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

- Royse City, TX, USA

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.

- Clinton, CT, USA

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.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

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.

- Livingston, TX, USA

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.

- Zimmerman, MN, USA

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.

- Sperryville, VA, USA

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.

- Brunswick, MD, USA

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.

- Espanola, NM, USA

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.

- Rosedale, NY, USA

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

- Reno, NV, USA

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.

- Conyer, GA, USA

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.

- Wallingford, CT, USA

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.

- Lake Mary, FL, USA

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

- College Park, MD, USA

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

- Nanuet, NY, USA

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

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!

- Tucson, AZ, USA

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.

- Newark, NJ, USA

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!

- Fredericksurg, VA, USA

"takata recall" I've only had my car for a month I bought it on 9/15/2017. Now my transmission went out. I bought the car from houston auto group

- Houston, TX, USA