2015 Nissan Altima Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 161about this part
- Share
- 17%of 955 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 161 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Nissan Altima, 17% of the 955 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,500 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought my car 2017 from dealer its 107000 miles on it and sudden car transmission start making noise while I was on highway , Nissan dealer checked my car and they say my transmission have to change which cost 4000$ and it alot and if I dont do my car will be stop any time I need help because it is too early to brake down transmission thank you”
NHTSA complaint #11360037, filed 2020-09, 107,000 miles“When coming to a stop the car will shake a little bit and then when I go to accelerate through a light the transmission will slip and the car will just sit there for a few seconds and then the transmission will kick in and there will be a jerk and off I go. This happens way too often. This happens alot. Your entries only have place for 1 date. Bedn happening on and off for over a year.”
NHTSA complaint #11324050, filed 2020-05, 95,000 miles“Every once in a while no matter how far put my foot down on the pedal it will not accelerate. This is extreamly dangerous as it has happened when crossing intersection in very busy traffic situations. I would say I probably would have been hit at least 5 times in this situation, but the drivers coming the other way saw I was having. A problem and slowed down so they would not hit me.”
NHTSA complaint #11235280, filed 2019-07, 60,000 miles“Car will frequently delay moving forward from a stop when pressing the gas. It take about 5 seconds for it to respond. Also the car does not automatically shift when accelerating. I have to take my foot off the gas for the car to shift to stop the rpms from revving too high. This will occurs when trying to gain speed from a stop. These are both safety issues because my cars reactionary time is delayed or impaired.”
NHTSA complaint #11327484, filed 2020-06, 94,100 miles“In my driveway I put car in park and got out closing door. I then realized that the engine was still running, so I opened the door and reached in to push the off button. The car started down the driveway in reverse with me caught between the door and body of car. I was almost run over. It stopped by hitting into an island of trees and shrubs.”
NHTSA complaint #10881296, filed 2016-06, 24,400 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10248651Dec 15, 2023CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
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- 10233904Mar 29, 2023CLICKING NOISE FROM FRONT OR REAR AXLE DURING TAKE-OFF/ACCELERATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of…
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- 10211993Mar 9, 2022CVT JUDDER AND DTC P17F0 OR P17F1 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.
Transmission 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 2015 Nissan Altima
270 complaintsAir bags
177 complaintsOther or unknown
94 complaintsEngine
66 complaintsSuspension
64 complaintsBody and structure
63 complaintsElectrical system
56 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
44 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsFuel system
28 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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