2011 Nissan Altima: jerking or lurching

Filed Feb 27, 2023 · Engine · 120,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was jerking with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact disconnected and reconnected the battery and the mass air flow sensor to correct the failure. The dealer was made aware of the failure; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The contact related the failure to Emissions Recall Campaign Number: R1720 (Non-Methane Organic Gases (NMOG) Engine Control Module (ECM) Reprogram) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Sep 29, 2019 · Transmission · 180,000 miles · MS

My car started with a bad jerking motion when driving it. Then it started not wanting to pick up speed, but the RPM would go up. The first time it malfunctioned on me I was in the middle of traffic. I did not get injured because the cars behind me stopped in time.

Filed Sep 12, 2019 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle jerked, lunged, and lost power without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred multiple times. Carriage nissan (2400 browns bridge rd, gainesville, ga 30504, (678) 944-8663) was contacted and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · FL

Transmission jerking while in motion or idle. Traction control light comes on. I've taken it to the nissan dealership and they couldn't tell me what was wrong with it besides that I needed to have my module (mass air flow sensor) reprogrammed and that should take care of it. Well that did not work and still have issues so right now I'm driving on a wing and a prayer

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 73,000 miles · FL

The vehicle was having a hard time getting past 2nd gear being told it was an electrical misfire and causing the car to jerk until it was able to hit 2nd. That was repaired by our local auto repair shop. The other issue is the dashboard. The dashboard is literally melting away and has become slimy and sticky. It is working it's way down to the steering wheel area and air vents. I'm sure that is some sort of hazard.

Filed Mar 21, 2019 · Transmission · 61,000 miles · CA

Failing to accelerate, slipping, jerking, stalling

Filed Jan 17, 2019 · Transmission · 126,600 miles · TX

When it is hot outside and the car has been driven for a long period of time the CVT transmission will make a whining noise. I noticed it when I was on the highway going about 70 MPH. Because of this strange noise, I exited. When I was going 30 MPH+ and accelerating the whining continued to happen. I am not sure what would cause this, but it sounds like a belt inside the transmission is slipping. It now stutters at times when going about 10 MPH. When "shifting" down from 20 MPH it will jerk.

Filed Dec 21, 2018 · Steering · 96,000 miles · LA

Over the past couple of months the steering in my car has gotten tough. I thought it may have been the power steering pump. I took it to the shop and they couldn't find the problem, being that the power steering pump was working properly and the fluid level was good. Yesterday I was at the gas station getting fuel. As I was driving away, there was a sound similar to a balloon popping and the steering jerked to the right, almost hitting another vehicle, and the steering is so tough now that it is impossible to drive the vehicle. I looked up the problem online and lots of people with the same vehicle have the same exact problem. And there was a recall for that reason. My VIN doesn't show a recall, but it needs to.

Filed Jun 13, 2018 · Engine · 123,728 miles · TX

I was driving to the airport and out of no where, my car starts jerking and sputtering while driving down the road to the drop off terminals. I lost all acceleration control and couldn't even move. I was able to pull over and had to have my car towed. Turns out 2011 nissan altima has very common CVT transmission problems. It is unable to drive without jerking, sputtering, or even moving. I call the 1-800 number for nissan and they said there wasn't a recall for the transmission for this vehicle. I was told to take it down and have it diagnosed and they can review it with no guarantee or promise of a positive outcome. Transmissions for this vehicle to be replaced are around $4000.

Filed Jul 12, 2017 · Body, Transmission · CA

1) when accelerating from s stop, my car will jerk (like the transmission is slipping). It will often jerk while my car is in motion as well. This happens on city streets & freeways/highways. 2) there is also an issue with the "hood latch" not locking completely. It sometimes looks like the hood is going to pop open when driving .

Filed May 26, 2017 · Transmission · 142,179 miles · FL

Approximately 4-6 weeks ago the car started to jerk occasionally. Then it became more predominant. We just found out today that the transmission is no good and that there is a history of CVT transmission failure. The cost to repair is $3900. The trade-in value is $2000.

Filed Dec 15, 2016 · Fuel system, Suspension · 51,087 miles · LA

My trouble began as I sat and fueled my car with the same type of gas that I have been using for years. I filled my tank, started my car and it started huffing and puffing as if it was about to shut off. After a few minutes it stopped. A few days later while I was driving down the road one day I heard this loud rattling noise as if a chain or something was dragging the ground or being rattled. I approached a red light and lowered my radio to listen and as I sat idle in drive I could hear this rattling noise coming from the front end of my car. As I drove down the road further it continued then stopped. I then parked my car and as I was in reverse the sound came back. I went on about my day and returned to my car to start it up and as I started it I heard the rattling loud noise again. I backed out of my parking spot and it continued. As I driving around at a speed of about 30-40 I could hear the noise come and go. I took my car to nissan and they told me they couldn't find anything wrong. They told me everything under the hood of my car was fine. A few days later I brought my car back to nissan informing them the noise is continuing and my car shakes and jerks. I left my car and they called and said my alternator needed to be replaced. Just a couple days prior they said everything was fine so now I'm confused. I took my car to 3 separate auto shops and had them test my alternator and all 3 said my alternator, battery and starter were working perfectly. I began to research online to see if anyone had the same issues I have and there it was. A recall for the transverse link bolt. I'm pissed that nissan would try to rip of a customer like that.