Problems with 2015 Nissan Altima POWER TRAIN

I bought a used 2015 nissan altima on 6/23/2017 with approx. 47,000. around 6/30/17 the car would not accelerate while driving over 40mph and the rpm was going all the way over to 8 & 9. the car sounded like it was not shifting into gear. i had to pull over, cut off the car and crank it back up again. there have been several times since then, when i'm at a light that the car will not accelerate over 5-10 mph and i have the pedal pushed all the way down to the floor. i took it to the nissan in tuscaloosa, al on 08/21/17 to correct the cvt transmission open recall. i'm not sure if this will solve the problem due to them not finding any codes and test driving the car. i thought the transmission had blown up on 08/21/17 and had to immediately pull over (my son was in the car) on the side of the road.

Tl* 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.

Tl* 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. *tt consumer stated nissan of bowie sold consumer a brand new altima 2015 that was a lemon. updated 10/1/18*jb

My vehicle goes into "limp mode" (the dealership used this term) suddenly while driving. i was driving 35 mph and suddenly it won't go even 20 mph. this has happened on 5 occasions. most recently last week. 1st time at 20k miles i had the valve body replaced, 2nd time the cvt was reprogrammed, 3rd time there were no codes, 4th time the cvt was reprogrammed and now 5th time at 51k miles the valve body is being replaced again. i noticed the issue starting when the vehicle will not accelerate while driving or even from a stop sign or stop light. i contacted nissan consumer affairs to investigate (this is the 2nd time i asked them to investigate). this final time i was told i would be getting a new transmission since 7 codes showed on the scan but they just called me and told me they replaced the valve body again.

While driving on a busy highway, i changed lane to pass other car and when pushed the gas pedal rpm was going up, but i was not gaining more speed. i was doing 60 mph and i could not make the car to go up five more mph and revs were going up.

I am having problems with lack of acceleration when in traffic, car will not move when the accelerator is pushed no response other than a turtle crawl. became very random in beginning roughly 2-4 months ago progressing into daily to and from work, initially it seemed to be more frequent when car was hot or at normal operating temperatures and now is still sporadic but happens sometimes within 5 minutes of operation. the next issue is the horn will not sound unless it is hit in a very specific way, i am very concerned about this due to safety issues and the inability to remember how to hit the sweet spot in emergency situations. later today i will be making videos of this default and then taking to dealer for the second time to have repaired or replaced.

I have a service campaign to fix my cvt. also, my car was vandalized and the front emblem was stolen and the bottom case has been loosened.

Takata inflator. i received a letter from a nissan dealer about 2 months ago. it stated that i should bring in my vehicle to replace the passenger air. when i called to make an appointment i was informed that i would be called by the dealer when the they receive the air bag from the manufacturer. i have not heard from the dealer. when i checked nhtsa website, it did not show my vehicle as a recalled vehicle. i am confused. is the dealer being honest. previously, the dealer had requested that i bring in my vehicle. the dealer stated that the indicator light on the passenger air bag was not functioning properly. the dealer also stated that the repair was completed. on another occasion i was also told to bring in my vehicle for a transmission problem. the dealer also stated that the repair was properly completed. what action can i take in reference to the most recent request to replace the air bag? the date i received is approximate.

Vehicle hesitates when accelerated. gears stick occasionally. smoke smell occurring. vehicle seems to get worse when going down a hill. will not go higher than 10 mph when this occurs.

While driving in any condition or weather, my car shutters and make a loud vibration noise which is also felt inside the car whenever the rpm reaches 2000 rpm. it only does it on exactly 2000. above or below its fine. ive been to two different nissan dealerships for the past two years of owning it and they tell me its normal. in colder weather its a lot worse. you can play with the rpm and everytime it will vibrate and you can hear and feel it at 2000 rpm. but both dealers say they cant find anything and that they don't notice it. that worries me when a 5 year old asks me what that noise and feeling is but a certified mechanic cant find this problem. its loud and clearly you can feel it. this is ridiculous. all i want is for it to be fixed. if not i'm never buying another nissan product. ive had the worst experience with this brand and ive owned a lot of brands. nissan needs to fix this and spend more money on training. this has been going on for 2 years that ive owned this car.

My wife was driving our nissan altima 2015 in ca when the car without warning stalled in the middle of traffic . she had driven two blocks when this happened.the steering wheel locked and the car was not responding. the battery was apparently working because the radio was still working. she of course could not move out of the lanes.

Unfortunately , this is my second altima 3.5. in 2015 nissan replaced my 2013 altima 3.5. i requested a replacement due to the vehicle having stuttering and jerking issues causing me to feel unsafe while driving.while driving if i had to decelerate it would hesitate and jerk or pull while i was accelerating. this mainly happened on the highway but would happen occasionally while driving on city streets.as a mom with kids i feel the car is unsafe and will eventually cause to me be involved in a accident. my car has been in the shop for transmission issues since october2015 and now it is currently in the shop on its 4th attempt.i have currently requested for nissan to help me get into another vehicle, or replace the vehicle. *tr

I keep reading the same exact story as mine, yet no recalls or help for this problem on so many nissan altimas. sitting still at a redlight, light turns green, your foot is on accelerator but nothing happens for five to ten seconds. finally the engine begins to rev. extremely scary when turning in front of traffic. can also happen when going down the road and all of a sudden the tachometer races, engine races, and wont come down until you pull over and turn the car off and immediately turn it back on. this resets something and everything is okay then. turning it back on resets the problem so it's obviously a simple issue but it is a very dangerous problem. my whole family has come close on several occasions of being in a serious wreck due to this persistent problem. i'm shocked that nissan hasn't had a recall on this. i read on the internet that there is a recommendation that the valve body be replaced, but this is not in effect for my particular vin number. you asked below when this happened. it has happened ever since i had the vehicle for the past two years. sporadically, maybe once every two to three weeks.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle independently reversed without an occupant inside. as a result, the vehicle struck a neighbor's home and mailbox. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed to grey daniel nissan where the failure could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not deemed destroyed. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact suffered minor bruising due to the door knocking him down when the vehicle reversed. medical attention was not required. the failure mileage was approximately 14,098. the vin was not provided. updated 09/22/17*lj the consumer stated the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. *js

While pressing gas my rpm goes up and down really fast even when i'm at a steady pace, the vehicle vibrates and jerks while and motion and has shut off twice while driving. the vibration occurs while in motion. once while driving the car wouldn't drive over 20mph then it shut off. often times when i make a complete stop then proceed to go the vehicle does a hard jerk. this has been going on for several months. i've contacted nissan and they have done nothing to assist despite the fact that i notice on different forums lots of people complaining about the exact same issue starting with the 2013 model and 2015. this car is dangerous and can really become deadly for consumers while randomly shutting off while in motion. i purchased my vehicle with 13000 miles and now its at 25000 theirs no reason thousands of others should be complaining about the same issue with the exact model as mine. this issue has been going on for months now.

Car fails to accelerate after a total stop and sitting at a traffic light. absolutely no power. the gas pedal can be pressed all the way to the floor before vehicle begins moving. the gas pedal was pressed gradually. after a few seconds of keeping the pedal on the floor, the rpm will spike and the car will slowly begin moving forward. after backing off the pedal completely, the car can be driven normally once the engine slows down and the transmission shifts back. it was approximately 80-85 degrees outside, clear, car was at a slight incline going up a hill. please see similar complaints at http://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/altima/2015/transmission/hesitates_sputters.shtml

While driving back home last month (july 2016), suddenly it started loosing power and tachometer started showing fluctuation at all rpm range (0-4000+). it was very scary moment as it happened while driving on major highway with medium to high traffic flow (after work hours 5 pm -7 pm) 65 mph zone.

In my driveway i put car in park and got out closing door. i then realized that the engine was still running, so i opened the door and reached in to push the off button. the car started down the driveway in reverse with me caught between the door and body of car. i was almost run over. it stopped by hitting into an island of trees and shrubs.

The cvt transmission in the 2015 frontier is probably going to fail after 50,000 miles. most of the time it works, but on occasion it stutters on acceleration from a standstill, or vibrates excessively in general. when, not if, the transmission fails it could cause serious injury or death because the car did not accelerate when it was expected to.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. the contact stated that the transmission independently shifted into a lower gear, which caused the vehicle to slow down quickly. the failure occurred without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was performing as designed. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 1,000. updated 10/26/16*lj

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. the contact stated that the cvt fluid flooded the transmission without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (howell motors in summit, ms, 601-276-7711), but the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure recurred. the interior of the transmission was deteriorated. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 500.

Bought 2015 nissan altima brand new. from day one have had a problem with vehicle. going above 60 vehicle wants to drift out of lane. been in contact with nissan corporation, and they are no help. say that is how the vehicle is. this car is very unsafe. nissan sent out a specialist for alitmas, and he said it was normal. he said he did something to help the driving, but it did not help at all. horrible car. really wish i could get out of this car, because of this issue. will not buy another nissan ever again!!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while the vehicle was placed in the park position with the engine running, it inadvertently rolled away and crashed into a fence. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that no fault code was retrieved. the mechanic was also unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 8,600.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while the vehicle was parked and while driving, there was a strong fuel odor present in the vehicle. the contact stated that the fuel odor was an excessive continuous variable transmission fume. there were no visible leaks present. the local dealer, howell motors, informed the contact that no fumes were present; however, an independent mechanic confirmed that the transmission valve became loose. there were also cracks in the dashboard that were visible for more than one year. the manufacturer advised the contact that if she could provide medical records indicating that the fumes created health issues, they would be able to diagnose and/or duplicate the failure. the contact stated that her injury included coughing up solidified petroleum due to the fumes and there was a strong odor on her clothing. medical attention was required. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 3,000. updated 10/02/17 *bf *js *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. the contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the rpm's would suddenly increase to approximately 4000 to 6000 but vehicle would not accelerate properly. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who was able to experience the failure but was unable to determine the cause of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 22,000.

2015 nissan altima, with 21,000 miles. consumer constantly heard loud whining from transmission when first operated and got progressively worse when merging on freeway. complained to dealership, brought car for oil change and left with a rental car. 4 days later received a call from dealership that they are going to replace the whole transmission.

I agree with others about nissan needing to repurchase/compensate for all the issues.this vehicle feels very unsafe and they just push it all off. the power steering makes varying loud,annoying,distracting, whining noises the entire time you drive it. the car hesitates and jerks while driving or trying to drive from a stop which feels very unsafe and makes me worry about being hit. there are so many problems that are unsafe with the 2015 altima and nissan refuses to admit them and constantly says "everything is normal" or 'its the way that transmission works". a huge waste of time and energy trying to deal with nissan. they also kept insisting to me that the airbag light coming on while a grown adult was seated was "normal" as well until all of a sudden there was a recall...just to show how they lie and cover everything up .i bought this car brand new in december 2015 and have had these issues since. have been to dealership many times for the issues as well as having a nissan tech come to assess but of course everyone sticks together and states it "all normal".there are also problems that are not safety issues but value issues such as the xm service that is horrible but you pay for and the cheap build of the vehicle/paint.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle changed gears without notice. the vehicle shifted into neutral without warning. the vehicle was placed into gear and resumed normal operation. the contact stated that the keyless entry failed and the air bag warning light illuminated. the failures recurred several times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failures. the failure mileage was 4,500. the vin was not available.

I purchased my 2015 nissan altima brand new from the dealer. in sept 2015 at 25,000 miles, while driving in the middle of the freeway, the car slow down as if i was driving in a low gear. the rpm went up, but the car is moving very slow. i stop the car and called the service department. they told me to stop and park the car then restarted the car after giving it serval mins of cooling down. i took the car the service the next day, they couldn't find anything wrong with the car. i continue to drive the car for another six or so months then the same happened again. i took the car back to the service department, no problem was found again. couple months later, the car stop in the middle of the road. i took the car in, still no problem ws found. they said they can't mimic the problem and asked that i contiue to drive and stop and park if the problem arise. i told the supervisor/manager at the service department that i don't feel safe driving my family around in a car that stop in the middle of the road but can't find anything wrong. i don't know much about the car, but it has to do with transimition because of the check engine light. i felt that the service department is prolonging the real problem because the car is still under the warranity, and i felt that the problem will be discover once it's out of the warrnity coverage. i have two major concerns: 1. i am worry for the safety of my family when i am driving them around the car that can stop anytime in the middle of the road and cause the accident. 2.i am worry, i'll be making a payment for a car that i can't drive once it is no longer be cover under the warranity and it will costs thousand of dollars to get it fix.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission began to down shift with hesitation and the engine revved rapidly without warning. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road, where the engine was turned off. after restarting, the vehicle operated normally for a few moments and then the failure recurred ten times with warning. the gear lever was shifted into neutral in order to resume normal operation. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 4,700.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while parked, the vehicle inadvertently went into reverse, rolled backwards down the driveway, and crashed into a ditch. the contact attempted to stop the vehicle by turning the steering wheel, but the vehicle crashed into a rock garden on top of a sewer line. the air bags failed to deploy. a police report was filed. the vehicle was towed. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact sustained injuries to the right foot, left knee, left arm, and left elbow that did not require medical attention. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 12,162. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would vibrate and make an abnormal noise when the vehicle was shifting gears. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis, however the failure could not be duplicated. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the failure recurred. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 24,000. ...updated 06/30/16 *bf

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while driving up an incline at 60 mph, the vehicle lost power and began to roll backwards. the vehicle was towed to a dealer who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. the failure recurred. in addition, the contact noticed corossion on the trunk where the latch was located. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the failure and repair the vehicle. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 20,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. while driving at approximately 65-70 mph, the vehicle downshifted to neutral without warning. the failure recurred multiple times. the manufacturer was notified. the failure mileage was approximately 1,008.

Tl* the contact owns a 2015 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 70 mph, the vehicle lost power and shifted into neutral independently. in addition, the accelerator pedal was depressed and the vehicle failed to accelerate but increased in rpms. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 1,767.

I was driving my 2015 nissan altima on the road and there was heavy traffic so it was sort of stop and go and lots of idling. each time i pressed on the gas, it seems the car hesitated to go. after i got to my destination, i then drove onto interstate 85 in gastonia, north carolina and the car started making a loud whistling noise and would not accelerate. the drive shaft also started shaking really bad. the car stalled as i was driving on the interstate and i was able to pull off and the car coasted off the highway. the car stopped on me. i attempted to contact the dealership that i purchased the car to get direction on what to do and they wouldn't speak to me or return my calls. i ended up calling nissan roadside assistance in re the car. the guy asked for my vin # and i gave it to him and he immediately asked if my car's engine stalled on me. i advised that it did in the midst of my driving with my children on an interstate. he advised they would send a tow truck to get my car but there wasn't anything he could do for me to have transportation and i'd have to speak with the nearest dealership to see if they could provide a loaner. the dealership ended up diagnosing this as a bad transmission in this brand new car. i wanted to know how the roadside assistance guy knew that this car had stalled on me prior to me explaining the problem. the dealership that repaired it also asked me if i had had this problem 3 times prior. i had not. when i purchased the car it had 101 miles on it and i believe this car had problems that they were aware of and they sold it to me anyway. i requested a replacement vehicle from nissan consumer affairs b/c i have no confidence in this car as it was a new car with a bad transmission and i do not trust it's safety for myself and my children. i believe that this is not a one time thing and this has happened previously. *js

Cvt transmission vibrates excessively in interior (floorboards, steering wheel, gas pedal, and and me) noise level extremely high inside car. dealer and nissan america say they will not fix or buy back car. purchased new in sept 2014. had same car 2014 model that had no vibration or noise. dealer had seven test drives and all agree with me, but no one would commit to saying the car needs to be fixed - they say it could be defective or could be a design problem. either way i am stuck!!! would not recommend this car to anyone. *tr