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1 out of 5 stars

MANY DEFECTS, RECALLS!!

Heidi Hatfield, 06/29/2016
updated 01/04/2017
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Had to have new brakes and rotors before 35,000, driver window fixed came off track, new grill and rims replaced due to peeling, 2 new hood latches, new strut (popping in front), alternator replaced, passenger airbag replaced, heated steering wheel recall and replaced,recently quit while driving and left me STRANDED and has been missing. Gas mileage sucks, average 24-25 highway and city. Shifter is worn, driver seat worn after 25,000 miles. Seat belt light stays on even when buckled up. Heated seat button in BAD LOCATION, always turning on when you sit something down on console. Fob multiple batteries..(Total of 5 recalls, working on the 6th possibly since broke down this week) I work home health and have for 10 year, and have never been so DISAPPOINTED in a car and so DISGUSTED. I have wasted so much of my time taking it to the garage, and then having to take it back because they can't figure out whats wrong with it. Kinda sad you pay for a nice car and get a LEMON. Please do not buy and waist your money and or time! Update 1/4/17- update forgot to add... had new transmission placed ! And 3rd hood latch! and week last week had the 3rd engine oil cooler that has been put on my 2013 Nissan. Have requested Nissan buy back the lemon they created ! To be continued...

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Value

jimmy_jam_2012, 01/26/2013
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Leased the SV with Black on black. Nissan has some great owner loyalty incentives going on right now, so I got a great deal that blew away all the usual suspects for new sedans. The car is a fantastic value and has so many positive attributes.

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5 out of 5 stars

It's a Two-Door Altima!

Hal VanSlyck, 09/10/2017
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My '13 Altima 2.5S Coupe provides everything I need in transportation. Quiet, comfortable and classically stylish around town or on long OTR trips. Recently had a guy say he noticed my Altima but then counted only 2 doors and saw the dramatic swept rear window styling and had to see it up close. Bought new August 2013 and have only had to change oil every 4k miles thus far. Bose sound rocks. Sunroof.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great car!

sbjacobs, 10/15/2013
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/12 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Third Altima after 4 Infinitis and this is as good, or better, than any of the previous. One year old with only 7000 miles and not one problem! The previous 6 were all V6 and this is my first 4 cylinder and I have no problem with less horsepower. Actually got 41 MPH on a recent trip to Phoenix. Quality of build is excellent, ride and handling are super and my dealer is superb. I see no reason for me to ever consider another brand.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

MPG hoax?

dml817, 01/28/2013
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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As I drive all highways to and from work, I thought the MPG rating made this Altima the perfect choice. Rated at 38mpg highway, I figured worse case I'd get mid 30's. I've had the car since October and have yet to break 30, in fact I average 27 mpg. Highway. Dealer told me "you need to drive it 12,000 miles before getting that high". Really? A full year of driving? I don't think so. They also could not hear the interior rattling sound that I heard driving in, and driving out. Rattling coming from the inside of the panel between the driver's door and back door. All in all, I do love driving the car. Comfortable with good acceleration (4 cylinder). Fix the mpg and it would be perfect.

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