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
The problem experienced with my 2013 nissan altima occurs when the vehicle is in motion on streets or highways. While driving when the ambient temperature is hot (i.e. >95 degrees), the car periodically appears to enter into "limp mode" where power is cut from the engine and the vehicle loses the ability to accelerate. It is my opinion that the defect is caused by high temperature within the transmission (cvt) fluid…
ODI 11003806
Air Bags · Body · Power Train
We have not received any recalls since purchase of car.on 06/30/17,my daughter called and informed me the car was having problems. What she described sounded as if there was water in the gas.itold her to drive to the dealer in conway ar.it was brought to our attention there was a recall on the cvt.they reprogramed it and test drove the car. They said it was ok ,but were a little iffy about whether we might have more…
ODI 11003880
Engine · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Vehicle stops without any notification, sometimes stalls before shutting off.
ODI 11001535
Power Train
This is the second time my 2013 nissan altima stopped. First time at sign light in traffic early march 2017 i had to push it out of danger and had it towed home. And today june 10 2017 it just stopped i had to push it into a safe area and again i had it towed home. I purchased the last may 2016.
ODI 10994308
Power Train
Tl* the contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to provide a prognosis for the failure. The vehicle was then taken to crown nissan…
ODI 11301215
Power Train
2013 nissan altima. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident and transmission recall issues. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was involved in an accident before receiving a recall notice for the transmission (35-00f4-72d). The consumer inquired if the recall failure was related to the cause of the accident. Updated 08/28/2017*js
ODI 11004528
Power Train
Leaving work from parking garage on may 30,2017, put car in gear for reverse and car did not move, forward and backwards,had to get help to push car in parking space and get a recker to pull the car home, cars gears are not working, and this is a 2013 nissan altima.
ODI 10992839
Power Train
Transmission goes into neutral without warning check engine light on vehicle will go moving middle of driving on freeway the reprogrammed the tcm still same problem with vehicle. It can cause accidents since no warning when vehicle goes to neutral without any warning
ODI 11032703
Power Train · Unknown Or Other
Cpsc: 2013 nissan altima, i was driving my car on the highway and my car just died. The car starts but i put in drive it shuts off again, this is a very serious safety issue and has happened to lots of other nissan owners but nissan only extended warranty on they transmission on cars from 2008 t0 2010. *bf updated 06/13/2017*js
ODI 10994670
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission stopped working without warning. The vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The dealer also stated that the failure had nothing to do with the previous recall repair that was completed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was made…
ODI 10984460
Power Train
At a stoplight at a busy intersection, the car stalled. When put in gear it dies. After having it towed to the dealership, i was told that the cvt transmission was bad. The vehicle has 60,080 miles and the warranty is good to 60,000 miles.
ODI 10984470
Power Train
The car was running fine until 4/26/17. It started to almost stall at red lights while driving to work, then it completely stopped moving in traffic, the engine stayed on but the car would not shift. No light on dash or warning. Luckily i was able to coast to the side of the road. Need a new transmission
ODI 10981275
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While at a stop light, the vehicle stalled and shut down. The vehicle was turned off and restarted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure recurred. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to confer with the regional manager and call the contact back. The failure was not…
ODI 10980115
Power Train
I was driving on a city street and came to a red light, when the light turned green it was as if my car shut down. I was unable to accelerate, break, turn the car off and place in park. The car coasted as if it was in neutral and i steered it to the curb. I slammed on breaks as hard as i could and the car jerked so hard. I was able to get it in park but the car wouldnt turn off for about 30 seconds. I was finally…
ODI 10978677
Power Train
Nissan cvt transmissions i always had the shaking and juddering problem after the nissan cvt software recall the shaking and juddering got worse and know the dealer is telling me the valve in the cvt needs replacing after a month of the recall and after month my powertrain waranty expired the vehicle shakes while reversing or in dfive or in park or just idle
ODI 10978626
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
2013 nissan altima 2.5s was serviced on december 19, 2016 at planet nissan [redacted]. Las vegas, nv 89149 dealer performed r1609 ocs recall & pc490 cvt reprogram recall. During these process some electrical items damage. Now cvt (continues variable transmission) is failing. On april 6, 2017 took vehicle to autonation nissan las vegas [redacted] the service consultant said cvt is bad and needs to be replace but…
ODI 10971220
Power Train
I bought my car used in october of 2016 with i believe around 20,000 miles on it. The car ran like a top for a while, but eventually the car started lunging intermittently, making loud scraping noise when accelerating and losing power to the wheels and red-lining the rpms. I've taken the car to the dealership 3 times and have heard nissan employees state "these have problems" "they are terrible" "that's just how…
ODI 11154395
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 10-55 mph, the vehicle shuttered and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to lee nissan (235 miracle strip pkwy sw, fort walton beach, fl 32548) where it was diagnosed that the ctv needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The failure mileage was 177,000.
ODI 11080150
Power Train
On april 29, 2017 while sitting at a stop light, this vehicle stalled at a busy highway intersection and could not be moved, when the cvt transmission went out. After contacting nissan i was told that it is my responsibility to pay the $5000 for a new transmission. I have only owned this car for 1 year and it has less than 80,000 miles on it. I have the documentation that the cvt was reprogrammed at 24,781 miles.…
ODI 10985091
Power Train
Vehicle while in motion at low speed began to shudder, and stalled when brake applied. Afterwards, vehicle started while in park, but stalled immediately when shifting into drive. Dealer determined that cvt transmission had failed.
ODI 10981400
Power Train
My nissan altima 2013-only has 51,000 miles. I driving towards the gwb and was sitting on heavy traffic heading to the exit when my car started to vibrate and then shut off. All the light on my dashboard came on. I put the steer back to park. And restarted my car, it vibrated a little more when it shut off for the second time. I tried a final time to turn my car back on, which finally did not shut off and was able…
ODI 10967962
Power Train
After recent recall work done on cvt (reprogramming) 1 week ago , twice in the last week the car has failed to move from stationary when accelerator pedal was pressed from idle/standing - engine did not rev higher etc, literally nothing happened at all. Had to take all pressure of accelerator pedal, wait a few seconds, then press again to actually move - dangerous stopped in the middle of the city street/traffic.
ODI 10967584
Power Train
My story exactly like all the rest. From the day i picked up the vehicle the vehicle sometime acted strange. Then of course sitting at stop light after 80k miles...car goes into drive but then dies. Tow the vehicle in myself to shop who diagnosed as "need new transmission". 5 thousand dollars... What a piece of crap! [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
ODI 10966631
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 5 mph or while in a lower gear, the vehicle shook and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that it felt like the vehicle was about to stall. The vehicle also made a revving noise while driving at low speeds. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate…
ODI 10969380
Power Train
Car stalled in traffic, at lights, hesitates and shudders. Safety issue is the stalling in traffic. Symptoms began approximately two (2) weeks ago, have kept log of dates, symptoms, time, and traffic conditions. ,
ODI 10959744