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.
Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10870318
Power Train
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.
ODI 10865661
Power Train
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.
ODI 10862136
Power Train
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…
ODI 10849899
Power Train
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. .
ODI 10849683
Power Train
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.
ODI 11176656
Power Train
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…
ODI 10852189
Power Train
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..
ODI 10839700
Power Train
80K MILES AND TRANNY BEARING GONE!!
ODI 10839000
Power Train
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…
ODI 10839851
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
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…
ODI 10838771
Power Train
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…
ODI 10845762
Power Train
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…
ODI 10836632
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
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.
ODI 10825249
Power Train
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.
ODI 10823284
Power Train
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.
ODI 10821406
Power Train
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…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10855524
Power Train · Steering
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
ODI 10821579
Power Train · Service Brakes · Wheels
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…
ODI 10818284
Power Train
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…
ODI 10817402
Power Train
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…
ODI 10821162
Power Train
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…
ODI 10821161
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
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…
Crash reported
ODI 10816625
Power Train
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.
ODI 10808945
Power Train
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…
ODI 10809137