2013 Nissan Altima
Crash Test Safety Ratings
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.
NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
| Driver Front | Passenger Front | Driver Side | Passenger Side | Side Pole | Rollover | |
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| 2013 Altima 2 DR FWD | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested | not tested |  |
| 2013 Altima 4 DR FWD | | | | | | |
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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings
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2013 Nissan Altima 4-door sedan
2013 Nissan Altima 4-door sedan Applies only to models built after Nov 2012.
| Moderate Overlap Front | Small Overlap Driver1 | Small Overlap Passenger | Side | Rear2 | Rollover |
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Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Left Leg Injury Right Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report » |
Overall Structure Head/Neck Injury Chest Injury Hip/Thigh Injury Lower Leg Injury Restraints Full IIHS Small Overlap Driver-side Crash Test report » |
Not tested. |
Overall Structure DriverHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Rear PassengerHead ProtectionHead/Neck Injury Torso Injury Pelvis/Legs Injury Full IIHS Side Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Geometry Dynamic Full IIHS Rear Impact Crash Test report » |
Overall Full IIHS Rollover Safety report » |
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1 — Applies only to models built after Nov 2012. 2 — Power cloth seats. | |||||
Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.