Nissan Altima owners have reported 8 problems related to engine grinding noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the Altima.
Transmission 1st gear or 2 gear delays shift and shuts down . Soon as I pull off my engine or transmission does this loud grinding noise and stops moving.
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Three major issues has been occuring with my 2013 Nissan Altima 2. 5 sl 1. Brake light comes up randomly while driving at local or highway speed. 2. Hood pop up while driving - issue with latch 3. Transmission is making grinding noise.
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The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving 20 mph, the vehicle buckled and stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (Nissan of garden city, 316 n franklin st, hampstead, NY 11550) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. While driving at unknown speeds. There was an abnormal grinding noise and fluid was leaking from the undercarriage. The vehicle stalled without warning. The contact called the same dealer and was informed that the vehicle was no longer under warranty and authorization was needed from the manufacturer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, but no assistance was provided. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 40,000.
The contact owns a 2009 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a grinding noise. There were no warning indicators illuminated. Shortly after, the contact drove over a pothole, which flattened the driver's side tire. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The contact stated that after a spare was installed on the vehicle, the noise grew louder. The contact had the vehicle towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger side alloy wheel, rear driver side alloy wheel, lk2 engine cradle 2. 5, both top control arms and knuckles needed to be replaced. The insurance company declared the vehicle destroyed. The failure mileage was 25,000.
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The contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed and a grinding noise emitted. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The three occupants exit from the vehicle immediately. The driver noticed smoke coming from the engine and flames were not present; however, parts of the engine detached onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to excessive low oil consumption and the engine needed to be replaced. An independent mechanic stated the failure was related to the recall under NHTSA campaign id number 07v527000 (engine and engine cooling). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
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Tl-the contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced several electrical failures. The battery fluid discharging, the battery was replaced once. The doors made a grinding noise, the doors actuator was replaced. The remote also failed to start the engine and the dealer advised that the remove failed to start up because it sense theft. The failure mileage was 8,000 and the current mileage 14,000. Li.
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The contact owns a 2002 Nissan Altima. While driving at any speed, the engine made a grinding noise. The contact examined the engine and noticed that there was no oil present. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The failure occurred without warning. The current mileage was 118,000 and failure mileage was 75,000.
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Dt:the contact stated vehicle stalled while driving on the interstate. There were no indicator lights on before the engine stalled. The engine made a metal grinding noise when it lost all power. He was able to get off the road without incident. The vehicle had to be towed to the dealership. They stated the cam shaft broke due to a material defect. The cam shaft will be replaced under warranty.