Complete transmission failure in the middle of a major intersection with no check engine light coming on (until after the fact) or prior warning.

- Auburn, AL, USA

The transmission in my vehicle shudders between 1000 and 2000 RPM. Also, it will do the same shudder at highway speed sudden acceleration. Worse the warmer the transmission gets.

- Decatur, IL, USA

While driving in traffic, the car began jerking back and forth before completely shutting off. I was with my small child in the middle of an intersection when this happened. This happened several times whenever I'd put the car in reverse or drive. I'm one of hundreds, if not thousands of people affected by this issue, which is known to specifically affect 2013 models. My child and I nearly got in an accident when this happened.

- Surprise, AZ, USA

Whenever I drive my car on a city street and my speed is 40mph or less it starts to jerk real bad and the lower the speed the more it jerks. When I down shift to 1 or 2 with the column handle the jerking is not as bad. This action began about 3 months ago.there is 70.000 mls on the car.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

The transmission in my vehicle shudders between 1000 and 2000 RPM. It behaves worse at 1500rpm and when the weather is hot. I have to step on the gas and accelerate quickly to escape or avoid the shudder or have to completely let off the gas. It has shuddered so strongly that I have feared significant damage to the car while in motion. I also fear I will be in a situation where rapid acceleration or deceleration would be dangerous.

- Arnaudville, LA, USA

Lighting the headlights are very dim at night hard to see without the brights on. Was informed that reflective material deterioration is the cause. No recall from the manufacturer. Transmission the cvt transmission has gone out on me at 67,000 and again at about 186000 miles. No compensation or recall from the manufacturer on this either. Poor quality.

- Concord, CA, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled with several warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred an additional 5 times before the vehicle started to operate as intended. The contact stated that the failure recurred several days later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Cannon Nissan of jackson located at (905 I 20 frontage rd, jackson, ms 39204, 601-360-7490) confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. A case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 156,749.

- Bryam, MS, USA

My transmission has failed twice within 6 months and my car turns off on its own while at a stop light.

- Dorchester, MA, USA

Purchased my car in 2014 with 36000 miles. Around 55,000 miles the gear shifter completely went out. Now I'm at 107,000 miles and my car is stalling when stopped. The car is not reading anything on the diagnostic tests at the dealership and no one is able to tell me what is wrong with the car. I live in a high traffic area so this is a very big deal.

- Lexington, KY, USA

Vehicle lost power without warning when stopping at traffic lights, intersections, stop signs or whenever the brake was used to come to a complete stop. Engine completely dies but will start again but cannot be used to propel the vehicle forward or in reverse. A transmission specialist (aamco) diagnosed the problem and stated that it was the transmission.

- Springfield, OH, USA

I was driving my 2013 Altima with 73,000 miles on the interstate going about 85mph and all of a sudden I fell a sudden surge in power the RPM went from 2,400 to 5,300 simultaneously and the I smelled something burning and my engine died I almost got into a horrific accident but luckily the person behind me wasn't on there phone but they had to slam on the brakes beacause my car was slowing down quickly probably beacause of the jatco cvt but once I am pulled over I am going through my glove box to find the roadside emergency card with a number on it but I found a recall notice from 2 years ago that said that the computer that controls your transmission does not work and I need to take it in to service immediately or damage will occur well when I had the recall performed I had 55,000 miles on the car and that is 55,000 miles of damage happening to my transmission so I called Nissan and told them since they do not know how to make a car and that I almost died in a car wreck beacause of them that they need to send me a tow truck asap to tow it to a Nissan dealership they sent me one but they did not pay fore it so 200 dollars later I am sitting in my brocken car in a Nissan dealership and I went in and told them since they can't build a transmission that won't get someone killed they need to put a new one in my car that eorks and of course they refused to do it so I gave it to them and they lowballed me and gave me 4,000 dollers fore the car whatever I was so mad at that moment then I drove my but over to Hyundai and got me a 2020 Hyundai sonata limited.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

The vehicles low beam lights are dangerously dem and hard to see with them on. They have gotten worse over time and putting in new expensive headlight have not helped. The transmission still sometimes in a higher rmp. I have to tap on the brake to get it unstuck in that RPM.

- Sandy Ridge, NC, USA

Cvt failed without warning. No warning lights, no slippage. Stalls randomly in drive and reverse. Restarted after 5 minutes and drove fine again. Had to spend $250 in towing fees in the same week. Nissan didn't admit cvt fault knowingly. Happened shortly after their recall on the tcm transmission control module reprogramming. Shame on you, Nissan!

- Abington, PA, USA

The torque converter would seize if the car slowed down causing the engine to stall. Restarting the car would be no problem (in park or neutral) and it idled fine. As soon as you put it in gear, the problematic torque converter would cause the car to stall again. The car is currently (01/23/2020) at poughkeepsie Nissan (NY) getting fixed.

- Stormville, NY, USA

The contact called on behalf of her husband who owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While driving at an undisclosed speed and coming to a stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact stated that there was an abnormal grinding sound coming from the engine compartment. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to provide a prognosis for the failure. The vehicle was then taken to crown Nissan located at 5151 34th St N, St. Petersburg, fl 33714, to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,010.

- St. Pete Beach, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds there was an abnormal whining and grinding sound coming from the transmission. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer hugh white Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (250 columbus rd suite a, athens, oh 45701 (740) 594-8555) where it was diagnosed for the 2nd time and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The repair was still pending. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay 80% of the repair cost. A case was also opened with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

- Athens, OH, USA

Transmission slipping when vehicle slows. Sometimes the car dies as a result. When trying to accelerate, transmission slips out of gear thus causing a safety hazard such as getting stuck in an intersection or in front of oncoming traffic.

- Denton, TX, USA

I have never had any problems with this vehicle, but on new year's eve with my family in the car, my 2013 Nissan Altima stalled while idling at a traffic light. I didn't drive it yesterday (new years day), and brought it to the dealership first thing this morning to have it checked out (Jan 2). I was told that I need to replace the transmission! it is shocking to me that a 6 Y.O. car -- without any progression of symptoms or any warning lights whatsoever -- would need an entirely new transmission. These seems like a manufacturing problem to me, as a quick google search revealed numerous Nissan owners complaining of needing to replace their cvt prematurely.

- Belchertown, MA, USA

My 2013 Nissan Altima sl VIN: [xxx] is not allowing me to shift when pushing the brake pedal. I have to use a pencil/etc in the shift lock release bypass area everytime. Searching the web and it seems that many cars are hobbled by a thin piece of metal on a cheap $3 micro switch in the shifter. Bending the small metal tab on the micro switch apparently can fix the issue so it makes contact again. Dealers want $700 to replace the entire shifter assembly which is outrageous. Youtube link: Https://www.youtube.com/watch?V=eu7vm2Y-7ly and part fix at 8 minute mark. Information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Downers Grove, IL, USA

Engine juddering that seems to be coming from engine or transmission. Significant cabin vibration and noise with slow acceleration especially in cold weather. Happens at all speeds, highway or city.

- Hanover Park, IL, USA