2011 Nissan Altima transmission problems
The 2011 Nissan Altima has 69 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 22% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
69
Transmission complaints
22%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“I HAVE A NEW 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA SL WHICH I PARKED IN MY CHURCH PARKING LOT AND WENT INTO CHURCH. AT THE END OF MASS, AS I WAS LEAVING THE CHURCH AND WALKING TOWARD THE PARKING LOT, I USED MY AUTOMATIC START...THE CAR STARTED AND WAS WARMING UP. AS I APPROACHED MY RUNNING CAR, I WALKED IN FRONT OF…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2011 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA has 69 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Altima transmission — 22% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.