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2015 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

21 owner-reported engine complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2026Dec 2017
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (21)

criticalENGINE
Filed: Apr 2022

My transmission has went on my car. I’ve only had my car for 3 years. The car isn’t that old..while driving on the highway my car stopped and would not shift gears.I took my car to Nissan they claimed to fix the problem but my car stopped on me once Again while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11462578
criticalENGINE
Filed: Aug 2016

I was driving my 2015 altima on a highway and the car suddenly stopped as in a stall with cars behind me swerving off the highway to avoid hitting me. The car had on oil and the oil warning light did not come on until my car stopped, then it said warning low oil pressure.

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NHTSA #: 10899155
highENGINE
Filed: Jan 2026

Vvt valve has failed twice now despite timely oil changes. This is a safety risk because vehicle will stall at low speeds like when starting at an intersection from a stopped position

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NHTSA #: 11713838
highENGINE
Filed: Nov 2019

I was driving my daughter home from pre-k and had been in the car for 10 miles without a problem. I was stopped at a stop light at a very busy four -way intersection. The light turned green and the car would not move.

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NHTSA #: 11283055
highENGINE
Filed: Feb 2019

After driving in stop and go traffic for about 30 minutes. Sometimes the gas pedal doesn't respond properly it stalls and goes slow building up speed doesn't respond likes it should. Takes a few seconds to reach proper response

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NHTSA #: 11183050
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 10 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11674270
mediumENGINE
Filed: May 2023

Exhaust manifold leak

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NHTSA #: 11520251
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jul 2019

My 2015 altima is experiencing a sporadic delay when accelerating from a stop. It won't rev or do anything for a couple of seconds no matter how far down the pedal is. Then all of a sudden it'll go.

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NHTSA #: 11228805
mediumENGINE
Filed: Jun 2019

My nissan altima will randomly have delayed acceleration no matter how hard I push on the gas pedal. At red lights sometimes my car will not move for a few seconds. This has happened multiple times.

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NHTSA #: 11217561
mediumENGINE
Filed: Aug 2018

The car started vibrating as if it's going to shift down, the engine light cam on. Took the car to advance auto , was told that the sensor needed to be repaired laced. Took the car to a nissan dealer had the sensor replaced, drove the car for two days.

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NHTSA #: 11121261
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2017

Takata recall. When driving the vehicle approximately 65 MPH on the freeway, the vehicle slowed down significantly to about 30 MPH and I could not accelerate. Soon after the check engine light came on.

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NHTSA #: 11056736
mediumENGINE
Filed: Dec 2017

I got my nissan in december 2015 I had it almost 2 years now the check engine light came on and the deal said the car is out of warranty ...should my car have engine problems at 2 years old?

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NHTSA #: 11053397
mediumENGINE
Filed: Oct 2017

When starting from a dead stop, pressing down on the accelerator peddle no forward car acceleration, no increase in RPM. After a short period of time ( 2-3) seconds fast increase in RPM and fast forward acceleration. This is very unsafe when trying to merge from a dead stop and expecting forward motion and there is none.

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NHTSA #: 11035458
mediumENGINE
Filed: Sep 2016

Back in july car started to lose power and sputter while driving, and nissan replaced valve body. However, car shut off while driving on 09/07 and I was able to coast car to curb. When trying to start again, engine would only crank and not turn over.

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NHTSA #: 10904664
lowENGINE
Filed: Feb 2024

See attached document for complaint

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NHTSA #: 11570044
lowENGINE
Filed: Oct 2020

Well I bought my 2015 altima a year ago and now it tries to over heated, the temperature gauge bounces back and forth, and when I put it in reverse it will move but after I throw it in drive I lose all power with acceleration the car on just no rev or anything

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NHTSA #: 11365808
lowENGINE
Filed: Apr 2020

Driving at 45 MPH and the trans went out. Only 81k miles on the car

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NHTSA #: 11322137
lowENGINE
Filed: Oct 2019

The vehicle can be sitting still and when you press the gas pedal, nothing happens. The engine does not even rev up. It is as the engine is not even on.

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NHTSA #: 11269078
lowENGINE
Filed: Sep 2019

This happens when the vehicle is stationary and / or in motion. And no engine or anything con=mes to tell you what is wrong. Mechanics can notfix it, because nothing shows on the diagnostic machine.

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NHTSA #: 11255218
lowENGINE
Filed: Jul 2018

Nissan seems to have defective AC components in their 2015 altima vehicles. The below link shows additional individuals that have experienced the exact same issue with their 2015 altima. The compressor does not always engage, which causes the vehicle to blow out hot air.

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NHTSA #: 11110156
lowENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Filed: May 2018

Code p0101 oem specific dtc code. Category engine performance - the mass air flow sensor is part of the engine fuel injection system. When driving the engine feels like it struggling to accelerate.

NHTSA #: 11093458

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