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.

Owners are complaining about transmission problems related to the CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,120 miles

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2015 Nissan Altima drivetrain problems

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2015 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 8 of 8)

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problem #6

Aug 122015

Altima

  • 4,700 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission began to down shift with hesitation and the engine revved rapidly without warning. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off. After restarting, the vehicle operated normally for a few moments and then the failure recurred ten times with warning. The gear lever was shifted into neutral in order to resume normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 4,700.

- St. Petersburg , FL, USA

problem #5

Aug 022015

Altima

  • 12,162 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While parked, the vehicle inadvertently went into reverse, rolled backwards down the driveway, and crashed into a ditch. The contact attempted to stop the vehicle by turning the steering wheel, but the vehicle crashed into a rock garden on top of a sewer line. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact sustained injuries to the right foot, left knee, left arm, and left elbow that did not require medical attention. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 12,162. The VIN was not available.

- Winston Salem, NC, USA

problem #4

May 012015

Altima

  • 1,008 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. While driving at approximately 65-70 mph, the vehicle downshifted to neutral without warning. The failure recurred multiple times. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 1,008.

- Cedarville, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 162015

Altima

  • 1,767 miles

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

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and shifted into neutral independently. In addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate but increased in rpms. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 1,767.

- Ceder Hill, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 092014

Altima

  • miles
Cvt transmission vibrates excessively in interior (floorboards, steering wheel, gas pedal, and and me) noise level extremely high inside car. Dealer and Nissan America say they will not fix or buy back car. Purchased new in Sept 2014. Had same car 2014 model that had no vibration or noise. Dealer had seven test drives and all agree with me, but no one would commit to saying the car needs to be fixed - they say it could be defective or could be a design problem. Either way I am stuck!!! would not recommend this car to anyone.

- Smyrna, DE, USA

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problem #1

Dec 192014

Altima

  • 1,800 miles
I was driving my 2015 Nissan Altima on the road and there was heavy traffic so it was sort of stop and go and lots of idling. Each time I pressed on the gas, it seems the car hesitated to go. After I got to my destination, I then drove onto interstate 85 in gastonia, North Carolina and the car started making a loud whistling noise and would not accelerate. The drive shaft also started shaking really bad. The car stalled as I was driving on the interstate and I was able to pull off and the car coasted off the highway. The car stopped on me. I attempted to contact the dealership that I purchased the car to get direction on what to do and they wouldn't speak to me or return my calls. I ended up calling Nissan roadside assistance in re the car. The guy asked for my VIN # and I gave it to him and he immediately asked if my car's engine stalled on me. I advised that it did in the midst of my driving with my children on an interstate. He advised they would send a tow truck to get my car but there wasn't anything he could do for me to have transportation and I'd have to speak with the nearest dealership to see if they could provide a loaner. The dealership ended up diagnosing this as a bad transmission in this brand new car. I wanted to know how the roadside assistance guy knew that this car had stalled on me prior to me explaining the problem. The dealership that repaired it also asked me if I had had this problem 3 times prior. I had not. When I purchased the car it had 101 miles on it and I believe this car had problems that they were aware of and they sold it to me anyway. I requested a replacement vehicle from Nissan Consumer Affairs B/C I have no confidence in this car as it was a new car with a bad transmission and I do not trust it's safety for myself and my children. I believe that this is not a one time thing and this has happened previously.

- Charlotte , NC, USA

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