2015 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews
Most Helpful Reviews
Positive Review
After doing a lot of research and driving all of the mid-size sedans, I purchased my 2013 Nissan Altima SV loaded with all options in December 2013. I now have 17,000 miles on the vehicle. Listed below are what I consider the pros and cons: Pros: 1) Quiet ride on highway 2) Responsive handling and steering 3) Good brakes 4) Comfortable interior 5) Excellent highway cruiser 6) Fuel efficient (I average 30 mpg) 7) Nice sounding stereo (Bose speakers) 8) Remote car starter 9) Good looking vehicle 10) Comfortable back seat. Can seat 3 adults if they are average size. Cons: 1) Engine/transmission is noisy when starting from a stop. From 0 to 40 mph, the car is not very enjoyable to drive. I did not notice this during my test drive. At lower speeds, the car is noisy with a fair amount of vibration. If you have driven a car with manual transmission, it feels and sounds like you are starting from a stop in 2nd gear (when you should have started in first gear). Because of this, I am thinking of selling the car and purchasing something that is more enjoyable to drive around town. 2)Trunk lid has large u-shaped brackets that eat up a lot of room when trying to close the trunk with a full load of cargo. Seem like an outdated design to me. 3) Computer screen cuts in an out repeatedly. 4) Sun visors are way too small. 5) Back up camera has poor quality picture compared to other manufacturers. If you need a car for mostly highway driving and you want good fuel efficiency, this may be a decent car selection for you. Once the car reaches 45 mph or higher, it is relatively quiet and a pleasant car to drive. However, if a significant proportion of your driving is city driving, I would not recommend this vehicle due to the noise and vibrations of the transmission/engine when starting from a stop and at low speeds.
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Critical Review
You will find that reviews for this car are at one extreme or the other. The poor marks usually are due to the CVT transmission. My decision to buy 2013 Altima was based in large part on my experience with a 2005 Altima that I drove for the past 7 years. That Altima was a 2.5 liter with a 5 speed manual transmission. It was extremely fun to drive, good on gas and proved to be reliable. Unfortunately, it was totaled in an accident and I quickly needed to replace. It came as a surprise that Altima’s were now only offered with a CVT transmission. Against my better judgment, I went ahead and bought the car with the CVT because I really liked every other aspect of the vehicle. I now have deep regret about the purchase because of the driving characteristics of the CVT. It is a shame because the rest of the car is outstanding. The CVT has two modes, “Drive” and “Drive Sport”. The latter allows you to pretend the car is shifting. It does not improve performance and is bound to put additional wear on a transmission that is already proving to have durability issues. Both modes cause the drivetrain to shudder and vibrate under normal driving conditions. This is due to the load being put on the engine at too low of an RPM. Drivability is severely sacrificed to achieve better gas mileage with this car. Ironically, my 2005 with a 5 speed manual transmission did almost as well on gas. It’s disappointing that Nissan has abandoned their loyal performance oriented customer base as they chase after the typical Camry buyer. The 2013 Altima ends up being a neutered package due to the CVT. This was clearly a conscious and intended choice by Nissan. They could have a made a 6 speed manual available for those that prefer that option. They already had that transmission fully developed and in production. At a minimum, they should reprogram the Drive Sport mode to not lug the engine down at low speeds. For me, the purchase of this car was a costly mistake that I deeply regret and hope others can avoid. I also hope that the decision makers and Directors at Nissan take notice of the sincere customer feedback in these reviews.
2015 Altima Reviews
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Comfort, reliability, looks, drives well
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I’ve owned, BMW, Mercedes, Fiat, and many other cars, but no car compares with the comfort of the zero gravity seat, and the visibility of my Nissan. It has been the most reliable car, and I even had a girl run a red light right into me at 40 mph, and I survived without a scratch. I will only own Nissan from now on. It’s a great looking car, great price, reliable, comfortable, and still going great after 10 years, and 100K miles.
Low maintenance, good mileage, tinted windows
Outlet doesnt work
I had this vehicle for a couple days so far and it works great. This had one collision and the front bumper was replaced. Everything else looks fine. One minor issue is the 12v outlet doesnt have power.
Smooth ride, comfortable, lots of trunk room, good gas mileage
Hands free system is terrible, the voice recognition never understands anyone
I have had my nissan Altima now for about 4 years and I absolutely love it. It runs like it's brand new.
Looking to sell this car. In good shape. No dents. Original owner. Great color and good in snow. Great to drive.
Car is in excellent mechanical condition with all service records available. Michelin tire are practically new. Custom moon roof and leather interior was installed when purchased initially. Some minor dents and scratches are obvious. Had estimate o completely refurbish body for $735.00 from local body shop.
Reliable car
Needs head gasket
Needs a head gasket.car is clean, interior is very nice. The passenger door handle needs fixed, has a new battery, never had a problem for the 5 years I've owned it until the head gasket blew.could use new tires, the front is worn, the back tires are in fair shape
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No issues at all and I've been the only owner now for 7 years. It's reliable, dependable, and even fuel efficient. It's a comfortable drive that feels safe. Replaced brakes, oil, and tires - the rest of the hardware has proved to be self sustaining at least up to the 143k miles where I am at now.
