Used 2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Love the car, but watch for the whine
mushin9, Riverside, CA, 10/18/2012
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
31 of 32 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a 2013 Altima 3.5 SL. Aboslutely love the car for the $. Did an extended test drive and fell in love. BUT, didn't purchase the car I test drove. Apparently there is a low-pitched whine that is linked to the power steering that some of the Altima's have and other's don't. The test car didn't. It can only be heard clearly when the windows are up and the radio is off. But once you know it's there it's almost impossible to ignore. Recommend turning on the car and listening before purchasing.
Lemon
rbrion, Overland Park, KS, 12/26/2014
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
29 of 31 people found this review helpful
My transmission issues have completely ruined my ownership experience. Nissan is in cahoots with the dealers to deny there are very serious issues with the CVT transmission. I am in the process of forcing Nissan to buy back this junk as they have done NOTHING to try to resolve this issue on their own. This is my second new Nissan in the past three years and it will definitely be my last.
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mickeywoz, Chicago, IL, 05/03/2013
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
After reading all the negative posts I was hesitant in waiting for my car to arrive in February. So far I have not had any issues with CVT shudder, and the heated seats worked as they should. There is a very slight power steering whine but for me it is not noticeable unless everything is off and you are listening for it at low speeds. I have really enjoyed this car, I have taken it on two long distance trips (have 6,000 miles on it) and the ride was quite and comfortable. The crazy thing is, the car is rated for 31 miles mpg on the highway and I had gotten 33mpg, 35mpg and a whopping 37.5 mpg on three different fillups, the lowest being through the mountains.
Nissan Altima 2013 3.5 SL
brandenmh, Orange, CA, 05/18/2015
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
The car shudders at 1500 to 1800 rpms ...had transmission replaced and still shudders...feels like it will stall...very dangerous. ..needs attention ASAP..can't stop driving the car....dealer sends you on way like it's ok...
Awesome Altima 3.5sl
luis90, Glendale, CA, 10/04/2012
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought this car about 3 months ago car is amazing. I bought it for my wife and when i drive it i have my share of fun the altima is quick at the 1/8 mile it did 8.9 at 83mph thats quick for a altima even the announcer was surprised! I dont hear any noises, i hardly feel any bumps and that CVT transmission is the best thing nissan can do for their nissans. This car beat a stock lancer evoution 2006 by a whole car there goes to show how well this transsion keeps its power band. you hardly feel the shifting points compared to a toyota camry this nissan rocks the car has 3500 miles on it and no problems yet i and my wife are very satisfied with our new altima 2013 and pearl white color.