My vehicle is 5 years old and I have had to replace the radiator and now the transmission. There are over 700 complaints of this same issue with the NHTSA and Consumer Affairs. I have taken my vehicle into the dealer twice for this issue and this ongoing issue is going to hurt or even kill someone. Nissan is fully aware of the cvt issues and this needs to be resolved. This recently happened this past weekend (2nd time now). We traveled maybe 35 miles, when the transmission started to whine just before we reached the exit, I was unable to accelerate. No lights, no warnings, nothing stating there was an issue. My car had to be towed to a local auto shop, where they stated they could not address the problem as it is most likely the transmission. It was then, again towed to the dealer. Ken garff Nissan. Where I was told that my 5 year old car needs a new transmission! a year to date I had to replace my radiator, water pump, serpentine belt ect! this is not okay and not acceptable. Should I have had my daughter in the car and lost acceleration on the freeway, I cant event fathom. This issue transmission defect has substantially impaired the use, market value and most of all the safety of the vehicle. My family is worth more than this defective vehicle. The dealership has been more than helpful and they agreed a 5 year old car should not be having all these issues. I am asking that Nissan do the right thing and fix this problem and care about the consumer. I truly want to believe that Nissan cares about their consumers and I really hope that they review this complaint and act upon it, doing the right thing and recall these engines. I was blown away by how many Nissan owners experienced the same issue and filed complaints with the BBB, carguru, Nissan and Consumer Affairs. Please, have this looked into. I know Nissan is fully aware and this needs to be corrected.

- Draper, UT, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. While stationary, the oil coolers in the vehicle fractured and leaked onto the ground. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. An independent mechanic was made aware of the failure and provided an estimate for the repair work. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 141,895.

- Compton, CA, USA

Pooo18 crankshaft/camshaft sensor engine dies loss of brakes and steering thank god coming up to house slowing to park, city street. Restart engine sounds like running on 3 cylinders. Turned off start again, pull code and erase. It runs like nothing ever happened. Called Nissan and they told me that since I erased the code they can do nothing. Google 2012 Altima engine stall and prepare to spend the rest of your afternoon reading stories

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

I was driving my car down the road heading to get something to eat. It was a Sunday night, it just started misting rain. I drove on my usual curvy 2 lane paved highway and then proceed onto my usual 4 lane paved highway to mcdonald's where I got food inside and then upon leaving decided to go through drive through for another item. I left and headed approximately 3 miles back on the same road I traveled to town on. As I was on the 2 lane ithe all of a sudden appeared to be raining heavier and I could tell by the rain crossing over my headlights. Something different than normal caught my eye, it looked like orange rain, I assumed just the appearance from one of the bulbs. Unsure though, I continued driving but scooted to the edge of my seat and set up tall to getta better look, at that time I seen flames. The car was on fire, I couldn't pull off side of road as it has no ditches just ravines so I slowed down and tried unlocking my door to open it wouldn't and my window wouldn't roll down, terrified I proceeded to call 911 and inform them my car was on fire and I was in it driving down the road and was hoping to get to next road I knew I could pull off. The entire time never did anything warning lights or gauges come on nor did the temperature rise. I finally was able to exist the car fully engulfed in flames. The police department and fire department finally arrived. Theyou got it put out but it was complete loss. I have no idea as to why this fire happened I took well care of my car, maintaining it regularly as recommended and always cautiously driving it. I have another Nissan Altima that's still running strong with $300,000 miles on it, so this should show I care for my vehicles above what's recommended.

- Van Buren, MO, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. While stationary, the vehicle would not start when prompted by the key fob. In addition, while driving various speeds, the vehicle would not stop when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact was able to place the vehicle in park to stop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 113,090.

- Towson, MD, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and the failure went away. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing, but the failure could not be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 61,000.

- Martinsville, VA, USA

Im driving down the freeway taking the curve downtown dallas & my car stalls O power available. I cannot steer to coast, nor put can ion emergency flashers. Where it dies it sits. This is a major safety issue and Nissan cannot figure out why. I have only had car for 2 months. Very disappointed and scared.

- Garland, TX, USA

Car loses power after driving for so long and decreases in speed. It's happened several times. I pull over to give car a rest but it's dangerous because it won't accelerate when it happens and on the interstate is no place to be driving 40mph!!

- Independence, KY, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact mentioned that in order for the vehicle to start it required a jump start. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the failure was unable to be determined. The failure occurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

- Toms River, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. When driving in weather above 84 degrees, the cruise control failed while driving approximately 70 mph. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the cvt transmission overheated and the vehicle needed a valve body and oil cooler to correct the defect. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. The VIN was not provided. Updated 09/06/16

- Auburn, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at 60 mph, the engine compartment vibrated. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 63,000.

- Orlando, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. When the air conditioner was turned on, the smell of burning oil was noticed. In addition, the vehicle vibrated when started and would not switch into gear properly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 77,000.

- Hyattsville, MD, USA

Twice, I was driving at a speed of 75 mph on I25 headed North. As I arrived into Colorado springs, my vehicle decelerated to 30 mph in a 65 mph zone. I immediately pulled over. I waitied for about 15 min. Started my vehicle up & still it would only go 30 mph. I turned around & headed back for pueblo. Unsure & afraid that my vehicle would not make it home. Once my car was sitting for an hour, the transmission allowed the speed to rise above 30 mph. The same incident occurred on 6/27/2015. I am afraid to drive my vehicile out of town, in fear of getting stranded, the car overheating & the mechanical transmission malfunctioning. The Nissan dealer in order to resolve the problem, needs to install a "transmission cooling system". I purchased the extended warranty thru 1st extended, over $2600. They refuse to honor the warranty, claiming the cooler was ot in the car to begin with. I spoke with Nissan & southwest motors (where I purchased the car around 1 1/2 yrs. Ago. They've both confirmed that this exact problem has occurred in many Nissan vehicles. If the warranter is unwilling to warrant the problem, which is a major mechanical malfunction, then my 2012 Nissan Altima needs to be recalled! please help me for I fear this problem is a safety hazard driving on the hwy at a reduced speed & becoming stranded.

- Pueblo West, CO, USA

Catalytic converter heat shield can corrode causing a rattle during acceleration and possibly causing check engine light illumination. The common repair for this issue is replacement of the damaged catalytic converter. If left unnoticed may dig into the engine or fly off onto a motorist.

- Aurora, IL, USA

I was driving my car and engine just cut off completely with no system warnings or anything. Initially, I thought this was a fluke and something I had done. Car started back immediately. As a result, I thought nothing else of it until the car did the same thing again while I was stopped at a red light later the same day (again there were no warning lights on control panel. This has occurred on 2 other occasions. Car was taken to repair shop were nothing was found wrong. Since then I have had trouble with the positive battery cable connection. Unsure if the two are related. Needs further investigation as this is potentially dangerous.

- Fort Payne, AL, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. After waiting for a few moments, the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 52,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Springfield, OR, USA

Engine quit while driving, brakes failed, steering locked up a deadly situation. Dealer claims it was due to a loose battery cable. If so a loose battery cable could kill you or others.

- Newton, MA, USA

I was at a red light and the car just shut down. I had to turn the car off and restart it! this is the second time this has happened. The first time about a year ago. I thought I had done something to make it happen the first the first time. Now I know it is the car. This is serious and scary! from reading the complaints I see this has happened to others and while they were driving!

- Pine Hill, NJ, USA

The contact owns a 2012 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle would not start and the check engine warning light illuminated intermittently. The problem recurred about four times and the vehicle was towed to the dealer where the mechanic could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was then taken to another independent mechanic who also could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not N repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000. Updated 08/27/14 updated 09/18/2014

- Potomac , MD, USA

While in operation climbing up and inclines this vehicle engine lose power to approx: 40 - 50 miles and hour, along with a whining in the transmission, also the front suspension appears to be shaking. Windows refuse to go up and down.

- Murrieta, CA, USA