Transmission Not Engage Problems of Nissan Altima

This is the 2nd Nissan Altima with transmission/power train issues. The first I immediately returned thinking that perhaps it was an isolated incident. My car does not want to engage on take off. The rpms go up really high and the car barely takes off. This occurs during all weather conditions on all terrains.

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I am angry and very upset that Nissan is not stepping up and taking responsibility for the defective cvt transmissions that they have been installing in their vehicles, specifically the Altima. I own a 2013 Altima sv that is a danger on the road and to me that had to be parked. I began researching the problem and was astounded to read about the many class action lawsuits that are pending because of the transmission problems that have been concealed by Nissan though they were aware of these issues in 2012. Interestingly enough I understand that Nissan uses cvt's designed and manufactured by jatco, a majority �owned subsidiary of Nissan. A little conflict of interest perhaps and the real reason for the hesitation to initiate a recall? Nissan is being unjustly enriched at the expensive of their customers. My transmission reacts in the same manner as many of those described in the 37 pages of car complaints posted at �lemmon law. Com� my car at 70,800 miles began revving. The vehicle would stall and although the engine could be re-started the transmission would not engage in drive or reverse, the same complaint many people have described. This would occur with no warning causing an extreme hazard to me and others. I understand that Nissan was forced to extend the warranty from a class action suit on vehicles 2007 to 2010 models with the same cvt transmission. Nissan needs to take responsibility and do the same for the newer models. Why doesn't Nissan care about safety, about customer satisfaction and taking responsibility for a defect that you have been aware of? their ceo has been arrested for financial improprieties. Just think about how that makes all of us feel. Here we are getting ripped off while the people on the top benefit. Nissan should take responsibility and extend the warrant period on the power train to 10 years 120,000 miles like you have in the past.

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While driving, either with the cruise control or without, the engine rpms will quickly bounce between high rpms and low rpms though the speed of the vehicle does not change at all. The engine is revving faster, but the transmission does not appear to be engaged. This happens frequently.

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In January 2018, I took my Nissan Altima to a nearby authorized Nissan dealer explaining that the car was not accelerating after stopping. When depressing the gas pedal, the car engine would not immediately engage and would stay idle until seconds passed to which point the car would accelerate to the speed limit whil driving on interstates and local roads. The Nissan dealer (porter Nissan in newark DE) indicated the despite my having brought the car in for service regularly (most recently in Dec. 2017 and July 2017) they indicated previous diagnostic tests had not found that my transmission was in need of repairs. They indicated that the repair cost would exceed $5,000 which is clearly a result of a defective manufacturing process given my car has under 85,000 miles. My extended warranty expired and so. I contacted Nissan directly and reported the concern and they have opened a case number but haven't heard back from them. I've done research online and it appears Nissan has been subjected to federal law suits stemming from transmissions difficulties and in response extended the warranty from 100k to 120 miles for Nissan Altimas manufactured between 2003-2010. Therefore, I am reporting these concerns to your organization and would respectfully request your guidance on next steps.

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I am reporting a dangerous condition with the 2013 Nissan Altima transmission. The transmission failed on my car at 75,000 miles while driving 65 - 70 mph on the florida turnpike. The car is out of warranty based on miles (not time) and I was denied coverage by Nissan due to warranty expiration and because vehicle was purchased used. The transmission has stuttered since purchase but it seemed to be a quirk of the car; however, on Dec. 5, 2017, it briefly would not move in reverse as my daughter (the primary driver) began a 4-hour drive from orlando to miami. It engaged and she continued on her trip. While driving on the florida turnpike, the transmission disengaged while driving at highway speed. She was able to coast through traffic to the side of the road. She turned off the car and it started and moved again. It was nighttime and not safe for her to remain on the side of the road. The transmission continued to stop several times during her drive and she again pulled over, stopped, then restarted the car. She made it safely to miami. The next morning, Dec. 6, the car would not move in drive or reverse. On Dec 10 the car was towed by aaa to a nearby auto mechanic. On Dec. 11 the transmission failure was diagnosed and I was advised to take the car to a Nissan dealer because of the numerous reported problems with the cvt transmissions, including an extended warranty on models up to year 2010. On Dec. 11 it was towed to Nissan and we established a case with Nissan customer care. Today, Dec. 19 we were informed that Nissan will not cover any of the cost of repair. The repair estimate is at least $3,700. They will replace with the same transmission, so we are concerned about safety in the future. We still owe ~$8,000 on the vehicle and feel we have no choice but to move forward with the repair.

I was driving my vehicle when it sputtered and stopped in the middle of a busy city street,. Luckily a policeman was right behind me and was able to divert traffic away from my car. I towed the car to a nearby mechanic shop who replaced the battery (because it was dead) and advised me that the problem could be with the transmission. I drove the car but the rpms were going up and down and pressing the gas pedal did not cause the car to move any faster, and the transmission does not engage in a timely manner when I put the car on "drive". I scheduled a time with the dealer to inspect the car in two days. That day it took me a long time to get the car started and moving and it broke down as I entered the dealer's service lot. They diagnosed the problem as a failed cvt transmission which had to be replaced for $3700, since it cannot be repaired. I told them that I searched the Nissan website the night before and there was a recall by Nissan of this car in December 2016 because the cvt controller had to be re-programmed, otherwise it will cause excessive wear and damage to the cvt. They claimed the recall was only for the reprogramming and because the vehicle was over the warranty, nothing will be done for free. I told them that this was a safety issue since I almost got hit by traffic when the car stalled, that their recall mentioned the possible damage, and that I became aware of it after the incident, but that did not help and advised me to call Nissan, but he wouldt. I believe this defect with the cvt program is a serious safety issue from my personal experience. The car gave no warning signs or alarms of the problem and it happened suddenly. The cvt failure being indirectly cause by the defective programing should have been covered by a federally mandated recall. This issue is all over the internet. Also Nissan never made owners aware of this recall.

Previous complaints to my dealer regarding my car is the 'stuttering or jutting' of my vehicle while driving - at times almost violently. The cvt transmission had been replaced once within the first 6 months of ownership. On December 29, 2016 while traveling from mo to IL, while on I-44 traveling approximately 75 mph uphill with the cruise control set the car suddenly lost power to the transmission would be the best way I would describe it. The car suddenly started revving to over 6,000 rpms, the gas pedal would not react, it was if the car was in neutral and the gas pedal was revving the engine. The loss of ability to control the cars speed while going uphill on the expressway put us in serious danger. We were able to get over to the side of the road. The car was put into 'park' we waited a couple of minutes but due to our location on the expressway shoulder we knew we needed to get into a better sight of oncoming vehicles, it seemed as if they didn't see us until they were right near us, many trucks were unable to move over on short notice so when they pasted us at 70+ miles the entire car shook. When restarting the vehicle it would not engage into either 'drive' or 'reverse'. Roadside assistance was called, due to heavy volume they could not get to us for at least 1 1/2 hours, they deemed the situation dangerous and the missouri state highway patrol was called. When they arrived approximately 1/2 hour later the car would go into drive, but with extreme jerking and constant revving of the engine. Since the car moved they escorted us the 1 1/2 mile to the nearest exit off the expressway, while traveling downhill, just coasting the car would constantly jerk and the engine was revving. The car was towed back the 200 miles to our dealership. The car experienced 'transmission failure' and is currently having the transmission replaced again.

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I have a 2005 Altima se-r 3. 5 v6 I was leaving a mcdonald's parking lot and as soon as I put the car in reverse there was a hard jerk and the transmission did not engage properly. The car reversed after a couple seconds and when I put it in drive a hard jerk and the car was in 5th gear. No other gears were available. I parked the car and shut if off. . . After a few seconds I started it back up and threw it in reverse and got the same result, I put it in drive then tiptronic and saw a 5 (5th gear). I called a couple friends and mechanics they said it a fail safe. So I waited again and tried to restart the car and it took a good 10-15 seconds to crank and after I reversed the car would die. I was only trying to get home (1 mike down the road) because I did not trust this car to bring me anywhere at this point. After a couple start then shut downs and letting the car sit for a few I was able to get the car running and driving in all the gears. I got on the boulevard and I was going about 20-30 and the car dies on me. Luckily it was the middle of the night and the was no traffic. I restart the car and its running in 5th gear for about 10-15 seconds and then I see my rpms going up as speed going down. The transmission was not engaging and I knew something was definitely wrong at this point. I pull to the side and pop the hood, the was so much heat but the car was not overheating. I call my mechanic and he says let it sit a bit. 20 minutes later, car cooled down a bit and a reliable friend and mechanic come help me push the car into a parking lot. We later find out the transmission failed. Fluid was still red, not burned but something else was going on inside. $2000+ later and a replacement tranny the car is up but still dying at random times, won't start. Diagnosis crank and camshaft sensors. The transmission also goes straight to 5th gear and car stalls in traffic.

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My 2010 Nissan Altima 2. 5s accelerates slowly when turning from a stop. I made a left turn against oncoming traffic. The oncoming car was about 200 ft away. I pressed the acellerator hard. The cvt transmission felt like it disengaged. The engine rev'ed but the tires didn't spin. The oncoming car must have locked his brakes as I was hit in the rear quarter panel. Their were no injuries. I had only had this car three months at the time. I feel the cvt transmission should be recalled as I am not the only one to post problem with the cvt.

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2006 Nissan Altima ser. When driving the clutch sinks. Several pumps will get it back in order. Also at times on a cold start it doesn't feel like the clutch disengages completely.

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