2011 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 24
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 24 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- lights came · 5 records
- engine light · 4 records
- failure mileage · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electronic Stability Control · Engine
I have replaced the mass air flow sensor and the code keeps coming on. It only stayed off for a month. It causes the car to idle rough. I am not sure if the other problems that are happening are related but the only light that comes on is the service engine light and the code shows p0101.
ODI 11290247
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Unknown Or Other
Engine light on car shakes a lot or engine shakes sometimes car doesent start problem hepens stationary in motion on the city highway and turning
ODI 11258519
Engine
Defect in in the ecm. Went to work car started fine and when i went out for lunch push the start button all lights came in in the dash but the car would not turn over the engine. This happened on frankford ave, philadelphia, pa 19135 on 5/1/2019.
ODI 11205265
Engine
CAR STALLS OR CUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING
ODI 11154358
Electrical System · Engine · Steering
Went to start my car.in the dashboard was a key light.car wouldn't start look up things that could be the problem saying something about steering lock.the car was sitting at my house .
ODI 11121910
Engine · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
The vehicle began making a whining noise during acceleration and then loss power on the interstate and would not go over 40mph even with the gas pedal depressed all the way making a very unsafe situation for my family. I've done research and found several other owners complaining of the same issue and receiving no assistance from nissan on this obvious safety issue.
ODI 11111459
Engine
I was driving to the airport and out of no where, my car starts jerking and sputtering while driving down the road to the drop off terminals. I lost all acceleration control and couldn't even move. I was able to pull over and had to have my car towed. Turns out 2011 nissan altima has very common cvt transmission problems. It is unable to drive without jerking, sputtering, or even moving. I call the 1-800 number for…
ODI 11101625
Engine · Unknown Or Other
When driving for about 45 min or more and maybe a little hotter than usual, and you are driving on a freeway or highway, the speed will lock at 65 or under, it will not let you go any higher, when it locks it slows down fast like if hitting the breaks, this is so dangerous when on freeway we have been so close to accidents because of this, we travel on the car, and it has done it a lot lately, we know nothing of why…
ODI 11113715
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated that the service engine soon warning indicator illuminated. The independent mechanic stated that the mass air flow sensor may need to be replaced. The dealer (ben mynatt nissan, [redacted] s, salisbury, nc 28147, [redacted]) stated that the vehicle would need to be inspected and diagnosed. The manufacturer was notified and issued 8 tsbs on the engine, but…
ODI 11064804
Engine
Service engine light remains on. Code po101. Mass air flow. Changed the air filter, and the maf sensor but light remains on bulentin ntb12-051d regarding this issue states should get the engine control module reprogramed. I think it should be nissian recall and they should cover it.
ODI 11056571
Engine
Possible cvt transmission over-heating/fail-safe issue? I was on the highway after driving for 2 hours and my engine started making a 'whirring' noise and i had trouble accelerating. The speed limit was 70 but as much as i tried to accelerate, it would barely get passed 50mph. This almost caused an accident with a semi-truck as we approached a hill because i could barely get up it. I had to pull off the highway and…
ODI 11218837
Air Bags · Engine · Traction Control System
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger side air bag indicator was flashing and the traction indicator illuminated. Also, while driving, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The failure mileage was 170,000.
ODI 10984455
Engine
Timing belt tensioner makes a rattling noise when i first start the car. There has been no maintanence lights going off inside the car and after driving the car for a short period of time and coming to a complete stopping point a strong burned rubber odor is present.
ODI 10955625
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
After filling vehicle up after starting and sitting for 30sec engine stalls and have to restart engin
ODI 10926788
Engine
When i start the car up there is a loud rattling noise for about 45 seconds then goes away. Also as i am driving my car there is a burned rubber smell and is mostly noticeable when i get from point a to b and exit the car. *tr
ODI 10948372
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
I NEVER WILL BUY A NISSAN
ODI 10919731
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. While driving at 65 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked uncontrollably and shut off without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10749987
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System
The check engine light lit on the dashboard. The associated engine code was p2a00 and both the upstream (air/fuel ratio) and downstream (oxygen) air sensors had to be replaced. The repair cost close to $1,000 please note: this is after many other costly repairs, including most recently another filing with the nhtsa regarding issues with the power steering system where the rack & pinion had to be replaced. While the…
ODI 10695205
Air Bags · Body · Engine
I was in a bumper to bumper accident and the front end of my car was smooched in. My chest hit the steering wheel (my seat belt was buckled) knocking the air out of me, but my airbags did not deploy. We have taken our car into the dealership several times to complain about the passenger airbag sensor. Every time we get it back we get the same answer "we don't see anything wrong with the sensor". We recently took our…
Crash reported
ODI 10654579
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it hesitated and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the cvt indicator illuminated and the floorboard was constantly damp. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air module needed to be repaired/reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 10984257
Engine
While driving in city traffic, the car started to stall. Driver parked the car on the side of the road and walked to work to avoid having the car die in a busy intersection. None of the dashboard warning lights came on to indicate a problem. When attempting to retrieve the car that evening, it could not be started and had to be towed to a mechanic. Despite being only 3-years old and having gone just 60,022 miles,…
ODI 10566407
Engine
I was driving 65 mph on the interstate when the car began to lose power. All warning lights came on, the steering became disabled and the car coasted to a stop. White smoke came out from under the hood, it immediately turned black and 60 seconds after the car lost power it was engulfed in flames. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10515044
Electrical System · Engine · Exterior Lighting
When driver attempted to start vehicle, all warning lights came on, all interior lights and headlamps & running lights came on, and vehicle became totally unresponsive, stranding driver & running down battery due to inability to turn any lights off or turn vehicle off. No controls related to electrical system were controllable. Some examples include: 1. Power door lock switches did not function (no effect from…
ODI 10470271
Electrical System · Engine
I have a nissan altima (2011) and my sister has a nissan murano (2013?). Both cars remain running when the "smart key" is removed. My car beeps 3 times if i get out with the key when it is running, but not much notification. I have not had a problem yet, but my sister, in her 80's, has left her car running for hours frequently since she bought the murano (at least 5 times). We both keep our cars in a closed in…
ODI 10760353