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.

7.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$1,000
Average Mileage:
59,300 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2013 Nissan Altima suspension problems

suspension problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 012018

Altima SV 3.2L V6

  • CVT transmission
  • 100,000 miles

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

This noise is very bad and trying to find the parts to replace it is very difficult. Mechanic says the bushings have cracked and need to be replaced. I’ve already had to apply front control arms.

Update from Mar 20, 2019: I’ve already had to replace front control arms because of bad bushings.

- sideout323, Bermuda Dunes, US

problem #1

Mar 252016

Altima SV 4 cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 18,550 miles

noise coming from passenger front wheel area, POSSIBLE strut bolts loose ?????

makes noise under braking , like a thud noise .........

anyone else have this issue ???? 2013 nissan altima sv.......seems ive read on another site about a TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLITEN , where strut bolts were NOT torqued tight enough from factory.....

- rjoyner, Rocky Mount, NC, US

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