAME TO COMPLETE STOP. WOULD HAVE TO QUICKLY PUSH ON GAS TO KEEP CAR FROM TURNING OFF. CONTINUES TO JERK WHILE DRIVING BUT NOT CONTINUOUSLY.

Mileage: 77,000

THE CAR HAS 44,500 MILES AND WAS GROWLING, SHUTTERING AND VIBRATING WHEN DRIVING. ESPECIALLY AT ACCELERATION AND STOPPING. FINALLY I WAS STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT WHEN THE CAR JERKED HARSHLY AND SHUT OFF. IT WOULD START RIGHT BACK UP, BUT THEN DIE WHEN PUT INTO (D) DRIVE. THE ROAD WAS A VERY DANGEROUS HIGHWAY AND I WAS ALONE SO COULD NOT PUSH CAR TO THE SIDE. FINALLY AFTER ABOUT 20 START AND 15 MINUTES, I MANAGED TO ENGAGE INTO DRIVE. I DROVE IT TO THE NISSAN DEALER DIRECTLY WHILE IT WAS BUCKING, JERKING AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. I BLEW THREW 2 RED LIGHTS BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT DOWNSHIFT TO STOP. THE DEALER HAD THE CAR APPROXIMATELY 6.5 HOURS WHEN THEY CALLED TO TELL ME THAT NO LIGHTS WERE ON AND THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. IF I WANTED TO PAY $120 DIAGNOSTIC FEE, THEY COULD GO AHEAD WITH SOME WORK. I ASKED TO SPEAK TO MANAGER, HOWEVER HAD LEFT FOR THE DAY. ABOUT 20 MINUTES LATER, THEY CALLED AGAIN STATING THAT HE SPOKE TO THE MANAGER AND IT IS MOST LIKELY AN ABS SYSTEM PROBLEM, BUT I WOULD STILL HAVE TO PAY THE $120 DIAGNOSIC FEE.

Mileage: 44,552

I DRIVE A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA AND I AM OUTSIDE OF MY POWER TRAIN WARRANTY 77,800 .MY CAR STOPPED ON MY WAY TO WORK AND I HAD TO RESTART IT SEVERAL TIMES, A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS PERFORMED AND WAS TOLD IT IS MY CVT TORQUE CONVERTER (TRANSMISSION).WAS BAD, THE AUTO SHOP PRINTED A RECALL THAT WAS DONE FOR NISSAN CUSTOMER, CONTACTED THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT NO KNOWLEDGE OF THE RECALL, THEY STATED NOT UNDER WARRANTY. CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS HAD A CASE REVIEW DONE AND RECEIVED A CALL BACK, I EXPLAINED TO THEM I RESEARCHED INFORMATION, THERE ARE SO MANY CVT TRANSMISSION ISSUES WITH THEIR CARS, REP STATED THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD HELP ME WITH. CONTACT LEGAL ADVICE AND WAS GIVEN THIS WEBSITE AND OTHER INFORMATION THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION CONCERNING THIS ISSUE .SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE A.S.A.P. WITH THIS FAULTY TRANSMISSION, I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED TO KNOW THIS HAS BEEN AN ISSUE FOR A WHILE RECALLS WERE DONE FROM 2003-2010 AND THE PROBLEM WAS FIXED .PLEASE MAKE A DECISION SOON TO FIX THIS ISSUE, IT IS A HAZARD, CAR STARTING AND STOPPING AT RED LIGHTS, ETC. THANK YOU *TR

Mileage: 77,780

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE SPEEDOMETER DROPPED TO 25 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER SAFELY, ACTIVATE THE HAZARD LIGHTS, AND EXIT THE HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 71,000.

Mileage: 71,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 80 MPH, THE POWER INDEPENDENTLY REDUCED TO 40 MPH WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO RESPOND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO THE REVERSE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 57,000. UPDATED 09/08/16*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE THE FOB KEY. AFTER THE RECALL WAS COMPLETED, THE AIRBAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED WHILE A PERSON WAS SITTING IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THE BLUETOOTH WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE MANUFACTURER OFFERED TO 20% OF THE TRANSMISSION REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS NOT SATISFACTORY. *JS

Mileage: 57,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. AFTER STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO THE DRIVE POSITION AND THE ENGINE UNEXPECTEDLY BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART AND WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE, BUT THERE WERE NO TROUBLE CODES DETECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.

Mileage: 67,000

ON 7/1/16, WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, MY CAR SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR, WITHOUT HESITATION. I DROVE 2 MILES & THE CAR STARTED JERKING. ONCE I LET OFF THE GAS, WHILE STILL DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN. I PULLED OVER (LUCKILY), RESTARTED THE CAR, ONCE PUT INTO GEAR, IT STARTED JERKING & SHUT OFF. MY CAR IS NOW AT THE DEALER & I'VE BEEN ADVISED THAT I NEED A TRANSMISSION. NOW, BACK TO THE VERY BEGINNING....12/30/2013, I WAS SEARCHING FOR A CAR, AS I HAD TOTALED MY EVER-SO-FAITHFUL TOYOTA CAMRY. I WENT TO NISSAN TO LOOK AT A USED ALTIMA. I GOT BETTER FINANCING ON A BRAND NEW MODEL, FOR WHICH I'M WRITING THIS COMPLAINT ABOUT. I NEGOTIATED, COME TO A DEAL, AND THAT WAS THAT. I DID NOT PURCHASE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BECAUSE I WAS BUYING A NISSAN, A BRAND NEW NISSAN. ANYWAY, VERY SOON AFTER, I NOTICED A VIBRATION WHILE MY CAR WAS IN IDLE, AND MORE SO WHILE ACCELERATING. I MENTIONED MY CONCERN NUMEROUS TIMES TO THE SERVICE DEPT AT NISSAN, WAS TOLD EVERYTHING WAS NORMAL. EVENTUALLY I GOT ANOTHER OPINION FROM ANOTHER NISSAN DEALER, THEY SHIMMED MY EXHAUST & REPLACED MY ALTERNATOR BRACKET, WITHOUT RESOLVING MY PROBLEM. I WAS ADVISED BY THEIR SERVICE MANAGER THAT ON 11/29/2013, MY VEHICLES CVT TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. ONE MONTH BEFORE I PURCHASED MY BRAND NEW VEHICLE. I WAS NEVER INFORMED OF THIS AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE, OR I WOULD'VE PASSED ON THIS CAR. NOW, AT 62K MILES, 2K MILES OVER WARRANTY, MY TRANSMISSION NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. I FIND IT STRANGE THAT A 2 1/2 YEAR OLD CAR IS NEEDING A 3RD TRANSMISSION. MY CAR HAS ONLY BEEN SERVICED AT THE DEALER, I'VE COMPLAINED OF VIBRATION AT EVERY SERVICE FROM DAY 1, NOW I'M EXPECTED TO PAY $4000 FOR AN OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE CVT, WHICH WILL ONLY BE A BAND-AIDE. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN EXTREMELY UNSAFE SITUATION & I JUST PRAY THAT NISSAN DOES THE RIGHT THING & CORRECTS THIS ISSUE, BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

Mileage: 62,000

I PURCHASED A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IN SEPTEMBER OF 2015 WITH LESS THAN 43,000 MILES. THE CAR WAS REALLY GOOD GAS AND I WAS REALLY HAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE. IN FEBRUARY OF 2016 WHILE ME AND MY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WE CAME TO A STOP AND THE CAR SHUT OFF. WE STARTED THE CAR UP FINE BUT AS SOON AS WE PLACED THE CAR IN DRIVE IT SHUT OFF AGAIN. WE REPEATED THESE STEPS OVER AND OVER AGAIN UNTIL HE WAS ABLE TO KEEP THE CAR RUNNING WHILE IN DRIVE SO WE COULD PULL ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WE WERE VERY CLOSE TO THE WARRANTY EXPIRING SO WE TOOK THE CAR TO ANTIOCH, CA NISSAN DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THAT THEY WOULD HAVE TO "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM BEFORE MOVING FORWARD. THEY KEPT OUR CAR FOR 3 DAYS TO NO AVAIL. THEY SAID THAT THEY COULD NOT "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM AND TO COME PICK UP THE CAR. 2 DAYS LATER WE STARTED EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM. WE DECIDED TO TAKE THE CAR TO A DIFFERENT NISSAN DEALERSHIP IN CONCORD, CA HOPING THAT WE WOULD GET A DIFFERENT OUTCOME. NEEDLESS TO SAY THEY COULDN'T "DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM FOR 2 WEEKS!! THE GUY IN SERVICES ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE MANY CARS COMING IN WITH THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND HE KNEW HOW TO GET THE CAR TO ACT UP SO THAT THEY COULD MOVE FORWARD. HOW CRAZY IS THAT??? HE CALLED ME 2 WEEKS LATER AND TOLD ME THAT THEY HAD TO "RESET" THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM. HE ALSO TOLD ME THAT EVEN THOUGH I WAS VERY CLOSE TO MY WARRANTY EXPIRING THAT IF THE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN THAT THEY WOULD STILL HONOR THE WARRANTY BECAUSE THE PROBLEM PRE-EXISTED. NOT EVEN A WHOLE 2 MONTHS PASSED WHEN MY HUSBAND AND I WERE MOVING FROM CALIFORNIA TO TEXAS DID MY CAR STARTED HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEMS IT HAD BEFORE BUT THIS TIME I NOTICED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. I WAS GOING 80 MILES PER HOUR ON THE FREEWAY WHEN MY CAR SLOWED ALL THE WAY DOWN TO 40 MILES PER HOUR WHILE DRIVING IN FRONT AND ON THE SIDE OF A BIG RIG!!!!

Mileage: 68,000

WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT JUST STOP AND FORCING TO START WHEN HAVE IT CHECK THEY SAY SAID ITS GAS PUMP WITH OTHER SEVERAL PROBLEM , I RECENTLY BOUGHT THE CAR NOT EVEN AFTER THREE MONTHS IT START GAVE THOSE PROBLEM , NOW IT HAVE BEEN SITTING FOR ALMOST A YEAR NOW WITHOUT DRIVING , I STILL MAKES MY PAYMENT EVERY MONTH , I CAN'T HAVE YOU GUYS A EXACT DATE WHEN IT REALLY HAPPENED BUT I REALLY NEED A INVESTIGATION FOR THE CAR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE MY CELL NUMBER [XXX]. THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 27,000

WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT THE CAR CUT OFF ! I RESTARTED AND PUT IT IN GEAR AND THE CAR CUT OFF AGAIN. THE CAR WOULD IDLE FINE IN PARK AND NEUTRAL BUT CUT OFF WHENEVER I PUT IT IN GEAR. AFTER PUSHING THE CAR TO A LOT AND LEAVING IT FOR 12 HOURS THE CAR STARTED TO WORK NORMALLY. HOWEVER THE NEXT DAY THE SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED ! AFTER RESEARCHING THE ISSUE I FOUND THAT THIS TRANSMISSION HAS MAJOR ISSUES AND NISSAN ISN'T ADDRESSING IT. I OPENED A CASE WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS CASE NUMBER 22626692 AND WAS TOLD ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO BECAUSE MY CAR HAS 81K MILES . MAKING IT 20K MILES OVER THE MANUFACTURE WARRANTY. THERE IS NO WAY THAT A WELL MAINTAINED CARS TRANSMISSION SHOULD FAIL AT 80K MILES. NISSAN KNOWS THIS YET THEY ARE FAILING TO HELP CONSUMERS WITH THIS PROBLEM ! THE CVT TANSMISSION CAN CAUSE SOMEONE TO LOSE THEIR LIFE ..

Mileage: 81,000

CAR STOPPED RESPONDING TO PRESSURE ON THE GAS PEDAL - TOOK ITS TIME GETTING IN GEAR, BOTH FROM A COLD START, AND AFTER STOPPING AT AN INTERSECTION. EVEN AFTER THE CAR WAS MOVING, CAR WAS SLOW TO RESPOND TO GAS PEDAL. REPAIR SHOP DIAGNOSED IT AS A CVT FAILURE; WE'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION ON A 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE AT 74,000 MILES.

TRANSMISSION STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON WEDNESDAY MAY 25TH 2016. WHILE I WAS DRIVING THE CAR CUTOFF TWICE, AFTER THE CAR RESTARTED AND I PLACED IT IN DRIVE IT WOULD NOT DRIVE.

Mileage: 86,062

I PURCHASED MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA (44K MILES) IN MAY 2015. I HAD NO ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE UNTIL I REACHED THE 50K MILE MARK IN JANUARY 2016. THE FIRST ISSUE STARTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD PUSH REALLY HARD DRIVING UP A HILL. THE NEXT ISSUE HAPPENED ON 5/2/16 WHEN I PLACED THE VEHICLE IN 'DRIVE' AND IT WENT FORWARD FOR A FEW SECONDS AND IT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. TO BE CLEAR, IT WAS NOT THE BATTERY. EVERYTHING WORKED IN THE CAR EXCEPT ITS ABILITY TO ACTUALLY DRIVE. I TOOK IT TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 2 DAYS FOR INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND A THING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE; NO ERROR CODES OR DRIVING ISSUES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS WITH THEM. I HAD NO CHOICE BUT TO TAKE BACK MY VEHICLE AND HOPE FOR THE BEST. HOWEVER, ON MAY 21, 2016, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AGAIN. I WAS ALMOST REAR-ENDED BECAUSE IT SHUT OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. I SAT IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY STREET FOR 20 MINS BEFORE THE VEHICLE DECIDED TO DRIVE AGAIN. I'M ALMOST SURE THAT IT IS THE CVT TRANSMISSION. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND IT SEEMS AS IF I'M NOT THE ONLY NISSAN OWNER WITH THIS PROBLEM. THE CVT TRANSMISSION SEEMS TO "GO OUT" AT THE 50K MILE MARK. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT THIS VEHICLE CAN SHUT OFF WHILE IN USE AND THERE IS NO CODE OR TRAIL AS TO WHY. THE MOST DANGEROUS PART OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS THAT THE CAR SHUTS OFF WHILE IT IS BEING ACTIVELY DRIVEN. I USE THE FREEWAY TWICE A WEEK AND THERE WOULD LIFE-THREATENING EFFECTS IF THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF IN THAT TYPE OF TRAFFIC (65-75 MPH). I HAVE NEVER HAD A VEHICLE THAT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF AND A CERTIFIED MECHANIC COULD NOT TELL YOU WHY. AS I PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED, I'M SURE IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE THE VEHICLE'S DRIVING CAPABILITIES ARE AFFECTED. THERE'S NO TELLING WHAT OTHER PARTS ARE BEING AFFECTED BY THIS ISSUE.

Mileage: 56,000

MY GEAR SHIFT IS STUCK. EACH TIME I WANT TO DRIVE, I HAVE TO USE MY KEY TO PUSH IN THE MANUAL OVERRIDE FOR THE GEAR SHIFT. NOT SAFE.

SHACKING AND UNABLE TO CONTROL AND NO ONE TILL THIS DAY??? WHY ? I'M SORRY BUT DODGE CHRYSLER NOR ANY DEALER SHIP HAS MY AIR BAG AND 98% OF PARTS IN STOCK... SO NOW WHAT??? I SPENT A LOT OF MUCH $$$$...

Mileage: 148,013

CVT TRANSMISSION RECALL. AT 74000 MILES, THE TRANSMISSION UNEXPECTEDLY WENT OUT. CALLED NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND A MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO IDENTIFY ISSUE. HE STATED THAT IT IS UNFORTUNATELY VERY COMMON. CAR JUDDERS WHILE IN DRIVE. INITIALLY STARTED WHOLE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY.

Mileage: 74,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED A HEAD INJURY THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000. ....UPDATED 06/15/16 *BF *TR

Mileage: 120,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE SLOWED INDEPENDENTLY TO 45 MPH. THE VEHICLE THEN INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED TO 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WENT INTO SAFE MODE. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE CVT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.

Mileage: 100,000

I WAS STOPPED AT AN INTERSECTION WHEN THE VEHICLE STARTED JERKING AND MOVING FORWARD. I THOUGHT I GOT REAR ENDED BY THE CAR BEHIND ME, SO I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF. IT TURNS OUT THE CVT WAS HAVING ISSUES. I TURNED THE CAR BACK ON AND STARTED DRIVING.THE CAR WOULD FEEL LIKE IT WAS DOWNSHIFTING WHILE DRIVING, ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENTS WITH THE VEHICLES BEHIND ME. I BROUGHT THE CAR TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY SAID THE CVT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.

Mileage: 71,000

TRANSMISSION LAGS SEVERELY AROUND 2,000 RPM. FAMILY MEMBER BOUGHT THE 2015 ALTIMA AND THE CVT TRANSMISSION, SEEMS FINE / STEADY. MINE HOWEVER NEEDS ADDITIONAL GAS APPLIED JUST TO AVOID THE CAR SLOWING SIGNIFICANTLY. HAVE READ MANY REVIEWS ABOUT THE 2013 FAULTY TRANSMISSION, AND THE FACT THAT NISSAN REFUSED TO RECALL. WILL NOT BE CONSIDERING ANOTHER NISSAN IF THIS CLEAR ISSUE ISN'T RECALLED.

DRIVING DOWN ROAD (PKW 55 MILES PER HR SPEED LIMIT), STARTED TO LOOSE POWER, RPM'S DROPPED, SLOWER TILL CAR WOULD NO LONGER GO FORWARD. STOPPED IN MIDDLE OF RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. MANY REPORTS OF SAME PROBLEMS WITH THIS CVT TRANSMISSION ON INTERNET OF TRANSMISSION FAILING WITH NO WARNING. .

Mileage: 87,000

I PUT MY CAR IN REVERSE AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE. IT EVENTUALLY STARTED ABOUT 10 SECONDS LATER. THEN WHEN DRIVING IT BEGAN TO SPUTTER AND JUMP IN AND OUT OF ACCLERATING. IT DID NOT ACCELERATE CORRECTLY... I WOULD PUSH THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULD NOT MOVE, THEN IT WOULD JOLT IN TO FORWARD. THE CAR BARELY GOT ME TO WORK. I TOOK IT TO A NISSAN DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED IT WITH A BAD TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, NISSAN WOULD NOT REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION, EVEN THOUGHT THE CAR IS ONLY 2.5 YEARS OLD... BECAUSE IT HAS 62,000 MILES, WHICH IS 2,000 OVER THE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY. I HAVE TO PAY ONE FOURTH THE PRICE OF THE CAR (WHICH I STILL PAY A NOTE ON) TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION.

Mileage: 62,000

TRANSMISSION ABRUPTLY STARTED BUCKING/MALFUNCTIONING WHILE BOTH TRAVELING AS WELL AS AT A STOP SIGN. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT REPLICATE IT, THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN, AND AGAIN DEALER COULD NOT REPLICATE BUT PUT SOME SOFTWARE DOWN. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN ON THE NYS THRUWAY---BUCKING TO THE POINT IT WAS ABRUPTLY SLOWING DOWN AND I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A SEMI. THIS TIME THE DEALER SAID THE CVT TRANSMISSION WAS BAD. CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW 2 YEARS AGO AND HAS 50K MILES ON IT.

Mileage: 50,000

MY CAR SHUTS OFF AT TRAFFIC LIGHTS AND HESITATE UPON TAKE OFF..MAKES NOISES WHEN I PUT IT IN PARK...I GOT THIS CAR IN 2013 BRAND NEW..

Mileage: 39,898

80K MILES AND TRANNY BEARING GONE!!

Mileage: 80,000

CAR JUTTER & STALLED WHEN CAME TO A STOP. TOOK CAR TO LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY PLACED CAR ON DIAGNOSTIC WHICH CAME BACK CLEAR AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM FOR 2 DAYS. RECEIVED CAR BACK AND CAR DID THE SAME THING, TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT NISSAN DEALERSHIP THAT SAID THEY HAVE HEARD OF SAME COMPLAINTS BUT THEY HAVE HAD MY CAR FOR 5 DAYS AND CLAIM TO NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CAR WARRANTY IS ALMOST UP AND NISSAN SEEMS TO BE OF NO HELP. PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT ALSO STAYS ON FROM TIME TO TIME. I HAVE READ AND PRINTED OUT SEVERAL IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS AND THERE SEEMS TO BE NO RESOLVE.

THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AFTER GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY COMING FROM THE MAIN STREET. CAR HAD TO BE TOWED BECAUSE THE VEHICLE COULD NO LONGER MOVE. AFTER REVIEW BY MECHANICS THEY DEEMED THE ISSUE BEING THE TRANSMISSION. THE CAR WAS NEWLY PURCHASED AT 88K MILES. NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY WAS PICKED UP NISSAN AFTER I WAS ASSURED THAT THE NEW CVT WAS GREAT ON THE NEW MODELS.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT STALLED IMMEDIATELY WHEN THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED CONSTANTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

Mileage: 90,000

THE CVT TRANSMISSION STARTED JERKING AND SHUTTERING BEFORE WARRANTY WAS EXPIRED. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. NOW THAT THE WARRANTY IS EXPIRED IT IS GETTING WORSE. WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IT WILL JERK AND SHUTTER.

Mileage: 98,000

LOUD VIBRATING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR AT 40MPH AND 70MPH. AT LOW RPMS TO CAR ALSO VIBRATES AROUND 25MPH. IT ALSO VIBRATES AT 40MPH AND 70MPH WHEN PRESSING ON THE ACCELERATOR.

Mileage: 15,000

WHILE DRIVING CAR SHUTTERS AND STALLS. CUTS OFF WHILE AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. WOULD START BACK UP BUT SHUTTS OFF. GOT IT TOWED TO NISSAN DEALER BUT THEY SAID NO CODES FOUND SO NOTHING THYEY CAN DO. CAR STALLED AGAIN THIS WEEKEND.WHILE I WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVE WAY CAR STARTS SHUTTER AND JERK FORWARD WHILE IN PARK.

Mileage: 70,000

WHILE IN MOTION ON A CITY STREET I PRESSED THE BRAKE TO SLOW DOWN AS A APPROACH A TRAFFIC LIGHT. MY VEHICLE SHUT OFF. I RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND EACH TIME I PUT THE CAR INTO DRIVE IT WOULD SHUT OFF AGAIN. I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE CAR FROM THE STREET. THIS TOOK PLACE IN THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT DURING THE BUSIEST TIME OF THE DATE.

Mileage: 54,201

NOT 2 YEARS YET OF OWNERSHIP (MAY 2015) AND MY CAR DECIDES TO NOT ACCELERATE ON ME. I WOULD HAVE TO FLOOR IT TO GET IT TO FINALLY KICK IN AND DRIVE UNTIL I STOPPED AT THE NEXT LIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING LETTING ME KNOW OF ANY PROBLEMS. HAD 2 NEAR COLLISIONS WITH MY FAMILY IN THE CAR TRYING TO GET MY CAR TO THE NEAREST DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT. DEALER THOUGHT IT WAS TRANSMISSION AND ALTERNATOR BUT UPON WARRANTY REP DIAGNOSING VEHICLE, IT WAS DECIDED THAT IT NEEDED A NEW ALTERNATOR. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN FOR ME AND THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND PASSENGERS NOT TO HAVE A LIGHT GO OFF TO WARN ME OF PROBLEMS AND JUST TO HAVE IT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING.

Mileage: 65,000

MY 2013 NISSAN ULTIMA DRIVING ON THAT HIGHWAY STOP AND WHEN OFF 20 SEC LATER STARTS TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY SAY I NEED A NEW TRANSMISSION I ONLY HAVE 61,000 MILES AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FROM DIFFERENT PEOPLE THEY WANT ME TO PAY ALMOST $5000 BUT I DID NOT GET FIXED

I RECENTLY PURCHASED A PREVIOUSLY OWNED 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 SV AND NOTICED ALMOST IMMEDIATELY A SHUDDER AND JUTTERING OF THE VEHICLE WHICH SUGGESTED A LOAD ON THE ENGINE OR TRANSMISSION. IT CREATES A RELATIVELY LOUD SOUND AND A NOT VERY SMOOTH RIDE. YOU CAN FEEL THE VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL. AS I BEGAN TO RESEARCH WHAT MIGHT BE WRONG I FOUND THAT THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE CVT TRANSMISSION BY MANY OWNERS. FIXES AND/OR EXPLANATIONS BY THE DEALERS HAVE RANGED FROM COMPLETE TRANSMISSION, TORQUE CONVERTER, VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY AND ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT TO REPROGRAMMING THE TRANSMISSION TO DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENTS SUGGESTING THAT THIS IS NORMAL FOR A CVT TRANSMISSION. I DON'T KNOW OF ANY PUBLISHED RECALL NOTICES OR SERVICE BULLETINS FOR THIS PROBLEM AND FROM MY RESEARCH A GOOD MANY INSTANCES OCCUR AFTER THE 60,000 MILE POWERTRAIN WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. SINCE I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED AND IT HAS 51,000 MILES ON IT I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT I MAY BE FACING A COSTLY REPAIR IN THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE. I BRING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY LIVED THROUGH THIS EXPERIENCE ONCE BEFORE WITH A 2005 FORD FIVE HUNDRED WITH A CVT TRANSMISSION WHICH ENDED UP COSTING ME CLOSE TO 2,000 DOLLARS TO HAVE THE DEALER FIX IT OUT OF WARRANTY. IN MY VIEW I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT MANUFACTURERS ARE HAVING NIGHTMARISH PROBLEMS WITH THIS TYPE OF TRANSMISSION AND SO THEY ARE TRYING TO BURY THE PROBLEM UNTIL WARRANTY EXPIRATION BECAUSE THE COST INCURRED BY THE MANUFACTURERS OF A MANDATED RECALL WOULD COST THEM MILLIONS OF DOLLARS FOR A PERMANENT FIX. I IMPLORE YOU TO BEGIN AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE VIABILITY AND RELIABILITY OF CVT TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY ACROSS ALL MANUFACTURERS SO THAT THE PUBLIC CAN BEST BE SERVED BY THE TRUTH, THE INHERENT PROBLEMS AND THE PERMANENT RESOLUTION OF WHAT ALSO CAN BE A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MANY MOTORISTS. THANK YOU. *TR

Mileage: 51,000

WHEN THIS ISSUE FIRST HAPPENED I WAS PROCEEDING TO LEAVE THE GAS STATION FROM GETTING GAS AND MY CAR JUST SHUT OFF RIGHT BEFORE I WAS ABOUT TO ENTER ONTO THE HIGHWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY COULDN'T GET IT TO SHUT OFF ON THEM AND SENT ME HOME. THE NEXT TIME I STARTED TO GET READY FOR MY CLASS AND WENT TO CRANK MY CAR, IT CRANK, BUT ONCE I PUT IT INTO DRIVE IT SHUT OFF. I HAD TO GET IT TOWED TO NISSAN IF VIDALIA AND IT TOOK THEM 3 DAYS TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION! I HAVE NOT EVEN HAD THIS CAR A YEAR YET AND ALREADY NEEDING A NEW TRANSMISSION. I PURCHASED MY CAR FROM NISSAN OF SOUTH MORROW AND THEY FAILED TO INFORM ME ABOUT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SO NOW I'M STUCK WITH A CAR BUT CANNOT DRIVE IT BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE $3,600 TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND NISSAN NEEDS TO PUT A RECALL ON ALL CVT TRANSMISSIONS BECAUSE THIS IS VERY UNSAFE!!! THEY'VE DID NOTHING TO HELP ME WITH MY SITUATION AND I WILL NEVER DO BUSINESS WITH THEM AGAIN!!!!

Mileage: 70,068

I HAVE A BAD RATTLE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR ALONG WITH A WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE SAME AREA. ALSO HAVE A VERY BAD VIBRATION/RATTLE IN THE CAR THAT SEEMS TO BE FROM THE TRANSMISSION AT ACCELERATION FROM A START AND ACCELERATION WHILE SWITCHING LANES ON A CITY STREET. YOU CAN COAST AND PRESS THE GAS AGAIN AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR RATTLES. IT HAS BEEN IN TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY CAN FEEL IT BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE OR WHAT IS CAUSING IT. ALSO HEADLIGHTS GIVE VERY VERY POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND WHEN RAINING AT NIGHT.

Mileage: 3,000

IN LESS THAN THREE YEARS AND JUST OVER 36,000 MILES WE HAVE SERVICED THE TRANSMISSION 3-4 TIMES (I'VE LOST COUNT), HAD IT BROUGHT IN FOR BRAKE NOISE (SCREECHING) AT LEAST 4 TIMES, AND JUST THIS WEEK THE BEARINGS IN BOTH REAR WHEELS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE BRAKES SCREECH IS EAR SPLITTING. THEY RECONDITIONED THE SURFACE OF THE ROTORS, RE-SHIMMED THE PADS AND REPLACED THE PADS 9 MONTHS AGO. I WARNED THEM THEN THAT I KNEW THIS WAS ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX AND THAT I WAS CONCERNED THAT THEY WOULD GET NOISY AGAIN ONCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRES AND THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT HAS HAPPENED. A FEW MONTHS BEFORE THAT THEY SHIMMED THE PADS WHICH MADE IT BETTER TEMPORARILY. I TOLD THEM SHIMS WERE A BAND AID FOR A DESIGN FLAW AND THAT IT WOULDN'T LAST. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER IT WAS BACK IN THE SHOP. THE TRANNY HAS THE SHAKES. IT HAS BEEN REPROGRAMMED, THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED BECAUSE SUPPOSEDLY THE VOLTAGE VARIATION WAS AFFECTING THE TIMING OF THE TRANNY, AND MOST RECENTLY A VALE BODY WAS REPLACED. THE OSCILLATION PROBLEM IS BETTER FOR NOW BUT MY WIFE HAD IT BUCK AGAIN LAST WEEK JUST NOT AS BAD. IT'S JUST A MATTER OF TIME ON THIS TOO. THEIR COMPETITORS DO NOT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. I AM HIGHLY CONCERNED THAT I HAVE MORE BEARING ISSUES IN THE FUTURE. TWO OUT OF TWO BEARING SETS FAILING (THE FRONTS BEARINGS ARE DIFFERENT) IS A 100% FAILURE RATE IN LESS THAN 36K. ALL THREE PROBLEMS (BRAKES, TRANSMISSION AND BEARINGS) ARE KNOWN ISSUES IN THIS YEAR, GOOGLE IT.

Mileage: 36,000

CAR WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND STALLED OUT ON ME COMPLETELY AS I WAS COMING TO A STOP LIGHT ABOUT TO GET ON INTERSTATE 81 IN STAUNTON VA. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE CAR BACK UP, BUT THE CAR WOULD DIE OUT IF I SHIFTED IT FROM PARK TO DRIVE. LOCAL SHERIFF'S DEPUTY WAS KIND ENOUGH TO PROTECT OUR CAR AT THIS BUSY INTERSECTION AS WE WAITED FOR TOW COMPANY. DEALERSHIP ADVISED THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAD LOCKED UP. ONCE THEY HAD IT UP ON LIFT, IT DISENGAGED AND STARTED WORKING PROPERLY. HOWEVER, THE MECHANIC (WHO WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AT VALLEY NISSAN IN STAUNTON VA) ADVISED ME THAT IT COULD BREAK DOWN AGAIN AT ANY POINT. IT WAS VERY SCARY WHEN IT DIED IT IN MOTION, SO WE WENT WITH THE OPTION TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND THE TRANSMISSION (ADVISED THAT WAS THE ONLY OPTION TO REALLY FIX THIS ISSUE). REPAIR BILL FROM VALLEY NISSAN IN STAUNTON VA IS $3114.39 FOR TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT. GOOGLING CVT 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA ISSUES BRINGS A PLETHORA OF RESULTS. I AM CLEARLY NOT THE ONLY PERSON TO HAVE THIS ISSUE. THIS HAPPENED AT 64,207 MILES, - 4,207 MILES OVER THE FACTORY WARRANTY FOR THE TRANSMISSION. CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THE PEOPLE WHO WORK AT NISSAN COULD STAND BEHIND ANY PRODUCT THAT HAS A FAILURE RATE OF UNDER 100,000 MILES FOR A TRANSMISSION IN THIS WORLD NOW. THEY MADE IT SEEM LIKE A FAILURE AT 60K MILES WAS NORMAL.

Mileage: 64,207

PURCHASED CAR MAY OF 2013, PRE-OWNED CERTIFIED AND ONLY 21000MILES. FROM ONSET OF OWNERSHIP, BRAKES MADE NOISES, "CYCLOP BRAKE LIGHT IN REAR WINDOW WOULD BLINK CONSTANTLY, DASH LIGHTS WOULD GO FROM DIM TO BRIGHT ALL THE TIME. THE CAR WOULD HESITATE WHEN LEAVING STOP POSITION, PUSHING ELECTRONIC START BUTTON WOULD NOT WORK OFTEN. DEALERSHIP ALWAYS SAID THAT THE SITUATION COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. ON DEC. 2ND, 2015 WHILE DRIVING HOME I WAS APPROACHING A STOPPED CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AND TRIED TO SLOW BELOW THE 20MPH I WAS DRIVING AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND ALL DASH LIGHTS WENT BLANK AND THE CAR STALLED RESULTING IN A COLLISION. THE CAR WOULD NOT START FOR OVER 2 HOURS. THE DEALERSHIP ASKED ABOUT THE KEY FOB LOCATION AND BATTERY CONDITION AND THE BATTERIES WERE GOOD AND KEY FOB WAS ON FRONT SEAT WHERE IT ALWAYS WAS. I FILED A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS ON DEC, 4TH 2015 AND CONSTANTLY GOT RUN-AROUNDS WITH NO CALL BACKS SEVERAL TIME. I WAS LEFT WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND NO HELP FROM DEALERSHIP OR NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS. WHILE READING THE MANY COMPLAINTS OF OTHER ALTIMA'S I WAS SO CONCERNED WITH MY SAFETY AND HEALTH I PURCHASED ANOTHER CAR. I BELIEVE I HAD AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE FROM THE BEGINNING AND IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED AND IT ENDED UP WITH A COLLISION INVOLVING ANOTHER CAR.

Mileage: 38,000

I BOUGHT A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA FROM ENTERPRISES CAR SALES WITH 44,669 MILES ON IT, AT 1 MONTH LATER I STARTED HAVING TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS BUT EVERY TIME I WOULD TAKE THE CAR BACK THE PROBLEM WOULD GO PHANTOM. AT 8 MONTH LATER THE TRANSMISSION GOES OUT. ENTERPRISE LIED AND SAID THAT I NEVER REPORTED THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOT NORMAL FOR A TRANSMISSION TO GO OUT SO SOON, WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT THIS?

Mileage: 84,001

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, ON SOME OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHILE IDLING. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,000.

Mileage: 69,000

MY CAR JERKS HARD AT LOW SPEED AROUND 15-20 MPH WHILE DECELERATING ON CITY STREETS. IN BUMPER TO BUMPER TRAFFIC THE CVT TRANNY IS AT ITS WORSE. IT FEELS LIKE THE TRANNY CAN'T DECIDE WHAT IT NEEDS TO DO. ALSO, BETWEEN 60-65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS A JUDDER FEELING LIKE THE CAR IS MOVING ACROSS A WASH BOARD. TOOK CAR TO THE DEALER ON 02DEC15, TCM WAS REPROGRAMED. 08DEC15, CAR HAS THE SAME ISSUE.

Mileage: 51,365

THE NATURE OF MY COMPLAINT IS CENTERED AROUND THE NOW DEFUNCT TRANSMISSION (CVT) IN MY 2013 NISS ALT SV ONLY HAS 82000 MILES ON IT. THE CAR HAS BEEN DRIVEN PRIMARILY AS A COMMUTER CAR TO AND FROM WORK EVERYDAY (164 MILES) ROUNDTRIP. THERE WERE NO CODES, HAD THE CAR CHECKED BY THE LOCAL AUTO ZONE. THE FIRST NOTICEABLE PROBLEM OCCURRED ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH, 2015, I WAS COMING HOME FROM ABOUT A 150-MILE TRIP AND STOPPED TO TAKE A RESTROOM BREAK, PARKED THE CAR, RAN INTO THE STORE, CAME BACK OUT AND CRANKED IT UP. WHEN I STARTED TO BACKUP THE CAR BOBBLED AND SHUTTERED SOMETHING FIERCE AND WENT DEAD. AFTER MAKING IT TO THE INTERSTATE I TRAVELED ABOUT 15 MILES TO THE NEXT TOWN, WHEN I GOT TO THE STOP LIGHT THE CAR DIED. I MANAGED TO CRANK IT BACK UP AND GET HER GOING AGAIN ON MY WAY HOME. AFTER MAKING IT HOME THE CAR WAS PARKED UNTIL THE NEXT MORNING. GOING BACK TO WORK THE NEXT DAY WITH NO PROBLEMS (NOV 30TH, 2015), ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK, I STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THE CAR WAS VERY SLUGGISH IN RESPONSE TO THROTTLE AND FELT LIKE IT WASN'T DOWNSHIFTING, SOMETHING WAS RIGHT'I IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND SETUP SERVICE FOR DECEMBER 03, 2015 AND TOLD THEM THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE LOOKED AT. ABOUT 3 MILES FROM THE HOUSE THE CAR WAS HAVING SOME DEFINITE PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. I MANAGED TO MAKE IT HOME AND PARKED THE CAR THINKING NOTHING OF IT. A COUPLE OF HOURS LATER I DECIDED TO LEAVE FOR A BITE TO EAT, WHEN I GOT IN AND PUT IT IN GEAR, NOTHING, THE CAR WOULD NOT MOVE IN FORWARD OR REVERSE. CALLED NISSAN USA AND OPENED A CASE, HAD THE CAR TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP DEC 01, 2015. THE NEXT DAY DEC 02, 2015 THE DEALERSHIP CALLED AND SAID THE TRANSMISSION HAD AN 'INTERNAL FAILURE' (NO CODES) AND THE COST TO REPAIR WOULD BE AROUND $3200, NISSAN IS REFUSING TO PAY FOR THE FAULTY TRANSMISSION AND DENIES THAT THERE IS A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THE CVT.

Mileage: 82,340

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED IN THE PARK GEAR AND HESITATED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

JUST PURCHASED NISSAN ALTIMA 2013 SL WITH 24,000 MILES STILL UNDER NEW CAR WARRANTY IN SEPT. PAYING $400 MONTHLY. ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED COFFEE CUP WHEN GETTING INTO CAR. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE SHIFTER STICKS IN PARK, AND YOU CAN'T GET IT OUT UNLESS YOU PAY NISSAN $1000 TO REPLACE IT. I PAYED THEM $120 TO CLEAN. IT DIDN'T WORK. THE NISSAN NORTH AMERICAN OFFICE CALLED ME TO TELL ME THAT THEY WOULD DO NOTHING. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURER DESIGN ISSUE. MY BOSS HAS A $45,000 NISSAN TITAN, AND HE HAS TO USE A SCREW DRIVER LIKE I DO TO PUSH DOWN IN THE LITTLE OPENING BESIDE THE GEARS. YOU HAVE TO LIFT THE LITTLE BOX LID TO THE LEFT OF THE GEARS. NISSAN HAS KNOWN ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS. I AM SINGLE, AND STRUGGLING TO MAKE THE CAR PAYMENT ALREADY, AND I WORK IN A REAL BAD AREA. MY SAFETY IS A CONCERN IF I CAN'T LEAVE AS QUICKLY AS I ENTER THE CAR. NISSAN DENIES THAT THIS IS THEIR FAULT AND IS TRYING TO STICK IT TO NISSAN CONSUMERS. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER NISSAN, AND HAVE ALREADY TOLD 2 ALTIMA OWNERS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, AND WILL TELL EVERYONE I SEE WHO IS CONSIDERING PURCHASING A NISSAN, OR HAS ONE. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE CAR IS IN PARK.

Mileage: 29,000

POWER SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE OUT OF PARK UNLESS YOU PAY NISSAN $1000 TO REPAIR. YOU CAN DO A MANUAL OVERRIDE USING A SCREWDRIVER, BUT IF YOU FORGET TO PUT THE BRAKES ON, YOU WILL GO INTO REVERSE AUTOMATICALLY WHICH CAN DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION, OR CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THIS IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE NISSAN TITAN TRUCK. NISSAN SAID IT WAS CAUSED BY A DRINK BEING SPILLED, AND IT ONLY TAKES A DROP OR TWO. I ACCIDENTALLY BUMPED MY COFFEE CUP WHEN GETTING INTO THE CAR. A DEALER TRIED TO CLEAN THE SHIFTER, BUT IT DIDN'T WORK, AND THEY CHARGED ME $120 DOLLARS. CAR IS STATIONARY.

Mileage: 29,000

THE CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION FAILED WHILE GOING DOWN THE INTERSTATE. THE CAR WOULD MAINTAIN SPEED BUT WAS VERY, VERY SLOW TO ACCELERATE AND WHEN I EXITED THE INTERSTATE, IT ONLY IDLED AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE FROM A STOP FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. EVENTUALLY IT SPUTTERED AND I WAS ABLE TO LIMP IT TO THE DEALERSHIP THAT, BY THE GRACE OF GOD, JUST HAPPENED TO BE AT THAT SAME EXIT IN VICKSBURG, MS. AFTER DOING RESEARCH WHILE STUCK AT THE HOTEL THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THE THE CVT'S IN 2013 ALTIMAS. HTTP://WWW.CONSUMERAFFAIRS.COM/AUTOMOTIVE/NISSAN_ALTIMA.HTML HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/NISSAN/ALTIMA/2013/TRANSMISSION/CVT_SHUTTERING_VIBRATION_RUNNING_ROUGHLY.SHTML HTTP://WWW.NISSANCLUB.COM/FORUMS/2013-NISSAN-ALTIMA-DISCUSSION-2-5-3-5/334681-13-ALTIMA-CVT-ISSUES-PLEASE-READ.HTML THIS ONE IS 49 PAGES!!

Mileage: 76,000

THE ISSUE FIRST STARTED TWO (2) MONTHS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, MAKING A SHUTTER/POWER SURGE FEELING UNDER ACCELERATION. THE BRAKES ALSO SHUTTERED, THE BACKUP CAMERA WENT IN AND OUT, THERE WERE NUMEROUS RECALLS FOR THE VEHICLE AS WELL. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY "FIXED" ALL OF THE ISSUES WITH SOME SOFTWARE UPDATES, RESURFACED THE ROTORS, AND ALSO REPLACED THE SIDE MIRRORS. THE TRANSMISSION SEEMED BETTER FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS. THEN THE ISSUE STARTED AGAIN, THE CAR WOULD MAKE A LOUD GRINDING NOISE AND WOULD SHUTTER AT LOWER SPEEDS NOW. I BROUGHT IT BACK AND THEY COULD NOT REPLICATE THE ISSUE, SO I LEFT. I BROUGHT IT BACK A THIRD TIME WHEN IT STARTED GETTING WORSE AND THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. I GOT THE CAR BACK AND NOW THE PROBLEM IS HAPPENING WITH THE TRANSMISSION. IT SHUTTERS VIOLENTLY AND HAPPENS AT ALL SPEEDS UNDER ACCELERATION. I BROUGHT IT BACK FOR THE FOURTH TIME AND THEY COULD NOT "REPLICATE" THE ISSUE AND TOLD ME TO MONITOR THE ISSUE AND IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN TO BRING IT BACK IMMEDIATELY AND THEY WOULD LOOK AT IT. TODAY 09/16/15 IT WAS WORSE THAN OTHER DAYS SO I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO BECAUSE THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO SEE ME. IT STILL SHUDDERS/SURGES DAILY AND AT ALL SPEEDS. IT REALLY FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO LET GO.

Mileage: 15,000

WHEN I WAS DRIVING MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA ON AUGUST 26, 2015 MY CAR LOST PRESSURE AND STARTED TO JERK, AFTER ALMOST BEING HIT BY OTHER DRIVERS, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER AND CALL FOR HELP. I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR AND IT STARTED UP AGAIN AND WHEN I PUT THE CAR IN DRIVE IT SHUT OFF. I HAVE MADE SEVERAL REPORTS TO THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND NO HELP. FINALLY, AFTER EXPERIENCING THE HORRIBLE DEAL ON YESTERDAY, THE TECH CALL TO REPORT THAT HE TRIED TO CHECK THE CAR ON THE MACHINE AND ITS WASN'T GIVEN HIM A INDICATION OF ANYTHING BEING WRONG WITH THE CAR. HE FINALLY DROVE THE CAR AND IT STARTED ACTING UP ON HIM AND STOP AND HE SAW THAT IS WAS INDEED THE TRANSMISSION GONE BAD. WHAT IS SO SAD ABOUT THE SITUATION IS THAT I HAD BE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE CAR A WEEK AFTER I BOUGHT IN. YOU COULD PARK ON A HILL AND THE CAR WILL VIBRATE REALLY HARD AND I WAS TOLD THIS WAS NORMAL. COMPLAINT AFTER COMPLAINT AFTER COMPLAINT. I AM REALLY TERRIFIED OUT MY HEAD TO DRIVE THIS CAR. I FEAR FOR MY LIFE AND MY CHILDREN. ALL I CAN THINK OF IS THE WHAT IF!

Mileage: 60,480

LOST POWER TO THE DRIVETRAIN - CAR COASTED TO A STOP THIS HAPPENED JUST AS I WAS PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT SO IT WAS FAR LESS DANGEROUS THAN IT COULD HAVE BEEN - NISSAN IS REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION

Mileage: 21,000

WHEN SLOWING DOWN FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT, CAR STALLED. WOULD START BUT WOULD NOT MOVE. TRANSMISSION STALLED AND IT ROLLED BACKWARD ALTHOUGH I WAS IN DRIVE AND PUSHING ON GAS. TRANSMISSION FINALLY ENGAGED ONCE UP TO 4000 RPM AND CAR BEGAN TO MOVE, SLOWLY. VARIOUS CARS ALMOST REAR-ENDED ME AT DIFFERENT TIMES WHEN LIGHT WAS GREEN, I HAD FOOT OFF BRAKE, AND WAS TRYING TO MOVE FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED VARIOUS TIMES BEFORE THE TRANSMISSION ACTUALLY WENT OUT AT 62,500 MILES. HAD IT HOOKED UP TO COMPUTER AT NISSAN DEALER AND SHOWED NO DEFECT.

Mileage: 62,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE FAILURE WOULD OCCUR IN BOTH THE DRIVE AND REVERSE POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.

Mileage: 55,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED FROM DRIVE INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION INDEPENDENTLY AND AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE OR LOCATE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED MULTIPLE UNRELATED FAILURES WITH THE VEHICLE THAT INCLUDED THE EXTERIOR DOOR FAILING TO UNLOCK OR LOCK WITH THE KEY FOB UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. A BURNING ODOR EMITTED FROM THE AIR VENTS WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER OR HEATER WAS ACTIVATED. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT. ALSO, THE BRAKES SQUEAKED INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS CONCERN REGARDING A POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD WITH THE PUSH BUTTON STARTER CAUSING CANCER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,600.

Mileage: 10,600

FIRST AND FOREMOST, THIS VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE SINCE THE AIR BAG LIGHT FOR THE PASSENGER HAS NEVER WORKED. MORE THAN 6 TIMES THE DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX TO NO AVAIL. I WONT LET PASSENGERS SIT IN THE FRONT FOR THEIR SAFETY. I ALWAYS HAVE THEM SIT IN THE BACK. IT LOOKS LIKE I AM THEIR EMPLOYEE/DRIVER. ALSO A HUGE PROBLEM IS THE CVT TRANSMISSION. IT SHUDDERS, GRUMBLES AND THE WHOLE CAR VIBRATES INTERMITTENTLY. FIRST THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE ALTERNATOR AND REPLACED IT, THAT DIDNT FIX IT SO THEY SAID IT WAS A BOLT, THAT WASNT IT, FINALLY THEY JUST GAVE UP AND SAID THEY DONT KNOW AND "THEY CANT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM" ITS ALL A SCAM. THIS CAR IS DEFECTIVE.

Mileage: 1,600

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WITH MY THREE CHILDRED GOING 65 MPH ( WHICH WAS THE SPEED LIMIT) I SLOWED DOWN TO LET A CAR IN FRONT OF ME, TRIED TO SPEED UP BUT MY CAR WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE, CONFUSED AT WHAT WAS HAPPENING WITH MY CAR. I TURNED MY CAR OFF AND ON AND AS SOO N AS I WOULD PUT IT IN GEAR MY CAR CUT OFF. IT DID THIS 3 TIMES. WHEN I FINALLY GOT MY CAR TO STAY "IN DRIVE" MY CAR WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 45 MPH AND IT FELT LIKE MY CAR WAS PULLING. I WAS SCARED TO DEATH WITH MY THREE CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME AND WE WERE ON THE SIDE OF THE INTERSTATE. I DROVE WITH MY FLASHERS ON GOING 45 MPH DURING RUSH HOUR, HAD TO GET OFF ON THE FIRST EXIT. TOOK MY CAR TO THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP, BY THEN MY CAR WOULD NOT GO FASTER THAN 25 MPH, AND STATED THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION. ITS A 2 YEAR OLD CAR AND I BOUGHT IT LESS THAN A YEAR AGO. NISSAN HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS AS IT HAS PASSED THE 60000 WARRANTY.

Mileage: 62,985

I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD BETWEEN 45 AND 50 MILES AN HOURS, AND MY CAR JUST CUT OFF. WOULD START FINE, BUT WOULD CUT OFF AS SOON AS INPUT IT INTO DRIVE OR REVERSE.

Mileage: 45

THREE WEEKS PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT DAY I RETRIEVED MY CAR FROM THE DEALER UNDER THE ASSUMPTION THE AIR FLOW SENSOR WAS MALFUNCTIONING AND IT WAS REPLACED. THE SYMPTOMS I WAS EXPERIENCING WAS A SHUTTERING OF THE CAR WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CAR WOULD JUST CUT OFF WHILE IN DRIVE OR WHEN THE GEAR CHANGED TO REVERSE. IT WOULD CUT ON, BUT AS SOON AS A GEAR CHANGED, IT WOULD AUTOMATICALLY SHUT OFF. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS AN AIR FLOW SENSOR PROBLEM AND TWO OTHER CARS CAME IN THE SAME WEEK WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THAT WAS THE 1ST INCIDENT THREE WEEKS AGO. AS OF TODAY, MY CAR IS IN THE DEALER YET AGAIN ALTHOUGH IT ENCOUNTERED THE SAME SYMPTOMS MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY. THIS TIME THE DIAGNOSES WAS THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAR IS ONLY 32K MILES AND I'VE HAD OWNERSHIP FOR LESS THAN 2 YEARS. IT HAS ALWAYS BEEN SERVICED TIMELY AND BY CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS. THE TRANSMISSION IS FAULTY AS NOTED BY OTHERS COMPLAINTS OCCURRING THIS YEAR AS THE TRANSMISSION JUST GIVES OUT.

Mileage: 32,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE CAR STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. NEXT THE RPM'S DISPLAY WAS JUMPING AROUND. THE CAR JUST SLOWED DOWN LIKE IT WAS GOING TO STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. WHEN I GOT TO TOWN IT BECAME WORSE. THE CAR HAD A DELAY WHEN I TRIED TO ACCELERATE FROM A DEAD STOP THE CAR SOUNDED LIKE IT WAS A STANDARD INSTEAD OF AN AUTOMATIC. ALSO AFTER SHIFTING TO DRIVE OR REVERSE IT WAS A LONG WAIT BEFORE THE CAR WOULD ENGAGE. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD GONE OUT. I HAD THE CAR FROM APRIL 22 TO MAY 3 WHEN THIS OCCURRED. *TR

Mileage: 43,500

I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSMISSION SINCE MY CAR REACHED JUST OVER 60K MILES. I'VE TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES AND KEEP TELLING ME IT'S NOT A VIN NUMBER THAT COMES UP IN A RECALL, BUT SOME OF THE 2012-2013 NISSAN ALTIMAS ARE GETTING NOTICES FOR WHAT MY COMPLAINT IS ON MY CAR. THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP SERVICE TOLD ME TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION THAT IT SHOULD FIX THE ISSUE, SO I DID THAT AND NO HELP WITH THE ISSUE. I'VE SINCE TAKEN BACK TWO MORE TIMES WITH THE SAME COMPLAINT AND NOT GETTING ANY RESULTS AND THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THEY EITHER TELL ME IT'S NOT PART OF THE CARS ON RECALL OR IT'S THE WAY THAT TRANSMISSION IS, WHICH THEY ALREADY AGREED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WHEN THEY REQUIRED ME TO FLUSH THE TRANSMISSION FOR THE 60K MILES. I'VE SINCE TAKEN MY CAR TO TWO OTHER OUTSIDE MECHANICS AND THEY AGREE THERE IS AN ISSUE, BUT NISSAN NEEDS TO REPAIR IT. I JUST WANT SOMEONE TO STEP UP AND DO THE RIGHT THING. *TR

Mileage: 61,750

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.

Mileage: 28,000

CAR WAS PURCHASED ON 2/27/2015. LEFT THE CAR LOT AND WENT BACK TO HAVE TIRE SENSOR REPLACED AFTER 30 MINUTES OF DRIVING. ON 3/3/2015, MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE CAR WHEN IT STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT AND WOULDN'T MOVE. THE ENGINE WOULD START BUT WOULDN'T MOVE. CALLED DEALERSHIP. THEY SENT A TOW TRUCK AND GOT US A RENTAL CAR. AFTER A COUPLE OF DAYS, WAS TOLD THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WAS GONE IN THE TRANSMISSION. THIS WAS REPLACED COSTING ME $100 DEDUCTIBLE. ALL OF THIS BEFORE MY FIRST CAR NOTE IS PAID. *TR

Mileage: 65,000

CAR PURCHASED 2/27/2015. HAVING A TIRE SENSOR AND TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED IN LESS THEN TWO WEEKS OF PURCHASING THIS THING, NOW THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON WEEKS LATER. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP. WAS TOLD THAT THEY RAN TESTS AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. WAS TOLD THAT A PART MAYBE GOING BAD BUT THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING UNTIL IT WAS COMPLETELY BAD. THEY TURNED THE LIGHT OFF AND WAS TOLD THAT IF IT CAME BACK ON THEN TO BRING IT BACK. TWO DAYS LATER, THE LIGHT CAME BACK ON. I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T GET ME IN TO CHECK IT FOR 4 DAYS. MY HUSBAND WENT UP THERE TO TALK TO THE REPRESENTATIVE. HE TOLD THEM THAT WE WERE HEADING OUT OF TOWN OVER 600 MILES AWAY. HE WANTED TO KNOW IF IT WOULD BE OK AND DID WE PURCHASE A LEMON. WE WERE TOLD THAT THEY DON'T SELL LEMONS AND WE SHOULD BE FINE. THE ASSOCIATE TURNED THE LIGHT OFF. AFTER RETURNING FROM THE TRIP 3 DAYS LATER, 2 HOURS FROM HOME, THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON. TWO DAYS LATER IT WENT OFF. A WEEK AND A HALF THE LIGHT COMES BACK ON AND MY HUSBAND, BEING FEED UP, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AGAIN AND WAS TOLD THAT THE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE UPDATED FOR $160 AND THAT'S WHY THE LIGHT KEPT COMING ON. THE UPDATE WAS DONE ON 4/20/2015. TODAY, 4/22/2015, I WENT TO MY SON'S SPORTS BANQUET AND THE LIGHT IS BACK ON. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE TAKING IT BACK UP THERE ON THE 24TH. I AM BEGINNING TO BELIEVE SOMETHING IS GOING ON AND WE ARE NOT BEING TOLD ABOUT THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE CHECKED FOR RECALLS AND EVERYTHING BUT NOTHING HAS COME UP. I AM JUST ABOUT READY TO GET RID OF A 2013 CAR THAT I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD FOR A FULL 2 MONTHS. *TR

Mileage: 65,000

UNABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. AT FIRST I THOUGHT I MIGHT NOT HAVE PRESSED ON THE BRAKE. AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS IT UNLOCKED AND I WAS ABLE TO PUT IT IN GEAR. I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALERSHIP ON FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2015, AND WAS TOLD THE 'BRAKE SAFETY SWITCH' FAILED. THIS WAS REPLACED AT A COST OF $154. LEFT THE DEALERSHIP AND CAR WAS SHIFTING FINE. THE NEXT MORNING I DROVE A LOCAL DAY WENT TO LOCAL STORE AND PULLED INTO A PARKING SPOT, WHEN I CAME OUT AND WHEN TO LEAVE, I WAS NOT ABLE TO SHIFT THE GEAR SHIFT OUT OF THE PARK POSITION. CALLED THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD TO HAVE IT TOWED IN. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER REMOVED THE "SHIFT LOCK COVER BUTTON" AND USED A SCREWDRIVER TO OVERRIDE THE GEARSHIFT LEVER AND THEN PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR, AND ON THE TRUCK. THE SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE ENTIRE GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM HAD TO BE REPLACED. THEY HAVE NOT TOLD ME WHY IT FAILED. WHEN THE CAR HAD 59,000 MILES I TOOK THE CAR INTO THIS SAME DEALERSHIP. AT T AT THAT TIME, THEY REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION, STATING THAT THERE WAS A "CODE FAILURE". SINCE THE CAR IS NO LONGER UNDER THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY, THE COST FOR REPAIR IS OVER $650. THEY HAVE NOT INDICATED WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE, ONLY THAT IT HAS TO BE REPLACED . SEEMS FUNNY THAT THIS WOULD FAIL RIGHT AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. *TR

Mileage: 61,428

VEHICLE VIBRATES UP THROUGH STEERING WHEEL AT 2,000 RPM REGARDLESS OF SPEED. NISSAN DEALER AND NISSAN USA, INC. HAVE COME TO THE CONCLUSION THAT THIS IS A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THE VEHICLE AND THAT THEY DO NOT INTEND TO REPAIR OR ADDRESS IN ANY MANNER. THIS IS DESPITE COMMENTS BY THE TECHNICIAN AT MIDDLETOWN NISSAN OF MIDDLETOWN, CT THAT HE'S NEVER SEEN A NISSAN ALTIMA EXHIBIT THIS MUCH VIBRATION BEFORE. I'VE STATED THAT NEITHER I OR MY WIFE FEEL SAFE IN THE CAR AND ARE NOW CONCERNED THAT A COMPONENT OF THE VEHICLE COULD VIBRATE LOOSE. *TR

Mileage: 31,000

SERIOUS INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHERE MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA CANNOT BE PLACED INTO GEAR FROM THE PARK POSITION WITH THE SHIFTER LEVER. WHEN ISSUE HAPPENS MANY TIMES YOU HAVE TO PULL OUT PLUG AND INSERT SCREW DRIVER INTO OVERRIDE SHIFTER RELEASE IN THE CENTER CONSOLE BESIDE THE SHIFTER IN ORDER TO GET THE CAR INTO GEAR. IT SEEMS THE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED INTERNAL LOCK MECHANISM IN SHIFTER WILL NOT UNLOCK. PRESENTED VEHICLE TO NISSAN DEALER WHICH COULD NOT REPRODUCE ISSUE AND SERVICE CONSULTANT STATED IF THEY COULD HAVE REPRODUCED THE ISSUE MOST LIKELY THEY WOULD FIND THAT SOME LIQUID SPILLED INTO SHIFTER AND ANY REPAIR THEN WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. ISSUE HAPPENS VERY OFTEN AND IS FRIGHTENING ESPECIALLY IN CASES WHERE YOU NEED TO GET YOUR CAR MOVED OUT THE WAY QUICKLY. THE ISSUE HAPPENS AFTER STARTING THE CAR, PRESSING AND HOLDING THE BRAKE, SQUEEZING THE PARK RELEASE ON SHIFTER AND TRYING TO PULL THE SHIFTER BACK TO PUT INTO GEAR AND SHIFTER WILL IT WILL NOT BUDGE OR MOVE. SOMETIME WHEN SHIFTER WILL NOT UNLOCK YOU CAN WIGGLE THE SHIFTER HANDLE OR TRY REPEATEDLY AND THE SOLENOID LOCK IN THE SHIFT MECHANISM WILL FINALLY RELEASE HOWEVER MOST TIMES YOU ARE BETTER OFF USING THE OVERRIDE HOWEVER YOU NEED TO HAVE A SCREW DRIVER IN CAR TO PERFORM THAT PROCEDURE. I FEEL IF THIS ISSUE IS TRULY CAUSED BY ANY LIQUID SPILLING DOWN INTO THE MECHANISM THAT NISSAN HAS A SERIOUS DESIGN FLAW IN PLACING 2 DRINK HOLDERS PRACTICALLY ON TOP OF THIS MECHANISM. *TR

Mileage: 34,300

AT APPROX. 25 MPH OR 1500 TO 2000 RPM'S THERE IS A VERY NOTICEABLE VIBRATION OR SHUDDER IN THE VEHICLE COMING UP THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE GAS PEDAL. THIS ALSO OCCURS AROUND 60 MPH AND IS VERY DISTURBING. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN I AM STOPPED FOR A STOP SIGN, TRAFFIC SIGNAL ETC., WHEN I STEP ON THE GAS TO MOVE FORWARD, THERE IS NO RESPONSE FOR APPROX. 2 TO 3 SECONDS. I WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN ONCE AND THE VEHICLE SHOT FORWARD AT A SPEED THAT IS TOO DANGEROUS FOR MAKING THE TURN SAFELY. I HAD THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON 2-25-15 AND THEY SAID THAT THE PROBLEM I AM EXPERIENCING IS NORMAL FOR THE CVT TRANSMISSION AND IT ADAPTS TO THE DRIVER'S HABITS. I DIDN'T KNOW IF I SHOULD LAUGH OR CRY. I WAS TOLD TO DIFFER MY DRIVING HABITS PERIODICALLY TO ALTER THE TRANSMISSION. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 56 YEARS OF ACCIDENT FREE DAYS. NISSAN HAS A COMPLAINT AND HAS GIVEN ME A CASE NUMBER. I THOUGHT I HEARD EVERYTHING UNTIL I HEARD THE ABOVE EXCUSE. THIS VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD AND AT THIS TIME HAS 21817 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. IF THIS IS NORMAL, WHY DIDN'T IT DO IT WHEN I PURCHASED IT NEW? NISSAN MODIFIED THE CVT TRANSMISSION IN THE 2015 MODEL, BUT WON'T DO IT IN OLDER MODELS FOR COST REASONS. THIS IS TOTALLY INSANE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS. THIS TRANSMISSION IS GOING TO GET SOMEONE KILLED, OR SEVERELY INJURED AND THEN THERE WILL SOME SERIOUS LAW SUITS. *TR

Mileage: 21,012

MY CAR HAVE SOME ISSUE I TOOK THE CAR COMPLAINING ABOUT THE PAX LIGHT AIRBAG NHTSA NUM 14V138000 BUT AS OF NOW THE PROBLEM EXIST AND ANOTHER NHTSA 13V069000 OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM MAY DISABLE PAS AIRBAG AND THIS PROBLEM STILL EXIST ON MY CAR AND ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT I HAVE MY CAR HAS 3 NEW TRANSMISSIONS AND ONLY HAS 24763 MILES. *TR

Mileage: 9,977

EXTREME VIBRATION IN THE FRONT ALL THE WAY TO THE SEATS AT ANY SPEED ABOVE 20 MPH. TOOK TO THE DEALERSHIP THREE TIMES. LAUGHED AT EACH TIME. WAS TOLD IT'S THE CVT AND HOW IT WORKS. THAT IS FALSE AS I HAVE DRIVEN NUMEROUS VEHICLES INCLUDING OTHER ALTIMAS WITH THE CVT AND THE NISSAN XTRONIC CVT. I HAVE NEVER DRIVEN A VEHICLE WITH SO MUCH VIBRATION THAT CONCENTRATED. THIS IS ONE OF THE NUMEROUS ISSUES WITH THIS CAR. GOOD WAY TO LOSE A LOYAL NISSAN CUSTOMER. *TR

Mileage: 45,000

TRANSMISSION BEGINS TO VIBRATE WHEN CAR IS LOADED WITH PASSENGERS AND / OR GOING UP A HILL. REPORTED IT TO LOCAL NISSAN DEALER AT 17,000 MILES AND IT SEEMED TO STOP VIBRATING FOR ABOUT 5,000 AND THEN IT STARTED AGAIN. WE NOW HAVE 35,000 MILES ON THIS CAR AND WE HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER AGAIN. THEY PERFORMED A TCM REPROGRAM TO THE CAR, BUT THE TRANSMISSION STILL VIBRATES. WE HAVE REPORTED THIS TO NISSAN CORP OFFICE AND THEY HAVE SET UP CASE # 17560576 TO BEGIN LOOKING INTO WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. *JS

Mileage: 17,000

THIS CARD START SHUDDERING AND WITH ENOUGH VIBRATION TO SHAKE THE CABIN DASHBOARD. VEHICLE START SHUDDERING AROUND: 20 / 40 / 55MPH WHEN RPM STAY AROUND 1500 -- 2000 RPM. WITH LIGHT ACCELARATION, THE CAR WILL SHUDDER JUST LIKE WITH A STICK SHIFT WITH 1 GEAR HIGHER. VERY ANNOYING. NISSAN DEALER OFFER NO HELP. FIRST WAS REPLACE A ALTERNATOR, BUT AFTER 10000 MILES, IT COME BACK AGAIN. AND THE CAR STILL SUDDERING WITH ENOUGH VIBRATION TO MAKE YOU CRAZY AND TIRE OF IT. THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD ON A RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 32,000

JANUARY THE 8TH I WAS DRIVING FROM WORK TO HOME MY JOB IS ABOUT 30 MILES FROM MY HOME. I WAS DRIVING NO FASTER THAN 50-45 MILES AN HOUR DUE TO CONSTRUCTION IN THE AREAS ON MY WAY HOME. THERE ARE CAMERAS AT THE LIGHTS IN A CITY 7 MILES BEFORE MY CITY. IF YOU GO OVER THE LINE A BIT THEY TAKE PICTURES OF YOUR LICENSE PLATE AND SEND YOU A PICTURE AND TICKET IN THE MAIL WITH AN IMAGE OF YOU GOING OVER THE LINE INDICATING YOU'VE RUN A RED LIGHT. SO I PRESSED ON THE BREAKS TO SLOW DOWN AS THE LIGHT TURNED YELLOW TO ASSURE I DID NOT GO OVER THE LINE. AS I SLOWED DOWN MY CAR JERKED I HAD A 2011 ALTIMA THAT DID THE SAME THING SO I WAS THINKING ITS NOTHING ITS HOW THE TRANSMISSION RUNS. BUT WITHIN A 12-15 FEET DISTANCE I STOPPED AS I COMPLETELY CAME TO A STOP MY CAR JERKED FORWARD, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, HAZARD LIGHTS ON THE DASH SHOWED UP, AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I COULD NOT GET MY CAR TO DRIVE FORWARD IT WAS EMBARRASSING AS CARS HONKED FOR ME TO DRIVE. I RETURNED MY CAR TO NISSAN AND THEY UPDATED SOME RECALLS. THEN STATED THEIR SYSTEM IS NOT SHOWING IN ISSUES. THIS HAS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES AND ONCE I WAS ON A HILL THE CAR WAS IN DRIVE AND IT STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS. I HOPE THE RECALLS THEY HAVE FIXED RESOLVES THE ISSUE I AM SCARED THAT THE CAR WILL DIE AND CUT OFF WHILE I AM ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. I HOPE AND PRAY MY ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AND, I DO NOT GET CRUSHED IN A COLLISION. *TR

Mileage: 57,000

I WAS DRIVING ON HIGH WAY CAR SUDDENLY STARTED MAKING NOISE AND I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE MORE THAN 20 MPH AND FINALLY IT STOPPED MIDDLE OF THE HIGH WAY.AFTER VISITING THE SERVICE CENTER THEY TOLD ME TRANSMISSION IS BROKEN,I SAW SAME POSTS IN OTHER BLOGS AS WELL.PLEASE TAKE A ACTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. *TR

Mileage: 17,000

I WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF A STORE. I EXITED THE CAR TO PUT MY MOTHER'S WALKER IN THE TRUNK. I HAD REACHED THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE (ON DRIVER'S SIDE) WHEN THE CAR BEGAN TO MOVE. I RAN AFTER IT AND GRABBED THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HANDLE TO TRY AND SLOW OR STOP THE VEHICLE BUT IT WAS IN GEAR AND I WAS THROWN TO THE GROUND INJURING MY KNEE. THE CAR PROCEEDED TO CRASH INTO TWO OTHER CARS BEFORE IT CAME TO A STOP. I WAS IN SHOCK AND TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL IN AN AMBULANCE. I WAS NOT THINKING CLEARLY AND ASSUMED THAT I HAD ACCIDENTALLY LEFT THE CAR IN DRIVE. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER, WHEN I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE AGAIN I NOTED THAT WHEN I TOOK MY FOOT OFF THE BRAKE WITH THE CAR IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WOULD IMMEDIATELY START FORWARD, RENDERING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WITHOUT BEING PAINFULLY AWARE THAT IT WAS ALREADY MOVING. THE SURGE FORWARD WOULD NOT HAVE OCCURRED SEVERAL SECONDS AFTER I GOT OUT. I RETURNED TO THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT TO TEST OUT THE HYPOTHESIS THAT I MAY HAVE LEFT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL. THE ROAD WAS PERFECTLY FLAT AND THE CAR DID NOT MOVE WHEN IN NEUTRAL. I REPOSITIONED THE CAR UP AND DOWN THE ROAD IN FIVE YARD INCREMENTS AND AT NO POINT DID THE CAR MOVE FORWARD FROM A STOP WHEN SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL. I CALLED THE DEALER AND EXPLAINED THE PROBLEM. HE DID NOT ASK ME TO BRING THE VEHICLE IN. HE GAVE ME THE PHONE NUMBER OF THE NATIONAL NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT. I CALLED AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER. I HAVE YET TO HEAR FROM THE INVESTIGATOR ASSIGNED TO THE CASE. *TR

Mileage: 35,000

VERY HARD SHUTTER AT DURING ACCELERATION LOW SPEEDS OF APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. THIS SHUTTER CAUSES A HESITATION WHICH COULD PROVE DANGEROUS. *TR

Mileage: 17,000

TRANSMISSION SHUDDERS DURING ACCELERATION, GENERALLY BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR THUS HESITATION OCCURS WHEN ENTERING HIGHER SPEED LANES.(I.E. A MOMENTARY HESITATION IN POWER DURING ACCELERATION) *JS

Mileage: 25,000

WHEN I STARTED THE CAR IN THE MORNING THE CAR WOULD NOT GET OUT OF PARKING TRIED SEVERAL TIMES TO TURN OF CAR AND START CAR TO SEE IF IT GET OUT OF PARK AND IT WOULD NOT. HAD TO INSERT ANOTHER OBJECT IN MANUAL SHIFT RELEASE TO GET CAR INTO GEAR AND DRIVE. CALLED DEALER THEY SAID IT IS UNKNOWN IF COVERED. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY LOOKED AT IT AND SAID IT IS NOT COVERED AND THE PART IS OVER A MONTH AWAY. I HAVE SEEN SEVERAL OTHER CARS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 36,000

WHEN I TEST DROVE AND PURCHASED MY VEHICLE, EVERYTHING SEEMED GREAT. IT WAS A VERY SHORT TEST DRIVE THOUGH. NOT EVEN 1MONTH AFTER BUYING THE CAR, I HAVE PROBLEMS WITH IT. I NOTICED THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING TO BE NOT AS TIGHT OR RESPONSIVE (DIMINISHED) AND ALSO NOTICE A LOT OF WANDER IN THE FONT END AND UNDERSTEER/OVERSTEER. ALONG WITH THE SUSPENSION AND STEERING PROBLEMS CAME THE TRANSMISSION SHUTTER. AT LOWER SPEED ACCELERATION (APPROX. 25-40MPH), THERE IS A SHUTTER OR JUMPY FEELING. TOOK THE CAR TO NISSAN MULTIPLE TIMES TO FIX THE PROBLEM AND HAS YET TO BE DONE. MY SERVICE TECH HAS BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE ALL THE PROBLEMS, BUT NISSAN TECH LINE REFUSES TO FIX ANYTHING BECAUSE "IT IS UP TO NISSAN STANDARDS". IN ORDER FOR THEM TO EVEN BEGIN TO REPLACE OR WORK ON ANYTHING, IT HAS TO MEET CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES (BASICALLY JUMP THROUGH HOOPS), EVEN THOUGH IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM WITH THE CAR AND HAS BEEN DUPLICATED BY ONE OF THEIR OWN TECHS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE BBB AND HAVE STARTED ARBITRATION TO GET THIS MATTER RESOLVED. THIS ENTIRE ORDEAL HAS COST ME TIME OFF WORK AND ABOUT A TOTAL OF 4WEEKS WITHOUT MY CAR. *TR

Mileage: 1,500

WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE CAR JUST WENT DEAD. THE STEERING WAS DIFFICULT AS I AM 18 AND NOT VERY STRONG. I WAS UNABLE TO GET FROM THE HIGHWAY WHICH WAS VERY DANGEROUS. AFTER RESEARCH MANY PEOPLE ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WHICH I FEEL IS A SAFETY HAZARD. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE 2003 AND NISSAN HAS NOT REMEDIED THE ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 45,368

VEHICLE HAS A SHUDDER WHEN DECELERATING FROM 65 TO 60. HAS PROGRESSIVELY BEEN HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IN ADDITION TO THE SHUDDER AT HIGHER SPEEDS, IT NOW HAS STARTED TO SHUDDER AND LACK RESPONSE AT LOWER SPEEDS AT RANDOM. THE GAS MILEAGE HAS DROPPED AT LEAST 5 MPG SINCE ALL OF THESE ISSUES STARTED. I HAVE TAKEN TO NISSAN SERVICE TWICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. BOTH TIMES THE PROBLEM "COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED" AND THERE ISN'T A CODE THAT SHOWS ANYTHING WRONG ON COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS. ALL SEARCHES FOR THESE ISSUES IN RELATION TO A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SL, RETURN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS AND NO RESOLUTION. CURRENT MILEAGE IS15,000. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO KEEP ALL REPORTS FROM SERVICE SO IF THERE IS A PROBLEM LATER I HAVE DOCUMENTATION THAT IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE. IT APPEARS NISSAN SHOULD GET IN FRONT OF THIS PROBLEM QUICKLY AS IT IS NOT LEAVING A GOOD MARK ON THEIR NAME TO HAVE SUCH NEW VEHICLES WITH THIS DRASTIC OF A PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 11,000

VEHICLE HAS A SHUDDER WHEN DECELERATING FROM 65 TO 60. HAS PROGRESSIVELY BEEN HAPPENING MORE OFTEN. IN ADDITION TO THE SHUDDER AT HIGHER SPEEDS, IT NOW HAS STARTED TO SHUDDER AND LACK RESPONSE AT LOWER SPEEDS AT RANDOM. THE GAS MILEAGE HAS DROPPED AT LEAST 5 MPG SINCE ALL OF THESE ISSUES STARTED. I HAVE TAKEN TO NISSAN SERVICE TWICE FOR THE SAME ISSUE. BOTH TIMES THE PROBLEM "COULDN'T BE DUPLICATED" AND THERE ISN'T A CODE THAT SHOWS ANYTHING WRONG ON COMPUTER DIAGNOSTICS. ALL SEARCHES FOR THESE ISSUES IN RELATION TO A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SL, RETURN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SAME PROBLEMS AND NO RESOLUTION. CURRENT MILEAGE IS15,000. I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO KEEP ALL REPORTS FROM SERVICE SO IF THERE IS A PROBLEM LATER I HAVE DOCUMENTATION THAT IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE. IT APPEARS NISSAN SHOULD GET IN FRONT OF THIS PROBLEM QUICKLY AS IT IS NOT LEAVING A GOOD MARK ON THEIR NAME TO HAVE SUCH NEW VEHICLES WITH THIS DRASTIC OF A PROBLEM. *TR

Mileage: 11,000

I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXPRESSWAY DOING ABOUT 40MPH AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE CARE SEEMED AS THOUGH IT HAD PROBLEMS SHIFTING OUT. THEN WHEN I STOP THE CAR HESITATED TO TAKE OFF AND THEN WHEN IT DID TAKE OFF IT JERK AND THE TOOK OFF. WHEN I GOT HOME I TURNED OFF THE CAR AND STARTED IT BACK UP IT DROVE FINE, BUT LATER THAT DAY WHEN I DROVE IT STARTED TO DO IT AGAIN AND THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *TR

Mileage: 63,500

I PURCHASED A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IN JULY 2014 WITH 36,000 MILES. ABOUT 3 WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. I TOOK IT INTO THE LOCAL NISSAN DEALER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE. I WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULDN'T FIND THE SOURCE AND IT WOULD REQUIRE FURTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTING FOR $80. I DISAGREED AND LEFT. TWO DAYS LATER, MY DAUGHTER AND I WERE TRAVELING ALONG INTERSTATE 10 WHEN SUDDENLY THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE. AS I MERGED OVER TO THE LEFT LANE, EVERY LIGHT ON THE DASH CAME ON AND THE ENGINE WENT DEAD JUST AS I MADE IT TO THE SHOULDER. I PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND WAITED 10 MINUTES BEFORE I ATTEMPTED TO START IT UP AGAIN. THE FOLLOWING DAY, I TOOK THE CAR BACK TO MY LOCAL NISSAN DEALER. AT THAT POINT, THEY TOLD ME THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION THAT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY BUT THEY WOULD NEED TO ORDER A REPLACEMENT PART. I WAS WITHOUT A VEHICLE FOR 3 DAYS WHEN I RECEIVED A CALL THAT THE CAR WAS READY. I SENT MY MOTHER TO PICK UP THE CAR BECAUSE I WAS AT WORK. THEY DIDN'T PROVIDE ANY REPAIR SUMMARY TO SHOW WHAT REPAIRS WERE MADE. FAST FORWARD THREE WEEKS...MY FAMILY WAS TRAVELING TO MOBILE, ALABAMA TO DEPART FOR OUR ANNUAL WALT DISNEY WORLD TRIP, WHEN YOU GUESSED IT...THE CAR WOULDN'T ACCELERATE ALTHOUGH MY FOOT WAS LITERALLY ON THE GROUND. I PULLED OVER ONCE AGAIN AND DIDN'T TRY TO START THE ENGINE AGAIN FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES. THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON EVERY SINCE. I HAVE CONSTANTLY FOUGHT WITH THE SELLER (BOB TYLER TOYOTA) ABOUT RETURNING THIS VEHICLE. I SOLD A 2006 HONDA ACCORD EX-L WITH 176,000 MILES TO PURCHASE THIS LEMON. IT IS AN ABSOLUTE CLUNKER. WILL SOMEONE PLEASE SUGGEST OTHER OPTIONS FOR ME??? *TR

Mileage: 37,000

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSIONS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED FOR AT LEAST TWO YEARS, NISSAN HAS BEEN SELLING CARS IN THE US WITH DEFECTIVE TRANSMISSION. THESE DEFECTS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HESITATE, SHUDDER OR EVEN STALL WHEN ACCELERATING FROM LOW SPEEDS, WHEN ENTERING OR MERGING INTO TRAFFIC. *JB

OCCURRENCE HAS HAPPENED 8 TIMES WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE SHUDDERS WHICH LEAVES ABOUT 4 SECONDS OF NO THROTTLE RESPONSE. A LOUD NOISE IS HEARD FROM THE TRANSMISSION AREA, THE VEHICLE JERKS HARD AND THE RPMS DROP AS WELL. USUALLY OCCURS WHEN DRIVING 25-35 MPH WHILE SLOWING DOWN AND/OR TURNING. *TR

Mileage: 28,000

I HAVE HAD MAJOR ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE THE THIRD DAY AFTER PURCHASE. THE BRAKES HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THE BRAKE LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON AND I HAD IT IN SEVERAL TIMES, BUT THE DEALERSHIP COULD NEVER "DUPLICATE" ANYTHING. THEN THE CAR STARTED TO MISFIRE AND EMIT A THICK BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND AT FIRST THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL BECAUSE THE CAR HAS A CVT TRANSMISSION. THEN THEY SAID BRING IT IN FOR ASSESSMENT. A SERVICE TECHNICIAN TEST DROVE WITH ME AND EXPERIENCED THIS FIRST HAND. I WAS TOLD THEY COULD NOT SERVICE IT THAT DAY, BUT TO BRING IT BACK IN. WHEN I TOOK IT BACK A WEEK LATER, THEY "COULD NOT DUPLICATE" THE PROBLEM. THERE HAS BEEN MUCH BACK AND FORTH. I ASKED THEM TO BUY THE CAR BACK BECAUSE THE PROBLEMS WERE LIFE THREATENING. THE CAR ACTUALLY SHUT OFF ON ME, TWICE, IN TRAFFIC. WHEN I LAST CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, ON JULY 24TH, 2014, ABOUT THE MAJOR ISSUES I'VE BEEN EXPERIENCING; THE EARLIEST THEY SAID THEY COULD SEE ME WOULD BE ON AUGUST 11TH, 2014. ON YESTERDAY, IT FINALLY SHUT OFF FOR GOOD, IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INTERSTATE. AS I WAS ON A TRIP, I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED 125 MILES TO MY HOMETOWN DEALERSHIP AT THE COST OF $230.00, OUT OF POCKET. THE ONLY REASON I GOT IT HOME THAT CHEAPLY WAS BECAUSE I HAVE FOUR ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE COVERAGE PACKAGES AND LUCKILY ONE OF THEM COVERED TOWING UP TO 100 MILES. THE CAR IS NOW SITTING ON THE DEALERSHIP'S PARKING LOT. *JS

Mileage: 328

I BOUGHT A NEW 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S IN AUGUST 2013 AND THE NEXT MONTH I NOTICED A SHUDDER IN THE CVT TRANSMISSION AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH. SINCE THEN IT HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES BUT AT ALL SPEEDS, IE 20 MPH, 35 MPH, 45 MPH, IT WILL HAPPEN AT ANY SPEED. I'VE MENTIONED IT TO NISSAN AND THEY SAY ITS NORMAL. EVEN THE WIFE STATES THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Mileage: 1,500

WHILE SLOWING DOWN FOR AN INTERSECTION ALL ELECTRONICS ON CAR STOPPED WITH NO WARNING AND MOTOR SHUT DOWN. NO INDICATOR LIGHTS ON DASH. CAR BECAME COMPLETELY MALFUNCTIONING IN AN INSTANT. NO POWER BREAKS OR STEERING, DASH LIGHTS, CONSOLE DISPLAY OR IGNITION ON INDICATOR. GOT CAR TO A STOP. PUT THE CAR IN PARK AND RESTARTED WITH NO ERRORS OR INDICATIONS THAT THE CAR MECHANICALLY AND ELECTRONICALLY JUST DIED. CLOCK WAS SET TO THE CORRECT TIME BUT TRIP ODOMETER AND MANY OTHER CUSTOMIZED SETTINGS WERE RESET. ACTED AS IF THE ECM DID A RESET WHILE DRIVING. *TR

Mileage: 24,000

I WAS DRIVING MY CAR ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN IT STARTED TO SHUTTER. IT WAS FIRST HAPPENING ON INCLINES THEN ALL THE TIME. IT EVENTUALLY JUST SLOWED DOWN AND I HAD TO QUICKLY EXIT TO AVOID GETTING STUCK IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE BROUGHT THE SHUTTERING/JERKING ISSUE TO THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY AND WAS TOLD THAT NO ISSUE WAS FOUND. NOW I AM TOLD THAT I HAVE TO REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION WHICH IS $3,500. AFTER DOING SOME INTERNET SEARCHES I LEARNED THAT SEVERAL OTHER DRIVERS ARE HAVING ISSUES WITH THE TRANSMISSION ON THEIR "NEW" NISSAN ALTIMA (2013). *TR

Mileage: 67,725

MY CVT TRANSMISSION PROBLEM WAS AT 900-MILES TOOK TO DEALER WILKES NISSAN IN WILKESBORO,NC LIKE 8-TIMES AND 2-TIMES TO ANOTHER.CVT WOULD SHUDDER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.WILKES NISSAN SAID THAT WAS NORMAL IN ONE SENTENCE,THEN IN THE NEXT SAY THEY COULD NOT GET IT TO DUPLICATE.AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS TO GET IT FIXED THE SERVICE MANAGER [XXX] WAS WALKING OUT IN THE SERVICE BAY AND WAS TELLING ME AS MY GIRLFRIEND WAS HEARING THIS THAT "NISSAN KNOWS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM,BUT DOESN'T HAVE A FIX FOR THIS AND THAT THEY SHOULD HAVE NEVER LET THAT OUT OF THE FACTORY LIKE THAT" WHILE HE WAS SAYING THIS A EMPLOYEE HAD WALKED BY AND OVERHEARD THIS.AND HE WAS SHORTLY FIRED AFTERWARDS?THEY TOOK MY CAR IN AND HAD IT FOR LIKE 2-DAYS AND PUT A 124-MILES ON MY CAR,I HAD EXPLAINED THAT HE DIDN'T NEED TO DO THAT JUST TAKE OFF GET UP TO HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND SLOW DOWN THEN TAKE OFF,IT WILL START TO SHUDDER.I CAME DOWN AND GOT THE SERVICE MANAGER [XXX] AND THE TECH RODE WITH ME AND I GOT IT TO SHUDDER INSIDE OF 15-MINUTES WITH THEM WITH ME.WE GOT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND WITHIN 15-MINUTES [XXX] SERVICE MANGER SAID "WE JUST GOT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN IN OCTOBER 2013 IN WHICH WAS A LIE.I FOUND OUT A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN WAS ISSUED ON JUNE 13TH 2013 FOR A "CVT CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT SHUDDER" & [XXX] LOOKED MAD WHEN WE GOT BACK FROM THE TEST DRIVE.THEY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER AND HAD MY CAR FOR 16-DAYS,WHEN I RETURNED TO PICK UP THE CAR,THE WILKES NISSAN DEALERSHIP SAID THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE AND WITHIN 11-MILES THEY CAR STARTED SHUDDERING AGAIN AT SLOW SPEEDS AS WELL AS HIGHWAY SPEEDS.I WAS GOT SO SICK FROM ALL THE ARGUING THAT I WENT INTO THE HOSPITAL IN DECEMBER 2013 FOR 5-DAYS.I HAD THE PROBLEM AND WAS SICK FOR MONTHS SO WHEN I STARTED TO FEEL BETTER.I TOOK THE CAR DOWN TO WILKES AND THEY SAID NISSAN REFUSED TO WORK ON MY CAR EVEN THOUGH UNDER WARRANTY. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 9,500

CVT TRANSMISSION FAILURE. THIS IS AN EVENT IN WHICH THE AUTOMOBILE TRANSMISSION AND THROTTLE SIMPLY STOPS WORKING WHILE THE CAR IS BEING DRIVEN. I EXPERIENCED THIS EVENT THIS PAST SATURDAY ON A TRIP INTO BOSTON. IT IS QUITE TERRIFYING TO BE DRIVING ALONG IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND HAVE YOUR CAR STOP FUNCTIONING WITH RESPECT TO HAVING NO POWER OR GEARS SUCH THAT YOU HAVE NO CONTROL OR ABILITY TO MAKE THE CAR RESPOND. *TT

Mileage: 31,764

WHILE LEAVING A STOP, THE VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT ABOUT 5 MPH AND WHEN I PRESSED DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR TO MOVE FORWARD THE ENGINE RPM WENT TO 5000RPM BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. IT MAINTAINED THE CONSTANT SPEED OF APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH. AFTER BACKING OFF ON THE ACCELERATOR AND THEN PRESSING DOWN ON THE ACCELERATOR AGAIN THE CAR ACCELERATED. THIS EVENT HAS OCCURRED THREE TIMES IN THE PAST MONTH. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM BUT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED INCIDENT AND I CONSIDER THE FACT THAT THE VEHICLE MAY FAIL TO RESPOND TO A NEED FOR INCREASED SPEED A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 22,170

11 MONTH OLD CAR. 22,000 MILES. TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CAR WOULD START - BUT STALLS OUT WHEN PLACED IN GEAR. *TR

Mileage: 22,000

ALTIMA 2.5L ENG. ENGINE VIBRATIONS/CVT SHUTTERING STARTED APPROX. 3600 MILES BUT HAS CONTINUALLY GOTTEN WORSE WITH MORE MILES (7000 MI 12/31/13). VIBRATIONS FELT AT 1500-2000 RPM (ENOUGH TO SHAKE THE DASH COMPONENTS), THEN VIBRATION GOES AWAY. SLIGHT ACCELERATION UNDER LOAD AT 1500-2000 RPM AND AT ANY SPEED (20-30, 40-55, 72 MPH) WILL RESULT IN VIBRATIONS (EVERYTIME). HAD NISSAN SERVICE WRITER RIDE WITH ME, THEN HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THE VIBRATIONS. SAID TO RETURN NEXT WEEK JAN 2014 TO FURTHER DOCUMENT. GUESS WHAT, HE SAID THEY HAVEN'T HAD THIS PROBLEM??? HOWEVER, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NISSAN MANY TIMES OVER THIS PAST YEAR. I NOW BELIEVE THIS VIBRATION IS COMING FROM THE ENG NOT FROM THE CVT SINCE I CAN FEEL THE VIBRATIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED (IN PARK OR IN NEUTRAL). NISSAN HAS AN ENGINEERING DESIGN PROBLEM THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO RESOLVE AND FAIL TO ADMIT.

Mileage: 3,600

NOTICED CAR SHAKING VIOLENTLY WHILE COASTING AT ABOUT 17 MPH AND THEN ACCELERATING. CONTACTED DEALERSHIP. WAS TOLD THAT IT IS A DEFECT WITH THE TORQUE CONVERTER THAT CAUSES IT TO SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS AT ABOUT 28 MPH. I TOLD THEM THAT MINE WAS HAPPENING AT ABOUT 17 OR 18 MPH. WAS TOLD THEY WERE LOOKING INTO IT. CALLED AGAIN ABOUT A WEEK LATER, WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND NISSAN WAS NOT GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Mileage: 3,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO GEAR AND THERE WAS A SUDDEN INCREASE IN ENGINE RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 36,000.

Mileage: 15,000

ALTIMA 2.5L ENG. PROBLEM: ENGINE VIBRATIONS/CVT SHUTTERING SINCE APPROX. 3600 MILES, BUT HAS CONTINUALLY GOTTEN WORSE WITH MORE MILES (7000 MI 12/31/13). VIBRATIONS FELT AT 1500-2000 RPMS (ENOUGH TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE THE DASH COMPONENTS), THEN VIBRATION GOES AWAY. SLIGHT ACCELERATION UNDER LOAD AT 1500-2000 RPMS AND AT ANY SPEED (20-30, 40-55, 72 MPH) WILL RESULT IN DRONING/VIBRATIONS (EVERYTIME). HAD NISSAN SERVICE MGR. RIDE WITH ME, THEN HE DROVE THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THE VIBRATIONS. HE SAID TO RETURN THE VEHICLE IN JAN 2014 TO FURTHER DOCUMENT THIS PROBLEM THAT NISSAN DOES NOT ADMIT EXISTS. HOWEVER, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO NISSAN MANY TIMES OVER THIS PAST YEAR (2013). I NOW BELIEVE THIS VIBRATION IS COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND NOT FROM THE CVT SINCE I CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS 1500-2000 RPM EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED (IN PARK OR IN NEUTRAL). UPDATE: 1/08/14 NISSAN DEALER REPLACED ENGINE ALTERNATOR, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, NO CHANGE IN VIBRATIONS. 1/10/14 NISSAN REPLACED TENSIONER AND ENGINE SERPENTINE BELT, PROBLEM STILL EXISTS, NO CHANGE IN VIBRATIONS. 1/13/14 FILED COMPLAINT WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS. *TR

Mileage: 3,600

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY SWAYED BACK AND FORTH. THE VEHICLE WAS EASIER TO CONTROL ONCE THE SPEED DECELERATED TO 50 MPH AND BELOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

Mileage: 10,000

CAR IS VIBRATING WHEN GOING 40 MPH. VIBRATION ALSO OCCURRING AFTER LONG DRIVES AND THEN COMING TO A STOP. CAR WILL SHAKE. IT IS NOT HAPPENING ALL THE TIME, BUT IS NERVE RACKING WHEN IT DOES. INTERMITTENT ISSUE WITH THE KEY ID NOT BEING RECOGNIZED WHEN ENTERING THE CAR WHEN THE DOORS ARE LOCKED AND YOU PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR HANDLE. OR WHEN GETTING INTO AN UNLOCKED CAR THE KEY IS NOT RECOGNIZED. LOCK THE DOORS AND AUTO START THE CAR BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB NOT STARTING THE CAR. HAPPENING ON BOTH KEY FOBS. HEADLIGHTS DURING LONG TRIP WERE DIMMING, THEN WOULD BRIGHTEN. THIS DURING A 6 HOUR DRIVE. GAS MILEAGE HAS DROPPED FROM 38.4 MPG TO 33.1 MPG HIGHWAY DRIVING. SAME ISSUE WITH AROUND TOWN ABOUT 5 MPG DROP. MILEAGE SEEMS TO DIFFER WHEN FILLING UP CAR. GOES FROM OVER 600+ MILES TO AROUND 580+ MILES. NOT SURE WHY WHEN YOU FILL IT ALL THE WAY UP THE MILEAGE IS NOT THE SAME. TIRE PRESSURE SEEMS TO DIFFER. NOT SURE THAT IS RELIABLE READING. *TR

Mileage: 13,657

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD REMAIN LOCKED UNTIL THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN THE TORQUE CONVERTER IN THE LOCKED POSITION, THE RPMS WOULD HAVE TO BE HIGH ABOVE 1,000, WHICH THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NORMAL IDLE WAS 750. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WERE ALSO PREMATURELY WEARING DUE TO THE ENGINE NOT ASSISTING IN DECELERATING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PERFORMING AS DESIGNED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,000.

Mileage: 4,000

SPORADICALLY WHEN STARTING CAR (FROM A COLD START OR AFTER 2 HOURS) THE RPMS WILL DO THE NORMAL GOING UP THEN SLOWLY DOWN AND THEN LOWER ONCE IN GEAR; HOWEVER, ONCE STARTED TO DRIVE AND STOP THE CAR WILL SHAKE AND APPEAR TO BE TRYING TO CHOKE....TOOK TO SERVICE DEPT COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AND NOTHING IS IN THE LOG.....TOOK TO DEALERSHIP WHILE PROBLEM OCCURRING THE MECHANIC FELT THE SHAKING AND THE BIG BUMP AND SAID THE IDLE RPMS NEEDED TO BE CHANGED TO HIGHER LEVEL WITHIN 36 HOURS THE CAR WOULD DO THE SAME SPORADIC PROBLEM JUST AT A HIGHER RPM......TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AGAIN LEFT OVERNIGHT THEY DID NOT FIND A PROBLEM STATED EVERYTHING IS NORMAL AND THE SALESPERSON DEMO SUPPOSEDLY DOES THE SAME THING (WHICH IT STARTED NORMAL). *TR

Mileage: 1,700

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE DOWN SHIFTED AUTOMATICALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JOLT FORWARD AND EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL BANGING NOISE WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,500. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Mileage: 10,500

THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE USING THE AIR CONDITIONER AND COASTING FROM 45 MPH TO 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED HARD ENOUGH TO JOLT THE CAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MECHANIC AND SERVICE MANAGER TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND STATED WHEN INSPECTING THE VEHICLE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. IT WAS RECOMMENDED TO BRING THE CAR BACK WHEN THE PROBLEM RECURRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. AROUND 20000 MILES THE HARD SHIFTING ALSO BEGAN TO OCCUR WHILE THE CAR WAS ACCELERATING. THE OWNER REQUESTED TO BRING THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHILE THE INCIDENT WAS OCCURRING, BUT THE DEALERSHIP DECLINED AS THEY WERE BUSY AND TO CALL BACK AFTER THE HOLIDAY. WHEN THE OWNER CALLED BACK AFTER THE HOLIDAY, THE SERVICE PERSON ASKED IF THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WAS SHIFTING HARD. THE OWNER STATED YES, AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS FEELING IS NORMAL IN A CVT TRANSMISSION AND THERE WAS NO NEED TO BRING THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP. THE CAR SHIFTS SO HARD, SOMETIMES THE TIRES SQUEAL. THIS HAPPENS OFTEN IN TRAFFIC AND WILL CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, ESPECIALLY IN ICY OR WET CONDITIONS. TO DATE, THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. *JB

Mileage: 15,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE POWER TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE REPAIR WAS ON BACK ORDER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 16,300.

Mileage: 15,000

WE FIRST BEGAN NOTICING WHAT FELT LIKE A HARD DOWNSHIFT WHEN COASTING AT SPEEDS UNDER 50 MPH. THE PROBLEM WAS FIRST DIAGNOSED AS A ANTILOCK BRAKE PROGRAMMING ERROR, BUT REPAIRS DID NOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM AND THE SEVERITY INCREASED. WHEN TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 30 - 45 MPH AND WE'D TAKE OUR FOOT OFF THE ACCELERATOR, IT ALMOST FELT LIKE WE WERE BEING REAR-ENDED. IT BECAME CLEAR THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE NEW CONTINUOUS ACCELERATION TRANSMISSION (I.E., NO SHIFT). ONCE THE MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN FELT THE PROBLEM WHEN IT HAPPENED, A NEW TRANSMISSION WAS ORDERED AND INSTALLED (APPROX. AT 10,000 MILES). AFTER THE NEW TRANSMISSION WAS INSTALLED, WE HAD NO PROBLEMS UNTIL AROUND 15,000 MILES, WHEN THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. WE TOOK IT BACK IN FOR REPAIRS, AS THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE WITH SUCH A HARD JERKING PROBLEM. THEY TRIED REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION CONTROLLER, BUT THAT ALSO DID NOT WORK. WHEN THEY TOLD US THAT THEY WERE GOING TO NEED TO INSTALL ANOTHER NEW TRANSMISSION WE TOLD THEM WE DIDN'T WANT THE CAR ANY LONGER. THE DEALERSHIP WORKED ON OUR BEHALF TO TRY TO GET HELP FROM NISSAN FOR A NEW VEHICLE, BUT WITH VERY LITTLE SUCCESS. FORTUNATELY, OUR DEALERSHIP STILL DID THE RIGHT THING AND WE HAVE A NEW VEHICLE. *TR

Mileage: 10,000

THE BEST I CAN DO TO EXPLAIN THE PROBLEM I AM HAVING WITH MY 2013 ALTIMA IS TO COMPARE IT TO THE JERKING YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN A STICK SHIFT VEHICLE IF YOU DO NOT CLUTCH AND SHIFT PROPERLY ALMOST CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STOP. ONCE I WAS ENTERING ONTO THE HIGHWAY, THE CAR ACTED AS IF THE PARKING BRAKE WAS APPLIED WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALER FROM WHICH I PURCHASED IT (ST.CLAIR AUTO MALL), THE MECHANIC DROVE IT AND ALMOST IMMEDIATELY HE EXPERIENCED THE PROBLEM. WE DROVE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP (SERVICE DEPT.). HE LOOKED UP SOME INFORMATION IN THE COMPUTER, SAID DIAGNOSTICS TESTS WERE RAN BUT THE TEST(S) TURNED UP NOTHING. AND ALSO THERE WERE NO LIGHTS ON THE DASH INDICATING A PROBLEM. SO, FOR THAT REASON NOTHING COULD BE DONE. *TR

Mileage: 1,100

NOTICED PROBLEM BACK IN JAN. CAR WOULD MAKE A BANGING NOISE & JOLT FORWARD WHEN COASTING TO A STOP. SAME PROBLEM ALSO OCCURS WHEN STOPPING AND GOING TO ACCELERATE AFTER STOP. HAVE TAKE CAR TO DEALER I PURCHASED IT AT 5 TIMES & WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG , THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE I WAS HAVING. ON JULY 11, 2013 THE TECHNICIAN TOOK THE CAR HOME & THEY FINALLY AND WAS ABLE TO DOCUMENT THE ISSUE WAS REAL AND NOW A NEW TRANSMISSION IS REQUIRED! IN DEC 2012 THERE WAS A RECALL DONE ON THE TCM THAT'S WHEN THE PROBLEM STARTED AFTER RECALL. *TR

Mileage: 8,324

RESUMING AFTER A STOP THE CAR WAS SLUGGISH. IT FELT LIKE THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THERE WERE SEVERAL STRONG JERKING MOTIONS FOR A FEW SECONDS. THEN WHEN IT FULLY ENGAGED THE CAR LURCHED FORWARD AT A HIGHER THAN EXPECTED SPEED. I DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH REACTION TIME TO BRAKE AND I HIT THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. I DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT HAD HAPPENED AT THE TIME BUT SINCE THEN THE CAR HAS DONE THE SAME THING STARTING OUT FROM A STOP. IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. I HAVE TO LEAVE PLENTY OF DISTANCE BETWEEN ME AND THE CAR IN FRONT TO AVOID ANOTHER ACCIDENT. *TR

Mileage: 800

TURNING RIGHT FROM A STOP AND AS I WAS ACCELERATING, HAD VIOLENT THUNK AND VIBRATION IN CAR WITH LOSS IF ACCELERATION FOR 1-2 SECONDS. BEFORE AND AFTER THAT, CONSISTENTLY EXPERIENCE VIBRATION/SHUDDER AND DECREASED ACCELERATION AT ABOUT 20MPH WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS OR DON'T CONTINUE WITH SAME LEVEL OF ACCELERATION. *TR

Mileage: 800

THE CVT TRANSMISSION CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO SHUTTER AND VIBRATE AT LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 1200-2000 RPMS. I HAVE CONTACTED NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS DIVISION 800-343-6913 EXT457206 SEVERAL TIMES AND HAVE CASE #'S [XXX] AND [XXX] ON TWO SEPARATE VEHICLES WITH THE SAME ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN TOLD REPEATEDLY THAT NISSAN ENGINEERS ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND ARE WORKING ON A SOLUTION. THERE ARE MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME ISSUE ON SEVERAL WEB SITES. I HAVE HEARD NOTHING SINCE 3/26/2013 FROM NISSAN IN REGARDS TO MY COMPLAINT. I HAVE HAD MY CAR IN FOR SERVICE AT ORLAND PARK NISAN, ORLAND PARK, IL AND HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THEM NUMEROUS TIMES TO SEE IF THERE WAS ANY REPAIR THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE AND ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. THERE ANSWER IS THEY HAVE DONE THE RECOMMENDED SERVICE BULLETINS SENT TO THEM FROM NISSAN TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO DIFFERENCE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VEHICLE AFTER PERFORMING THESE REPAIRS. NISSAN KNOWS THEY HAVE A PROBLEM AND SHOULD BE FORCED TO STAND BEHIND THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR PRODUCT. PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!! INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 100

TRANSMISSION IS LOCKING UP AT ANY SPEED WHILE COASTING OR DECELERATING,FEELS LIKE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION IS GOING TO COME RIGHT OUT OF IT. ON WAY BACK TO DEALERSHIP, IT HAPPENED AT 55MPH GOING AROUND A BEND,AND FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP AND CHIRPED,THIS WAS THE WORSE ONE, IF THIS HAPPENED ON SNOW COVERED ROADS,THERE'S NO DOUBT THAT I WOULD HAVE WENT RIGHT INTO THE DITCH..WE'VE ONLY HAD THE CAR 3WEEKS AND PUT LESS THAN 1500 MILES ON IT.THE CAR STARTED DOING THIS 3 DAYS AGO,TODAY TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP,TOOK SERVICEMAN ON TEST DRIVE AND WITHIN A 1/4 MILE, HE HAD SEEN ENOUGH,WHAT IS WRONG WITH THESE CVT TRANSMISSIONS,THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN A TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS!!! *TR

Mileage: 19,000

WELL THE MAIN SELLING POINT ON THIS VEHICLE IS THAT THE DEALER TOLD ME THEY WERE TOP IN MPG'S WITH 27 CITY AND 38 HIGHWAY. AFTER A WEEK OR SO I NOTICED THAT MY MPG AVERAGE IS NO MORE THAN 23.1. AND THAT WAS WITH MORE THAN 50% TRAVEL ON HIGHWAYS WITH NO TRAFFIC(NEVER WENT UNDER THE SPEED LIMIT). I FIGURED IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH IT BEING NEW AND IT WOULD AVERAGE OUT BETTER LATER. SO AFTER 5,000 MILES ON THE CAR I TOOK IT IN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS IS JUST BECAUSE EVERY DRIVER AVERAGES DIFFERENT AND I KEPT SAYING BUT I AM NOT EVEN GETTING CLOSE TO THE 27 CITY AND I DRIVE MORE HIGHWAY. BUT THEY TOLD ME THAT EVERYTHING IS NORMAL AND THEY RESET THE AVERAGE CALCULATOR. AFTER A WEEK IT WAS WORSE THAN IT WAS BEFORE AND I WAS BRINGING IT BACK FOR MY MANY OTHER PROBLEMS I HAVE WITH THIS CAR. THEY HAD MY CAR FOR 4 DAYS AND FINALLY TOLD ME THAT WHILE THEY HAD IT A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SAYING THAT MY AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THEY REPLACED IT AND TOLD ME THAT WAS THE FIX. I HAVE PUT ABOUT A TANKS WORTH OF MILEAGE ON IT SINCE AND I AM GETTING UNDER 23 MPG STILL. EITHER SOMETHING IS VERY WRONG WITH MY CAR OR NISSAN IS LYING ABOUT THE MPG'S AND YES I GET THAT THEY ARE PRESENTED BY THE EPA BUT NISSAN DOES THE TEST FIRST THEN SENDS IT TO THE EPA AND THEN THE EPA TESTS LATER ON. EITHER WAY THE MPG'S ARE WRONG AND I DRIVE TO TRY TO GET THE BEST MPG'S I DON'T EVEN GO OVER 2,000 RPM'S UNLESS GOING UP HILL. WHICH BRINGS ME TO THE VIBRATION FROM THE TRANS. BUT THAT'S IN ANOTHER COMPLAINT. NISSAN NEEDS TO FIX THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I CHOSE THIS OVER THE HONDA ACCORD JUST FOR THE MPG'S. *TR

WELL I HAVE NOTICED THAT I HAVE A BAD VIBRATION AND GRINDING NOISE BETWEEN 1,200 AND 1,800 RPM'S WORST AT 1,500. THIS HAPPENS NO MATTER WHAT SPEED. I HAVE BROUGHT IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP 2 DIFFERENT TIMES FOR THIS AND THEY TELL ME THIS IS NORMAL. I AM SORRY BUT WHEN A TRANSMISSION IS VIBRATING OR MAKING BAD NOISES LIKE THIS IT HAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH IT. I BELIEVE THIS IS CONTRIBUTING TO MY VERY POOR GAS MILEAGE. ALSO WHILE FROM A STOP AND ACCELERATING I HAVE HAD MY CAR SURGE AND HAVE NO POWER WHILE TRYING TO ACCELERATE. THIS HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES AND 2 OF THE TIMES I HAD A CAR COME UP ON ME FAST BECAUSE I WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. THIS CAN BE A BIG SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

RPM DROPS SUDDENLY FROM 1200RPM TO 800RPM IN 20-30MPH SPEED LEVEL AND VEHICLE BOUNCES WITH BANG SOUNDS AT TRANSMISSION AREA. WHEN I FEEL CAR LOOSENING THE POWER AT LOW SPEED DRIVING BY DROPPING RPM GAUGE, I HAVE TO PRESS BRAKE OR ACCELERATOR TO KEEP VEHICLE'S RPM SAFE LEVEL TO RUN THE CAR. THIS IS VERY NERVOUS THING. THIS PROBLEM HAVE HAPPENED SINCE MIDDLE OF MARCH AND WENT TO CAR DEALER TO CHECK THIS POINT. BUT THEY SAID NO PROBLEM IN MY CAR. I WILL VISIT AGAIN NEXT WEEK FOR THIS ISSUE. I FOUND MANY OF CASES THIS IN NISSAN ALTIMA FORUM AND OTHER SITES, ALL OWNER COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS BUT NISSAN DID NOT REPLY ANY YET FOR THIS. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM RELATED WITH SAFETY ISSUE. HTTP://WWW.CARPROBLEMZOO.COM/NISSAN/ALTIMA/VEHICLE-SHUDDER-PROBLEMS.PHP. *TR

Mileage: 14,000

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,000. *TR

Mileage: 500

VEHICLE STUTTERS AND VIBRATES AT LOWER SPEEDS. ALSO THEIR IS A KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALERSHIP 3 TIMES SINCE MARCH. ALL 3 TIMES I WAS TOLD IT IS PERFECTLY NORMAL FOR THE CAR. I READ ONLINE THAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE EXPERIENCED SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR

Mileage: 900

WHEN COASTING FROM A LOW SPEED (45-55) TO NEAR STOP THE TRANSMISSION "LOCKS UP" WHILE NOWSHIFTING. THE VEHICLE VIOLENTLY LOCKS UP, SO BAD THAT IT FEELS LIKE YOU'VE HIT SOMETHING. THE STEERING WHEEL IS ALSO AFFECTED TO THE BRUTE FORCE. NISSAN ISSUED A MANDATORY RECALL TRANSMISSION REPROGRAM WHICH I PROMPTLY HAD DONE TO THE VEHICLE. HOWEVER, JUST THIS FRIDAY, 5/3/13, THE TRANSMISSION AGAIN DID THIS. BOTH TIMES I WAS LUCKY THAT I WAS ON BACK ROADS WITH LITTLE TO NO TRAFFIC AND THAT I WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM THAT IN THE WRONG CONDITIONS (ICE/SNOW/RAIN) OR WHEN ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS COMING COULD GET SOMEONE KILLED. I CAN'T EXPLAIN JUST HOW VIOLENT THE DOWNSHIFT IS, OTHER THAN TO SAY THE FIRST TIME MY 6 YEAR OLD BEGAN CRYING IN THE REAR SEAT BECAUSE HE THOUGHT WE WRECKED, AND THAT THE 2ND TIME MY CELL PHONE WAS JARRED FROM A VERY RUGGED CRADLE. *TR

Mileage: 2,000

THERE IS A SHUTTERING VIBRATION IN DRIVE TRAIN WHEN ENGINE IS AT 1500 RPM AND GOING UP AN INCLINE. EVENTUALLY IT IS GOING TO CAUSE LOOSING OF BOLTS AND CAUSE CRASH. *TR

Mileage: 20

THE CVT TRANSMISSION IS VIBRATING VIOLENTLY FROM 1200~1800 RPM WHICH COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE DURING DRIVING. SUCH VIBRATION ALSO COMPROMISES THE MILEAGES THAT NISSAN HAS DECLARED THEREFORE MORE GREEN HOUSE GAS EMISSION FOR SAME MILES. MANY 2013 ALTIMA OWNERS COMPLAINED ABOUT THE SAME THING IN FORUMS SUCH AS EDMUNDS, CARS.COM AND ETC. IT IS A MECHANICAL DESIGN FLAW THE COULD SEVERELY JEOPARDIZE THE CAR AND HURT THE PEOPLE IN IT THOUGH NISSAN NEVER ADMIT IT OR FIX IT IN THE PAST ONE YEAR. I SINCERELY REQUEST NHTSA TO LOOK AT THIS ISSUE. THANKS. *TR

AFTER THE FIRST CAR WITH 2000MILES AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF IN THE ACCIDENT SO WENT BOUGHT ANOTHER NEW ONE THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON IN 70 MILES SO PUT A NEW SEAT FROM ANOTHER CAR NISSAN DID NOT HAVE A NEW SEAT NO THE AIR BAG LIGHT DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY AND THE CAR HAS A VIBERATION THAT NISSAN CANT FIX NEED TO STOP SELLING LEMONS. *TR

Mileage: 4,000

I HAVE A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA SV WITH 10800 MILES ON IT. ABOUT 5000 MILES AGO BEGAN TO HEAR AND FEEL VIBRATION WITH ACCELERATION. NOISE CONTINUED TO GET WORSE. TOOK IT TO A LOCAL NISSAN DEALER AND THEY SAID THE ISSUE WAS COMING FROM THE CVT TRANSMISSION. THEY HAD TO REPLACE THE SERPENTINE BELT AND THE TENSIONER. VIBRATION IS CURRENTLY BETTER BUT CONCERNED THIS IS JUST A SHORT TERM SOLUTION. I THINK NISSAN NEEDS TO PUT A RECALL OUT AND FIND A LONG TERM SOLUTION. *TR

Mileage: 10,800

I PURCHASED THIS CAR ON 3/8/2013 AS BRAND NEW WITH 24 MILES ON IT. 7 DAYS LATER WHEN STARTING UP THE MOTOR THE ENGINE STRUGGLED TO CATCH OR START RUNNING. THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES NOW. WILL BE CONTACTING NISSAN. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE FOR HAVING A WEEK OLD "NEW" CAR. STILL WAITING FOR RESPONSE FROM DEALERSHIP. *TR

Mileage: 280

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED VIOLENTLY WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY AND WHEN DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.

Mileage: 600

ABNORMAL TRANSMISSION GRINDING / LUGGING NOISE OF THE TRANSMISSION AT LOW RPM (1200-1600). NISSAN CLAIMS NOISE IS AS DESIGNED. HOW IS GRINDING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH A CAR THAT HAS 3000 MILES NORMAL? AGAIN NISSAN CLAIMS THAT THIS IS NORMAL. 1800-343-6913 EXT. [XXX] CASE # [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

Mileage: 3,000

WHEN STARTING THE CAR THE STARTER WOULD KEEP CRANKING AFTER THE RELEASE OF THE START BUTTON, THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON SOMETIMES EVEN WHEN A PASSENGER IS IN THE SEAT ALSO THE REAR SEAT BELTS ARE VERY HARD TO LOCK IN DO TO THE RECEIVER END PUSHES DOWN INTO THE SEAT WHEN DRIVING THERE IS A FEW PROBLEMS THE LOW END RATTLES AND SHAKES AND 45 AND ABOVE THERE IS A WINING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT THAT SOUNDS LIKE A BAD ALT BEARING OR TRANS PROBLEM IT GETS LOUDER THE FASTER YOU GO VERY ANNOYING WITH TODAY TECHNOLOGY THESE PROBLEMS AND THIS IS JUST A FEW IS A BIG STEP BACK FOR NISSAN NOT A HAPPY CUSTOMER JUST BROKE 6000 MILES. *TR

Mileage: 200

PURCHASED A NEW 2013 ALTIMA SEDAN 3.5SL IN NOVEMBER 2012. AT APPROXIMATELY 500 MILES, UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP, THE CAR JERKED VIOLENTLY FOR 2-3 SECONDS BEFORE KICKING IN AND ACCELERATING (AS IF DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND ATTEMPTED TO START IN 4TH GEAR). THIS HAS HAPPENED 2 MORE TIMES SINCE. ADDITIONALLY, OFTEN WHILE ACCELERATING THE RPMS WILL DROP SIGNIFICANTLY AND THE CAR WILL SHUDDERS BEFORE KICKING BACK IN AND ACCELERATING. LASTLY, ON OCCASION, WHILE DECELERATING, THE CAR WILL JERK HARSHLY (AS IF DRIVING A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND SHIFTING INTO TOO LOW A GEAR FOR THE SPEED). TOOK THE CAR INTO DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE. CONTACTED NISSAN CORPORATE 2/6/2013 AND THE REPRESENTATIVE TOLD ME SHE HADN'T HEARD OF ANYONE ELSE HAVING THIS PROBLEM, BUT THAT SHE WOULD OPEN A TICKET. CALLED BACK TO NISSAN CORPORATE 2/27/2013 TO FOLLOW UP AND WAS TOLD THAT MY PREVIOUS TICKET HAD BEEN CLOSED. *TR

Mileage: 500

CVT TRANSMISSION SHUTTER, WHILE DRIVING FROM STOP TO GO, CAR FELT IT WAS GOING TO STALL, LIKE WHEN TURNING LEFT IN TRAFFIC. *TR

Mileage: 500

TRANSMISSION SLIPPED I WAS AT A RED LIGHT TURNED GREEN STARTED TO MOVE WHEN I FELT A PULL BACK ON THE CAR AND THEN CAR SHOT FORWARD. *TR

Mileage: 1,585

STARTED TO DRIVE FROM A PARK POSITION I WAS GOING ALREADY AROUND 15-20 MPH BEFORE TRANSMISSION KICKED INTO GEAR. *TR

Mileage: 1,600

I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR ALL OF A WEEK. THERE ARE AT LEAST 2 MAJOR SAFETY CONCERNS. THE FIRST IS THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THE LIGHT ON THE DASH INDICATES THAT THE AIR BAG IS "OFF" WHEN MY WIFE SITS IN THE PASSENGER SEATS. SHE IS AN ADULT, HEIGHT ABOUT 5' 2" AND WEIGHS APPROX. 120 LBS. APPARENTLY I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH THIS ISSUE. CALLS TO NISSAN ARE A WASTE OF TIME AT THIS POINT AS I'M TOLD NOTHING ABOUT HOW THIS WILL BE RESOLVED. THE OTHER ISSUE IS WITH THE CVT TRANSMISSION. UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION, AT ABOUT 1200-1500 RPM THERE IS A VIBRATION AND ITS VERY NOISY. IT ALMOST SEEMS LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO DIE OUT. THE OTHER ISSUES I AM HAVING WITH THE CAR OF WHICH THERE ARE A FEW ARE NOT NECESSARILY SAFETY RELATED SO I WONT POST THEM HERE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THERE ARE BETTER AND SAFER CHOICES OUT THERE. CHOOSE WISELY. *TR

Mileage: 600

PURCHASED BRAND NEW WITH 2 MILES. AT 4500 MILES, HEAT GAUGE INDICATED AN INCREASE IN ENGINE TEMPERATURE. DROVE 2 MILES TO A SERVICE STATION, AND UPON OPENING THE HOOD, ANTI-FREEZE WAS SPRAYED EVERYWHERE. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER. DEALER INSPECTED, AND SAID THE RADIATOR HAD LEAKED, SO THE DEALER REPLACED THE RADIATOR. AFTER REPLACEMENT, THE DEALER PERFORMED A TEST DRIVE, WHEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. DEALER PERFORMED PRESSURE TESTS, AND SAID THE ENGINE WOULD NEED REPLACEMENT. *TR

Mileage: 4,500

VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FIVE TIMES FOR DIFFERENT THINGS IN LESS THAN 2 MONTHS. MAIN PROBLEM REPORTED EACH TIME IN SERVICE IS MY TRANSMISSION. BETWEEN 20-50 MPH AND 1000-2500 RPM THE CAR WILL VIOLENTLY SHAKE AND LOSE POWER. I HAVE TO PRESS THE GAS PEDAL HARDER TO GET THE CAR TO STOP SHUDDERING AND PICK UP ACCELERATION. I HAVE ALMOST BEEN INVOLVED IN TOW REAR END COLLISIONS B/C OF THE LOSE OF POWER AND SHUDDERING. NISSAN STATES THAT I MUST WAIT FOR A REPROGRAMMING FIX. I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH NISSAN CONSUMER AFFAIRS. IN THE MEANTIME I HAVE TO SACRIFICE MY SAFETY? TOTALLY NOT ACCEPTABLE. I HAVE OWNED 3 PREVIOUS NISSAN PRODUCTS WITH NO PROBLEMS. *TR

Mileage: 2,000

WHEN ACCELERATING GENTLY OR DECELERATING YOU CAN HEARD A RUMBLING AND VIBRATION NOISE. *TR

Mileage: 400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER 20 DAYS OF DRIVING, WHILE STOPPED, A STRANGE VIBRATION WAS EMITTED FROM THE UNDERCARRIAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO FAILURES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON EACH OCCASION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 3,333. UPDATED 03/13/13*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED A MECHANIC TEST DROVE THE VEHICLE AND CONFIMED THE VIBRATION. ON THE SECOND VISIT TO THE DEALER THE GENERAL MANAGER AND SERVICE MANAGER SUGGESTED TO BUY A NEW MAXIMA OR ALTIMA. THE CONSUMER DECLINED. THE VIBRATION ONLY WORSENED CAUSING A THIRD VISIT TO THE DEALER. UPDATED 03/28/2013 *JS

Mileage: 600

BROUGHT CAR IN TO DEALER FOR A RECALL THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. SEVERAL WEEKS LATER NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE SOUNDED LOUDER AND RATTLED ON ACCELERATION. PROCEEDED TO GET WORSE BY THE DAY. BROUGHT TO DEALER ON WEDNESDAY AND WAS TOLD THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES ON IT. *TR

Mileage: 2,430

SINCE BUYING THE CAR NEW, THERE HAS BEEN A VIBRATION/SHUDDER COMING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN SLOWLY ACCELERATING. THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM TWICE AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO FIND THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM, EVEN THOUGH A TECH HAS HEARD THE VIBRATION WHILE RIDING WITH ME ON A TEST DRIVE. I'M CONCERNED ABOUT THIS BECAUSE POWERTRAINS THAT ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY SHOULD NOT MAKE THIS NOISE. *TR

Mileage: 30

APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING MY BRAND NEW 2013 ALTIMA 3.5 S THE CAR DEVELOPED A SHUDDER AND VIBRATION WHEN I WOULD ACCELERATE SLIGHTLY. IT ALSO OCCURRED GOING UP SMALL HILLS, AND WHEN I WOULD COME TO A COMPLETE STOP THEN PULL OFF (FOR INSTANCE AT A RED LIGHT). AFTER NOTICING THIS, I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER, AND WE DID A TEST DRIVE IN HOPES OF MIMICKING THE ISSUE. THE MECHANIC ADVISED ME THAT THIS WAS NORMAL FOR A CVT ENGINE, AND THAT EVERYTHING WAS FINE. I WASN'T QUITE CONVINCED, BUT I WANTED TO TRUST HIS OPINION, SINCE THIS WAS MY FIRST TIME DRIVING A CAR WITH A CVT ENGINE. HOWEVER, A FEW WEEKS PASSED AND THE SHUDDER AND VIBRATION GOT WORSE. THE CAR EVEN JERKED FORWARD ONCE WHEN I WAS PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. THIS PROMPTED ME TO SCHEDULE ANOTHER VISIT WITH THE DEALER. THIS TIME THE SAME MECHANIC FROM THE FIRST VISIT AND THE MANAGER RODE ALONG WITH ME. DURING THIS TEST DRIVE THE MANAGER FELT THE SUDDEN SHUDDER, ONCE WE CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP AND SLIGHTLY ACCELERATED. THIS PROMPTED THEM TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION, NOT EVEN 30 DAYS AFTER MY PURCHASE. I PICKED MY CAR UP FROM THE DEALER ON 12/7/12 AFTER THEY CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION AND THE CAR DROVE PERFECTLY FINE. THE BAD NEWS IS THAT NOW THE CAR HAS DEVELOPED THE SAME SHUDDER AND VIBRATION EVEN MORE NOW. I WILL BE CALLING FOR ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TOMORROW, BECAUSE SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. IT'S VERY DANGEROUS, ESPECIALLY WHEN THIS HAPPENS AND YOU HAVE ANOTHER CAR RIDING DIRECTLY BEHIND YOU. *TR ## VIN FAILED

Mileage: 560

ALTIMA 3.5 TRANSMISSION HAS A SEVERE SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING NORMALLY AT ABOUT 15-25 MPH. THIS IS INTERMITTENT BUT SERIOUS AS IT RESULTS IS SEVERE SHOCK TO THE DRIVETRAIN. THIS WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN NEW AND HAS BEEN INCREASING IN SEVERITY OVER THE LAST 1000 MILES. THE DEALER SAYS THAT NISSAN ENGINEERS CLAIM THAT IT IS "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THE 3.5. THIS IS NOT TRUE AS IT WAS NOT PRESENT WHEN NEW AND IS CONSTANTLY GETTING WORSE. IT WILL PROBABLY SOON RESULT IN TRANSMISSION DAMAGE OR COMPLETE FAILURE WHICH COULD BE A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE. *TR

Mileage: 1,890

ON OCTOBER 4, 2012 I PURCHASED A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5 SL. IT WAS OBVIOUS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION. UPON TAKING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION THE FIRST SHIFT OF THE TRANSMISSION IS VERY HARD, ESPECIALLY UNDER LIGHT ACCELERATION. TWO WEEKS AFTER PURCHASING THE VEH. WITH APPROX. 400 MILES ON THE ODOMETER I WAS PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP WHEN THE VEH. STARTED SHUDDERING AND SHAKING VIOLENTLY BEFORE SHIFTING INTO GEAR WITH A HARD BUMP. THIS INCIDENT LASTED APPROX. 2 SECONDS. FOR THE NEXT 700 MILES OR SO THE SHUDDERING AND SHAKING OCCURRED SIX MORE TIMES. I TOOK THE VEH. INTO THE NISSAN DEALER WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED AND AFTER DRIVING IT THEY ADVISED THAT THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. OVER THE NEXT 500 MILES THE INCIDENTS BECAME MORE OFTEN AND AT TIMES MORE SEVERE, ONE INCIDENT LASTING FOR SEVERAL SECONDS BEFORE FINALLY SHIFTING INTO GEAR. ON DECEMBER 5, 2012 THE VEH. WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALERSHIP. I SPOKE WITH SERVICE MANAGER EXPLAINING THE PROBLEM AND MY CONCERNS OF MAYBE THE VEH. STOPPING IN THE ROADWAY DURING ONE OF THESE INCIDENTS AND BEING REAR ENDED. THIS TIME THE SERVICE MANAGER RODE ALONG WITH ME AND DROVE THE VEH. DUPLICATING THE PROBLEM SEVERAL TIMES. THE ENGINEERS AT NISSAN WAS CONTACTED BY THE SERVICE MANAGER AND THEY CONFIRMED THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION SOFTWARE ON THE V6 ALTIMAS, HOWEVER THEY HAD NO FIX FOR IT AT THIS TIME. *TR

Mileage: 400

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD GO INTO NEUTRAL WHILE IDLING AND WOULD SLAM INTO GEAR WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT IMMEDIATELLY AFTER THE FAILURE THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 700.

Mileage: 500

THE VEHICLE SURGES AT AROUND 25MPH. IT CUTS OUT, SLOWS DOWN FOR A COUPLE SECONDS, THEN JERKS FORWARD. WHEN IT JERKS FORWARD, IT SLAM HARD LIKE IT IS DOING DAMAGE TO THE TRANSMISSION. *TR

Mileage: 100

THE PROBLEM BEGAN WITH THE TRANSMISSION LOCKING UP OR SHUDDERING GOING DOWN HILL, THROWING THE VEHICLE AND ME FORWARD. EVER BEEN ON A GOLF CART GOING DOWN A HILL WHERE THE GOVERNOR THROWS YOU FORWARD? MULTIPLY THAT BY ABOUT 5 AND THAT'S WHAT YOU GET. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE, TO THE POINT WHERE IT ACTUALLY CAUSES THE WHEELS TO STOP AND "CHIRP" ON THE PAVEMENT. NOW, IT EVEN HAPPENS ON RELATIVELY FLAT AREAS AND, GOING UP SOME HILLS, THE TRANSMISSION JUST ABOUT GIVES OUT. IT'S A SAFETY ISSUE FOR SEVERAL REASONS: (1) LOCKING UP GOING DOWN A HILL IS UNSAFE IF SOMEONE IS BEHIND YOU, (2) THE SEVERITY OF IT COULD CAUSE YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE CAR, (3) LOSING POWER GOING UP A HILL COULD CAUSE YOU TO BE REAR-ENDED. NISSAN HAS BEEN SLOW TO RESPOND EVEN THOUGH OTHER PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. MY DEALER SAYS THAT THEY SEARCHED NISSAN'S "TECH TALK" ACROSS DEALERS AND FOUND NOTHING. DO A GOOGLE SEARCH ON "NISSAN DECELERATION SHUDDER OR LOCKUP" AND YOU'LL FIND LOTS OF FOLKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. VERY UNFORTUNATE FOR AN OTHERWISE GREAT CAR. THEY NEED TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM AND RECALL SOME OR ALL OF THE 2013S. *TR

Mileage: 800