CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2013 Nissan Altima has multiple problem trends including the CVT transmission, and now that this model is out of warranty, it earns our "Avoid Like The Plague" badge.

Owners complain about vibration and transmission failure related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), a whining noise from the power steering pump, and constant windshield problems that appear to be the result of poor design.

Be warned: the 2014 & 2015 Nissan Altima appears to share these same problems.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,542 miles

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #21

Oct 012023

Altima

  • 151,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened independently. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was informed that the manufacturer had received the notification and the manufacturer informed the contact that the recall repair had been completed by the previous owner in 2016. The failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #20

Jul 172023

Altima

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the hood failed to open as needed. The vehicle was also leaking anti-freeze. The contact was unable to open the hood to check or add coolant. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the contact was as unaware of the repair performed on the vehicle. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was unknown.

- New Britain, CT, USA

problem #19

Sep 012020

Altima

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the hood inadvertently opened. The contact lost control of the vehicle but was able to pull over, close the hood, and continued driving. There were no warning lights illuminated. Additionally, while driving, the headlights failed to produce adequate lighting. The contact used the high beam headlights while driving. The contact stated that it was difficult to see people and objects on the roadway. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Covington, LA, USA

problem #18

Apr 072021

Altima

  • 100,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the hood erroneously opened and slammed into the body and windshield and causing damage to the body of the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted regarding the failure. The contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the NHTSA campaign number 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #17

Aug 272021

Altima

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 70 mph, the hood disengaged without warning. The windshield was damaged. The hood was secured by the driver. There were no reported injuries. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated she failed to receive notification of NHTSA campaign number 20V315000 (Latches, Locks, and Linkages.The failure mileage was unknown.

- Toledo, OH, USA

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problem #16

May 282020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer had been notified of the recall however, the contact was informed repeatedly that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA

problem #15

Apr 022021

Altima

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact called autonation Toyota tempe (7970 S. autoplex loop, tempe, AZ 85284, (480) 420-3425) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #14

Oct 082020

Altima

  • 171,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated while driving 25 mph, without warning the hood latch fractured causing the hood to unlatch, flipped open, and damaged the hood. The vehicle was taken to mentor Nissan (6960 center St, mentor, oh 44060) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #13

Oct 072020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact was notified of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- West Covina, CA, USA

problem #12

Sep 162020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. An unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Aptos, CA, USA

problem #11

May 282020

Altima

  • 0 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact called the hart Nissan dealer located at 6564 mechanicsville turnpike, mechanicsville, va 23111, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Sandston, VA, USA

problem #10

May 282020

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part needed for the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Folcroft, PA, USA

problem #9

Oct 202015

Altima

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags), 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 15V468000 (suspension). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Needville, TX, USA

problem #8

May 022016

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V244000 (air bags) and 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The contact had not been notified of the recalls and was not notified by the dealer prior to purchasing the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer over five times. While the vehicle was at the dealer for routine repairs, the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in two recalls that needed to be performed. The dealer would not release the vehicle to the contact until the parts and the repairs were available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired and was waiting on instructions from the manufacturer. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #7

Feb 222016

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages ) however the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Newton, NC, USA

problem #6

May 212016

Altima

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to complete the recall repair for NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The dealer scheduled an appointment and, when the contact arrived for the repair, they stated that the hood latch was on back order and the dealer was unable to provide a time frame that the part may become available. The contact was also informed that there was a fuel pump recall and the vehicle was repaired. The contact was not aware and the dealer did not mention NHTSA campaign numbers: 15V468000 (suspension) and 16V244000 (air bags). The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #5

Mar 232016

Altima

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Wichita Falls, TX, USA

problem #4

Jan 192016

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches/locks/linkages); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect....updated 04/12/16

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #3

May 212015

Altima

  • 10,600 miles
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.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #2

May 262015

Altima 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 74,555 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving at approximately 35 mph, the hood of the vehicle unlatched. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V116000 (latches, locks, linkage). The failure mileage was approximately 74,555. Updated 8/10/15 updated 02/09/16

- Sutton, MA, USA

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