Owners of the Nissan Altima have experienced multiple problems Recalls and bulletins have failed to satisfactorily address the problems for many consumers.
Consumers with significant repair histories may be entitled to compensation, new vehicles, or full refunds. Problems reported include,
CVT Transmission CVT shuttering, vibration, hesitation, running roughly, gear shift stuck in park. shifting at stop/idle, transmission makes growling noise at low rpm, severe whine when transmission is in park and engine cold
Equipment door latch keeps breaking, back up assist camera faulty, console latch issue, bluetooth not working properly, interior door handle broken
Electrical instrument cluster failure, dashboard lights went out,
Steering drifts at highway speed, steering pulls to the side, steering wheel freeze while driving, vibration
Call (973) 598-1980 for a Free Consultation about compensation.
In an article from October 2015
“’We’ve seen a number of brands struggle with new transmission technology, ‘ said Jake Fisher, Consumer Reports’ director of automotive testing. ‘Whether it’s a complex system such as a dual-clutch gearbox, a continuously variable transmission, or one with eight or nine speeds. Many vehicles require repair and replacements because of rough shifting among the gears and slipping CVT belts.'”
Coverage of customers’ problems with Nissan CVT Transmission, particularly in 2013 and 2014 model years, is spreading. “…[H]undreds of owners have been complaining to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and online about their transmissions slipping… ” Other symptoms are revving, shuddering, jerking, vibration, hesitation. Nissan has extended the warranty on these transmissions and yet consumers continue to have problems.
