Window Noise

2013 Nissan Altima

This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Nissan dealer.

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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.

8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$0
Average Mileage:
12,100 miles
Total Complaints:
6 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. not sure (4 reports)
  2. reaplaced all window seals per recall (1 reports)
  3. replace regulator (1 reports)
2013 Nissan Altima windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2013 Nissan Altima Owner Comments

problem #6

Jan 152013

Altima SL

  • CVT transmission
  • 1,000 miles

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

The driver side window sounds open or cracked - very noisy and is getting worse as time goes on.

- she2jul, Vero Beach, FL, US

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problem #5

Sep 222015

Altima SV 2.5L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,000 miles

I've only had the car a year and the car is only 2 years old. There is already several complaints on the issue with other cars. Should be under warranty.

- Bethina D., Panama City, FL, US

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problem #4

Apr 012015

Altima SV 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 15,534 miles

Track attached to window regulator was unable to hold the glass in place. Loud clunking coming from car while going over bumps. The entire regulator assembly was replaced under warranty

- polypep, Edmonton, AB, Canada

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problem #3

Jan 062014

Altima S 3.5L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles

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

When driving at 50 mph or more the driver's side has a noise like the window is open a very small amount but it isn't. Doesn't do that at lower speeds and never on the passenger side.

Dealer said they couldn't get the car to make the noise. Was worse in the winter, Chicago winter was extremely cold this past season.

- gruszy, Saint John, IN, US

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problem #2

Oct 242012

Altima SL 2.5L

  • CVT transmission
  • 4,000 miles

from driver side when speed is over 60mph

really annoying

Update from Feb 14, 2013: fixed by replace a driver side mirror.

- vcfvct, Burke, VA, US

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problem #1

Aug 102012

Altima SL 3.2L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 769 miles

THIS IS ONE OF 17 RECALLS ON OUR 2013 NISSAN ALTMA. PURCHASED THE VEHICLE ON JULY 10, 2012, RECD CALL FROM DEALER ON AUG 10, 2012. WANTED US TO SWAP CARS BUT WOULD NOT TELL US WHAT WAS WRONG WITH OUR CAR. CALLED CORPORATE THEY FOUND OUT IT WAS AN OPEN CAMPAIGN ON THE VEH. WITH 1 POSSIBLE RECAL. AFTER WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIR, WE WERE TOLD THERE ARE 17 RECALLS AND/OR ISSUES ON THE VEH. THE CAR HAD 65 MILES ON IT WHEN WE PURCHASED IT. WE CURRENTLY HAVE 1569 ON IT. CANT DRIVE IT BECAUSE WE DONT FEEL IT IS SAFE, NISSAN WONT BUY VEH. BACK.

- Sharita H., Rialto, CA, US

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