2013 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
- 129
- 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 129 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 5 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 17 records
- check engine · 13 records
- without warning · 10 records
- notified failure · 10 records
- independent mechanic · 9 records
- engine light · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 41 |
| 1–30k mi | 35 |
| 30–60k mi | 28 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Engine
Car intermittently stalls without warning. Car is under original manufacturer warranty. Car died once while i was in motion driving through an intersection, 3 times while stopped on a highway at a traffic light and once in my driveway while i was moving. Has been to 2 different dealers, 2 times each for a total of 4 repair attempts, continues to stall. 5th repair attempt scheduled.
ODI 10811611
Engine · Unknown Or Other
The check engine light has been on since september 2015. I have visited the dealer three times (until end-jan 2015) and there is no resolution. I have a metro mile tag that transmits me error codes and as per that the problem is p0037 - ho2s heater control circuit low bank 1 sensor 2 the dealer has not been able to resolve it and it is a absolute waste of time getting the vehicle to the dealer so many times.
ODI 10822817
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph and coming to a stop, the vehicle shook and then stalled. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on two separate occasions where the vehicle was reprogrammed and the transmission was replaced but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 45,800.
ODI 10778717
Engine · Power Train
When slowing down for traffic light, car stalled. Would start but would not move. Transmission stalled and it rolled backward although i was in drive and pushing on gas. Transmission finally engaged once up to 4000 rpm and car began to move, slowly. Various cars almost rear-ended me at different times when light was green, i had foot off brake, and was trying to move forward. This happened various times before the…
ODI 10746713
Engine · Unknown Or Other
I have a 2013 altima that shudders/hesitate/vibrates intermittently upon acceleration. I have taken it to the dealership twice. Upon picking up my car, i have been told that the issue could not be duplicated. The problem started at approximately 25,000 miles. I am know at 54,000 miles and fear that the warranty will be up before a solution is found. The shuddering/vibration/hesitancy can happen anywhere. I have…
ODI 10787330
Engine · Power Train
Car was purchased on 2/27/2015. Left the car lot and went back to have tire sensor replaced after 30 minutes of driving. On 3/3/2015, my husband was in the car when it stopped at a red light and wouldn't move. The engine would start but wouldn't move. Called dealership. They sent a tow truck and got us a rental car. After a couple of days, was told that the torque converter was gone in the transmission. This was…
ODI 10712329
Engine
Ongoing hard starting when wet or cold. Finally started after grinding for about 3 minutes. Ran rough awhile.engine light on now. Runs ok for now. Suspect crank or cam sensors. Just turned 50k miles. My 97 altima is more reliable. Anyone else reporting problems like this? This is ridiculous. *tr
ODI 10689828
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
January the 8th i was driving from work to home my job is about 30 miles from my home. I was driving no faster than 50-45 miles an hour due to construction in the areas on my way home. There are cameras at the lights in a city 7 miles before my city. If you go over the line a bit they take pictures of your license plate and send you a picture and ticket in the mail with an image of you going over the line indicating…
ODI 10678277
Engine
Lost power while underway on a secondary road. Just before the incident, the check engine and the battery light came on. There was just enough inertia to move off to the side of the road. *js
ODI 10662076
Electrical System · Engine
On friday 14, 2014 approximately8:33 p.m. I was driving down n. Tyron st in charlotte, nc in traffic when my car shut down automatically due to the key not being detected. The key was in the car with me and then a lady miss hitting me in the rear by a inch; due to my car just cutting off indicating my key was not in the car. I tried to start the car again and it would not start back up when i press the start key and…
ODI 10659351
Electrical System · Engine
I was trying to get into my car to get to work. The key fob was not working at all, the das was telling me that my key i'd was incorrect. It took several hours and the car finally started. I called nissan and they told me it was my battery. I have since changed my battery and still am having the problem. Tonight i was stuck outside of my car for hours b4 it would open. *tr
ODI 10668416
Air Bags · Engine · Steering
I purchased a 2013 nissan altima s from carmax on 10/5/14. The car was suppose to be a birthday present to myself seeing as though i had not purchased a car in 12 years. I was very excited, but shortly after purchasing the altima, i started to hear squealing coming from the brakes, and also roaring and rumbling which started in the front of the car, and proceeded to the center. I also complained about the car…
ODI 10676241
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I have these issues everyday driving this car. Shuttering at low rpm when accelerating or decelerating, noticeable delay in gears shifting when shuttering is occurring between 1200 and 1800 rpm. Rpm's increase rapidly(sharp spike) when car is going down hill but does not allow the car to gain speed. The ramping of rpm's is loud and resembles when you hit gas to accelerate to enter a highway only you are not getting…
ODI 10670121
Engine
Smoke, then fire. Engine burned up. Vehicle "totalled." *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10649426
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled in the park gear and hesitated to restart. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown.
ODI 10794855
Engine · Power Train
This card start shuddering and with enough vibration to shake the cabin dashboard. Vehicle start shuddering around: 20 / 40 / 55mph when rpm stay around 1500 -- 2000 rpm. With light accelaration, the car will shudder just like with a stick shift with 1 gear higher. Very annoying. Nissan dealer offer no help. First was replace a alternator, but after 10000 miles, it come back again. And the car still suddering with…
ODI 10681632
Engine · Exterior Lighting · Unknown Or Other
My 2013 nissan altima is the worst car i have ever owned. Since i have purchased it, there has been a constant engine noise until i reach about 40 mph. Just in the past 3 months, within weeks of each other both front inside door handles have broke (my kids and i have to roll down both windows just to get out of the car which would be a huge safety issue in the event of a fire, crash or being trapped in the car at…
ODI 11004358
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Engine
Wife was driving west bound on ohio st rt 125 doing 40 mph when a car going east bound on ohio st rt 125 attempted to make a left hand turn in front of her and hit her head on bringing the car to a complete stop in just a couple feet. None of the airbags went off . The seatbelt did not lock up. None of the safety equipment on this car worked during this head on collision.... Updated 02/19/15 *bf updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10682560
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While slowing down for an intersection all electronics on car stopped with no warning and motor shut down. No indicator lights on dash. Car became completely malfunctioning in an instant. No power breaks or steering, dash lights, console display or ignition on indicator. Got car to a stop. Put the car in park and restarted with no errors or indications that the car mechanically and electronically just died. Clock…
ODI 10598874
Engine · Power Train
I was driving my car on the highway when it started to shutter. It was first happening on inclines then all the time. It eventually just slowed down and i had to quickly exit to avoid getting stuck in the middle of the highway. I have brought the shuttering/jerking issue to the dealer previously and was told that no issue was found. Now i am told that i have to replace the transmission which is $3,500. After doing…
ODI 10597793
Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph on uneven pavement, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and there was a burning odor. The vehicle was powered off and smoke emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified…
Fire reported
ODI 10594630
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Have you had any recalls on these parts alternator they say mind id bad and a nother lady was there she had to replace hers i cannot believe these would have to be replace so soon.there must be a fault some where. *tr
ODI 10671273
Engine · Unknown Or Other
Car shakes at 1900 rpm (everytime you pass by 1900rpm) and when stopped at light (when you have brakes applied). This vibration can be feeled by driver & passenger and whole car shakes. I had it pointed out during the servicing/oil changes to nissan technician and all i got is "it is normal for cvt so car will vibrate". This vibration is a safety issue as on an avg i driver the car for an hour a day. And if i stop…
ODI 10583253
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I purchased my 2013 nissan altima 3.5sl one week earlier. As i was driving i noticed that when i began to accelerate and get to 20-40 mph the car would jerk violently as if my car was in the wrong gear. I took my car into the dealership and they did a software update on the transmission and kept my car for 4 days. They put 75 miles on my car to "ensure" they corrected the problem. I picked up my car on the 4th day…
ODI 10551452
Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought my 1st 2013 nissan on august 18, 2023 and it had approx. 3,000 miles on it at the time of purchase. After a few days, i noticed a sputtering in the car when de-accelerating and also when accelerating. After 10 days it had got so bad, i took the car back to the dealer. Luckily, it happened very badly when they drove the car. I spoke with the store manager and he agreed to give me a new car with less than 100…
ODI 10573883