2001 Nissan Altima Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 4%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2001 Nissan Altima, 4% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,800 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The automobile accelerated while the consumer's foot was on the brake. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer/mechanic three times and because the vehicle did not duplicate the problem, the mechanic was unable to find out what was happening with the automobile. The third time he just left the vehicle with mechanic/dealer so that they may drive the automobile to see if the problem resurfaced. The vehicle was shifted into drive but went into reverse.”
NHTSA complaint #10033773, filed 2003-09, 16,800 miles“At 70mph car gives a big jolt and with no warning, transmission drops from fourth gear, engine revs to 6500 RPM (engine in red line at 6300), car pulls sharply to right. Another heavy jolt, and engine revs drop to normal and transmission goes back to fourth gear.”
NHTSA complaint #9005329, filed 2002-01“On several occasions the shift assembly would stick in the park position, mechanic replaced shifter and stated that liquid or juice caused interlock release to stick, consumer investigated and found a faulty solenoid.”
NHTSA complaint #564402, filed 2002-02“My 2001 Nissan Altima, with approx 89000 miles, has started experiencing engine failure at cruising speeds (50-70 MPH) on the freeway. It is intermittent with no apparent warning. First, all guages, including gas, temperature, RPM and odometer, fall to zero. The car jerks as if downshifted, and slows drastically, and the gas pedal does not accelerate the car. It has happened 7-8 times in the past few weeks. The radio display light also blanks out, not sure if this is related or a separate problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10045461, filed 2003-11Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 4 | 10% |
| 2023 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 13% |
| 2021 | 3 | 4% |
| 2020 | 17 | 9% |
| 2019 | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 | 24 | 11% |
| 2017 | 133 | 34% |
| 2016 | 235 | 42% |
| 2015 | 161 | 17% |
| 2014 | 209 | 19% |
| 2013 | 506 | 22% |
| 2012 | 149 | 35% |
| 2011 | 68 | 28% |
| 2010 | 73 | 19% |
| 2009 | 95 | 6% |
| 2008 | 80 | 8% |
| 2007 | 62 | 13% |
| 2006 | 79 | 10% |
| 2005 | 115 | 11% |
| 2004 | 17 | 6% |
| 2003 | 34 | 4% |
| 2002 | 39 | 4% |
| 2001 | 6 | 4% |
| 2000 | 9 | 6% |
| 1999 | 7 | 8% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 8% |
| 1995 | 27 | 15% |
| 1994 | 3 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Altima
59 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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