Used 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 Sedan Review
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Read what other owners think about the 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 Sedan.
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Bought new, worth nothing now. Bulletproof
AltimaGuy, Huntington Beach, CA, 11/04/2017
2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
I NEVER planned to keep this car longer than 18-24 months. Anyone remember how the economy was 2011, 2010, 2009? I do, VERY WELL. Nevertheless, I did buy a Mercedes after this (just as a reference) and yet despite my wish for an SUV and going through a few motorcycles since, I still kept my Altima. It's retail value was always so low. That's horrible as an owner, excellent for a … buyer. I have not had any problem at all since I bought it. I'm at 156,000 miles on this car. When I first bought the car, I had to replace a cable that connects to the battery but at that time, I always took it to the dealer for their $20 oil changes. I blame them for not seeing the corrosion on the terminal before it got to be that bad that it needed to be replaced. I made them pay for it from what I remember (labor, I paid a few bucks for the cable as an agreement). I've never had any trouble with the CVT transmission, and I actually LOVE it. If it were to go bad, it would have went bad under warranty. And I'll be honest, I've never had it serviced...same damn fluids since 2011. This car has really made me think twice about Nissan, what I used to think of as the cheapy version of Toyota. Today, I think of Nissan as the higher tech (interior and engine) of the two. BTW, the gas mileage is AMAZING on this thing, especially if you go slow, but even if you speed.
Be careful the CVT transmission
Felix, Sevierville, TN, 02/21/2019
2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Everything is good except the CVT transmission. Nissan CVT transmission is not a good transmission, if it broke down, you need to pay $4,000 to replace it. And there’s a lot of people saying there’s CVT transmission problems with their Altima. Nissan has a recall for Altima CVT transmission, but not for 2011 model.
Best Altima I’ve owned!
ReRe Miller, Florence, MS, 04/19/2018
2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
This car is more comfortable than the new VW Passat. Seats are comfortable. Even without power seats, I can easily adjust the seat. There are no blind spots, either. The privacy glass is wonderful! Without the tint the car gets quite hot in the summer, which must be due to the large windshield. Gas mileage is good for an older car (2011 model; it’s 2018) I average 24-26 MPH. The steering … is responsive and easy. The car still shifts like it is new. I do use the manual mode, as well. It works with no problems at all. After considering a new car purchase, I decided not to buy a new car. Any technology it may lack is made up for with easy to use, inexpensive after-market parts. I use a Bluetooth adapter in my radio. Simply put, with 134,000 miles, this car is the most reliable I have owned.
Updated: the interior cloth- which is present on the handle/door- shows wear more than any other area. The newer models replace the cloth with plastic which was a great move.
Update: only major repairs have been A/C (no surprise there) and a suspension issue which both were covered under my extended warranty (purchased through CarMax). Other than regular maintenance, no issues!
Car is beautiful
Shawn, Philadelphia, PA, 01/08/2019
2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
Cvt trans no good at 100.000 trans acts up
Edmunds Summary Review of the 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 Sedan
Pros & Cons
- Pro:Responsive steering
- Pro:capable chassis
- Pro:solid cabin construction
- Pro:loads of electronic features
- Pro:available coupe body style.
- Con:Smaller backseat than rivals
- Con:complex options structure.
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