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More Issues Than I Expected
Justin, 12/28/2015
updated 07/08/2020
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car since early 2015, when it had 40,000 miles, and I am still pleased with it. I traded in an SUV, so the Altima's driving dynamics were a large departure for me. Real world fuel economy is near EPA estimates but rarely if ever meets/exceeds them. The interior is superbly ergonomic and has held up well over the 80,000 miles I have put on it. I like the way it looks and materials/fit and finish are above average. Overall fit and finish (mainly exterior) seem just average, but are an improvement over my last vehicle. During my first year of ownership I had standing water in the cabin; turns out water was coming in through two holes in the body, which were sealed and Nissan reimbursed me for the repair despite being out of warranty, as this was a major issue that was not from wear and tear. Other than this one issue, I have nothing but accolades for my Altima. I look forward to many more years of ownership. Update, July 2019: My passenger side rear control arm broke while I was driving. After reporting this to the NHTSA, I saw that this is endemic among 2013 Altimas. The control arm was rusted right through, and the wheel nearly fell off while driving. $1500 bucks to replace both control arms and Nissan denies any responsibility. Very disappointing - hoping for a recall so I can be reimbursed.
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Nothing But Problems
junkcar3, 07/02/2014
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I bought this car based on Features it has to offer. After driving 5000 miles problem started. The break lights comes on randomly while driving. took it to dealership 3 time and they said nothing wrong. Car stopped on road with engine sign. They replaced part and after driving another 100 miles it stopped again. Dealer replace another part. Air conditioning stop working. they have to replace compressor. Side mirror came loose and was making rattling sound. They fixed that and after a month side mirror switch stop working. Navigation is also not refreshing while driving so they said they have to replace SD card. Complain to North America Nissan but they are not doing anything to replace this
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Transmission sucks
Dawn, 08/04/2015
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought mine with 22k miles beautiful car drove for 8 days and the transmission went out. Dealer gave me a hard time. Also the air conditioner quit they said there was a leaf in it so it was not covered under warranty. I've only had the car 8 days. Nissan dealer told me I have to take it back to the Nissan dealer I purchased it from to get it covered and refused to fix it unless I paid. So here I sit in a car rental while I have a car in the shop that I haven't even made a car payment on yet unbelievable!
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noise and vibration when accelerating
teach13, 04/07/2013
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
We have had our car to the dealer three times and called the Nissan Customer Service to register a complaint. Customer Service says the car is running normal and that they have not received any complaints. This car makes a lot of noise and vibration when accelerating from a stopped position. It sounds like an old car. Also, the car was recalled once and soon will be recalled a second time because the light keeps coming on saying the passenger seat air bag is off. Do not buy this car!!!
83,000 and no probles at all!
Ray, 01/08/2016
2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 11/12 (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
83,000 miles and no problmes. I'm going to flush the cvt trans before I hit 90,000 miles. I have changed the oil every 7,500 miles. I love the car.
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