CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2015 Nissan Altima shows multiple problem trends, continuing the poor reputation of the 2013 & 2014 Altima, prompting us to give it our "Beware of the Clunker" badge.
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I just called Nissan. On June 8 18 I took my car to chandler Nissan for pre purchase inspection. They said it had a recall for the transmission, checked it and said everything looked fine. I received a quote on the extended warranty while there. I later called and emailed to extend my warranty but kept getting the run around. Fast forward to this weekend, getting on the freeway no acceleration at all. RPM just through the roof. Its done that a few times now, since the day I bought it (after inspection) it would lag to accelerate just not totally like it did now. I'm a girl and thought that was normal it just didn't pick up and go and whined a little. Todays miles = 61850. Called Nissan, they will look into it and get back to me... the car had 57468 miles at the time of inspection and was under warranty. The other issue was about a month ago, before I hit 60K the side airbag alert went off. After restarting the car it disappeared. Took it to midway Nissan and they said could be a faulty sensor or could be a defect in the airbag but its not covered under warranty. They quoted $1400 to fix that. I forgot to tell the Nissan rep that when I called but I will do so when they call me back. Hoping they will be helpful. I will update as I get more info.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle would not accelerate past 25 mph without warning. The vehicle was taken to sansone Nissan (90-100 us-1, avenel, NJ 07001, (888) 437-1763) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay 90% of the repair cost. The failure recurred. The failure mileage was 71,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving 35-65 mph, an abnormal noise was heard under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed to call the manufacturer. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided a case number. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not included in manufacturer technical service bulletin: 15-102. The failure mileage was 65,000.
When I step on gas pedal the car has no power, seems like it is stuck in low gear, sometimes when driving on highway and I attempt to accelerate the car stalls. Very dangerous, only works correctly after the car is stopped and engine turned off. Approx 77,000 miles...
A few weeks ago my Nissan Altima 2015 would not accelerate when I came to a stop and pressed on the gas. I had to almost floor it for it to even go and then it would accelerate slowly. I got it looked at and it drove fine after I turned the car off and it was fine for a few weeks. Then a few days ago it did the exact same thing again, every stop I made it would not accelerate until I pressed on the gas hard then it slowly started moving, only this time the RPM went crazy and it started shutting down and wouldn't go at all, it completely stalled. I thought my car was not able to drive it so called the tow truck. Once the tow truck got it to the dealership it started and worked fine again. They ran a diagnostic test and said it may be internal transmission which will cost 1500$ if that is all it is if they go in and it doesn't correct the problem then I will need a whole new transmission. They said my warranty should cover it but may not cover all of it. My car is only 3 years old it should not need a new transmission. I hope this does not happen again. When I felt the car doing the same thing I took the back roads instead of the freeway. Imagine if my car stalled in middle of freeway or if someone was behind me and hit me because it just stopped working. No engine light and no warning of any kind came on.
- Lakeside, CA, USA
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I keep reading the same exact story as mine, yet no recalls or help for this problem on so many Nissan Altima. Sitting still at a redlight, light turns green, your foot is on accelerator but nothing happens for five to ten seconds. Finally the engine begins to rev. Extremely scary when turning in front of traffic. Can also happen when going down the road and all of a sudden the tachometer races, engine races, and wont come down until you pull over and turn the car off and immediately turn it back on. This resets something and everything is okay then. Turning it back on resets the problem so it's obviously a simple issue but it is a very dangerous problem. My whole family has come close on several occasions of being in a serious wreck due to this persistent problem. I'm shocked that Nissan hasn't had a recall on this. I read on the internet that there is a recommendation that the valve body be replaced, but this is not in effect for my particular VIN number. You asked below when this happened. It has happened ever since I had the vehicle for the past two years. Sporadically, maybe once every two to three weeks.
Took my Nissan to jeff wyler kings Nissan in cincinnati, Ohio on October 16th after I was made aware of a service bulletin to reprogram cvt transmission. Picked up car that afternoon drove it rest of day and the next day my check engine light came on. Took it back to the dealer and they ran a diagnostic test and said I needed a new transmission at a cost of $4200. My car is almost 4 yrs old with 84,000 miles on it. The tech said the reason for the reprogramming was to pick up on the issues in the transmission and tech told me that this problem could have been there for months and even a year or so and the computer not throw the engine code because of either faulty transmission or transmission program. I just feel its extremely fishy that after they reprogrammed the transmission the very next day engine light comes on and need a new transmission. I have called Nissan and have a case # or ca # of 33093284 and am asking Nissan to cover the transmission under warranty.
I was driving down the highway when my RPM gauge raced overv7000 then dropped to 0 and I lost all ability to control the transmission. Engine light came on afterwards. Called Nissan and had it checked out and was told it was the cvt transmission and that it is common for this to happen with no warning.?nice hazard as I was almost rear ended on the highway when it happened and Nissan said since it had 115K miles nothing they would do about
While driving at approximately 50 mph on a state highway, when I encounter a hill or attempt to accelerate to maintain speed the vehicle does not respond but instead hesitates and starts to slow. Only with a second or third application of pressure to the gas pedal does the vehicle start to accelerate. This has occurred several times within the last month. Also, while attempting to enter the interstate from a shopping center that I frequent I have to cross two lanes of high speed traffic to enter the third lane highway entrance. From a standing full stop I apply pressure to the gas pedal, the vehicle advances two or three feet and then comes to a complete stop. Additional pressure to the gas pedal produces no forward movement. The engine is running, the gearshift lever is in drive but the car does not move. Approaching high speed traffic is now swerving to avoid my stopped vehicle. This life threatening situation has occurred twice in the last month. On both occasions I have brought the vehicle to a Nissan dealership for resolution of this problem. On the last occasion the vehicle was left for four days and I gave permission to the technician to operate the car at will to determine the problem. No problem could be detected. The vehicle has 34,000 on it. I believe operating this car in the present condition puts me at great risk. It is apparent to me that the transmission is defective and should be replaced or repaired while it still under warrenty.
I own 2015 Nissan Altima, I want NHTSA to be aware of serious problem with cvt transmission issue. I was on 95 South in Washington DC when my vehicle hesitated for several seconds as I pushed my gas pedal all the way to the floor my car would slightly move forward. When I was trying to move to the far right shoulder, I was almost hit by mack truck. My car was barely moves. The almost caused serious accident and possible my life. This happened again today 8/23/2018 on my way to work. I was at stop light I push the accelerator and my vehicle barely moved. I was told by the Nissan dealer that it cvt transmission. The dealer said they are getting a dozen 2015 Nissan a week with this same issue. This is ridiculous my car is only 3 years old. This is too expensive for me to fix.
Car shudders at low RPM acceleration and sometimes stalls when turning on to a busy street. Told by dealer transmission needs to be replaced. Car has 46000 miles and a branded title. Car restored to perfect condition after minor accident. Nissan refuses to acknowledge any further warranty due to the branded title. The reason for complaint is that there is a high percentage of these vehicles with this same transmission issue. Under normal circumstances the warranty would cover the powertrain for up to 60,000 miles regardless of the extended powertrain warranty that Nissan has granted to other Altima owners with this problem.
Transmission failed to go in gear briefly when starting in traffic....felt like the vehicle revved up, but no power. After a few seconds, it went in gear.
Last month I took my Altima to my dealer for service. My car shut down on me twice earlier in the week & I was unable to get it started again. While driving down the roadway it would completely lose power.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate. The vehicle stalled and the transmission warning indicator illuminated. Additionally, the vehicle made an abnormal revving noise. The vehicle was towed to younger Nissan of frederick (7418 grove rd, frederick, md 21704, (301) 804-6166) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 102,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle multiple times, but was unsuccessful. In addition, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. Reliable Nissan (9951 coors blvd nw, albuquerque, nm 87114, (505) 435-9825) diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was awaiting repairs. The manufacturer was not informed. The failure mileage was 50,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle jerked and stalled. The vehicle had to be pushed over to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer (nemet Nissan, 153-12 hillside avenue, jamaica, NY 11432) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed. The dealer claimed to repair the vehicle, but the failure recurred. The contact called the manufacturer and they ordered the dealer to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was taken back to nemet Nissan and they stated that they were unable to repair the vehicle. The failure recurred. The contact called the manufacturer again and was informed to take the vehicle to rockaway Nissan in inwood, NY. The vehicle had not been taken to the second dealer yet for repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer refused to buy back the vehicle and offered to pay only 80% of the repair cost. The failure mileage was 60,000.
I was driving around a little while and when I came to a stop at a stop light I pushed my gas pedal to accelerate forward and my car did not move, as I pushed my gas pedal all the way to the floor my car would very lightly move. Finally after moving barely forward my car would go, I had cars almost hit me and people getting enraged I am not moving, this is an ongoing problem now, it happens often and sometimes causing a very serious and dangerous situation. After doing my research many of owners of this year make and model are having the same issue but yet nothing to come out from Nissan for recall. I read if you turn your car off and back on it will reset and then the car goes just fine till the next time and that does work but that is dangerous as well. I bought this car as I thought it would be a safe car for my children and myself. This has been a dangerous issue. When we drive it in the heat it happens worst and then will be on the freeway and it will rev the engine really high and not switch down. Please Nissan tell me you are going to do something for your loyal customers this is the third Nissan I have owned. And I have the airbag issue. It wont pick up my son sitting there and he is 160 lbs
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact heard a loud rumbling sound and the transmission inadvertently shifted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 113,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 60 mph on an incline, the vehicle inadvertently started to decelerate. The contact had to pull over onto the side of the road because the vehicle failed to accelerate when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The vehicle was towed to barberino Nissan (506 N colony road, wallingford, Connecticut 06492) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
As I was driving down I-95 South going 70 mph my car suddenly dropped down to 60 and then 50 mph and no matter how much a pressed the gas, the car continued to lose power. I barely made it to the next exit and had to drive with my hazard lights on so other drivers knew that I couldn't drive any faster. I pulled into a gas station and let the car sit for approximately 30-45 mins. Before attempting to drive the rest of the way home. During the remainder of my drive, the RPM would all of a sudden jump which caused my car to jerk and accelerate forward without warning. Had someone been in front of me, I would've hit them. As I was taking my car to Nissan the next day, my car would stall at red lights and no matter how much I pressed the gas it would take forever to begin moving. This is very dangerous and very scary and I dont feel safe.
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- Phoenix, AZ, USA