Power Train Problems of Nissan Altima - part 1

I drove out of town about 40 miles and everything was fine, next day went to leave to come home and immediately noticed high rpms going about 20mph. I pulled over, turned the car off and turned it back on, started driving and same thing. I had no choice but to drive it on the interstate. I could get up to 60 very carefully but I was still sitting around 4000rpms. It wouldn’t shift gears at all (I know it’s a cvt and doesn’t have gears). I then noticed a high squealing noise, thankfully made it home with a lot of honking and middle fingers even though I had my hazards on. Once I made it home, plugged in my obd scanner and had a pending dtc of p1778 which I have found to be the stepper motor. Aka the death code. It’ll start, shift into all other gears, but is making a high squealing noise even when idle and in park and when revving in park the squeal gets louder. I even attempted the “semi manual’ to see if I could get it to catch, I couldn’t at all. No matter what “gear” I was in it wouldn’t bring the rpms down.

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Shift sticks in park position. Intermittent problem happening often.

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My 96 year old mom purchased 2016 alltima 8 years ago. It now has 59,000 0riginal miles on it and the cvt transmission is failing we were told at the Nissan service center where the car was purchased. Nissan has refused to help pay for any repairs. So 96 year old woman living on fixed income has to pay. Go back to japan Nissan.

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When driving down the street car shuts off lights flicker on and off continuously sometimes it don’t turn back on sometimes it does but I usually just coast until it turns back on very dangerous if on freeway or heavy traffic also the brake light and and trac lights go on when this happens. When stepping on gas the rpm’s go up really high like the transmission is going out.

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Transmission was completely replaced by Nissan 8/2023 after failing. June 2025 transmission fails again is needs yet another complete replacement. Nissan will not assist. Claims "warranty period" expired. Brand new transmission fails in under 2 years and around 10k miles???.

The vehicle is unsafe to driver and others on the road. The power steering hose has had a leak since it was manufactured and was not fixed by the manufacturer at all! tie rods gave away within 5 years of a mileage less than 24,200 miles. Cv joints along with tie rods have been easily compromised and damaged causing loss of control and steering . Suspensions are no longer in tact nor reliable and will pose a danger. All errors were not found by manufacturer and has caused immediate danger to not only driver but everyone on the road. The engine has a rattle only after 2 years which is not usual.

I am having problems with my ecu malfunctioning which is causing my catalytic converter my exhaust manifold and my O2 sensors to malfunction. I'm having all the same issues as the recall campaign reference number ntb 12-040 d.

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The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and attempting to accelerate, the vehicle briefly hesitated before accelerating. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown. Then VIN was not available.

-Nissan made their Altimas and other vehicles using a cvt transmission that was of poor design and quality. -Nissan has admitted to this in several class action lawsuits, [xxx] ) and has extended their powertrain warranty and time period as a result. -the extended powertrain warranty is to cover up until 84k miles, the mileage on the Nissan Altima in question is just over 82k, well under the mileage limit. -Nissan corporate has denied repairs for this particular Nissan Altima under both their financial assistance and goodwill programs, despite having done so for many other Altima, murano, maxima, etc. . . Owners. -Nissan is denying assistance based on two points: first, they claim that the time has expired. My claim is that transmissions fail due to poor engineering and quality, as well as wear and tear - not due to an arbitrary point of time when the clock hand strikes 12 midnight. In other words, transmissions due not wear out based upon an arbitrary time schedule. Secondly, Nissan is denying assistance and suggested that the warranty is void due to a lack of dealer maintenance, in violation of the magnuson-moss warranty act, which protects consumers' rights to choose where they have their car serviced without voiding the warranty. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle jerked and made an abnormally loud sound. The vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road. The contact stated that the check engine and stabili-trak warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence, and then was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was diagnosed and determined that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. The repair was pending. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact that the VIN was included in Nissan manufacturer recall number: pc490. The contact was advised that a manager would reach out. However, the contact was awaiting a call from the manager. The contact was advised that the dealer was refusing to repair the vehicle, because the vehicle was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 190,300.

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It seems to be the transmission intermittently. I'd stop, push down on the accelerator and would go like a few mph. Then it would lunge forward and I'd have to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the vehicle in front of me. The other thing was it didn't seem to shift from first gear - I ended up redlining it at 7000rpm when only going 45mph. I've read that there is a problem with Nissan cars and the cvt. In answer to your questions: you can inspect it. At a stop/light, I'm always afraid the accelerator will start out slow and then lunge forward and eventually I'll hit another vehicle. The dealer couldn't reproduce the issue after having the vehicle 6 days. After 3, they "re-programmed" as the service manager said it was out-of-date and that doing so may fix the problem. They then tested for a further 3 days and couldn't reproduce it. Vehicle has only been inspected by the local Nissan dealer. There were no warning lights or messages before or after these incidents.

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As I was driving on the highway , I experienced loss of power, acceleration issues, slipping between gears, whining noise, hesitating, and jerking I had no warning signs no lights come on on my vehicle to notify me of any type of problems. This all happened when I was driving on the highway. My car went from driving perfectly normal to no longer working. I took my car to a mechanic they run a diagnostic. They also test drove in and inspected the car and said my transmission is failing and it needs to be replaced and that this has been a common issue in Nissan Altima between 80,000 and 100,000 miles.

Description of the problem: for the past three years, my vehicle has experienced intermittent and sudden loss of power while driving, including on the highway. The issue is ongoing and has not been resolved despite having the throttle body replaced three separate times, totaling approximately $4,500 in repairs. Each replacement has resulted in the exact same malfunction: the car enters limp mode, drastically reducing power, which is especially dangerous when my children are in the vehicle. Component/inspection: the issue appears to involve the throttle body and possibly the cvt transmission or related electrical system. The component has been replaced multiple times and is available for inspection if needed. Safety risk: this malfunction puts my safety and the safety of my passengers at significant risk, particularly when driving at high speeds or in heavy traffic. The car's sudden loss of power makes it difficult to accelerate or maintain speed, which could easily lead to a collision/serious injury. Problem reproduced/confirmed: yes. The problem has been witnessed and confirmed by midas of palm bay, FL and Nissan of melbourne, FL. Manufacturer involvement: I reached out to Nissan, but they refused to assist with the repairs or offer any support. Warning signs/symptoms: before the failure, the check engine light comes on, followed by a warning message that reads “engine malfunction. ” immediately after, the vehicle loses power and cannot accelerate normally.

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When I push the start button my car sometimes won't start and it won't go in drive. There has not been any warning lamps, messages or symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. It started about 2 weeks ago, it doesn't always happen, but it's happening more frequently now. I had an emergency yesterday and I couldn't get my car started. After waiting about 10 minutes I was able to get it started, but I was afraid if I turned the car off it wouldn't start again. The problem has not been inspected by the dealership or confirmed by an independent service center. I'm interested in seeing if there has been a recall for this problem.

Cvtc transmission stalls almost got my kids and my pregnant daughter hit I bought the car only 2 months ago.

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The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 mph, the transmission suddenly failed, and the vehicle started losing power while decelerating. The contact was able to coast to the side of the road from an off-ramp. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

I am the new owner of a 2016 Nissan Altima with approximately 179,000 miles, and I am experiencing a complete transmission failure despite Nissan’s claims that their cvt transmissions are reliable. After researching, I discovered that Nissan has faced multiple class-action lawsuits regarding faulty cvt transmissions, which led to warranty extensions in the past. However, I was told by Nissan customer affairs that those extensions have ended, and they refused to offer any assistance, even though this is a well-documented, known defect. As a new owner, I do not have access to the vehicle’s full service history, but there are no reported service issues or previous transmission failures according to the bar website. Regardless, this failure is consistent with thousands of other complaints from Nissan Altima owners, and it is unacceptable that Nissan refuses to take responsibility. Additionally, there are two active recalls on my vehicle (hood latch and door handle issues), but I cannot even bring the car in for recall repairs due to the transmission failure. I am requesting that Nissan takes this matter seriously. If Nissan continues to ignore its responsibility, I will escalate this complaint further.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving up an incline at 65–70 mph, the vehicle hesitated and briefly lost automotive power. The vehicle returned to normal functionality. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the stop lamp switch and wiring had failed. The vehicle was not repaired. Most recently, the contact stated that while driving up an incline at 60-70 mph, the vehicle hesitated and briefly lost automotive power. No warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate, and the vehicle was jerking and lurching while driving. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 100,000.

My car constantly turns off mid drive and then turns back on , also all the lights on my dash pop up eveytime I start the car so I’m pretty sure it’s an electric issue sometimes it’s doesn’t start I have to play with the battery little bit and I’ve had it tested even bought a new one so ik it’s not the battery it’s electric, it frequently turns off for like 5 seconds while I’m driving and then turns back on.

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Repair shops estimate states; automatic transaxle (3102m3vx0cre) needs to be removed & replaced, (combination) crankshaft main oil seal remove & replace, (combination) transmission oil cooler & lines - flush - front wheel alignment, cvt programming which is totaling $5,714. 48. This cost will cost me a hardship as I am a person with disabilities. I don't feel it is fair that the extended warranty has a time limit as this was not a good solution for those that don't drive much. I am being told it expired in 2023. Had I driven more this recalled cvt would have damaged sooner and been covered. I am extremely afraid to drive this car like this.

2016 Nissan Altima has approximately 89,300 miles and the continuously variable transmission (cvt) had to be replaced. Nissan is well aware of the cvt issues. A few years ago, due to class-action lawsuits regarding the cvt, Nissan offered extended warranty for all impacted vehicles for 7 years and 84,000 miles, whichever comes first. Our vehicle was less than 6,000 miles outside of that warranty. And went out about 1 year after that warranty. Due to a separate warranty we purchased at the time the certified pre-owned Altima was bought (with about 9,200 miles on it), we were covered for 7 years or 100,000 miles additional warranty, whichever came first. For the warranty we paid for, we were over by 1 year and 3 months but under in mileage; Nissan agreed to pay half of the cvt replacement cost. We have copies of the warranties and receipts. Car began to skip/stall in late 2024. Check engine light came on. Code was run at Nissan dealership in January 2025 that said cvt was bad. We had the cvt replaced at a Nissan dealership and had to pay for 1/2 the cvt replacement. Impacted Nissan cvts should be mandatory recalled and Nissan should be required to pay full cost of cvt replacements for those Nissans due to the widespread and known issues.

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle jerked and made an abnormally loud sound. The check engine warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, the key fob failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but denied assistance in covering the cost of the repair. The vehicle remained at the residence and had not been driven since the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Car was driving fine went to work on January 2nd 2025 and when I went to leave I put it in reverse it went and when I put it in drive the car would not. Shift into drive . Had it taken in where they quoted me $7,776. 00 for the transmission to be replace my Altima has been taken very good care of it was bought at 31k and it has 141k all high way miles. Nissan said it was under warranty and I missed it by 20k miles I was never notified of a recall on the transmission they sent out recalls for the hood latch amd a reprogramming issue with the cvt. Prior to that. That was fixed at a Nissan dealer ship.

For the transmission I was driving at normal speed in the freeway when out of no where the car started to jerk and lost power I almost got hit by the car behind me it was a traumatizing experience for me and my son I haven’t gotten my car to get repaired because as a single mother it is very hard on me and with the suspension it had been making loud squeezing noise from my rear suspension and it has gotten worst now it’s embarrassing to be driving my daughters father in law also had an Altima and it had the same suspension issues.

All 4 door lock actuators airbag system malfunctioning cvt slipping at 83,000 miles broken motor mount.

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stalled. The abs warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle failed to accelerate immediately. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with cvt judder, and that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,737.

I purchased my 2015 Nissan Altima in July, 2022 with 56,530 miles on it. At this date it has approximately 71,500 miles on it. I have driven it 14,970 miles in 2. 5 years. On [xxx] I was driving home from thanksgiving in east brunswick, NJ to my home in south philadelphia on [xxx] in new jersey when my car suddenly began to have a slow down in ability to accelerate. I ended up pulling over after a moment of slowing down and not knowing what was happening. When I got to the break down lane, the car stalled. I ended up getting road side assistance to tow me to ward's automotive in mt. Laurel, NJ, where my family and I have brought cars for many years (we used to live in moorestown, NJ. Ward's ended up telling me the following Monday that my engine was "bad. " I have no idea how my engine died after only 71,500 miles on this car! I got oil changes on it every 5,000 miles. I did report to the dealership in December, 2022 that I was hearing weird noises coming from the right front side but they told me they heard nothing. What can I do??? I am still paying for this vehicle (approx. $3,100 left on loan). I did not purchase an extended warranty when I bought it used. I have learned my lesson, but I need help understanding what rights I have. I don't know if there is any manufacturer's warranty on the car. Please help me! information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

While driving my vehicle on the freeway, the car suddenly went into limp mode then a few seconds later, the warning light appeared showing cvt failure alert. The car has 111,000 miles. This should be an issue that Nissan need to be responsible 100%.

Transmission had front seal leaking. Car has less than 51,ooo miles.

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I drove my car to work that morning and it was running completely fine. When I went to lunch that same day after 5 mins of driving the car my cvt transmission slipped out of nowhere and lost all power completely while I was on a busy road with lots of traffic almost causing multiple accidents because it happened out of no where and I was unable to get my car off of the road due to having no power. The car gave me no warning signs that anything was wrong until it wouldnt move anymore.

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While driving, my transmission stopped accelerating, and started making a scraping/ticking noise. The car almost cut out in traffic, nearly causing a rear end collision!.

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Car enters lymph mode, transmission failure car fails to move. Incident occurs randomly while driving on the highway placing driver and passengers at risk of being hit from behind. Nissan transmissions are notorious for transmission failures. This is the second Nissan Altima I have owned with the same transmission problem vehicle only has approximately 60,000 miles and already failing. No warning lights came on nor other indications of malfunction. Transmission has been serviced by Nissan oil and filter have been changed. Transmission is warranted for 100,000 miles or seven years. The vehicle is a 2016 and has just passed the warranty. Previous Altima transmission was warranted for 100,000 miles regardless of the number of years. This is the third time transmission has fallen into safe mode on the freeway.

I opened complaint number 11539204 on 08/17/2023 concerning issues with the car stalling, delayed shifting and gear slippage. I had the transmission replaced with a new one on 08/18/2023 at tri-state Nissan winchester, va, and now I'm experincing the same issue with this new transmission. I was told that the warrenty for the enw transmission was only 12 months/12k miles. I paid over $5k for this new transmission and in a little more than 14 months, the same issues are being experienced. I was told Nissan changed their warranty on 07/2024 for their new transmissions to 36 months/36k miles. I called 1-800-Nissan-1 and got a case created, but they are not able to help in covering the cost to replace this 2nd transmission. There needs to be a recall on these Nissan's cvt.

Power train gives out when car warms up. I’ve had fluids checked for the power train and everything was fine. When on high way power train would either jerk tremendously or just give out. It almost caused me to wreck one day ass there was a truck behind me who nearly avoided rear ending me because the car completely slowed down.