How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 68 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Altima, which is 28% of the 241 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Altima transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2011 Altima.

At what mileage does the 2011 Altima transmission typically fail?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 100,200 miles.

Were there any crashes linked to transmission problems on the 2011 Altima?

NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Altima, with 0 fires.

How does the 2011 Altima compare to other years for transmission complaints?

The 2011 Altima's transmission complaints make up 28% of its total complaints, compared to 35% for 2012, 42% for 2016, and lower shares like 4% for 2019 and 2021.

2011 Nissan Altima Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 68 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Nissan Altima, 28% of its 241 total complaints for the model year. Median mileage at failure is 100,200 miles. No related recalls are listed for this component.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 68; 28% of 241
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 100,200 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Owners report sudden loss of power or deceleration while driving on highways, dropping from cruising speed to as low as 20-35 mph without warning.
Several describe the vehicle stalling or powering down unexpectedly at speed, often with the transmission warning light illuminated.
Some owners report the CVT failing outright and needing full replacement, sometimes after a mechanic or dealer diagnosis.
A few describe hesitation, vibration, or jerking during acceleration from a stop, with the dealer unable to duplicate the issue on some visits.
Owners report a whirring or grinding noise from the transmission, in one case linked to overheating of the cooling system.
One owner reported the gas pedal becoming unresponsive briefly while merging into traffic, later diagnosed by the dealer as a transmission issue.

When 2011 Nissan Altima transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 24, 2011, latest Feb 25, 2026.

68 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2011 to Feb 2026; peak Sep 2019 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2011 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201073 (19%)
201168 (28%)
2012149 (35%)
2013505 (22%)
2014209 (19%)
2015161 (17%)
2016235 (42%)
2017133 (34%)
201823 (10%)
20199 (4%)
202017 (11%)
20213 (4%)
20224 (13%)
20231 (3%)
20244 (10%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Nissan Altima have?: NHTSA lists 68 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2011 Altima, which is 28% of the 241 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Altima transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the Transmission & Powertrain component on the 2011 Altima.
At what mileage does the 2011 Altima transmission typically fail?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this component is 100,200 miles.
Were there any crashes linked to transmission problems on the 2011 Altima?: NHTSA data shows 1 crash and 2 injuries associated with Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2011 Altima, with 0 fires.
How does the 2011 Altima compare to other years for transmission complaints?: The 2011 Altima's transmission complaints make up 28% of its total complaints, compared to 35% for 2012, 42% for 2016, and lower shares like 4% for 2019 and 2021.