2013 Nissan Altima Power Train Problems
- 387
- 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 387 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- lost power · 10 records
- independent mechanic · 8 records
- shift park · 8 records
- coming stop · 7 records
- without warning · 7 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 167 |
| 1–30k mi | 85 |
| 30–60k mi | 74 |
| 100–150k mi | 27 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
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.
ODI 11308985
Power Train
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…
ODI 11296642
Power Train
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.
ODI 11297427
Electrical System · Power Train
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…
ODI 11291315
Power Train
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…
ODI 11282930
Power Train
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…
ODI 11280439
Power Train
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…
ODI 11268350
Power Train
At 68830 miles the transmission went out on this car. Terrible.
ODI 11267059
Air Bags · Power Train
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
ODI 11269520
Power Train
Car will not shift our of park to reverse while in stationary mode.
ODI 11269195
Power Train
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…
ODI 11269888
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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…
ODI 11257890
Power Train
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.
ODI 11255284
Power Train
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.
ODI 11255516
Engine · Power Train
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.
ODI 11255310
Power Train
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT AT 80679 MILES.
ODI 11267062
Power Train
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 [redacted], 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…
ODI 11255908
Power Train
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.
ODI 11268215
Power Train
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.
ODI 11288913
Exterior Lighting · Power Train
THE HEADLIGHTS ON MY ALTIMA ARE REALLY DIM.
ODI 11246255
Power Train
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,…
ODI 11246411
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 11277970
Power Train
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.
ODI 11265262
Power Train
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, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…
ODI 11241309
Power Train
Cvt is jerking and the recall doesn't extend to cars that the problem mostly effects.
ODI 11233660