5th Gen. 2013-2018 Nissan Altima Review!

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:

5th Gen. Altima CVT Fluid Change with Flush:

5th Gen. Altima Front Control Arm Replacement:

5th Gen. Altima Spark Plug Replacement:

5th Gen. Altima Front & Rear Brake/Rotor Replacement:

5th Gen. Altima Jacking Points:

Music:

A P O L L O-Bag On Me
Damma Beatz-Live With It
Damma Beatz-One Times One
Iso Indies-Deuce (Instrumental Version)

[dandahensley]

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.

[sgtsarcasm]

I’ve got a 2015 Altima with 190, 000 miles and is still going strong with absolutely no problems. Love the car.

[samaanalkhaldi]

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.

[kingsleyagyemang]

Thank God we have an honest person to say something good about nissans cvt, nissan should reward you keep up being real

[ilimtc]

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.

[curtiskim]

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.

[RealAmericanHero]

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.

[kjm]

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!!!

[fareedahmed]

15 altima 2.5s 180+k running solid. Motor and CVT running smooth and strong. Thank you for sharing the videos

[browneye]

You have to be a car mechanic or technician and that’s actually great because technically, nobody knows a car more than people like you. Thank you for sharing. I’m actually planning to a 2.5 model (in my country, it’s called Teana). Heard a lot of negative things about CVT. So I was a bit uncertain. But I have test-driven a 2.5 before, didn’t go very fast and far though, but it was SO smooth, BUTTERY smooth, and very QUITE! I was so impressed and I love it instantly. I also used to test-drive the X-Trail (Rouge) but strangely, the Altima was WAY more quite than the X-Trail.

[germaine]

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 👍👍👍

[TheRailShooter]

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

[occckid]

Nice review. I have 320k on my 16 altima but my 14 altima now has 242k.

[briananderson]

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.

[noahnomad]

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

[JamesElizondo-mznq]

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

[JohnGordon-llpi]

Not sure if i agree with luck of the draw to certain extent. I have a 2014 2.5 Altima and i've done tons of research on CVT transmissions, and u'll highly raise ur changes of ur CVT lastin' a long time trouble free is regular maintenence. Not drivin' the car like a speed demon, very aggressively, not changing the CVT fluid every 30, 000 miles and addin' weight to the vehicle. My Altima's at 131, 000 mi and runs like a top, the car zips on the highway and the CVT operates very strong. But do u still have the car? And what type of long road trips have u taken it on since owning it?

[rodneysmith]

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.

[aziza]

Nice review ... thanks 🌹
I Also love my Altima 😁 and also without any check engine light

[chrishawncoleman]

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.