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
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 ??
ODI 11196598
Power Train
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.
ODI 11194285
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
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…
ODI 11193429
Power Train
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…
ODI 11193402
Air Bags · Power Train
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
ODI 11192731
Air Bags · Power Train
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
ODI 11192730
Power Train
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
ODI 11192457
Power Train
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…
ODI 11191476
Power Train
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…
ODI 11189822
Power Train
CVT TRANSMISSION FAILED IN HIGHWAY TRAFFIC.
ODI 11190167
Power Train
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.
ODI 11190428
Power Train
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…
ODI 11185017
Engine · Power Train
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 [redacted], located at 5151 34th st n, st. Petersburg, fl 33714) where it was diagnosed that the transmission…
ODI 11185777
Power Train
Transmission began making grinding, rumbling sound and some vibration while in motion at 36,000 miles. Nissan provided no help.
ODI 11192160
Power Train
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.
ODI 11184667
Power Train
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…
ODI 11184421
Electrical System · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Unable to release vehicle from p position by pressing the brake. The bypass button has to be pressed in order to release.
ODI 11271013
Power Train
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…
ODI 11182048
Power Train
Car will not shift out of park while in stationary mode.
ODI 11269815
Power Train
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…
ODI 11301082
Power Train
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…
ODI 11176672
Power Train
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.
ODI 11173592
Power Train
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.
ODI 11278759
Power Train
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…
ODI 11166412
Power Train
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,…
ODI 11165748