2013 Nissan Altima: whining or grinding noise

Filed Aug 26, 2022 · Steering · CA

Loud whining noise when I turn the wheel

Filed Jul 29, 2021 · Transmission · 130,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. The contact also stated that an abnormal whining sound would emit from the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure persisted until she started driving above 40 MPH. The contact called an independent mechanic who informed her that the failure appeared to be related to the transmission. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

Filed Jan 22, 2020 · Transmission · 82,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima 2.5. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds there was an abnormal whining and grinding sound coming from the transmission. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the transmission bearing failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer hugh white chrysler dodge jeep ram (250 columbus rd suite a, athens, oh 45701 (740) 594-8555) where it was diagnosed for the 2nd time and determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. The repair was still pending. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered to pay 80% of the repair cost. A case was also opened with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2018 · Transmission · 74,382 miles · TN

Transmission whining loosing power on the highway very dangerous

Filed Sep 22, 2017 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · GA

My 2013 nissan altima, which was purchased new has had issues with the CVT transmission since it was purchased. In 9/2014 at 42k miles the transmission failed and was replaced. Now in 9/2017 I am being told by nissan that the transmission that was replaced by them in 2014 is also bad and needs to be replaced at a cost to me of $4,100.00. Who can afford a $4,100 repair on a vehicle that is still being paid for monthly, and why is it the consumer's fault that nissan na is making and selling faulty, unsafe products? Nissan na knows of the ongoing issues with these CVT transmissions, but choses to nothing to rectify the issues. My vehicle will not pull and makes a whining noise while I am driving. This it the same issue that occurred in 2014. While I was in motion on a major interstate the vehicle began to lose power, spudder and jerk, and dropped down to about 10-15 MPH. It was a horrifying experience to be in the middle of the interstate traveling at 60 MPH, and all of a sudden start to lose speed. I was finally able to get the vehicle to the shoulder safely. These vehicles are unsafe to be driven. I am in total disbelief that none of the agencies charged with the protection of consumers safety and ethical treatment , will or has gotten involved to force nissan to stop endangering the well being of those of us who drive these vehicles. I am a loyal nissan owner, who has owned 2 other nissan vehicles. In fact, I currently own a 1995 nissan maxima that has never had a transmission issue. How can a 22 year old car still drive perfectly and a 2013 need 2 transmission replacements. Someone needs to hold nissan accountable for their actions and treatment of consumers, as well as their blatant disregard for the safety of those of us who drive and transport passengers in their vehicles everyday.

Filed Jan 19, 2017 · Engine · CA

High pitched whining noise coming out of the engine compartment. Heard very loudly in cabin of car at all times when vehicle is in motion. Most noticeable when driving under 30-35 MPH on roads. Once on freeway or going faster the engine drowns out the noise.

Filed Sep 15, 2016 · Transmission · 76,000 miles · SC

2013 nissan altima 2.5l sv 76,000 miles CVT failure my vehicle has experienced CVT failure with only 76k miles.. Unfortunately for the initial occurrence, I misdiagnosed the problem as bad gas. The vehicle shutters, bucks and stalls when decelerating or accelerating at traffic lights, stop signs or in highway traffic. Additional stalls occur when placing the vehicle into gear (drive or reserve) which may cause vehicle stranded in the middle of parking lots and roadway. The problem seemed to go into remission for the past year, even though looking back I can see some slight signs of bucking when coming to a stop, rough idles, louder whining at higher speeds, ect. I was able to have nissan tech confirm CVT failure and that it is not a rare issue. A quick google search verifies that many others have experienced the same issues with the cvts and nissan had provided a recall and extended warranty on all their CVT's manufactured before 2011. This issue does not seem to have been resolved on newer models and is a road hazard especially in intersections of major roadways and in heavy traffic on major highways. Please advise.

Filed Aug 23, 2016 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 90,234 miles · TX

I recently purchased a nissan altima s from clay cooley march 2015 so I only had the car a year and some months and now the transmission is gone out I get my car serviced as I should and now this and no one wants to help clay cooley day I'm out of warranty due to miles over 24000 on the car and I'm stuck out to still fork out a 518 car payment it's not right I need help. I was leaving work my my car started vibration and started to decelerate and jerking like it was about to go dead I thought I had got some bad gas so I pulled over my car started jerking harder and cut off so I turned it back on and I shift it in reverse and it went dead so I cut it back on again and shift it in drive it cut off so I dit there for over an hour then I star it again and shifted it in drive and it didn't go dead I was able to drive home so the next day I went out to see if it would do it again and it didn't while driving my rpms went up high and my car made whining noise and started vibrations again and this time my check engine light came on so I was coming up to a light so I stopped but when I tried to drive it wouldn't move so I put the blinkers on and some guy came behind and pushed me over to the side and I say there for about hour and I started up and it moved so I went straight home and called around and explained what had happened so the man from amco told me to come down so I called for a tow and got towed there and he tested it and said that my transmission is bad and it's a CVT transmission do it cant be rebuilt it has to be replaced for as much as 4000 dollars

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · NJ

2013 nissan altima 2.5l sv 72,000 miles CVT failure my vehicle has experienced CVT failure with only 72k miles. This is the second time this issue has occurred, with the first instance happening a little over one year ago. Unfortunately for the initial occurrence, I misdiagnosed the problem as bad gas. The vehicle shutters, bucks and stalls when decelerating or accelerating at traffic lights, stop signs or in highway traffic. Additional stalls occur when placing the vehicle into gear (drive or reserve) which may cause vehicle stranded in the middle of parking lots and roadway. The problem seemed to go into remission for the past year, even though looking back I can see some slight signs of bucking when coming to a stop, rough idles, louder whining at higher speeds, ect. This second occurrence I was able to have the issue diagnosed by nissan technicians at causeway nissan in manahawkin, nj and they have confirmed that this is indeed a CVT failure and that it is not a rare issue. A quick google search verifies that many others have experienced the same issues with the cvts and nissan had provided a recall and extended warranty on all their CVT's manufactured before 2011. This issue does not seem to have been resolved on newer models and is a road hazard especially in intersections of major roadways and in heavy traffic on major highways. Please advise.

Filed Jan 18, 2016 · Engine, Lights · 3,000 miles · IL

I have a bad rattle coming from the right side of my car along with a whine noise coming from the same area. Also have a very bad vibration/rattle in the car that seems to be from the transmission at acceleration from a start and acceleration while switching lanes on a city street. You can coast and press the gas again and then the whole car rattles. It has been in to a nissan dealership and they said they can feel it but don't know where or what is causing it. Also headlights give very very poor visibility when driving at night and when raining at night.

Filed Sep 13, 2015 · Driver assistance, Steering · 45,000 miles · AZ

I have been to the dealer several times with the complaint of the car constantly drifting left and right and not being able to control the handling of the vehicle. It often feels like you are driving on three wheels and the stability shifts. I do not feel safe driving the car as I don't have full control ,nor do I like having my son in the vehicle and try to avoid freeways but it pretty much drifts at all speeds. I have spoken to the service manager, service director, and regional manager at nissan north america but they claim to not be able to reproduce the issue. However, every time I get in it I feel vibrations and experience weird whining noises as well as the drifting and bouncing all over the roads. I have also experienced where I'm trying to slow down and it seems like the car speeds up and when trying to speed up the car is sluggish. Nissan really needs to take ownership to fix the issue before someone loses their life!! This is ridiculous to have to deal with these issues for a newer car that people are still paying for!!

Filed Jan 17, 2015 · Airbags, Engine · 24,000 miles · GA

I purchased a 2013 nissan altima s from carmax on 10/5/14. The car was suppose to be a birthday present to myself seeing as though I had not purchased a car in 12 years. I was very excited, but shortly after purchasing the altima, I started to hear squealing coming from the brakes, and also roaring and rumbling which started in the front of the car, and proceeded to the center. I also complained about the car locking up and driving sluggish, and then releasing once the rumbling briefly stopped. I am also hearing an annoying whining sound coming from the right side of the vehicle. When I took the car back to carmax, they told me the roaring was coming from my windshield washer compartment that was loose, and that my brakes were fixed. Needless to say, I left and drove around the corner, and the squealing brakes and roaring came back. I took the car to a nissan dealership in my area, and after telling them about the roaring and the whining, the service manager told me that he's quite familiar with the sound, and there is nothing wrong with the vehicle. He stated that the whining sound is coming from the power steering and the roaring is coming from the way I am driving the vehicle. How dare he! I only had the vehicle for a month before I took it to the nissan dealership. He would not even try to look into the list of issues I requested to be fixed. The nissan manager told me to go back to carmax or I would have to pay for the brakes to be fixed, and even charged me to rotate my tires. I left paying him for a service that I did not originally come in for. I went back to carmax and they finally fixed my brakes, but still could not find anything wrong that would cause the extremely annoying roaring and whining noises. This has been a nightmare, and I am thinking about taking legal action.