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.

3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,500 miles

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2013 Nissan Altima windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 222018

Altima

  • 59,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While the vehicle was stationary at a red light, the sun roof exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The dealer (vaden Nissan of hilton head, 200 fording island rd, bluffton, SC 29910) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in an open recall. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 59,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Hilton Head, NC, USA

problem #1

May 012013

Altima 6-cyl

  • 12,000 miles
When the sunroof is opened and you're driving it rattles like crazy. It sounds like there is something loose in the sunroof and whenever you go over a bump or an angle it gets worse. I had this issue on a Hyundai sonata and after 6 months of this horror, I finally was able to get rid of the car.. I am not going down this avenue again with this car.. get a fix for it!

- South Yarmouth, MA, USA

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