While being shifted into reverse from a stop in a parking space, our '08 Nissan Altima coupe 6spmt made a loud clunk from the engine compartment and the clutch pedal went immediately to the floor. The shared brake/clutch reservoir was found to be drained to the level of the clutch takeoff. While this presented no immediate safety issues, had it happened while shifting at highway speed, I can imagine it would be, to say the least, highly distracting for the typical driver and perhaps more so for a less experienced one. I have experienced clutch failures in other cars but typically the system deteriorates slowly, unlike this sudden failure. I have diagnosed the failure myself (competent diy mechanic) and based upon no signs of leakage or mechanical failure in the area of the clutch master cylinder or reservoir, but brake fluid dripping from the transaxle, I am confident the clutch master cylinder or an internal hydraulic line has failed. Thanks!

- Carson City, NV, USA

Cvt transmission replaced at 82,139 miles. An extension of the warranty was done for a large number of cvt transmissions extending to 120,000 miles. My daughters vehicle is at 147,000 miles and the car just about quit running on the interstate 55 South on her way back to college. We had to have it towed 200 miles home and the transmission must be replaced again at a cost of $3500 and the car is not worth that much money. Nissan did not correct the transmission problem, they just put another cvt transmission in the first time. This was an unsafe and unethical practice. They will not do anything about it nor give any credit because they say there are too many miles on the car. Although there is only 65,000 miles on the transmission itself.

- Lake Cormorant, MS, USA

1) clear coat and black paint fading to primer (year 2017-2018) 2) 124,000 miles - transmission whining as vehicle speeds up on streets and highways (March 22,2018) 3) black dash has melted, cant see out windshield while driving facing the sun (2017-2018)

- West Point, MS, USA

Cvt transmission went out 119,00 miles. Said warranty was out at 10 years on Jan. 30 2018 going to have to pay $4,600 to have replaced and only giving warranty for 12 months or 12,000 miles. I will never buy another Nissan.

- Thomasville, GA, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shook. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to kelly Nissan of woburn (95 cedar St, woburn, MA 01801 (888) 352-5657) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed replacement. The dealer stated that there was an extended warranty for the transmission, but declined to repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was contacted and a case was opened. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was registered under a salvaged title in 2014 and the warranty was voided. The failure mileage was 118,470.

- Methuen, MA, USA

Driving on highway and car lost acceleration and was forced to pull over. Car went into "limp' mode. Nissan dealership claimed the cvt transmission needed to be replaced.

- Lee's Summit, MO, USA

Transmission going into fail safe mode when driving. Very dangerous, pulling out into an intersection and losing power in the middle of the intersection, possibly causing an accident by not being able to get out of the way of traffic. Very scary and very concerning.

- Inman, SC, USA

Driving on I 25, pressed on gas pedal, car would not accelerate, began losing power, would only go 20-30 mph. Taken to dealership in cheyenne, Wyoming. Was told that was transmission was out.

- Baytown, TX, USA

The contact's husband owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 65 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was taken to conyers Nissan in conyers, ga where the dealer stated that the vehicle needed a tune-up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs were replaced. However, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to conyers Nissan in conyers, ga where it was diagnosed that the transmission had malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that they would pay for half of the repairs. The approximate failure mileage was 116,000.

- Conyers, GA, USA

Car whines with acceleration and will not accelerate if gas pedal is pushed more in 1" or so down. When the pedal is pushed for any needed acceleration the car will whine really loud, RPM's shoot up, but acceleration stays the same!

- Sulphur, LA, USA

Cvt recall

- Houston, TX, USA

On 02/06/2014, the cvt (transmission) failed at 117,240 miles. The cvt was under standard warranty and was replaced by the dealership, mcgavock Nissan, lubbock, tx. The replacement cvt failed again. First cvt failed at 117,240 and replaced by standard warranty by Nissan. The replacement cvt currently stalls at low speeds, 5-10 mph, while taking off. On 03/02/2017, 151,551 miles, less than 35,000 miles since the first cvt was replaced, the dealership, mcgavock Nissan, lubbock, tx, diagnosed the problem. Their solution is to replace the replacement cvt. I called Nissan usa. Nissan usa called back and advised they would not replace the cvt because the replacement cvt warranty was expired, 12 months and/or 12,000 miles. Nissan usa was of no help. This problem is not only annoying, it poses a danger to my family! the vehicle is still running, however, it is hard to cross a busy street because it stalls on takeoff. Dangerous! I am very disappointed in this Nissan Altima. The cvt is a failure top to bottom. Nissan needs to do the right thing! don't install this type transmission in their vehicles!

- Lubbock, TX, USA

My wife had brought the Nissan and making payments on car, we drive it all day we be brought it. The next day driveing it then the transmission started acting crazy like hashing, slipping. I took the car shop to see what the problem was and he say they had recalls on the cvt transmission. Im trying to see how can I get the dealer to look into the problem.

- Columbia, SC, USA

Was traveling at approximately 40mph on public way. Power, without warning and suddenly, was cut down and speed reduced to 10 mph. Vehicles behind me had to to take evasive action to avoid rear ending me.

- Holden, MA, USA

When moving on city street or highway car does not pickup speed when pressing on gas pedal, then it jumps and speeds up quickly. If car is going up incline it barely moves, then jumps in gear. Stopped at a light or waiting for cars to move, my car barely moves-then picks up speed, going too fast. I had car checked at colonial Nissan in festerville pa, they claim nothing wrong with my eventhough I had a certified transmission tech said the problem is the cvt-transmission. This is happening continuously. Im afraid something serious may happen before Nissan acknowledge there is a problem with their cars.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

Transmission recall. The cvt transmission is bad on these on model Altima. They overheat and lose all power and the car wont accelerate. There is no warning light, no warning sound, it just goes out, where ever while in motion! my car did this last time on the freeway. You have to sit until the transmission cools off.. I have been on the side of the road in many places, I almost got hit the last time in the middle of the freeway. You can't drive more than 2 hours at 70 without it happening. Nissan recalled the part and extended teh warrantys but the parts still do it. The transmision shouldn't even be serviced until 100000 miles! theses cars should easily get 200-250,000 miles. Nissan is negligent in not recalling them at all! thousands of people have this "known" issue and it could cause someone to be killed! I am on the 4th transmission repair and it still does it! they need to recall the car model before someone gets hurt! it does it while in motion, which is frightening with no warning! I should not have to pay for this repari as it did it at 20000 miles first! the nthsa needs to make them recall the car

- Little Rock, AR, USA

Car was purchased new and in service 7/12/2008. Car has gone through 4 transmissions with last transmission put in 7/27/2016. Car only has 129K miles. This is a dangerous condition as car has shuttered and stalled and I have a medical condition. Nissan doesn't seem to be too concerned - my husband and I tried to contact the CEO of Nissan North America ([xxx]) but couldn't get past "[xxx]" in the executive department. She told my husband and I on a recorded line that she reports to [xxx]. but only later, after continuing to press the issue, she acknowledged she doesn't report to him. Additionally, she laughed at my husband and I as we discussed this very real issue (again...on a recorded line....you should subpoena the tapes). No vehicle, unless you are in a demolition derby, should have to go through 4 transmissions in 129K miles. We asked Nissan North America to provide us with our car's service history and they claimed that they cannot access this and the never provided it to us. I don't believe what they told me. I tried to attach a pdf of my letter to Nissan North America/[xxx]...but it is 6.7M (too big). Nonetheless....I'll be happy to share it with you upon request.. also attached is the car's complete service history which was provided only through the local dealership. Nissan North America representative was aloof and did not seem to be concerned that their product went through 4 transmissions. Please pull all 2008 Altima's off the road for safety's sake. Thank you information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Naperville, IL, USA

The contact owns a 2008 Nissan Altima. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the accelerator pedal was depressed and failed to respond. The check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired using a transmission kit; however, the failure became severe. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,666.

- Bowie, MD, USA

When driving vehicle I hear a loud whining noise when accelerating at B all times. And when I put the car into neutral the whining drivetrain noise from transmission goes away. I also hear a rattling noise from center exhaust at idol and notice catalytic converter pipe has rusted out near engine flex pipe.

- Agawam, MA, USA

My 2008 Nissan Altima cvt transmission quite on me and my family and left us stranded and we had to pay for a taxi to take me my wife and kids home and we were grocerie shopping 30 miles from home and we were stranded on a county rd ##

- Sidney Center, NY, USA