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.

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2013 Nissan Altima windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #2

May 012016

Altima

  • miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vent controls failed to function when using the air conditioner and hot air blew out of the vents. The vehicle was inspected by more than one independent mechanic. The dealer (autonation Nissan las vegas, 5800 w sahara ave, las vegas, nv 89146, 702-886-2004) diagnosed that the air compressor needed to be replaced. The contact was uncertain whether or not the vehicle was included from a manufacturer campaign for the 9999 cummins air compressor. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #1

Dec 022013

Altima 6-cyl

  • miles
2013 Nissan Altima. Consumer writes in regards to defrost system problem. The consumer noticed a severe defrosting problem in early December 2013. After two separate inspections, the consumer was informed the air conditioner system shut down when the temperature dropped below 35 degree and that was how the vehicle was designed, and there was nothing that could be done. The consumers wife had 2 near misses, due to not being able to see out of the window.

- Brooklyn Park, MN, USA

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