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.
This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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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.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the vehicle experienced severe hesitations while attempting to accelerate. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (Nissan of bowie, 2200 crain hwy, bowie, md) where the transmission computer module was reprogrammed, but the failures continued. No further information was available. In addition, the air bag sensor flashed off and on while operating the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 15,000. Consumer stated Nissan of bowie sold consumer a brand new Altima 2015 that was a lemon. Updated 10/1/18
When temperatures are 15 degrees, or lower the engine makes a loud rumbling and knocking noise when started up. The colder it is the louder and longer it last. Generally it takes 5-10+ minutes before it quiets down. Second issue is; regardless of temperature, when accelerating on a grade it also makes a rumbling noise. The car has 57,000 on it and is very good condition otherwise
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced a loss of engine power. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was taken to autoeastern Nissan of meadowlands dealer located at 45 S, rte 17, hasbrouck heights, NJ where the technician diagnosed that the cvt transmission was defective and the valve body needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified and offered to partially pay for the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 67,600.
- Lyndhurst, NJ, USA
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Greetings, I am writing this complaint to notify the NHTSA of a deadly problem with the cvt transmission in the Nissan Altima! I have experienced this where the vehicle either turns off, stutters, or and hesitates for several seconds. This hesitation is deadly because when pulling out or merging on to a highway there is loss of power and this will cause a fatal accident due to the vehicle not accelerating as expected. In fact, this issue is so prevalent that nisaan reprogrammed the transmission control module (tcm). This half measure is little too little too late as transmission damage has already occurred and it leads to premature failure. This failure leads to the vehicle being a hazard in traffic. I personally have dozens of accounts where this has happened to me. The most recent was on 12/11/17 while driving on a busy street when the car simply lost power and died in the middle of the street. A car behind swerved excessively to avoid hitting me and in doing almost had an accident with another motorist! the car had to be pushed into a nearby parking lot and was towed to the dealership. The dealership ran a diagnostic and confirmed the transmission needed to be replaced. I found this rather dubious as the vehicle is a 2015. I began investigating this issue further. Upon further investigation, I found this problem is extremly prevalent with this model. There are thousands of incidents of owners having an experience akin to mine. Nissan is aware of this problem and has yet to admit fault. The reprogramming of the tcm is a clear indication Nissan is aware of the issue and is attempting to remedy it by eliminating certain shift points; however, it is inadequate and the damage has already been done. The lives of people are at stake with this transmission! is it just of matter of time before the loss of life will occur because of this faulty cvt transmission! thank you!
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 30 mph uphill, the vehicle independently rolled backwards. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to Nissan world (146 us-22, springfield township, NJ 07081), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000. The VIN was not available.
I own a 2015 Nissan Altima - as I was driving down I95 South in Washington DC, the car starting revving and jerking. No warning lights came on, and while driving 65 miles per hour, it became very unsafe. I brought it to the Nissan dealer and they said the transmission (cvt) is bad and needs to be replaced - $4300 and not covered by warranty because of 79K miles on the car. I checked on-line and their seems to be a ton of cvt transmission issues with Nissan, to include some class action suits. When talking to the service rep here, he said they see it all the time. I am not sure why there hasn't been a recall on this. Driving a relatively new car (2 years old) that stops / revs / jerks with out warning is extremely dangerous and I am not the only one complaining!
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shift out of the park position without warning. In addition, the tow man mentioned the shift button failed to depress. The vehicle was towed to peoria Nissan (9151 w bell rd, peoria, AZ, 85382), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.
Has a hesitation on take off, like it does not move when you push the accelerator. A very bad dead spot. Makes it very dangerous to get on the highway or standing by a stoplight. This has happened when we stop at a stoplight, the car won't move forward
When placed on park the car still rolls forward or back and almost caused an accident. The car pulls when driving in a slow speed of 5-20 mpr and sometimes the floor on the driver side vibrate. Also, the electrical buttons located on the steering wheel are unable to be used when on parked or driving. The volume or phone or selection switch does not work again...
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving various speeds, the contact heard a drowning noise coming from the front driver's side of the vehicle that became increasingly louder. The vehicle was taken to bob johnson Nissan (4000 w ridge rd, rochester, NY 14626) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and replaced the transmission for free. The approximate failure mileage was 45,000.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the cvt fluid flooded the transmission without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (howell motors in summit, ms, 601-276-7711), but the failure could not be duplicated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure recurred. The interior of the transmission was deteriorated. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 500.
I am having problems with lack of acceleration when in traffic, car will not move when the accelerator is pushed no response other than a turtle crawl. Became very random in beginning roughly 2-4 months ago progressing into daily to and from work, initially it seemed to be more frequent when car was hot or at normal operating temperatures and now is still sporadic but happens sometimes within 5 minutes of operation. The next issue is the horn will not sound unless it is hit in a very specific way, I am very concerned about this due to safety issues and the inability to remember how to hit the sweet spot in emergency situations. Later today I will be making videos of this default and then taking to dealer for the second time to have repaired or replaced.
I bought a used 2015 Nissan Altima on 6/23/2017 with approx. 47,000. Around 6/30/17 the car would not accelerate while driving over 40mph and the RPM was going all the way over to 8 & 9. the car sounded like it was not shifting into gear. I had to pull over, cut off the car and crank it back up again. There have been several times since then, when I'm at a light that the car will not accelerate over 5-10 mph and I have the pedal pushed all the way down to the floor. I took it to the Nissan in tuscaloosa, al on 08/21/17 to correct the cvt transmission open recall. I'm not sure if this will solve the problem due to them not finding any codes and test driving the car. I thought the transmission had blown up on 08/21/17 and had to immediately pull over (my son was in the car) on the side of the road.
Takata inflator. I received a letter from a Nissan dealer about 2 months ago. It stated that I should bring in my vehicle to replace the passenger air. When I called to make an appointment I was informed that I would be called by the dealer when the they receive the air bag from the manufacturer. I have not heard from the dealer. When I checked NHTSA website, it did not show my vehicle as a recalled vehicle. I am confused. Is the dealer being honest. Previously, the dealer had requested that I bring in my vehicle. The dealer stated that the indicator light on the passenger air bag was not functioning properly. The dealer also stated that the repair was completed. On another occasion I was also told to bring in my vehicle for a transmission problem. The dealer also stated that the repair was properly completed. What action can I take in reference to the most recent request to replace the air bag? the date I received is approximate.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle independently reversed without an occupant inside. As a result, the vehicle struck a neighbor's home and mailbox. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to grey daniel Nissan where the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was not deemed destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact suffered minor bruising due to the door knocking him down when the vehicle reversed. Medical attention was not required. The failure mileage was approximately 14,098. The VIN was not provided. Updated 09/22/17 the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred.
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While the vehicle was parked and while driving, there was a strong fuel odor present in the vehicle. The contact stated that the fuel odor was an excessive continuous variable transmission fume. There were no visible leaks present. The local dealer, howell motors, informed the contact that no fumes were present; however, an independent mechanic confirmed that the transmission valve became loose. There were also cracks in the dashboard that were visible for more than one year. The manufacturer advised the contact that if she could provide medical records indicating that the fumes created health issues, they would be able to diagnose and/or duplicate the failure. The contact stated that her injury included coughing up solidified petroleum due to the fumes and there was a strong odor on her clothing. Medical attention was required. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 3,000. Updated 10/02/17
My vehicle goes into "limp mode" (the dealership used this term) suddenly while driving. I was driving 35 mph and suddenly it won't go even 20 mph. This has happened on 5 occasions. Most recently last week. 1st time at 20K miles I had the valve body replaced, 2nd time the cvt was reprogrammed, 3rd time there were no codes, 4th time the cvt was reprogrammed and now 5th time at 51K miles the valve body is being replaced again. I noticed the issue starting when the vehicle will not accelerate while driving or even from a stop sign or stop light. I contacted Nissan Consumer Affairs to investigate (this is the 2nd time I asked them to investigate). This final time I was told I would be getting a new transmission since 7 codes showed on the scan but they just called me and told me they replaced the valve body again.
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- Wallingford, CT, USA