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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 4 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 34,432 miles
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Car is not shifting properly by itself when accelerating get stuck in the first gear. Also periodically the pedal has a three second delay when pressing on it to accelerate this happens almost daily. The only remedy that fixes it is to shut the car off and restart it. This happens when the car is stopped as far as the pedal goes. The acceleration where it does not shift can happen at any time but at least happens 2 to 3 times a week does it matter if I'm on the highway or on a regular road.
- Roswell, GA, USA
The transmission went out and the car had no power. It happened twice within 3 months and the dealer didn't want to take responsibility the 2nd time, they claimed I had rodent damage to the transmission speed sensor harness. I had to pay out of pocket $450
- Fontana, CA, USA
My car is less than 3 years old and maintained properly. While driving the car it starts to hesitate while trying to accelerate and at times it it shakes violently. I have contacted Nissan and they seem in no rush to assist me in getting it fixed although the big issue just occurred while driving home where my car RPM shot all the way up but my car had no actual acceleration to it in a 55pmh zone where I could have been crashed into by cars moving quickly.
- Somerset, NJ, USA
I have been having problems with the car sputtering, stalling and not shifting in gear for months but thought it was a transmission fuel problem. At the end of Sept the problems got worse where the car would hardly drive. Finally decided to take to transmission shop but the car completely stopped in the shop's driveway and had to be pushed into the stall. Was told the transmission was bad and needed to be replaced on a 2017 Altima? didn't have the $5000 needed so I had the vehicle towed to my aunt's house where it still sits for repossession. I have small children and don't need a car that stalls in traffice to this extent in traffic!
- Cordova, TN, USA
The vehicle stalls and won't catch when it is put into gear. I was almost stuck in parking lot while trying to back into a spot. The car jumps/stutters and when it was put on cruise control, it would lose set speed and then catch up again. If I gave the car gas, it wouldn't go even with the pedal to the floor.
- Madison, AL, USA
My car stopped running. Then it would not catch in drive or in reverse. It just stops running sometimes and sometimes doesn't start at all.
- Riverside, IL, USA
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Car slows down while driving or accelerates gas pedals get stuck
- Chino Hills, CA, USA
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
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
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
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
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
- Wes Palm Beach, FL, USA