September 20: Nissan Recalls Altimas Over Frontal Airbag Failures recalls | 0 days ago
September 11: Nissan Cube Airbag Recall Closes Federal Investigation investigations | 9 days ago
August 26: No Nissan Rogue Tie Rod Recall Necessary, Says Government investigations | 25 days ago
July 22: Incorrect Axle Weight Labels Cause Infiniti and Nissan Recall recalls | 60 days ago
July 8: Nissan Rogue Sport Radiator Fan Failures Cause Lawsuit news | 74 days ago
2013 Nissan Altima
Transmission Problems

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.
2013 Nissan Altima Transmission Problems
Click on a problem below to read more.
- CVT Shuttering, Vibration, Hesitation, Running Roughly
- Transmission Stopped Working
- Gear Shift Stuck In Park
- Shifting At Stop/Idle
- Transmission Makes Growling Noise At Low Rpm
- Failed Torque Converter
- Metal In Pan
- Severe Whine When Transmission Is In Park And Engine Cold
- Transmission Fluid Level Issue
- Gear Shift Solenoid Fail
- Noise At 40mph And Faster
- Shifter/Cover Makes Crunching Noise
one sec.
Stay Up to Date
Compare Nissan Altima Model Years
Curious how the 2013 Altima compares to other years?
Check out our Nissan Altima overview to see the most problematic years, worst problems and most recently reported complaints with the Altima.





