10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,433 miles

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2017 Nissan Altima drivetrain problems

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2017 Nissan Altima Owner Comments (Page 6 of 6)

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problem #15

Aug 252019

Altima

  • 90,000 miles

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

The cvt transmission in the Altima stopped working and very very nearly caused a big accident which was almost not avoided due to this. It was in motion in traffic people almost hit me because I had no power to go. I was on a major boulevard with rush hour.

- Albuquerque, NM, USA

problem #14

Aug 172019

Altima

  • 22 miles
While driving on the highway vehicle suddenly began experiencing problems with acceleration and began a slow shuddering or shaking. 15 minutes later the engine malfunction indicator light came and lucky for me I was already home. However began experiencing problems keeping the vehicle in gear and the vehicle hesitated to reverse. Took it immediately to the Nissan dealership and was told the problem was a bad sub assembly that needed to be replaced. "Nissan is aware of the problem" the tech told and they would replace the sub assembly at no cost to me as I wisely had decided to get the 150K warranty. I was hurried into a loaner -rental vehicle and told it may take over two weeks just for the sub assembly to arrive.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

problem #13

Jun 152019

Altima

  • 71,000 miles
2017 Nissan Altima cvt transmission stalls and jerk when driving at 60-65 miles per hour highway and at a red light have to push start to continue driving which can cause injuries or death

- Snellville, GA, USA

problem #12

Jul 212019

Altima

  • 37,800 miles

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

Cvt - continuous variable transmission failure and needs replacement with 2017 Nissan Altima sl and 37K miles on the vehicle. All highway miles and car is exactly 2 years young. Car would not go forward or in reverse.

- Northboro Ma, MA, USA

problem #11

Jun 212019

Altima

  • 7,201 miles
I have less that 8000 miles on vehicle. I'm a disabled veteran with a service related disability. I've had the car maybe two years. I was on the I-12 and the car begin to decelerate off and on and then stalled on me in the middle of the off ramp. I could have been killed or injured. Car still isnt paid off. I've read other year modles with same issues and no fixes either help or solve the problem. What or my rights and currently awaiting for dealer to look at car.

- Hammond, LA, USA

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problem #10

May 232019

Altima

  • 60 miles
Takaka recall I have a 2017 Nissan Altima that stops in midle of the hway. When I drive around 60 miles per hour with my 2 kids inside. I have to stop in the side with heavi traffic and wait until help arrive. 2 hours later in still stuck with scare kids and I drive the car whit slipping transmision to the Nissan dealer where of course they dont want take any responsabilty I found all complaints online and lawsuits against Nissan for the cvt transmision and recall has to be enforced

- Sunrise, FL, USA

problem #9

Sep 072018

Altima

  • 50,000 miles

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

Transmission failed on interstate at approximately 70mph. I was told by the Nissan dealership garage manager that they really don't know why they fail except that they think the transmission overheats due to undersized pump and mesh not allowing enough circulation. Everything was replaced at Nissan's expense, however I have no confidence in the repair. When this happened there was not a single warning light or message that appeared on the dash.

- Wautoma, WI, USA

problem #8

Feb 082019

Altima

  • 45,000 miles
Car slows down while driving or accelerates gas pedals get stuck

- Chino Hills, CA, USA

problem #7

Mar 242019

Altima

  • 20,170 miles
The cvt transmission failed which traveling on the highway. Car decelerated on the highway. I drifted to an exit and managed to get to a park and ride. This presented a serious safety issue on the highway as I tried to drift across a side road to a park and ride

- Frederick, MD, USA

problem #6

Feb 042019

Altima

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle decelerated and the check engine indicator illuminated. Also, when accelerating from a stop, the gear did not shift into drive until the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to Nissan of newnan (678-552-4957, located at 783 bullsboro dr, newnan, ga 30265) where it was stated that the warranty expired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

- Fairburn, GA, USA

problem #5

Sep 302018

Altima

  • miles

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

As I am driving down the interstate my vehicle starts spider and jerk and lose power making it hard to accelerate. Then begins to only rev at a high RPM and not move forward so I automatically assume transmission and after further review of customer complaints and technical service bulletins, I realize that this has been a issue with this manufacturer for many years. And also that many have been refused service from powertain warranties that cover transmission issues on the vehicle!!

- Williamsburg, VA, USA

problem #4

Aug 152018

Altima

  • 32,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. While refueling the vehicle with the shift lever in park, the vehicle rolled away several feet from where it was parked. The vehicle was taken to hudson Nissan of North charleston (7331 rivers ave, North charleston, SC 29406, (843) 553-1000) where it was diagnosed that the wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer had the vehicle for five days without it being repaired or returned. The contact stated that the failure also occurred with the 2018 Nissan versa, which was provided as a loaner vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000. The VIN was not included.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #3

Jul 062018

Altima

  • 51,144 miles
Have electrical issues with my vehicle. 1st the windows wouldn't roll down, and now all electrical features on the vehicle doesn't work ( power locks, rear view camera, turning signals, doors dont lock with remote, and car doesnt shift out of park unless I use the shift lock release button). Vehicle was stationary and it happened on July 6 2018

- Valley Stream, NY, USA

problem #2

Apr 012018

Altima

  • 38,525 miles
My transmission is troubling when on D car dont or if the car driving all the certain goes to neutral make loud noise on the street

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

problem #1

Jan 042018

Altima

  • 7,800 miles
The insulation that wraps the electrical cabling to engine and other working parts to car are wrapped with a corn and soil product and rats ate the inside of my car to the point that the car would not work. It is 5 months old with 7,000 miles.

- Lhp, FL, USA

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