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.

10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
500 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (1 reports)
2013 Nissan Altima cooling system problems

cooling system problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Nov 262012

Altima SL 3.5V6

  • CVT transmission
  • 500 miles

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

car is only 22 days out of dealer & 3hr away from home, car stars to slow down from 70mph to 50mph for no reason. no indicators lights go on, then car dies ,nees to be towed to dealler still in shop for over 11 days, hose from radiator disconnected, too loose, spill of fluid on road, smoke & burn smell. need to swich car wife does not feel safe for long trips to hall our horse in traler. any sugestions please.

- Jordan D., Tyler, TX, US

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