Noises During Shifting Problems of Nissan Altima

Nissan Altima owners have reported 16 problems related to noises during shifting (under the power train 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.

1 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2007 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 11/22/2020

I have a 2007 Nissan Altima 2. 5s with cvt transmission that has failed at 181,225 miles. Car has always been taken care of. . Driving down the road a whining sound started lost acceleration then a very loud grinding noise and then shifting issues. . All with in 15 minutes. . No warning just quit going. Mechanics state it is the transmission and has to be replaced. Really love my car but the replacement is so expensive. Nissan needs to help due to this is an on going issue.

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2 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2014 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 08/14/2020

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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3 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 08/06/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle would decelerated from 15 to 20 mph, then stalled without warning. The contact stated that he shifted to natural and restart the vehicle and was able to drive normal to his residence. The contact stated that when the shifter in drive, the vehicle would stalled, the transmission would make a noise and when the vehicle warm up it would stalled. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for a diagnose testing. The manufacturer was not make aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 106,000. Aw.

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4 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2016 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 02/02/2019

Does not shift properly, after driving for long periods of time the vehicle will not accelerate, it bucks when it down shifts, makes clicking noises randomly. The vehicle does not move after idling after long periods of usage. (the fuel delivery is messed up). This happens when you are at different speeds. You can be at a complete stop and go to accelerate but have your pedal all the way to the floor and nothing happens. Then at 60 mph on a highway the vehicle will all of a sudden just all of a sudden buck when you go to pass some one.

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5 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2011 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 12/12/2018

When it is hot outside and the car has been driven for a long period of time the cvt transmission will make a whining noise. I noticed it when I was on the highway going about 70 mph. Because of this strange noise, I exited. When I was going 30 mph+ and accelerating the whining continued to happen. I am not sure what would cause this, but it sounds like a belt inside the transmission is slipping. It now stutters at times when going about 10 mph. When "shifting" down from 20 mph it will jerk.

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6 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 08/01/2018

I was driving on the highway, the car started making a strange noise, shifting hard and the check engine light came on. . . I decided to leave the highway as the car was losing speed. At the first light, the car stalled in the middle of the road. . . The trouble is that I did not realize until the light turned green and cars in from of me started moving and I couldn't almost got hit from behind by incoming cars. Ended up moving slowly to the side. Got the car towed to a Nissan dealer that advised that it a cvt failure. My car has 83k miles, Nissan is not willing to help.

7 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 07/11/2017

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, there was an abnormal noise coming from the transmission and the gear shifter failed to shift out of position. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the road shoulder. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the linkage that traveled to the the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the right lane. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was a major transmission failure. The vehicle was taken to fenton Nissan west (8800 n w expressway, oklahoma city, ok, 73162) where it was diagnosed that there was a recall on the transmission computer software. The software was updated and the transmission fluid was changed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to fenton Nissan west where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was not under a recall and there was nothing done to extend the warranty. The manufacturer also stated that there was a lawsuit that was still in litigation and they would call the contact when it settled. The failure mileage was 69,500.

8 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/21/2015

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, the transmission shifted from drive into the neutral position independently and an abnormal noise emitted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate or locate the failure. The contact experienced multiple unrelated failures with the vehicle that included the exterior door failing to unlock or lock with the key fob until after several attempts. A burning odor emitted from the air vents when the air conditioner or heater was activated. There were no flames present. Also, the brakes squeaked intermittently when depressed. The contact stated there was concern regarding a potential health hazard with the push button starter causing cancer. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 10,600.

9 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 06/17/2014

My transmission slips and sometimes clunking noise when it shifts at low speed.

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10 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2013 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 08/23/2013

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact was driving approximately 45 mph when the vehicle down shifted automatically. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle would jolt forward and exhibit an abnormal banging noise when the air conditioner was activated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 10,500. The VIN was not available.

11 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2006 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 01/01/2011

The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving she continued to hear a loud noise coming from the back of the vehicle. She also mentioned that every time she had to shift gears they would lock and in order to continue driving she had to engage the shift release button. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the gear shift needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 84,000 and the current mileage was 86,000.

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12 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/05/2010

Tl-the contact owns a 2005 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 20 mph, a loud banging noise emitted from the transmission and the gears failed to shift properly. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the defective transmission. Two years later, the similar failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to a transmission auto center where the transmission was currently being rebuilt. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 113,800. Js.

13 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/15/2006

: the contact stated while accelerating the transmission hesitates to shift. And when it shifts, it is a rough transition. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who changed the ground wire. This did not correct the problem therefore the dealer determined the transmission needed to be replaced. Also, while depressing the brake pedal the brakes squeaked and when driving at 10 mph the brakes made a squeaking noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on four occasions. The first time dust was blown off the brakes. On the second and third visit the brake pads were replace. The fourth time, the brakes were determined to be 'glazed' and nothing could be done to repair the problem.

14 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 01/10/2005

I purchased my 2005 Altima 2. 5 s December 2004 and within a couple of weeks I had taken it in to the dealer that I purchased it from for a clunking noise coming front the engine area and a feeling under my feet like someone was under my car striking it with a hammer, this occurs at take off, shifting gears and coming to a stop (still down shifting), I also felt as if the transmission shifted very rough for a new car, it just really always felt like my motor was about to drop on the ground. The dealership service advisor came out to me and said that the mechanic said he could not get the car to repeat it so it should be fine. As I drove away it happened again, I was heated and called the dealer when I got home, they made me another appt. And this repeated again and again and again and again, never being repaired. Now after hitting 100k my car is great except for this darn clunking, so I researched the internet and it seems to be a common issue, engine mounts broken, mainly passenger side. So I ordered parts and had them all replaced and sure enough, I am amazed I didn't loose my motor the passenger one was almost like nothing was there, obviously this is a part that has been broken for a really long time. With so many complaints and known issues, why has this not become a recall?.

15 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2005 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 09/14/2004

While drive at 25 mph, consumer heard a pop noise and vehicle didn't shift from the first gear to the second gear. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, mechanic indicated the cable broke. Consumer indicated don't know which cable was broke and she will provide further information.

16 Noises During Shifting problem of the 2001 Nissan Altima

Failure Date: 05/25/2001

When shifting vehicle into 5th gear, grinding noise is heard. Vehicle only has 900 miles. Dealer indicated that transmission needed to be adjusted.

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