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:
7,200 miles
Total Complaints:
2 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (2 reports)
2013 Nissan Altima accessories - interior problems

accessories - interior problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #2

Mar 152014

Altima SL

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,330 miles

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

I really wanted an onboard navigation system when I bought this car, but I feel like I wasted my money on it. I think I was better off with my GPS. At least I had a lifetime update on it. I bought a BRAND NEW car but it didn't have a new updated map system in it. Within a year I found I needed an update, which I found out cost about $150. What a rip off!!

- Jean F., Kannapolis, NC, US

problem #1

Dec 012012

Altima SV Standard

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles

The navigation system seems to be fairly out of date or has an issue. Was using the navigation to return home and was in familiar territory when it showed that there was no left turn available and it was just vacant land. At the time, I was sitting at a four way stop. I made the left turn thinking that it would display correctly, but for about 1 1/2 miles it showed like I was just driving through an area that was non existent, but this area has been around since before these vehicle were manufactured with these systems.

- action20, Indianapolis, IN, US

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