2017 Nissan Altima: transmission slipping

Filed Nov 6, 2025 · Engine · LA

Check engine light came on will not go off transmission fluid burnt replaced transmission fluid because transmission was slipping out of gear not finding the correct gear I do believe it was starting off in second gear instead of first. Drive slightly better in manual after fluid gets warm but not overheating the car will start jerking and threatening to kill losing power in the accelerator and going uphill also having trouble with the car going into reverse and drive. I had no choice but to replace the transmission fluid myself due to lack of funds and now dealership refuses to touch my vehicle for repairs. I called Nissan to make a complaint and they hung up on me. Car was just paid off October of 2024. This situation with my transmission began November of 2025.

Filed Feb 24, 2025 · Airbags, Electrical · LA

All 4 door lock actuators Airbag System Malfunctioning CVT Slipping at 83,000 miles Broken Motor Mount

Filed Jul 23, 2024 · Transmission · TX

my transmission went bad at 80,000 miles it is a 4 cylinder cvt and my car shudders when shifting and at random times when i press on the gas from a stop the car slowly rolls forward. my safety is at risk because if it happens when I'm turning onto a road or major road it can cause me to get hit because the accelerator doesn't work at random times. it is because my transmission is slipping. But i don't understand why because i have taken great care of my Nissan Altima. this issue needs to be fixed with Nissan before someone gets seriously injured or killed. the least Nissan could do is help pay for a new transmission.

Filed Aug 11, 2023 · Transmission · PA

I changed the transmission fluid at 60K on my 2017 Nissan Altima SV. At 70,500 miles while driving on the highway my car started slipping, jerking off wears. I had no warning lights or signs that it was overheating. We pulled over for 30 minutes and continued. We were 45 minutes from home. It didn’t take long before it started again. The car would come out of wear and it would only run at 40mph going up hills. Once we got off the highway, the car wouldn’t go into gear. We didn’t make it home. I called my local Nissan dealership and they informed me I had no warranty at all. We had the car towed to a local transmission repair shop. My transmission was done. I put in a used transmission in for $3,300. 2 months later I get a notification from Nissan that the cvt transmission warranty has been extended to 84000 miles or 84 months, whichever came first. I called Nissan consumer affairs and they basically said, you repaired your car on your own there’s nothing we can do. Nissan has class action lawsuit which the time limit that has already expired. I still filled my paperwork proof with no answer what so ever. I can assure you I will not buy another Nissan vehicle again!

Filed Aug 4, 2022 · Transmission · FL

At around 85,000 miles transmission (CVT) started slipping at high speeds (60-70 on the highway). As time has went on, it now slips in every gear, jumps, shudders, and often times will leave me stranded. Now I cannot travel more than 15-20 miles and the car starts acting up (transmission slipping, not engaging, will nto shift gears, etc.) Contacted Nissan and they say it is not under warranty but it is a 2017 and they now include a 7 years warranty on all CVT's.

Filed Jan 15, 2021 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 80,000 miles · IN

My 2017 altima had been jerking, almost felt like the transmission was slipping. This would occur at random acceleration causing the vehicle to stall for brief seconds before it would actually accelerate. On top of that vehicle has now started a loud wining sound that gets louder when trying to accelerate. The car will not move for several seconds and then gradually it will begin to take off. This happens at every stop or slow down made. My cruise control no longer works either. Several times in the past I had issues with the vehicle not wanting to shift out of first gear. Since then this is what has occured. At this point I can no longer drive the vehicle due to no acceleration and im afraid that I might cause an accident due to extremely slow if not any take off from any stop. I am very upset over this issue considering everything I have read up on all leads back to the CVT transmission problems from several other owners, and the fact that several recalls have been made due to this, but for some reason not the 2017 altima? It is apparent to me that this year has also been affected. I am a single mother and can't afford another exspince at this time especially since I lost my job due to covid-19. Now I am unemployed and cant drive my car due to transmission problems that obviously seems to be a reaccuring problem for nissans with the CVT transmissions.

Filed Dec 27, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 100,000 miles · MO

Transmission started to slip in early 2019. Went to dealership immediately to be informed that the CVT transmission needed to be replaced. Dealership quoted us $5600 for the repair of a rebuilt. We looked at the error code and saw that all other years and models had already been recalled due to the exact same error. Nissan told us they would give us "assistance" at 60%, which still was over $1600 expense, for a car just 2 years old. The car was at the dealership for 3 weeks. When I picked up the vehicle, the check engine light came on again. Took it right back. Nissan informed me it was a faulty oxygen sensor. Cost another $800. We will never buy another nissan again.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Transmission · 50,000 miles · FL

My transmission is slipping at 50k miles. I'm experiencing hesitation and jerking while driving. Today I had to pull off to the side of the highway because I was so scared that my car going to shut off while driving. I stop at a red light and my car stall & wouldn't move for a few seconds. I had to put my emergency blinker on. I'm so scared of driving this vehicle because if my car stop while driving and someone hit me from behind, I might end up dead.

Filed Sep 1, 2020 · Transmission · 72,475 miles · CA

I am an owner of a 2017 nissan altima. Within two weeks my transmission tends to jump, jerk, while accelerating. The check engine comes on. According to auto zone, it's a p0776 code. I spent $152 for taking it to be checked out at a dealership. I was told that the transmission is slipping. I reached out to someone at nissan dealer, when I was informed that there is no difference between the 2016 2016 transmission and the 2017 transmission. On my way home from the dealership, my transmission slipped again. Prior to all this, I had no issues or complaint. Currently, my vehicle has 72,475 miles on it.

Filed Aug 12, 2020 · Transmission · 88,000 miles · MD

My transmission is slipping at 80k miles. My vehicle has been well-maintained and I am aware of the class action lawsuit for transmissions that affects nissans of my same year. My vehicle shakes, I experience hesitations and jerking while driving. Power loss but no stalling yet.

Filed May 12, 2020 · Transmission · 68,607 miles · GA

It was clear for me to pull out on to the highway from a complete stop. As I was almost in my lane of traffic my car started jerking, slipping, and was unable to drive safely.

Filed May 27, 2019 · Transmission · 60 miles · FL

Takaka recall I have a 2017 nissan altima that stops in midle of the hway. When I drive around 60 miles per hour with my 2 kids inside. I have to stop in the side with heavi traffic and wait until help arrive. 2 hours later in still stuck with scare kids and I drive the car whit slipping transmision to the nissan dealer where of course they dont want take any responsabilty I found all complaints online and lawsuits against nissan for the CVT transmision and recall has to be enforced