Used 2013 Nissan Altima Sedan Consumer Reviews

My dream car

Even at 7 years old the car looks almost brand new. I’ve had it for 2 years and no major mechanical issues. Road noise is a little louder than I expected. Drives very smoothly and has a Drive-S and Drive gears. I have the pearl white exterior with cream colored leather inside. Gorgeous car! It’s loaded with all the bells and whistles. My only complaint is that there’s no automatic adjust button for front passenger seat. They upgraded everything else so why not that? It has a premium Bose 6 speaker sound system that will go as loud as you want and sounds great! Overall I give the car a 9. Beautiful, reliable used car.

Good value but lacks some quality

Ive added the convenient package and so far I've put on 30k miles on it. The car is very nice on the inside, very adequate space and comfortable seats. Engine is a bit loud when moving from stand still, CVT is nice for gas mileage but is definitely a snooze at times, don't expect to be passing all cars when you really want to. Head unit is nice but the non-touch 5 inch is made out of bad glass that scratches very easily. Software embedded in the head unit is just plain crap... Needs refreshing and fixing of defects. Nice wheel button controls but wish they were designed a little more moderate. They just seem big and poorly designed.

Deep Buyer's Remorse

I purchased my new 2013 Altima in Nov. 2012. I have had the car for 3 months and I have had to take it back to dealership 5 different times for the same lugging noise and vibration issue. They replaced the belt and belt tensioner but the relief from the awful noise and vibration only lasted a short time. I have 2 open cases with Nissan customer care but all I can get out of them is that Nissan is aware of the problem. Now they don't even return my phone calls. The service manager at my dealership told me that their hands are tied, meaning I'm on my own. I have owned many new cars in my lifetime and if I had an issue, it was quickly addressed. This time it has been a nightmare.

Another Altima lemon! <12,000 miles

Long story short, have taken to dealership 5 times for a rattle in the sunroof. Wasn't surprised when it started rattling this weekend again. Looks like ill be going in a 6th time. Also had brake light come on, rattle in passenger side wheel, and navigation area rattles over small/medium bumps. Dealership also damaged center console, wrinkled headliner, and a pillar. To their credit, they replaced it all. Would be a nice car if it wasn't built so cheaply. I'm afraid it's going to rattle apart after the 12k mile warranty period. What a $24k mistake and an assault on my time!

Worried about the CVT

2013 Altima SV with 2.5. Current date: 3-24-21. 125,555 miles. *So far, it has lived up to the mileage expectations. Came with 0-20 full synthetic. Make sure the dealer knows to keep it that way. * Its a little hard on tires. * Others say their engine is noisy. Mine is not. Have actually walked away from it still running not hearing it. * Back seats have plenty of leg room What I am concerned about: The CVT. It costs around $4500 to $5000 to replace. Other reviewers say may actually be faulty alternators that cause the CVTs to fail. I hope so. It hasn't failed me yet. Thanks to those others. I will keep a close eye on the alternator. * The AC is weak, period.

Great Value

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.

Great car!

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.

MPG hoax?

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.

economical and beautiful car

the 2013 altima sl 2.5 is a beautiful car. color is cayenne red. car is waxed at least twice a year with nufinish polish. the car has been exclusively serviced by nissan mt holly nj for 5 years. just purchased defender michelins to replace the original michelins on the car. a brand new transmission was put in my car last week. the car is very economical. highway 35-39 mpg. the sl is loaded with options. love the remote start feature. my wife has blood clot problems in her legs and the car sits low and my wife wants to sit up higher like in a suv. my wife drives a minivan. consequently my wife does not like to drive my car because it sits low. car has been maintained and it shows when you see the car. car will sell itself.

600 miles so far, no complaints.

I recently purchased this vehicle and I have had no problems with it thus far. I bought it new with only the initial 16 miles on it. So far, I have put 600+ miles since getting it and have no complaints so far with it. I was surprised by how well the vehicle accelerated considering it is a v4. The only thing I don't like about the car is that it will sometimes not display the song playing on the information display; I cannot figure out how to program the caller ID for when someone is calling me while I am driving. Other than those two quibbles there isn't else that would tell me to deter you from purchasing this vehicle.

Mileage not what is promised!

Bought the car 3 months ago...nice car but very disappointed with the mileage. I am getting a solid 27 mpg with about half of my driving being freeway.

Cvt Problems Nissian says cannot correct. BEWARE

Great driving car. Handles well and is quiet inside EXCEPT for transmission noise at low rpms. Do not buy this car until Nissan gets the cvt problem corrected. My 2013 has been in shop 5 times in 5 months. Want to trade in but the cvt noise scares buyers away. Hard to believe Nissan cannot correct the problem or maybe they may think it will be to costly for them. The None return of nissan customers will be felt in future cars made by them.

I (mostly) love my Altima!

After 21 years of Hondas (which I loved), I bought an Altima because it had attractive exterior style (Accords & Camrys are pretty dull) & the CVT had been in use long enough for the bugs to be worked out. I'm retired so am no longer a high- mileage driver but I tool around town daily. I have never had a single problem, even a minor one. I'm not overly pleased with the mileage (which I calculate & is below what the dash calculator computes) but that may be due to my short city trips. Everyone who has driven my car comments on what a pleasure it is to drive. I just want a nice car that ALWAYS runs since I'm a 1-car household. The Altima has exceeded my expectations. UPDATE: Above is/was all true until 2 weeks ago when I suddenly lost the power steering. PS hose had a leak & fluid had drained out. I just passed 20K miles, for heaven's sake! $640 repair, without any explanation or compromise from dealer. Not happy about that. I didn't get the extended warranty as I've lost money on all but 1 car before & knew I'd be a low mileage driver.// 2nd UPDATE: I’m still happy, and the mileage has increased to the dash computer. I’ve had most of the maintenance done at Gunn Nissan & they do a full check of the systems with any service. Good reports each time. I’m approaching a whopping 27K miles after 5.5 years. Time for a road trip!

Great Car All Around

My past life was a Honda owner. I decided to purchase the new 2013 Altima 2.5 SV over the Accord EX. Honda owners tend to stick with Honda for whatever reasons. They both have the same features including CVT transmission, except the EX has moon roof, which I never use. By this comparison, the Accord EX is more expensive and the look on both cars is equally nice, depending on the color you choose. The Altima is an overall all around car with better MPG and acceleration, and drives smoothly and quietly on the road. The car is lighter and the ride is firm. One of the main reasons I switched from the Accord is because of its loud cabin noise.

On the road in my 2013 Altima 3.5 SL

I test drove a 2013 Altima 2.5 last fall and did not like the sound of the CVT transmission with the 4 cyl. engine. I drove a 3.5 SL with the V6 and loved it, but I put off getting one. I recently leased a 3.5 from Mossy Nissan in San Diego and the car is fully loaded!! It's great to drive, comfortable, quiet, smooth with plenty of power when it's needed. Although I only have 550 miles on the car at the moment, I can say I'm impressed with it and think I made a great choice. My first choice was a VW Passat, but the design was blan to me, especially the dashboard area, and VW just couldn't meet the lease terms Nissan offered.

Engine Noise

When I purchased my 2013 Altima in October 2013 it had 149 miles. During my short test drive I did not notice any engine noise. However, as I continued to drive the vehicle I noticed a high pitched whine coming from the engine. This noise is continuing to increase in volume. I rented a 2013 Altima 2.5 in November from Alamo that had 20000 miles and this same noise problem with a much higher volume. I took my car back to the dealer and they wrote on the service request that they could not duplicate the noise. I am going to take it back again and see what their response is.

The Nissan Nightmare !!!!!

My 2013 Altima has multiple issues the engine vibrates the entire vehicle so there is no comfort , the car rumbles down the highway making a noise that makes you want to jump out of the moving car . I will never buy another Nissan product again it is the worst driving experience I ever had . My Nissan Nightmare !!!!!!!!!!

First Nissan we ever owned

We bought a brand new 2013 Altima 2.5L in June of 2013 for my wife. Was totally amazed at gas mileage, highway approx. 40 + mpg. To be truthful it was a very good car for us, UNTIL my wife tried backing out of a parking place and it would shutter and the engine dies over an over. Had to call tow truck to haul it to the dealer. Dealer calls the other day said we need a new transmission. I'm like WTF? a new transmission at 74,000 ???. After all my wife drives very careful not to abuse anything. The dealer said it would cost approx. $3825 for a rebuilt tranny. So I got online and could not believe all of the bad news about 2013 Altimas 2.5L transmission issues. It seemed to me from all websites,blogs etc. that there should have been a recall on the faulty transmissions they were selling. Now I know the warranty for drive train is 60,000 miles, my point is because there's an epidemic of these trannys going out before and shortly after 60,000 mile warranty. THEY SHOULD'VE HAD RECALL. I've called Nissans customer care and I waiting to hear if they'll cover the cost partial or in full. Will update when resolved. UPDATE: 3-5-2019 Well Nissan customer care agreed to pay 70% of the cost to replace the transmission with a remanufactured one. So that leaves us paying $1147. Not fantastic but we'll accept it. I just want to say that from the first time calling NCC about the transmission they treated me like I was family, everyone I spoke to there was 5 stars. I'm not just saying this because they're covering 70% of the cost, they were fantastic period. I wish Centralvalley Nissan where I purchased the Altima were just like them, but quite the opposite. Anyway I believe Nissan stands behind their product. Thank you Nissan customer care.

MANY DEFECTS, RECALLS!!

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...

Really Like My Car So Far

Bought my car July 2013. So far I really like it, but a few issues to note: 1) Gas milage isn't what was advertised, especially since the weather turned cold in Nov. 2) When coasting in traffic at 20 mph, I sometimes get a significant shaking when I step on the accelerator. Sometimes the shaking is strong enough that it's embarrassing. It doesn't happen very often though 3) The "premium" sound system sucks. It sounds like something I would expect from a Toyota Corolla. It's very disappointing, espeically since it's supposed to be an upgraded system.

Time for Nissan to take responsibility

CVT has been a known problem yet Nissan doesn't stand up to their product. Just replaced the transmission with less then 80K miles on the car. After review, it appears this is a common problem. Can't wait to move on and get back in to a Chevy!

Good!

I have a 2013, 3.5S. I got it because it was on end of year special and I expect excellent things from Nissan. Normally, I go for smaller and sportier. This one is very sporty, lots of get up and go. The sound of the engine is actually throaty, with a growl, surprising. Not loud, but it sounds good. It handles pretty well but the stock tires are just ok in winter conditions, found out just today. The seats are comfy and with this version the stereo/high tech is minimal but still what I need. The configurable display is actually pretty techy but I guess I'm saying the S version stereo is minimal. Dunno if it is ok to say, but for 21K this was a steal of a deal. Had to buy at Xmas though.

Love my Altima

Update 6/9/2017: We've now owned the car almost 3 years and still love it. We have had 1 problem and that is with the front passenger seat. Sometimes even when nothing is in the seat, the seat belt light will come on and sometimes when a person is in the seat the 'air bag off' light will come on. This was supposed to have been addressed in a recall. They did the work, but it kept happening. I took it back and they worked on it again, under the same recall work order. It is still happening. I think Nissan may have a slightly larger problem than they've disclosed with this feature. Other than that, everything is great. Gas mileage still rocks for this car and it's extremely comfortable. We've taken it on several long road trips - one from NM to TN - and it's been great. We have 55,000 miles on the vehicle. Excellent gas mileage, very comfortable, quiet ride and great reliability.

Buyer beware

Me and my wife bought a 2013 Nissan Altima fully loaded with everything that Nissan come with for $33,000. within the first year a motor mount broke the master cylinder for the brakes started leaking the air conditioning compressor started leaking and that was all within 5000 miles in the first year of on in the car. Now 4 years later we still want to have 26,000 miles on the car now the shifting solenoid went out we cannot shift it from park. The car looks good drives good but it's built like a piece of crap

Java Is Just Great For Me!

Java Mettallic is the color of my Altima and I love this car! Driven a Sonata, Eldorado, Spectra, Santa Fe and this Altima is top of the heap! Started with Michellin tires that were terrific for a quiet ride! Handles very well, easy to drive, convenient for groceries, golf clubs, and luggage in the trunk. Great mileage on long trips too as we get 30-38 mpg depending on terrain and speed. Bose sound system with 6 speakers and I have Serius/XM for plenty of variety. Currently 83k miles and no problems. Simply do required maintenance. Yes, it might sound like a grumbling transmission, but it doesn't affect the performance of the car. Mine will accelerate as quickly as most cars I've owned..Again, LOVE this '13 Altima! Update January 2020- This car has been great to drive and the maintenance is phenomenal ! I do routine maintenance and it continues to run like the day I bought it..//Car sits at 109K miles now and I haven't even had to change the plugs or serpentine belt or any belts yet, for that matter! The leather interior has held up so well that you have to look for wear, whereas with many cars this old, it's easy to see when you just glance at the seats. This car takes the guesswork out of parking it, too..It won't let you lock the keys in it and let's you know when someone is walking off with the keys, if they have them in their possession. Ok, the luggage space is a bit small for travel to fun spots, but everyday chores like grocery storage is adequate. This has been one of the best, if not THE best, car purchases I've ever had! It rides smooth as silk and the cost of maintenance so far has been amazing! UPDATE: August 1st, 2021 --My 2013 Nissan Altima is still running like a well oiled machine at 131K miles! Have maintained the car well since I bought it and didn't change the serpentine belt until this past month. Changed the original plugs at 118K miles. Always used semi synthetic oil every 4-5K miles. Never had a problem with the alternator or battery. Never have had a break down on the road. Car runs smoothly with adequate acceleration for easy passing. Seats look amazing for the usage over the past nine years. The leather is smooth but still tight, a better quality then the well broken in leather of past generations of cars. In finishing up-this is the longest, both in age and in mileage, that I've ever owned a car. Hard to believe that I got not only such a good running machine, but one that still looks great both inside and out! January 2022--Still loving my Nissan Altima SL! This update comes with 139,500 miles now and it still runs like a top! The leather is still in great condition, everything still works just like it did when I bought it..Haven't had to replace any seat motors or anything on the dash either. Radio and CD player still working great. Have never replaced coolant but have changed oil and transmission fluid as prescribed..The ONLY thing that needs replaced is the steering wheel cover, which is worn due to my using a harsh chemical on it during Covid virus cleaning. I know that some people have had trouble with the CVT transmission but I've never had a single problem with mine. Change the tranny fluid when it calls for it and she runs like a top. Yes, it grumbles a little, but it's a four cylinder, so that's to be expected.. This car performs extremely well, especially considering the mileage on it now and still gets 36 mpg on the highway. Haven't had it in the shop EVER except for scheduled maintenance! Bottom line is, we still love our 2013 Nissan Altima SL !!

Very impressed

I have been a Lincoln Town Car owner for over 30 years. When Lincoln discontinued the Town Car I was very dissapointed, and did not like the newer Lincolns. I leased an Altima 2013 S for my Wife, and was very impressed by the ride and the gps, and the ride. She gave up a Lincoln sl 2005. I decided to get one for myself, and traded a Lincoln Town car 2007. Best move I ever made. The Altima 2013 SV that I now own is amazing I took a trip from Florida to Mass. and back and used a little less than five tanks of gas. The ride was as good as the Lincoln and half the cost. Great car have no complaints. Want a good car buy this one.

Transmissions SUCK!!

2013 50k miles transmission messed up, going on the freeway & car went from 65 miles to under miles per hr in a couple seconds!! it was very dangerous & scary esp since I had my 2 smaller children in the car with me!! Transmission problem, good thing it was still covered under warranty, but I will not be purchasing another Altima again!!

2 CVT Replacements In 2 Years.

Vehicle purchased new June 2013. By March 2016, CVT transmission died on highway at 34141 miles. June, 2018, at 66322 miles, cvt again acted weird, engine light came on and had to be driven to dealer for diagnosis . July 3, dealer informed me transmission need to replace again. Looks I have to shoulder the entire $4100+ cost alone. Wonder what Nissan Corp would say!! Update: So after contact Nissan Corp, i got a rebuilt transmission installed on my car free of charge. The whole process had taken about 19 days. While i deeply appreciate what Nissan have done, i am crossing my fingers and waiting to see how long this one will last. This car was totaled in a accident June 2019.

Great except for electronics and leather

I bought this car new and have owned it for almost 5 years. In general the car's been great--no reliability or performance issues. It's fun to drive and comfortable, and it looks good. I've seen some comments about the CVT, but mine has worked flawlessly, with no issues whatsoever. With the 3.5L engine it has plenty of acceleration, and it handles very well. HOWEVER, I do have two things to caution about: the leather seats don't wear well; the driver's seat is already showing wear, and it shouldn't yet. The bigger issue for me is the absolutely TERRIBLE audio/navigation system. The maps simply suck--they're incomplete. Valid addresses that have been in use for years show as "outside of boundaries"--and that's with a recent map upgrade for $149! The audio/navigation system takes forever to boot up, and since you can't enter an address while driving, you're stuck waiting with the car running while it boots before you can enter anything. The voice navigation has far too many levels of menus, and it takes too long to step through them before you can get to what you want. You can enter your own points of interest, but they get listed by proximity to your current location, not alphabetically--what idiot came up with that? I recommend this as a used car--it's been great--but if you buy one, I recommend you plan to buy a good third-party audio/nav system and replace the piece of garbage that comes with the car.

They took care of my CVT transmission for me

About 140,000 miles on the car now and still good. . I love the car , and hope the transmission holds up.

Great Car Except for Transmission Rumble

We purchased the 2013 Altima new and kept it for 50,000 miles and 5-years. The car was very comfortable, drove well, and had plenty of power for a 4-cylinder engine. Fuel mileage was excellent. Highway driving mileage averaged between 32 to 40 MPG depending on the wind direction. The only big problem we had with the car was the CVT transmission noise and rumble. It was worse in cold weather, but was always there. It was actually embarrassing to drive with a friend in the car the transmission noise. It made you feel the drivetrain was about to fall out of the car. The dealer replaced the alternator under warranty once and the noise got better for a while, but came back after six-months. This would have been one of my all-time favorite cars if the CVT transmission was quiet and vibration free! The dealer refused to fix it and said it was normal. That was laughable.

Updated Review

Don't buy an Altima! 70k and over $6k worth of repairs, this has been the worst car I have owned. Batteries exploding, cv joints going out at 47k miles, seats have already faded. The air conditioning smells and the dealer says it's a "known issue". The key fobs don't open the keyless entry anymore. Piece of garbage!!!

Stay off the Highway

We recently leased a 2013 Nissan Altima, 2.5SV and it is, for the most part, an outstanding car with many improvements from the 2009 that we had previously. The ride is great, the features are impressive, the engine has great pickup and the gasoline mileage of 28 City and 38 Highway seems to be accurate. The car would be a dream except for one flaw. At highway speeds (60+) the car gets “squirrely.” It wanders off of the straight course and requires constant correction of the steering wheel to keep it on a straight path. If you do all of your driving under 60 MPH, this is a great car – buy it. But, if not, make sure that you test drive one at highway speeds and determine if you can liv

Extremely Nice machine

The fully loaded 2013 2.5SL, It is 100 percent perfect. I thought I was dreaming when I test drove the fully loaded Altima with every available option. The sticker price was way out of my budget. But the dealer/incentives made it happen at 26k. Who knew? At 1,000 mile mark, it is really nice and the blind side warning and rear view camera is awesome. The leather seats are sweet -Nav & XM radio and all these other features work very well (after learning how to run them).. The value proposition (Price vs Features) - is unbelievable. The build quality and finish is perfect. It isn't an infinity - but close enough for me. Wow..!! I'm happy. Good work Nissan!!

After 50K miles I am happy

I purchase the car on Oct 2012, and after 50,000 miles I can say that I am happy with my purchase, haven't had a single problem with the car and has been very reliable. I did have an issue with a weird noise coming from the engine I took it to the dealer and it was the alternator but it was replace free of charge since I was under warrantee no problems after that. The gas mileage is very good, I avg between 30-32 miles

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Altima 2013 DISAPPOINTING

Purchased my Altima 2013 brand NEW. I would not buy it again. I had problems with electronic display. It came with horrible Dunlop tires. The main complain is the transmission hesitation at low speeds. On the highway at cruising speeds there is a hesitation that is not as perceptible unless you are paying attention. my guess is that the control module or the transmission computer is not keeping the gear on the correct setting base on the speed of the car, thus the sputtering and hesitation when you want to go. Nice looking car but looks is not the reason I needed a car. Like anything else, I am willing to work with dealer and mechanics for issues that any car could have, but the dealing with the dealer is a horrible experience. If I knew then what I know now I wouldn’t buy this car, and based on the dealer’s experience, I would never buy a Nissan just to avoid talking to the dealer.

If you're thinking about buying a '13 Altima, DONT

My husband bought our 2013 Altima in 2016 from a Nissan Dealership. Since then, this car has been in the shop at least 4 maybe 5 times (pretty bad that it's so many times that I can no longer keep count). The first three times, it was in the shop were within in month period. The transmission kept failing, and the car wouldn't start. The first time it started failing, I was driving on the highway and was unable to pick up speed. Was pretty sure I was going to die. Nissan's engineers looked at it and failed to fix it two times because the problem kept happening. I guess the third time was the charm. But they were happy to take our money each time just the same. One of the times, my husband was driving the car to the dealership to get the problem addressed and it stalled out while he was taking a left turn. He nearly got killed because a car was coming. The transmission, slow to pick up, picked up at the last second. Since then, the car has seemed fine aside from the minor annoyances, such as the bluetooth randomly not working, the screen going wonky, the speakers sounding bad, and the tire pressure being all over the place. Nissan gave us a car with paper-thin break pads (we totally could have died), a small hole in one of the tires, and a shitty transmission. Now, the car jerks back and forth when accelerating and decelerating (but only from time to time). Nissan was happy to drive it around, waste our gas, say nothing was wrong, and take another $250 for doing NOTHING. 2013 Nissan Altimas are LEMONS. DO NOT BUY ONE. It costs more in fixes than the car is worth. Also, screw Nissan too. Buy a car from anyone else.

Fine car - except for that lousy CVT

If having a transmission that refuses to do what you tell it to do won't bother you, then this is a fine sedan. For me, the CVT was so frustrating that I took it to the dealer multiple times and complained. And Nissan Customer Service (Corporate) told me (this is true) "Get used to it", and "we don't accept suggestions from owners".

I love my Altima; with I could afford a new one

Will get a new one some day

Nissan Altima SV 2.5

The car started to shake when I parked or stopped at a light 3 days after I leased it . When I took it back to services the fixed the problem. Now it been 3 months and I just hit 30,408 miles. The car is comfortable and reliable. But the only problem I have is the car getting dirty quickly. I Pray for 5 years

Still Happy With My Altima

I've had my Altima since the first of February, 2013. It's now 8 months and 11,500 miles later and the car is great! My Altima is fully loaded except for the "remote start". I test drove the new Honda Accord, VW Passat, Kia Optima and Toyata Camry. For me the Altima had the most quiet and smooth ride with a bit of sports car feel...thanks to the 3.5 V6. I felt at ease in the seats and overall driving position. The V6 has plenty of get up and go, but if you're wanting fuel economy stick with the 4 cyl. For me, the CVT was to noisey with the 4 cyl. engine.

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Awkward Altima

This is the worse waste of money! This car has a lot of recalls and should be taken off the road! The brakes freeze and you could die! Nissan should be ashamed!

Solid ride

Very nice car & superbly maintained.

Love this car

So far I love owning this car. I plan on having leather installed on the seats.

Great Car for the money.

Great car we bought this car as a comuter car to work. Mostly HWY driveing and MTN's. We did have a issue with the brake light coming on and off for the first 1200 mile's took it in twice they could not find the problem with it. Now it has gone away. The car doe's make a rattling niose in the wind also the interior has a rattle. The new CVT transmission works great no problems. The car feels solid very well made. I would buy again. We have 12000 miles on it!!!

One of the best cars I've driven

I am very happy that I bought this 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL. I am also very satisfied with the Campbell-Nelson Nissan customer service, they do everything possible to make their customers happy. My salesperson Roy answered all my questions I had about the car and he explained everything that I needed to know before I left the dealership with the car. I will come back if I ever plan to buy another car.

Squeaky Brakes and Lag in Bluetooth

On July 5, 2012, I drove to the dealership to discuss issues with the 2011 Juke I had purchased the year before. I didn’t know anything about the new 2013 Altima, but one of them was on the lot and I must say, it was LOVE at first sight. I traded in the Juke and I thought it would be a romance that lasted forever. Disappointment however set in quickly (as with the Juke). One month later, the BRAKE light came on. Shortly after that I started hearing the brakes squeak and most recently noticed that if I am on the cell phone and get in the car, there is a considerable lag time for the bluetooth to pick up the call. I have taken the car in 5 times and nothing has been fixed. Lemon.

Best car I've ever owned so far anyway.

2013 Altima SV- Smooth ride, averaging 30 mpg overall, steering better than many other sedans, no problem with wandering, maintains a straight line well, engine is smooth with no shuddering, much less noisy engine than earlier Altimas, comfortable seats, controls are easy to operate, excellence all around. After driving this car for just over 3 years now, I still stand by the earlier review. This is a great car. There have been no mechanical problems at all, no issues with anything breaking or falling apart in the interior. I've only had one slight issue with the heating/AC in that the mode/vent directional occasionally changes from what I've selected on its own for some reason. It seems that the computer-calculated MPG is a bit higher than my calculation, but the fuel efficiency is still good for a car this size. I have heard the squealing sound that others complained about a few times when the car is idling but only if both the radio and the vent fan are off, however this is usually inaudible when the radio and fan are on and it has caused no issues with the normal operation of the vehicle. When the older family car is on its last leg, we will become a 2-Altima family!