CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 & 2014 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.

Owners are complaining about transmission problems related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
36,748 miles

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2015 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #3

Feb 132020

Altima 4-cyl

  • 74,945 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph, the hood unlatched without warning. The contact stated that the hood damaged the windshield and front fender. The vehicle was taken to Suburban Nissan of troy (1800 maplelawn dr, troy, mi 48084, (248)649-2300), and the contact was informed that the hood latch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was provided a loaner vehicle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part was not yet available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,945. Consumer stated hood latch was replaced but not another defective hood latch.

- Deerborn, MI, USA

problem #2

Mar 042019

Altima

  • 34,300 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear passenger door opened on its own at random. The contact had to roll the window down to latch the door, but the door would not lock. The door unlocked warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to new South Ford (1200 North frontage road, meridian, ms 39031, (888) 431-2518), but it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The contact was advised to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 34,300.

- Meridian, MS, USA

problem #1

Mar 242016

Altima

  • 1,000 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V029000 (latches, locks, linkages). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was experiencing a failure with the door latch. The failure mileage was 1,000.

- Mckinney, TX, USA

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