Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2015 Nissan Altima has 156 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
156
Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 8, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The transmission failed in my 2015 Nissan Altima. The check engine light is currently on due to a de... |
| Sep 28, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car began shuddering when trying to accelerate. Car periodically will stop running or not start. No ... |
| Sep 10, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was il... |
| May 25, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle jerked a... |
| Jan 6, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Car was driving fine went to work on January 2nd 2025 and when I went to leave I put it in reverse i... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Dec 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE | I purchased my 2015 Nissan Altima in July, 2022 with 56,530 miles on it. At this date it has approxi... |
| Oct 4, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle hesitate... |
| Aug 25, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was using cruise control on the highway. My RPMs started going up and down and my speed slowed. I ... |
| Jul 17, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | AUTOMAKER REFUSED TO COMPLY WITH THE CVT RECALL. |
| May 16, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Vehicle has problem accelerating after a stop, this doesn't flash codes and so dealer claims vehicle... |
| Apr 15, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | See attached document for complaint |
| Apr 1, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that on several occasions, the vehicle fai... |
| Mar 13, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | While stopped at a light, pressed gas pedal and car wouldn’t go for some time. After it started goin... |
| Feb 26, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I have a issue with my vehicle going into LIMP MODE due to a safety issue with the TCM loosing progr... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Oct 4, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving approximately 25–35 mph. The... |
| Aug 1, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Vehicle has a current defected transmission that Nissan is aware off and fixed vehicles within a cer... |