CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2011 Altima has a defect trend of CVT transmission failure showing up around the 100,000 mile mark.

It's an expensive repair at nearly $4,000 average repair cost. For more information see Nissan Altima CVT defect info on NissanProblems.com.

4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,722 miles

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2011 Nissan Altima engine problems

engine problem

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2011 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #4

Sep 012016

Altima

  • 95,836 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. While driving 80-85 mph, the vehicle went into safety mode and decelerated to 70 mph. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to flagstaff Nissan (4960 E marketplace dr, flagstaff, AZ 86004, (928) 522-6386) where it was diagnosed that the cooling component needed to be replaced; however, the part was on backorder. In addition a transmission flush was performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the local dealer for additional diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was 95,836.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Dec 012011

Altima

  • miles
2011 Nissan Altima. Consumer states problem with starting vehicle the consumer stated he was unable to unlock any of the doors, a message indicated the door was open, but it was tightly closed. The consumer had the vehicle towed. The tow truck driver noticed the fan was running. A diagnosis at the dealer revealed a computer glitch.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #2

May 092011

Altima

  • 19,000 miles
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated the vehicle engine would not start. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the software needed an update. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the failure at least three times. The contact stated that the vehicle was in the dealer's possession where he was awaiting further repairs. The failure mileage was 19,000.

- Memphis, TN, USA

problem #1

Feb 012011

Altima 4-cyl

  • 50 miles
VIN# - [xxx]. purchased from Nissan of downtown la. Purchased new Altima from dealer on 2/1/11. Before I refilled the car with fuel the "service engine soon" indicator light came on. I returned the car to be serviced on 2/8/2011. I was informed by Nissan that the ses light was from not closing the gas tank tight enough (even though I still had never refueled the car since I had purchased it). The light indicator was reset by Nissan service and later that day it came back on. On 6/23/11 I took the car back in for service and informed them of the re-occurring issue with the ses light. They ran a diagnostic check for a few hours and when they brought the car back they said that thy adjusted a valve setting that they believe to be causing the issue. Unfortunately about an hour after leaving the service garage the ses light came back on. On 1/12/12 I returned to Nissan service for scheduled oil change and informed them again of the re-occurring ses light tissue. This time they informed me that they would need to run a diagnostic check again. When I responded that the diagnostic check had failed to resolve or identify the issue last time they offered no other alternative. To date the ses light has been on since the first day I purchased the car and has essentially remained on for almost a year. Furthermore I have rented a Nissan Altima 2011 model on several business trips where I have had to refuel the car and I have not encountered the ses indicator. This leads me to further believe that there is a specific issue with the vehicle I own. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Hermosa Beach, CA, USA

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