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
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…
ODI 10488936
Power Train
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…
ODI 10488744
Power Train
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…
ODI 10487811
Power Train
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.
ODI 10482697
Power Train
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…
ODI 10502809
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
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.…
ODI 10616644
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
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…
ODI 10510664
Power Train
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…
ODI 10491807
Power Train
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…
ODI 10476614
Power Train
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
ODI 10489537
Power Train
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…
ODI 10514083
Power Train
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
ODI 10479974