2015 Nissan Altima Power Train Problems
- 86
- 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 86 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 16 records
- without warning · 9 records
- failure recurred · 8 records
- notified failure · 7 records
- where diagnosed · 7 records
- diagnosed transmission · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 28 |
| 30–60k mi | 22 |
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train
Took my nissan to jeff wyler kings nissan in cincinnati, ohio on october 16th after i was made aware of a service bulletin to reprogram cvt transmission. Picked up car that afternoon drove it rest of day and the next day my check engine light came on. Took it back to the dealer and they ran a diagnostic test and said i needed a new transmission at a cost of $4200. My car is almost 4 yrs old with 84,000 miles on it.…
ODI 11141410
Power Train
I was driving down the highway when my rpm gauge raced overv7000 then dropped to 0 and i lost all ability to control the transmission. Engine light came on afterwards. Called nissan and had it checked out and was told it was the cvt transmission and that it is common for this to happen with no warning.?nice hazard as i was almost rear ended on the highway when it happened and nissan said since it had 115k miles…
ODI 11140774
Power Train
While driving at approximately 50 mph on a state highway, when i encounter a hill or attempt to accelerate to maintain speed the vehicle does not respond but instead hesitates and starts to slow. Only with a second or third application of pressure to the gas pedal does the vehicle start to accelerate. This has occurred several times within the last month. Also, while attempting to enter the interstate from a…
ODI 11138795
Power Train
I own 2015 nissan altima, i want nhtsa to be aware of serious problem with cvt transmission issue. I was on 95 south in washington dc when my vehicle hesitated for several seconds as i pushed my gas pedal all the way to the floor my car would slightly move forward. When i was trying to move to the far right shoulder, i was almost hit by mack truck. My car was barely moves. The almost caused serious accident and…
ODI 11121822
Power Train
Car shudders at low rpm acceleration and sometimes stalls when turning on to a busy street. Told by dealer transmission needs to be replaced. Car has 46000 miles and a branded title. Car restored to perfect condition after minor accident. Nissan refuses to acknowledge any further warranty due to the branded title. The reason for complaint is that there is a high percentage of these vehicles with this same…
ODI 11114936
Power Train
Transmission failed to go in gear briefly when starting in traffic....felt like the vehicle revved up, but no power. After a few seconds, it went in gear.
ODI 11111098
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Every once in a while no matter how far put my foot down on the pedal it will not accelerate. This is extreamly dangerous as it has happened when crossing intersection in very busy traffic situations. I would say i probably would have been hit at least 5 times in this situation, but the drivers coming the other way saw i was having. A problem and slowed down so they would not hit me.
ODI 11235280
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle stalled and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal revving noise. The vehicle was towed to younger nissan of frederick ([redacted], frederick, md 21704, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the transmission…
ODI 11102700
Air Bags · Engine · Power Train
I was driving around a little while and when i came to a stop at a stop light i pushed my gas pedal to accelerate forward and my car did not move, as i pushed my gas pedal all the way to the floor my car would very lightly move. Finally after moving barely forward my car would go , i had cars almost hit me and people getting enraged i am not moving, this is an ongoing problem now, it happens often and sometimes…
ODI 11102005
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle multiple times, but was unsuccessful. In addition, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. Reliable nissan ([redacted] nw, albuquerque, nm 87114, [redacted]) diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11102654
Air Bags · Power Train · Unknown Or Other
I just called nissan. On june 8 18 i took my car to chandler nissan for pre purchase inspection. They said it had a recall for the transmission, checked it and said everything looked fine. I received a quote on the extended warranty while there. I later called and emailed to extend my warranty but kept getting the run around. Fast forward to this weekend, getting on the freeway no acceleration at all. Rpm just…
ODI 11181168
Power Train
Last month i took my altima to my dealer for service. My car shut down on me twice earlier in the week & i was unable to get it started again. While driving down the roadway it would completely lose power.
ODI 11103926
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud rumbling sound and the transmission inadvertently shifted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was…
ODI 11092274
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 mph on an incline, the vehicle inadvertently started to decelerate. The contact had to pull over onto the side of the road because the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to barberino nissan (506 n colony road, wallingford, connecticut 06492) where it was diagnosed that the transmission…
ODI 11084970
Power Train
As i was driving down i-95 south going 70 mph my car suddenly dropped down to 60 and then 50 mph and no matter how much a pressed the gas, the car continued to lose power. I barely made it to the next exit and had to drive with my hazard lights on so other drivers knew that i couldn't drive any faster. I pulled into a gas station and let the car sit for approximately 30-45 mins. Before attempting to drive the rest…
ODI 11083917
Engine · Power Train
When temperatures are 15 degrees, or lower the engine makes a loud rumbling and knocking noise when started up. The colder it is the louder and longer it last. Generally it takes 5-10+ minutes before it quiets down. Second issue is; regardless of temperature, when accelerating on a grade it also makes a rumbling noise. The car has 57,000 on it and is very good condition otherwise
ODI 11066763
Power Train
Greetings, i am writing this complaint to notify the nhtsa of a deadly problem with the cvt transmission in the nissan altima! I have experienced this where the vehicle either turns off, stutters, or and hesitates for several seconds. This hesitation is deadly because when pulling out or merging on to a highway there is loss of power and this will cause a fatal accident due to the vehicle not accelerating as…
ODI 11055538
Power Train · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 mph uphill, the vehicle independently rolled backwards. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to nissan world (146 us-22, springfield township, nj 07081), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The vin was not available.
ODI 11054108
Power Train
I own a 2015 nissan altima - as i was driving down i95 south in washington dc, the car starting revving and jerking. No warning lights came on, and while driving 65 miles per hour, it became very unsafe. I brought it to the nissan dealer and they said the transmission (cvt) is bad and needs to be replaced - $4300 and not covered by warranty because of 79k miles on the car. I checked on-line and their seems to be a…
ODI 11053404
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to autoeastern nissan of meadowlands dealer located at 45 s, rte 17, hasbrouck heights, nj where the technician diagnosed that the cvt transmission was defective and the valve body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and…
ODI 11056850
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position without warning. In addition, the tow man mentioned the shift button failed to depress. The vehicle was towed to peoria nissan (9151 w bell rd, peoria, az, 85382), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
ODI 11043633
Engine · Power Train
Takata recall i've only had my car for a month i bought it on 9/15/2017. Now my transmission went out. I bought the car from houston auto group
ODI 11051591
Power Train
Has a hesitation on take off, like it does not move when you push the accelerator. A very bad dead spot. Makes it very dangerous to get on the highway or standing by a stoplight. This has happened when we stop at a stoplight, the car won't move forward
ODI 11034686
Electrical System · Power Train · Service Brakes
When placed on park the car still rolls forward or back and almost caused an accident. The car pulls when driving in a slow speed of 5-20 mpr and sometimes the floor on the driver side vibrate. Also, the electrical buttons located on the steering wheel are unable to be used when on parked or driving. The volume or phone or selection switch does not work again...
ODI 11032124
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a drowning noise coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle that became increasingly louder. The vehicle was taken to bob johnson nissan (4000 w ridge rd, rochester, ny 14626) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the…
ODI 11031721