One problem related to transmission solenoid has been reported for the 1996 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Had car two months, experienced transmission slippage, took car to dealer 3 times couldn't find problem, finally transmission shifting solenoid replaced. Con tinued to experience transmission slippage. Returned car to dealer no trouble codes found, wouldn't act up. Finally transmission drive gear failed, returned to dealer. Needs new transmission, used transmission installed. Two blocks from dealer at gas pump car fails to start, shifter linkage not properly adjusted. Returned to dealer. Next morning noticed puddle under car, transmission fluid. Returned to dealer. Thought finally it was fixed. Nope. Experiencing transmission slippage again. Called dealer. Will return Monday September 25, 2000. In four months the car has returned to the dealer 7 times. I finally sugested that maybe there was a misalighnment between engine and transmission, they agreed to take a look. We are now making payments on a $10,000. 00 car that is not capable of being driven more than 40 miles without transmission overheating slipping and is unsafe because you never know when its going to happen and I was stranded in the middle of a busy street with cars coming both directions. I am fed up!!!! what can I do?.