2015 Nissan Altima fuel/propulsion system problems
25 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel/propulsion system on the 2015 Nissan Altima — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The transmission failed in my 2015 Nissan Altima. The check engine light is currently on due to a defective transmission. While I understand that Nissan extended the transmission warranty by two years or 24,000 miles following a class action lawsuit, I find this coverage completely unreasonable…”
filed Feb 20, 2026
“While driving down the interstate at 70 miles per hour, going up an incline, the car lost ALL power & then jerked kicking back into gear. Once off the interstate attempting to get to a safe place, it completely shut off without warning! No check engine lights or any warning lights. Just randomly…”
filed Sep 29, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel/propulsion System problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 2 | 5% |
| 2020 Altima | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 Altima | 12 | 5% |
| 2018 Altima | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 Altima | 17 | 4% |
| 2016 Altima | 27 | 5% |
| 2014 Altima | 22 | 2% |
| 2013 Altima | 44 | 2% |
| 2012 Altima | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 Altima | 10 | 4% |
| 2010 Altima | 5 | 1% |
| 2009 Altima | 10 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.