Worst Complaints About the Nissan Altima
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Altima owners are having the most trouble with the engine (27%), transmission (16%), and the steering (13%). We've listed the most common owner complaints below. The full list is available on CarComplaints.com.
- CVT Shuttering, Vibration, Hesitation, Running Roughly 144 complaints at an average of 48,658 miles in the 2013 Nissan Altima.
- Shudders and Jerks 41 complaints at an average of 31,102 miles in the 2014 Nissan Altima.
- Steering Wheel Lock Failure 459 complaints at an average of 89,116 miles in the 2009 Nissan Altima.
What's Wrong with the Altima?
You should avoid the 5th generation (2013–2018) Altima because of its overall PainRank™ of 53.89.