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2013 Nissan Altima repairs by problem area
Engine (8%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (15%)
Brakes and Traction Control (3%)
Suspension and Steering (8%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (41%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (19%)
Other (5%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 205 repairs.
2013 Nissan Altima transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (14%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (4%)
$100 - $499 (4%)
< $100 (79%)
Chart based on 28 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
270-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable CVT FWD
| 57040 mi | Tranmission failed. It required a new (rebuilt) transmission. The work was covered under warranty. |
| 7600 mi US $8000 |
Transmission replaced |
| 21000 mi | It was slipping from the third day purchased. Finally had a dealership care about my issue, needed a new transmission. Well after this I found out the car was resold back to Nissan from a guy in New Jersey he had 6 installed. |
| 32000 mi | Transmission shuttered and stumbled. Replaced transmission. |
| 49000 mi | Transmission Switch problem where the gear would get stuck in park. Dealer replaced switch under warranty. |
| 12000 mi | Transmission is shuddering upon slow acceleration; also jolts randomly while stopped |
| 14000 mi | Transmission is shuddering upon slow acceleration; also jolts randomly while stopped. 3rd time in for this repair |
| 16000 mi | Transmission is shuddering upon slow acceleration; also jolts randomly while stopped. 4th time in for this repair. CVT replaced. |
| 17000 mi | Transmission was replaced; still judders when slowly accelerating. Dealer unable to replicate this time. Still unresolved (5th repair attempt) 2nd transmission still experiencing violent shudders. 3rd transmission ordered and installed |
| 17000 mi | 3rd transmission still experiencing shudders and lags, bought back by Nissan under lemon law. |
| 6000 mi | Transmission would viberate at 1500 to 1800 RPM. They replaced the torque converter and seems to be OK now. |
| 20000 mi | 4 transmissions in a 2 year span. Trans would start out surging then stop totally |
| 1350 mi | They test drove the car and we were told this was a known problem with the V6 Altima and it is being investigated. We have since contacted Nissan customer support as the issue is still being investigated. We have asked to have the car rela. |
| 2000 mi | Transmission would jerk like it was slipping and shake the car |
2013 Nissan Altima 4dr Sedan
182-horsepower 2.5L I4 CVT FWD
| 36261 mi US $732 |
Transmission failure. Required complete transmission replacement. |
| 160000 mi US $3000 |
replaced transmission |
| 71800 mi US $3883 |
Replaced transmission |
| 53000 mi | Transmission failed for the second time. The first time it went out was 17000 miles. Second time was 53000 miles. This cvt transmission is a piece of junk. Do not buy. |
| 58000 mi | Transmission replaced, stalling out completely. |
| 65000 mi US $110 |
CVT transmission upshifts too quickly resulting in low power and shuddering with vibration and noise. No codes displayed - dealer suggested $1000 for parts replacement that "may help" - no guarantees. |
| 67300 mi US $878 |
Transmission upshifts too quickly, vibrates strongly below 2000 RPM and jerks. Transmission judged to be good by dealership and there are no pending software updates. Fluid was flushed and filled. |
| 14000 mi | Transmission computer reprogram. Did not notice issue but was notified by the dealer to bring in and reset at earliest convenience. |
| 8700 mi | slipping from reverse to drive |
| 6000 mi | There are hoorible vibrations and grinding noises when under load at 1,200-1,800 RPM's, also when you are decelerating from 45 mph(coasting). |
| 10000 mi | Stalling at 1500 RPM's and shaking of the exhaust. Turned out to be a transmission firmware update. The question i have is had i not payed attention to this, it would never have been fixed. |
| 12000 mi | Transmission not smooth after ecm update |
| 3000 mi | Transmission failed with less than 3000 miles. Problem surfaced within 1000 miles. Tried to get a replacement car. Don't want a reconditioned car. |
| 58000 mi | The infamous issue. Started as the car stalling at a stop. 3 trips to the dealer and a few no problem found...but they did update the tracking software. Bucking vibrating until a final trip...the transmission. |
| 63900 mi US $3200 |
Replace transmission under third party warranty |
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