Nissans are stylish and affordable cars. But hundreds of owners have been complaining to the NHTSA and online about their transmissions slipping, since it switched to "continuously variable" automatic ...

The problem: Affected Nissan Altima vehicles may exhibit a whining or grinding noise while driving at highway speeds; the noise level may increase with vehicle speed. This condition may be due to a ...

1. The Altima 3.5 SR is powered by a V6 engine with 270-hp and 258 ft-lbs of torque. 2. The CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) is standard equipment on the 3.5 SR and Hybrid models. It’s also an ...

Now the changes aren't huge. The Altima received a head-to-toe redesign back in 2007, which was largely responsible for those strong sales numbers. To keep things fresh without losing the formula, ...

Nissan's cash cow -- the Altima is the brand's global sales leader -- keeps the Japanese brand relevant in the ultra-competitive midsize-sedan class, the largest car segment in the U.S. While not the ...

After teasing us with a cropped photo several weeks ago, Nissan has now officially unveiled the refreshed 2010 Altima Sedan, Coupe and Hybrid models with an updated interior and exterior and some new ...