2020 Nissan Altima Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Nissan Altima, 11% of its 158 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 14,500 miles. No related recalls are on file for this problem area.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 17
- 11% of 158
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 14,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report jerky or hesitant acceleration from a stop, sometimes with rising RPM and reduced power while driving.
- Several describe the transmission shuddering or lunging when slowing down and speeding back up, even when the dealer could not duplicate the issue.
- Some report the CVT going into limp mode with a warning light after high-mileage highway driving.
- A few describe sudden loss of power or stalling, including one case tied to repeated throttle body replacements.
- One owner reported a transmission failure at low mileage shortly after purchasing the car used.
- One report describes an engine check light and a shop quote for camshaft replacement at 42,000 miles.
When 2020 Nissan Altima transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 19, 2021, latest May 13, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2020 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.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are transmission problems on the 2020 Nissan Altima?
- NHTSA shows 17 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2020 Altima, which is 11% of the 158 total complaints filed for that year.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2020 Nissan Altima?
- No. There are no related recalls listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2020 Altima.
- At what mileage do 2020 Altima transmission problems usually show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 14,500 miles.
- Are the 2020 Altima's transmission complaints linked to crashes or fires?
- No. NHTSA records zero crashes, zero fires, and zero injuries tied to these complaints.