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).

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,455 miles

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2015 Nissan Altima wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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2015 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #15

Jun 042024

Altima

  • miles

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

Upon entering highway and reaching 75 mph, vehicle pulled hard to right.I made a correction to keep vehicle in center lane of a three lane highway. Shortly after I made the first correction, the vehicle again pulled rather aggressively to the right, I again made a correction back to maintain center of lane. After making second correction, I noticed my steering wheel very off center to maintain vehicle tracking straight in the lane. (Steering wheel indicating a left turn to maintain a straight track). Simultaneously, the vehicle traction control indicator illuminated on the drivers display. I quickly checked my tire pressures to rule out a flat tire. I pulled off to the shoulder of the highway, as the vehicle was getting more difficult to control in a straight line. Not noticing any obvious damage and the need to vacate the highway environment, I illuminated my hazards and drove approximately 5-10 mph to the next exit 1/8 mile away. Arriving in a safe location, I again exited the vehicle to inspect all four wheels at which time I observed the right rear tire angled inward at a harsh angle. Upon further inspection, the right rear lower suspension control arm had broken free at the bushing and angled the coil spring downward at an angle. The vehicle was not able to be driven and subsequently towed via flatbed 45 miles to my auto repair facility.

- Chelsea, MI, USA

problem #14

Nov 072023

Altima

  • miles
Driving to work and the car started acting like there was a flat tire and was difficult to steer properly. Pulled over to find that the back left wheel is crooked. Looked underneath and the arm to the wheel is completely broke. Looks to have rusted out and broke completely.

- Baraboo, WI, USA

problem #13

Feb 222023

Altima

  • miles
Driving on Highway when all of a sudden i started fishtailing in both lanes, I was able to regain control after about 5seconds by slowing down, I was still having control issues until i got to a speed of 20-30 mph. Luckily i was only few hundred feet from my exit and got off and stopped at gas station. Looked underneath and noticed the lower control arm came off or broke off.

- Minooka, IL, USA

problem #12

Oct 152022

Altima 4-cyl

  • miles

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

Hello, On October 15th, close to 5 pm, I was driving on a busy highway surrounded by other cars when suddenly, the hood of my 2015 Nissan Altima slammed into my windshield. There was damage to the hood, a cracked windshield, the left side wheel was pulling to the side, and there was damage done near the sunroof top of my car. The interior light box inside the car was hanging. My insurance was made aware of the incident. I am a 67-year-old woman. I and others on that highway could have lost our lives. Please get in touch with me asap about this horrific incident. Photos were taken of the damages.

- Galloway, NJ, USA

problem #11

Feb 062022

Altima

  • miles
Took car in and asked Nissan dealer to inspect rear lower links as there was a creaking noise and had just received extended 10 year warranty from manufacturer on components. Said completely fine. 3 weeks later driving down the road heard a thump in back end and car became impossible to control even at less than 20 miles an hour causing it to fishtail from lane to lane. Took car back in for repair and passenger side lower link completely rusted and snapped. Drivers side was also completely corroded and upon removal was also cracked. This could not have happened in 3 weeks time if inspected and had nothing wrong. Dealer told me even though they were completely corroded, which was what the warranty stated, they could not repair until physically broken as per Nissan. Dealer has stated they have had others with issues similar to mine but manufacturer will not replace until physically broken, which then creates a serious hazard to cars occupants and others on the road. I do not feel the perimeters of this recall are at all safe, as if I had been on a major highway doing 65 with this vehicle a serious accident would have occurred.

- Lee Center , NY, USA

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problem #10

May 112021

Altima

  • 1 miles
Cvt transmission issuses exceleration issues, vibration when trying to pick up speed jerking motion overringing. City highway when trying to pick up speed

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #9

Dec 252020

Altima

  • miles

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

I was driving down a busy road when my 2015 Nissan Altima started swerving I pulled over to find my rear passenger tire facing inwards come to find out the tow truck employee told me had just towed the exact same kind of vehicle with the same lower control arm break the week before. I see there is a service campion from Nissan but amy vehicle is not included which makes no sense because I live and have always lived in a winter state

- Loves Park Il, IL, USA

problem #8

Oct 122020

Altima

  • 64,870 miles
Wheel sensor wiring needs to be fixed. I was advised this is not a common problem.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

problem #7

Oct 142020

Altima

  • miles
While leaving a parking lot I went down a steep ramp and the right rear control arm broke I pulled over to check and the arm look rusted out.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #6

Apr 042020

Altima

  • 34,443 miles
Bought used 2015 Altima sv 13 days ago. Brand new tires were put on before I took delivery. Three days ago, it started feeling like I have a flat tire, dragging the rubber, pulling, and swaying from rear when I park. Mpg is terrible, turns are wider, vibrates in steering wheel which worsens at higher speeds. Checked tires, saw 9.25 weights on pass front wheel, 2.25 weights on pass rear wheel, driver front wheel has glue without weights, driver rear wheel, same thing. Pass rear tire has 1/2 inch slope inside on top of tread, like it's separating. Feels like loose suspension, wobbly and out of socket. Tire guy says bad tire. Dealership says I gotta pay for alignment. I just bought the thing less than two weeks ago, with every penny to my name. Dealership sent me away, until I have money in my acct to align it. I'm a delivery driver and need to be safe, especially with covid19, I'm an essential driver, making deliveries of food and necessities to stay at home ordered civilians, to stop the spread of coronavirus in dfw, Texas, ordered by judge abbot, to provide for our community. I work for several companies, providing hot meals, groceries, medicines, personal care, and cleaning supplies to college students, retirement homes residents, and families, who might not have access to these key survival necessities without the work we do.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #5

Jul 202018

Altima

  • 40,000 miles

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

We purchased the car new in 2014 and always took it to the dealership to have oil changes and tire rotation. We noticed the low tire signal coming on from time to time. I got a small nail in the front tire and took it to a garage to get it removed. The car just turned over 40,000 miles. We told the attendant we were going on vacation the next week and he checked all 4 tires. That is when we found out that the 2 rear tires belts were breaking on the inside and the inside tire treads had unusual wear.no one should have to buy new tires with only 40,000 miles.

- Tiffin, OH, USA

problem #4

Nov 022016

Altima

  • 10 miles
Nissan dealer performed tire rotation after that TPMS light strart to show up, tire pressure was 33psi acording to Nissan dealer, Nissan manual was 30psi. The error continue nissa asume that light showed up in every car when is cold so I shouldnt be worry. I told them so annoyed that I am with the light because if later on I have an problem I wouldnt know. I asked them to check the sesnor reset or check the tires. They wont do anything they dont listen to what I told them.the light will show up when the vehicle is in movement and stay for a few hours and disapper and will show up again.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #3

Apr 022016

Altima

  • 17,500 miles
I recently switched from an Audi A6, which uses hid bulbs to a 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5 L. this model uses halogen bulbs, as I have discovered. I was driving at night during the first week of owning the Nissan and had poor visibility of the road. I was driving slowly toward a stoplight and could not see the small strip of median to my left as I was coming to the stoplight. I hit it, and the sidewall in the passenger-side tire blew out. I later looked up the vehicle safety report on this model and I see that it received a "poor" under the "headlights" section of the iihs website. See: www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/V/Nissan/Altima-4-door-sedan/2015 I feel very unsafe in this car. I have not had any such collision with a median or otherwise in over ten years. I just can't see at night with this new car.

- Milledgeville, GA, USA

problem #2

Dec 242015

Altima

  • miles
I feel while I'm driving the car want to go left or feel like it's about to loose control of the car. Trouble accelerating

- Detroit, MI, USA

problem #1

Aug 122015

Altima

  • miles
The contact rented a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving at 10 mph, the contact was unable to control the steering wheel due to the front driver side tire. The vehicle veered to the left and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The contact sustained injuries to the hands, face, wrists, and arms that required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were unavailable.

- Chicago, IL, USA

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