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.

6.0

fairly significant
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
2,700 miles
Total Complaints:
8 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (5 reports)
  2. ordered new console (2 reports)
  3. adjusted latch per recall (1 reports)
2013 Nissan Altima accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #8

Dec 012014

Altima SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,000 miles

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

It annoys me every time I open the console. I keep telling myself to report it when I take my car in, but I forget until I try to open it. What a pain! Something that should take one hand, takes two to open.

- Jean F., Kannapolis, NC, US

problem #7

Oct 012013

Altima 3.5S V6

  • CVT transmission
  • 1 miles

Center console latch doesn't work properly. It doesn't catch the top tray like it was designed to. Not fixed yet, I've had this car to the dealership 5 times in a year for its chronic issues, and I just haven't gotten to having them fix this problem yet.

- gringerer, Phoenix, AZ, US

problem #6

May 092013

Altima 3.5 SL V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,000 miles

console door latch opens, never works right, had it replaced. same issue with new one.

- shamrockpub, Mendon, MA, US

problem #5

Nov 262012

Altima SL 4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9 miles

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

The middle console will only open the top, regardless of which "tab" you choose (large bucket or small).

- ahoffman1123, Chariton, IA, US

problem #4

Feb 032013

Altima SL 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 30 miles

Well the separating latches do not work properly, no matter which latch I use it will only open one unless i separate with both hands!

- dynarider84, Reston, VA, US

problem #3

Feb 012013

Altima S 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 50 miles

Console latch is supposed to open up to the top or bottom compartment depending which side you depress. Both sides will only give acces to the top compartment unless the latches are forced to separate.

- John P., Orlando, FL, US

problem #2

Nov 212012

Altima SV 3.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 700 miles

DELAER WASN'T ABLE TO FIX IT SO THEY JUST ORDERED A NEW ONE.

- Nelson T., Montclair, CA, US

problem #1

Aug 102012

Altima SL 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 769 miles

THIS IS ONE OF 17 RECALLS ON OUR 2013 NISSAN ALTMA. PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JULY 10, 2012, RECD CALL FROM DEALER ON AUG 10, 2012. WANTED US TO SWAP CARS BUT WOULD NOT TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG WITH OUR CAR. CALLED CORPORATE THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS AN OPEN CAMPAIGN ON THE VEH. WITH 1 POSSIBLE RECALL. AFTER WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR, WE WERE TOLD THERE ARE 17 RECALLS AND/OR ISSUES ON THE VEH. THE CAR HAD 65 MILES ON IT WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 1569 ON IT. CANT DRIVE IT BECAUSE WE DON'T FEEL IT IS SAFE, NISSAN WONT BUY VEH. BACK.

- Sharita H., Rialto, CA, US

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