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:
$1,890
Average Mileage:
55,000 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replaced both lower control arms (1 reports)
2013 Nissan Altima suspension problems

suspension problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #1

Sep 092017

Altima LDV 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles

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

Yes, again, I can't believe what the hell is wrong with this car. I started hearing a noise every time I turned a corner or made a UTurn. It was like a knocking noise, it just kept getting louder, and I noticed that my tires were wearing out fast and I didn't even drive much, I had the tires rotated and noticed yet again the tires were getting bald fast. I finally took car to dealer and yet again, another F** issue to deal with.

I'm glad for the Extended warranty (it seems like when they found out I had the Platinum Warranty, everything slowly started breaking down and I'm not saying anything was intentionally messed with, just that the limited warranty was long expired when all these things started happening.) I would have scrapped this car along time ago if it wasn't for the warranty purchased additional. But yes another 100.00 deductible and pain in the behind to arrange the time to take off work to get the car to dealer wait for a shuttle or rental. I had to take time after time off just to get this car in order. Please do not think about buying any Nissan Altima ever.

- LEESA A., Mesa, US

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