5th Gen. 2013-2018 Nissan Altima Review!
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- What's up everybody!
This is a full review on my personal 6+ year experience with the 5th Gen. Altima.
Car in video is a 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5L SL.
* Check out my 5th Gen. Altima How-To Videos...
5th Gen. Altima Rear Hub/Brakes Replacement:
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5th Gen. Altima CVT Fluid Change with Flush:
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5th Gen. Altima Front Control Arm Replacement:
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5th Gen. Altima Spark Plug Replacement:
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5th Gen. Altima Front & Rear Brake/Rotor Replacement:
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5th Gen. Altima Jacking Points:
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Install a $50 transmission cooler and use synthetic trans fluid on EVERY CVT and triple it’s life span. I’ve had many and have gotten 250k on one now without an issue.
I’ve got a 2015 Altima with 190,000 miles and is still going strong with absolutely no problems. Love the car.
Good to hear 🙏
@@TheOriginalBeeCee This is great to hear! i have a 2015 and just hit 100k miles and i hope she lasts me till at least 200k
I have 72K on my 2015 Altima 2.5 S. I did replace: Brake rotors, pads, flush the brake fluid, change the CVT fluid at 50K, new tires, and new battery. Nice review.
Samaan Alkhaldi thank you! And thanks for sharing your experiences so far with the car!
Thank God we have an honest person to say something good about nissans cvt,nissan should reward you keep up being real
🙏🙏🙏
This may not mean much to you, but I had been anxious about my car after seeing all of the CVT transmissions failing; felt I made a bad investment. Your video(s) helped me more than you think.
Awesome! Im glad it helped! Hopefully it was some ease of mind.
I have a 2016 Altima bought new and kept up with all maintenance myself, and I has been solid. It now has over 80k and runs like new everything is flawless. I've done 2 cvt fluid change and it runs perfect.
@BeeCee Built May I ask you. I want to purchase a 2014 altima 161k highway miles...
At 126k from the Recall in 2019...the trans was replaced by the dealer.
The car is well maintained by 1 owner. Occasionally driven by the son who is a mechanic that maintained it great.
I so nervous as bcz the trans is out of warranty from the replaced one.
Your thoughts ? Should I purchase for $6500
@@TheOriginalBeeCee hi there can you please see my below comment I don't think it went to you. Thanks so much
@@Gud2B_Blessed thats a tough call TBH without seeing the car. Sounds good, but I would put in the research to confirm the claims. Pay for the CarFax. Would be worth it, and if that transmission was actually replaced, it will be on there documented. As well as any potential accidents, maintenance history, etc.
If its passes the CarFax test, as in..all the claims are validated (like new transmission)……it really wouldn’t hurt to get a pre-purchase inspection, after you confirm if its even worth investing in from the CarFax. CarFax will give you a gauge, but thats pre-purchase inspection (if whoever is doing it is reputable) will tell all….Ensure its not currently leaking, things look tight, no rust, no damage/hack jobs, evidence of accidents, etc. Might cost around $100 for inspection, but better to pay a $100 than lose $6500 on a lemon.
Some of the things I touched base on the video you can even look at for yourself too. Check tires as well, in my opinion when all the tires are the same brand/size (not random brands/wear/size) is a decent gauge of how the car was maintained.
Finally a satisfied owner everyone shits on my 2013 Nissan Altima but I love my car haven’t had any engine/engine problems since I bought it in at 122,000 miles on mine she’s been running great!!!
Good to hear! Glad you haven't had any problems.
How many miles now?
I own a 2013 Altima got it with 57,000 miles it have 142,000 my transmission fluid been changed on time and oil , I am aware of the cvt flaws but I haven’t experienced any issues with mines my Altima been reliable as well and I’m satisfied with it
Great video bro 👍👍👍
Awesome good to hear you haven’t had any problems!
Mines isn't a word in this context. Mine already shows ownership. Mines are referring to caverns
@@davidheinig9948 ugh, yes. It irritates the hell out of me when people say mines when really they mean to say mine.
Im owner of this car from South Korea and I gotta say I have been getting a lot of DIY info from ur channel. I just want to say thank you so much.
Thank you! I appreciate your comment & watching 🙏
I have a black 2014 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV with only 52k and I meticulously keep up with the manufacturers recommended service schedule. I love my car and think it gets unfair criticism that mainly stems from previous gen Altima’s. I’m hoping to get to at least 150k before I think about trading it in. It’s a very comfortable and nice car in general.
TSL999 i hear yA! I honestly think it really just stems from the CVT and the black cloud that surrounds the plagued Nissan CVT.
BeeCee Built the early CVTs did not even have a cooler and were not built well. They added that cooler and also engineered a lot of improvements in our generation Altima’s. If you look online at used 2013-15 Altima’s you will find a bunch with 150-200k miles and never had any problems at all.
TSL999 definitely! And that’s exactly why I made this review to help shed some light on that. Thanks for the comments sharing your experiences man!
The reason that Nissan tends to get bashed honestly is that they don't always address major problems. Same for Ford and Chevy in some cases. Toyota only sometimes, but usually they will correct the problem. For example, with the 2009-2010 Corollas, some of them burned oil because of a bad piston ring design. They offered a rebuild/replacement engine program for qualified people, which they rebuilt a lot of engines from what I know of, but that was the biggest one I can think of. And then the frame issues with the Tacomoas, but again, they replaced a lot of frames under warranty too. They generally don't have the same issues as everyone else, and when they do, they are usually good about addressing it and taking care of the customer in most cases even if the car is not in warranty -- if it's a major design defect. The Corolla thing the car I think just had to be under 120k miles to qualify and burn at least 1 quart per 1,000 miles.
Nice review. I have 320k on my 16 altima but my 14 altima now has 242k.
occckid123 holy shieeet. They are both the highest mileage I’ve seen/heard of on a 5th Gen.! 320K on a ‘16 tho?! Sounds like you regularly drive across the country lol
@@TheOriginalBeeCee no lol
15 altima 2.5s 180+k running solid. Motor and CVT running smooth and strong. Thank you for sharing the videos
Awesome! Good to hear 🙏
I have a 2015 Nissan Altima. Nearly 240K miles. I bought is used for my wife about 2017 or 18 from Hertz Auto Saleswith about 45K. Bought my wife a new SUV in 2019 and I switched to using the Altima from our old 2005 Ford Expedition. Went from 16 MPG to 36 MPG over night. So far, I"ve replaced the rear Shocks and struts. (at different times.) I've replaced the battery a couple time and the alternator (which is probably why 1 battery died) I don't recall every replacing the spark plugs or coils, though it seems I'd have had to at 240K miles and 9 years old. I've replace the Serpentine belt. I've replace the CVT fluid twice and the seals once (thanks for the great video showing how to.) I've replace the brakes once myself and I think a shop 1 other time. Several alignments done (CA roads are terrible) I'm pretty sure that's it. I've intended to swap out the radiator fluid, but haven't gotten to it yet. I've done oil changes counteless times, but that's a given. Your car looks amazing, inside and out. Mine is dirty, scartched up, and definitely shows it's age. The suspension is having troubles. I'll need to take a closer look. Overall though, very happy with the car. I usually average between 36-38MPG and around 600 miles on a tank. I think my best is 700 miles. That's pretty amazing. Even with all the years and mileage, it still has plenty of power and drives so smoothly. (minus the suspension issue, which is driving me crazy) The seat is still comfortable for me and I enjoy driving it, even when communiting 130 miles one way. Our longest roadtrip witht the car was from Califonia to Arkansas and back with my wife's parents. 4 people plus luggage and everyone was comfy the whole way. It's hard to ask for anything more. My experience has really made to consider getting another used Altima when I replace this one. (which may be sooner then later if the suspension is too expensive) I think you are correct, as far as making sure to replace the CVT fluid regularly.
Its a fourth gen, but I bought a 2010 Altima 3.5 SR with 92,851 miles last month and I love almost everything about it. I’m at almost 95k miles now however I have had 0 issues with the cvt so far, but I feel like these Altimas are really solid cars especially if you religiously service your car regularly. Maybe it’s too soon for me to say anything, but even though you have a slightly newer car I feel like I can definitely have a lot more confidence with driving my own Altima with driving it till the wheels fall off
Most definitely man! Its all about maintenance, servicing, and just generally taking care of the vehicle. That alone will put any vehicle in the best possible position to actually last & be reliable. Glad to hear the car is doing you well so far, good luck with the new purchase!
Love my 2014 Altima. Got 195k miles on and going strong. I had to replace the cat converter at around 160k. And in doing so I decided to replace the serpentine belt and the alternator. But it was actually fun changing out the cat and def doable with all the diy videos. My goal is 300k miles. We'll see
Good to hear! The car in the video is currently @ 240k 👍
Nice review ... thanks 🌹
I Also love my Altima 😁 and also without any check engine light
I have a 2015 Altima SV 2.5 with 170k miles. It has been problem free since I bought it new in 2015. The only thing I ever done to it was oil changes. Still on the original Trans fluid which I’m going to replace very soon. There’s a few things that I am going to replace soon: spark plugs, valve cover gasket, and lower control arms.
Thats good to hear! Glad it hasnt given you problems. I would probably leave the trans fluid alone at this point, considering time & mileage. Would be more of a risk at this point than anything, just my opinion. But i would leave it alone.
SL and no nav?? That would bother me. Looks great. Our 2014 has 124k and the service advisor told me yesterday during the oil change he’s never seen one with this many miles in that good of condition. Looks like you’re giving me great competition.
Appreciate it! Good to hear about others being taken care of the best they can!
Whats SL
@@GameN3rdz it’s the trim level. S, SR, SV, and SL
I'm not sure if it's a good thing if the tech said that he's never seen a Nissan with 124k in that good of shape. I mean 2014 isn't that old, and 124k isn't that many miles. What I'm getting at is that he's probably seen ones that either had fewer miles and/or were newer that had more problems, which isn't a good thing for Nissan.
@@HR-wd6cw he wasn’t referring to mechanical condition, he was speaking of the appearance and care of the car.
very nice video, we have a 2014 Altima and we just had our fluid changed. So far no issues. it has around 50k on it. The dealer wanted to CLEAN MY THROTTLE BODY of course for 300 bucks. I told them no. Maybe at a 100k but not now. I don't think I have ever cleaned a throttle body.
any comments?
Appreciate the comment! Most definitely couldn't hurt to do yourself, it really isn't to hard. but definitely not a $300 job. I did it actually once on this particular car, actually when I had the bay a bit disassembled in this video. But its not really something I think you need to go crazy over about servicing.
I have a 2013 Altima s with 53000 miles its been a great car only thing done was brake pads I'm gonna get my cvt fluid change this month.
Good idea! Thats some super low mileage for the year too!
I have a 2016 Nissan Altima SV got it last year March 2022 used at 14k miles currently at 43k miles I plan on putting more miles on it since I drive for a living (gig apps uber, doordash, Instacart etc.) great gas mileage for delivery work so far
Awesome! Good to hear 🙏
Great and honest review!!! Thank you! I love my Altima.
Thank you for the comment 🙏🙏
I just bought my friends 2013 Altima 2.5 it has 270,000 miles engine and trans still run good
Nice! Good to hear!
@BeeCee Built. Oh by the way, thanks for the videos on how to change the CVT Fluid! I followed it step by step and it really helped me a lot!
TSL999 Awesome! I’m truly glad it helped!
The problem with newer cars is that the mfr tells people "lifetime transmission fluid" and people need to realize this should not be "trusted". Even with modern cars, you still want to change the fluid at least every 100k if it's a normal geared automatic or manual transmission, and probably every 30-60k if it's a CVT. No matter what the dealer tells you. I mean in a way, they are right it's "life time" fluid, if you only want your transmission (CVT for example) to only last 100k. Geared transmissions can go a lot longer without fluid changes and in some cases, if you're lucky, you could go 150k or more without technically changing the fluid and it might be OK. A CVT would never survive that long without a fluid change. The best I can say about the CVT is that fluid changes are cheaper than new transmissions. A new transmission is probably equal to the cost of 10 transmission fluid changes (assuming around $350 each change). Change the fluid often (every 30-60k) and you should be able to get at least 150k trouble-free miles out of your transmission. And while a bit off subject, I would also not go a full 10,000 miles on an oil change even with modern cars. I'd still do 5000-7500 miles or twice per year at least, for the same reason. All lubricants break down over time, and you're better off changing them too often than not often enough.
100 percent agree with everything you said. Well said! 🤙
My 2015 has 170k on the original fluid which I’m planning to change in a few weeks. I’m hoping it doesn’t fail after the fluid change. I’ve seen others with high miles on original fluid as well.
I just got a 2018 altima SL with almost 49,000 miles. I was about to change the car due to Nissan reputation but this video is making me have second thoughts.
Glad it could help bring some peace of mind about the car!
Have experienced any vibration when the engine RPM is at 2000? Particularly in cold weather... I think it's a common issue with these cars. Mine has this issue... I think there is a design flaw in the exhaust systems. I just replace the exhaust hanger when it gets bad, and that seems to help. But, I have never figured out a permanent fix. The dealership is useless.
Naa i can’t say that I have. The heat shield around the flex pipe rusted itself almost half off and was making some unpleasant noise/rattling...I just recently cut it off and it solved all the noise. But thats really the only exhaust issue its had, and I haven’t noticed any vibrations.
People love to joke about the CVTs but I see many older or heavily used Nissans reaching 200k+ miles on the original CVT. An acquaintance of mine had a Juke make it to roughly 320k miles before the transmission broke and the company my best friend works at had a fleet of Versas all make it to the 200k mile mileage cap without issue (the company replaces fleet vehicles when they hit 200k miles or if they become too expensive or unreliable to keep in the fleet). Don't get me wrong, the CVT is the weak link, it will most likely be the first major mechanical component to go out when it comes to that point, but the trick to a long life is maintenance. Most of the CVTs I see that fail at 100k miles have hardly ever or never been serviced. Nissan's mistake was putting a high-maintenance transmission into cars nobody thought would need maintenance nor planning to maintain and not telling them, "Hey, this isn't an automatic. You will have to service the transmission every 20k or so miles to keep it healthy." Sure, it says that in the maintenance log/schedule that comes with the car, but nobody reads those.
Definitely!!
do you have a video of cleaning of transmission overflow hose
I have had a 2013 Altima same trim and color as yours. The powertrain has been solid, but it had a lot of first year issues like the seat heaters being wired incorrectly (new wire harness installed), the brake light would come on for no reason (ECM reflash), multiple airbag recalls, hood latch recall, a seat belt had to be replaced because it squeaked, new alternator due to a TSB where they were becoming noisy, several interior rattles addressed. The only issue it's had since new that nobody including myself has been able to fix is rust around the rearview camera that keeps recurring after 3 repair attempts now and I've had to just let it go. After taking it apart it seems to be a poor design where the camera housing rubs right through the paint in the camera hole.
Now it's at 72k miles and it's just starting to have it's first driveline issues which is one of the rear hubs making noise, plus it needs new sway bar links due to pothole damage, and it just got a wheel replaced that was slightly bent but just enough to make it shake a little at highway speed. Oh and that braiding around the flex piece is completely gone.
I still have liked the car and it's seats/ride quality but idk if it's gonna make it to 140k lol.
Wow lol. Had a lot going on with that thing lol. Sorry to hear! That definitely doesn’t sound like the best experience, especially for the mileage!
Great video man!
Thanks man! I appreciate it!
Hi, I have a 2014 Nissan Altima and I have the worst gas mileage. Do you know what my be wrong with it?
I am looking at 2014 2.5sl with 36k on it recommended buying one.
How many miles did you change the transmission fluid?
I would recommend changing it every 30K.
Anything on how to do a proper complete radiator coolant flush on a 2015 altima? I have a 4cyl altima.
I'll probably have a video sooner than later on it.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee Cool looking forward to it.i did a flush, but im not sure if I did it correctly on it.
I am looking for help me 2014 2014 how much more miles the engine will hold
How often do you recommend doing the CVT fluids?
I have a few CVT videos on my channel, but check this one out:
ruclips.net/video/fOOtLmGvK2A/видео.html
…thats a full service guide as per the FSM, and I review maintenance/intervals at the end!
@@TheOriginalBeeCee awesome man great videos and thanks for the response I'm gonna follow that 30k fluid and 100k filter.
@@davidp.4802 no problem, I appreciate it 🙏
After Every 4th oil change I change my transmission fluid. My 2015 Altima going on 100k & still drives like new....
I'm buying one, the Lexus ES has a CVT trans.
Actually multiple manufacturers have utilized CVT’s. It just seems Nissan’s have been the most troublesome across the board, unfortunately. But in my opinion a well maintained Nissan CVT has a fighting chance.
does the cvt has a filter i’ve been hearing so much different stuff about that ?
Check out my video on it:
ruclips.net/video/fOOtLmGvK2A/видео.html
hi bro how the altima holding up. what is the current miles on it now
Hey whats going on man. Altima almost has 242k on it as of now! And to answer your other comment, I have a couple transmission service videos, just check out my uploads 👍
@@TheOriginalBeeCee sure man i used to watch all your Altima diy videos and it helped me in doing a lot of work myself
@@truimph_bonneville 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Can I do a rack & pinion in my yard on one of there fairly easily ?
I mean if you got the right tools and setup you can do anything in your front yard easily lol. But it shouldn’t be a crazy hard job.
I'm looking to buy a 2017 nissan altima 2.5 engine and I have considered to buy now I wish I lived in your area to help me damn and it still looks good but the only thing is about the cvt trans is that how do you know when the cvt shifts so is the cvt supposed to cruise on the roae
Hey whats up man. There is really no way to directly look at the CVT transmission and know its gonna go out, unless maybe there was some substantial leaks which could possibly be some indication. But as far as driving, you can kind of gauge its condition. It should shift efficiently, shouldn’t be going in to high RPM’s on regular driving, and it shouldn’t be making noise, when these fail it almost sounds like the trans is revving high & loud when its attempting to shift gears. It might go to like 4-5RPM and sound like its struggling.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee ok thanks for the info and I wanted to know does the dealer and other repair shops can do the same work or is it better to do it yourself
@@melvinmcmichael1840 thats a very subjective question. Depends on a lot of different things. Depends on what tools and resources you have, and on the other hand it depends on what kind of shops and dealers are in your area. Dealers usually aren’t the best place to go for repairs typically, as they tend to over quote. But shops can be the same way, so you just gotta put some research in on any shop or dealer you planned on bringing the car too if you wanted to go that route.
I seen one of those with almost 500k miles on fB group I’m in
Sheeeesh that’s impressive
I don't know if you will see this comment or not, but I really need your help. I have a 2015 nissan altima and recently got a new transmission, but my check engine light is on and it says that my "intake manifold valve control runner is stuck open" I'm thinking I need a new intake manifold valve, but I can't find where its located and when I took it to the dealer they said that I needed a new intake manifold and that it would cost a arm and a leg. I just really need help locating the part that needs to be changed because I know the intake manifold is fine.
thanks in advance!
Hello, is it a 3.5L V6?
@@TheOriginalBeeCee no, it’s a 2.5S v6
@@cathlinealcindor7380 it can’t be a 2.5 v6, it can only be one, or the other lol. If its a 2.5, than its a 4 cylinder. If its a V6 (6 cylinder) than it would be a 3.5.
@@TheOriginalBeeCee I meant 4 cylinder, it was a long night lol
@@cathlinealcindor7380 lol got ya! There is a Nissan service bulletin for the 13-17 2.5 for a P2004 code, which is what I’m assuming you have:
f01.justanswer.com/05muranosl/94470720-ac3c-49d4-9b92-05cb6e5794a2_NTB17-091.PDF
I’ve never personally done the job on this particular car, so as of now I can’t give you the ins and outs of it. But there is a possibility the intake manifold needs to be removed to replace the runner control valve, which is why they are telling you that. Just from a quick search of my regular part sites, I don’t even see the runner valve listed as an available aftermarket part. I would suggest googling “2013 altima intake runner control valve”, or similar terms to put in a little research on it, and see what you come up with.
funny, my altima of the same year and engine has the same exhaust de braiding...
Nicholas Scanlan lol yeaa I’m sure its a common fail point cause it isn’t meant to last lol
My 2013 Altima SL is a piece of crap that year has the most complaints. Nissan warranty is a POS! So far with 42K miles the headlights assemblies have gone dim and been replaced and dim again I heard there was a class action suit. Leather is wearing bad, Sun visor, AC compressor, back up camera, my hood recent popped open flew up into the windshield bent my hood has recall on hood latch. . Hood is corroding at 22k miles , Crank sensor error engine light $700.00 repair ECM computer was replace car was stalling was very dangerous to drive, dealer price would have been over $1500 the airbag light has been on for almost the life of the car took it in under warranty service guy at nissan said to ignore it they still work but no they don't I found out the airbag in the driver seat is defective $800 to repair they sent me on my way without fixing it. The Bose Nav LCD display is fading! Im afraid to drive it. Engine light is off now going to sell it or trade it while I can I'm wait for the CVT to go out next. Ill Never buy a nissan again!!! Honda or Toyota next!!! ruclips.net/video/WNpcwukjcgw/видео.html
Well damn. Sounds like you got the first one off the production line. Sorry to hear, thats wild. But I need to know who is charging $700 to replace a crank sensor on these because they should be arrested for treason for the price.
You are a lucky one
i have a 2017 altima sv i bought from a rental car company couple yrs ago it was a rental car with 42000 miles unfortauntly it only had 3 oil change records and with non synthetic oil aswell 10000 mile intervals car does run good though suprisingly has 65000 miles now do the oil every 4000 with synthetic my problem is though whenever its 25 degrees outside and i dont let it warm up for 20 minutes at least transmission wont shift ill be doing 30 mph and rpm is at 4000 cant figure it out only when 25 or less otherwise its fine getting tranny serviced this week though
Damn thats a interesting issue. Never heard of that happening personally…let me know what happens with the trans service!
Worst backup camera angle and dim low beam headlight!!!! AVOID IT
Say it louder! The people in the back didn’t hear you!!! 🗣
Dim headlight is a known issue. Have to replace the housing.
@@gmitch239 there is a class action lawsuit. Nissan will replace your headlights free of charge.
@@BobbyGreen87 Thanks for this comment. I need to look in to this. My low beams are atrocious and I live out in Rural California where there are no overhead lights and lots of wildlife. Makes for an interesting drive home late at night when I have to turn down my low beans because of a car in front, etc.