Power Train Problems of Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima owners have reported 2,093 power train related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 33 most common power train problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's power train (1,378 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's transmission failure (123 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Power Train problems of Nissan Altima

The Power Train problem

My 2022 Nissan Altima has been experiencing transmission issues for about a month. The car hesitates, lunges, and shudders when accelerating from a stop. At around 60,000 miles, I had the transmission fluid flushed, and the shop confirmed the transmission fluid was clean with no metal debris.   Read details...

The Transmission Failure problem

2020 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to transmission failure.   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission problem

The contact owns a 2014 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle shuddered uncontrollably and stalled. The contact was able to pull to the shoulder of the road. The contact turned off the vehicle.   Read details...

The Vehicle Shudder problem

The transmission has failed prematurely. The car has stalled creating a dangerous situation. The vehicle will vibrate and pulls oddly at low speeds. A burning smell has now developed and I cannot drive the vehicle due to safety concerns.   Read details...

The Transmission Noise problem

Car was fine. Had it serviced 4 months ago and was told car was in good condition. Today got an check engine light. Had it towed now being told it�s a transmission issues and will cost 4000 to replace. I just financed this car about a year and a half. I owe finance company 343 a month.   Read details...




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