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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
33,900 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. inspected and repaired under recall (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2013 Nissan Altima transmission problems

transmission problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #2

Aug 012016

Altima 4 cyl

  • CVT transmission
  • 67,000 miles

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

there is no dipstick to check transmission fluid level

I can add gas when its low. I can add and/or change the engine oil I can add wiper fluid, brake fluid but if asked if I have transmission fluid, I have to say I don't know. How much transmission oil do I have, I don't know. Not having the dipstick is a very irresponsible move on Nissan's part.

- Carolyn G., Syracuse, NY, US

problem #1

Aug 102012

Altima SL 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 769 miles

THIS IS ONE OF 17 RECALLS ON OUR 2013 NISSAN ALTMA. PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JULY 10, 2012, RECD CALL FROM DEALER ON AUG 10, 2012. WANTED US TO SWAP CARS BUT WOULD NOT TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG WITH OUR CAR. CALLED CORPORATE THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS AN OPEN CAMPAIGN ON THE VEH. WITH 1 POSSIBLE RECAL. AFTER WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR, WE WERE TOLD THERE ARE 17 RECALLS AND/OR ISSUES ON THE VEH. THE CAR HAD 65 MILES ON IT WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 1569 ON IT. CANT DRIVE IT BECAUSE WE DONT FEEL IT IS SAFE, NISSAN WONT BUY VEH. BACK.

- Sharita H., Rialto, CA, US

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