general problems of the 2011 Nissan Altima - part 2

Driving on the road at 55 mph the Nissan all of a sudden would not go over 20 mph. After taking the car to the dealership, the stated we needed a new transmission. The vehicle is only 6 years old. We maintained the vehicle and followed all the guideline for maintenance. I was quiet shocked to learn that this is a common occurrence for Nissan cvt transmissions. My concern is for the safety of my 21 year old son who was driving this vehicle when this happened. He was very fortunate that there was not a car behind him. The estimate to repair/replace was 5300 before tax. Yes, I was shocked. My son's previous vehicle was a 2002 Acura that he was still driving up until we insisted he drive a new vehicle to college for his safety.

I purchased my vehicle pre-owned in 2014. The vehicle has less than 120,000 miles and is only 6 years old. I put a brand new battery in the vehicle a couple weeks ago, I started to notice when I put the vehicle in reverse it would jolt, then it started doing the same thing when I put in drive. I had to pull over with my baby in the car and got the verhicle towed because I was scared, and now all of a sudden my transmission is bad! the vehicle drove fine and now since the battery change the transmission. Its not fair that they only cover certain vehicles which include cvt transmissions (all should be covered) this is their fault in making these vehicles this way and I wish I had known I would have never purchased this vehicle.

Tl- the contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while operating from idle the vehicle experienced hesitation and a moderate vibration. The failure occurred without warning. Crossroads Nissan- wake forrest where it was diagnosed 1120 capital blvd, wake forest Nissan, nc where the failure could not be replicated. The vehicle was taken from the dealer however the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure occurred approximately on three other occasions. The contact stated during one of the instances the vehicle was taken to the dealer they recommended a transmission flush. The vehicle was repaired however the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. The manufacturer was notified however no further assistance was offered due to no recalls being attributed to the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 100858. Kh.

Tl- the contact owned a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle was being operated approximately 65 mph the vehicle experienced a lack of engine power and stalling. The failure occurred without warning. Mcdonough Nissan located 1775 avalon pkwy, mcdonough, GA was contacted and diagnosed the cvt transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue however no assistance was offerred . The failure mileage was approximately 60000. The VIN was not provided. Kh.

Please see attachment explaining my transmission issue and also my experience with Nissan. Thank you.

P0101 powertrain/maf circuit issue keeps coming back with car. Even a technical service bulletin has been issued by the manufacturer for this issue. Dealer reprogrammed ecu/updated & <maf sensor . After certain miles have accumulated the error keeps on coming back with minimal drivability issues such as more fuel consumption due to inaccurate maf readings. Car jerks ever so often with the service engine light on regarding to the p0101 code. Dealer acknowledge but problem still not resolved.

I have a 2011 Nissan Altima throwing cvt transmission codes. The car accelerates quickly to high rpm's and you have to take your foot off the gas to make the car drive properly. Nissan is fully aware of the cvt transmission issues as they have an extended manufacturer warranty up to 120k miles. However, it caps off at 2010 models. I was told my VIN is not covered. I called Nissan consumer affairs, but currently jumping hoops to see if this is covered. If Nissan wants to sell vehicles with cvt transmissions, their warranty should be extended for all models and years. This is a known issue and should be addressed. We should not have to bare costs of 3000-5500 to replace a faulty transmission. This should be a recall. Currently, Nissan just waits to see if a problem arises. They will most likely not cover this. I was never notified about problems with the cvt transmission. My car has 110k miles and should not need a new transmission. I have maintained my vehicle. This is unfair practice to consumers and find it appalling that you spend thousands of dollars on a brand new vehicle only to have a bad transmission that will break sooner rather than later. I have read numerous consumer complaints from Nissan owners having cvt transmission issues with different mileage counts and models. All Nissan owners should be made aware and all should have the extended manufacturer warranty. If the transmission is causing problems in so many Nissan vehicles, its not the owner. It is clearly the manufacturer. Nissan should take responsibility and replace bad cvt transmissions when problems arise. I am truly surprised nothing has been done yet after reading numerous complaints about the same problem from Nissan owners. If automobile companies want to continue selling cvt transmissions, they should have better warranties. I will never buy a vehicle with cvt transmission again.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. While driving 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the speed reduced automatically and the rpms increased without warning. The contact exited off the highway and stopped the vehicle. The contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, shifted the gear into drive; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate and could not be driven. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The vehicle was then towed to the dealer (herb gordon Nissan, 3131 automobile blvd, silver spring, MD 20904) where it was diagnosed that the entire transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted at 800-647-7261 and opened a claim and case number: 28500795. The approximate failure mileage was 79,528.

I was traveling on the 60w in moreno valley. The temperature was about 90, it was pretty dry and hot. I was cruising along at 70 mph with my brother, infant niece and 10 year old son. When all of the sudden the speed just dropped to about 35 mph, due to there not being any warning at all (no error lights or brake lights), the car behind us nearly rear ended us. They had to swerve so suddenly it almost caused them to crash into the car next to us. I ended up pulling over for a few minutes, everything seemed to be fine, so we continued the drive home. About 8 miles down the road, the car's speed dropped again. This time I was already in the slow lane and was able to avoid any near crashes. I brought the car to Nissan in corona CA. After a couple days, they were able to diagnose the problem being the cvt. I feel there should be some sort of a recall on the Altima cvt. Nissan has been aware of the potential problem with the speed reducing while the cvt goes into safe mode without any warning to the driver or others on the road. Nissan has known about this issue for quite some time, but they do not seem to care about their customer's safety and well-being.

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. While attempting to drive the vehicle, it hesitated and failed to accelerate. The contact stated that the cvt indicator illuminated and the floorboard was constantly damp. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air module needed to be repaired/reset. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 170,000.