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2013 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

Engine complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2013 Nissan Altima has 50 NHTSA engine complaints and 0 engine-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2013 Nissan Altima

Powertrain
490
Airbags
433
Lights
419
Suspension
257
Other
178
Electrical
127
Structure
99
Steering
94
Latches & Locks
52
Engine
50
Visibility
31
Brakes
25
Speed Control
22
Seat Belts
7
Wheels
6
Fuel System
5
Seats
4
Tires
3

50

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Engine Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 1, 2023ENGINEI feel like my 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL sedan is/was Part of the Transmission Recall. I purchased m...
Jul 17, 2023ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESThe contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the hood failed to open as needed. Th...
Aug 2, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check...
Aug 1, 2021ENGINEThe contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehic...
Jun 23, 2021ENGINECar stalled on highway in 1st lane. Car jerking, stalling, not starting. Found recall on cvt transmi...
Dec 23, 2020ENGINECHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON BECAUSE OF MANUFACTURER DEFECT WITH SENSOR CIRCUIT (NOTED IN NISSAN BULLE...
Jan 29, 2020ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWN SA 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING AT A STOP SIGN, TH...
Jan 6, 2020ENGINEI SMELL SOMETHING BURNING BUT MY CAR ISN'T GETTING HOT. I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO BE DIAGNOSED THEY S...
Sep 10, 2019ENGINECAR HAS A VIBRATING SOUND WHEN U REACH ABOUT 40 MPH FOUND OUT THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT ARE ALL BAD
Aug 4, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK ENGINE W...
May 29, 2019ENGINETHE ENGINE OF MY CAR DIE WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY ON MY WAY BACK HOME. THE CAR WOULD DIE AND JERK WHEN I...
Mar 8, 2019ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THE CHECK E...
Dec 31, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT...
Dec 26, 2018ENGINETHE AUTO PRESENT A FAILURE IN TRANSMISSION IN MY VEHICLE THAT ITS IN A EXCELLENT MAINTENANCE. A FAIL...
Dec 13, 2018ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED W...
Nov 15, 2018ENGINETAKATA RECALL ..THE FIRST INCIDENT WAS THE STARTER...I DRIVE THE CAR AND WHEN STOP AT STOP LIGHT SHU...
Nov 9, 2018ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEMI HAD A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THAT WAS FOR A PROBLEM WITH MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER. I HAD IT REPLACED WIT...
Nov 5, 2018ENGINEENGINE STALLS/HESITATES, SOMETIMES CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHEN PRESSING BRAKE. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (CV...
Oct 1, 2018ENGINE2 WEEKS BACK I WAS DRIVING AND SUDDENLY CAR SLOWED DOWN. THE RPM WAS VERY HIGH BUT THE SPEED WAS ARO...
Sep 29, 2018ENGINEENGINE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS EVERY SCENE IT WAS PURCHASE.

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