2011 Nissan Altima: Power Train complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 69 owner complaints for the 2011 Nissan Altima that list the power train component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11720577 (filed 02/25/2026): “Drive axle suddenly not functioning properly, caused dangerous conditions to stop the car while driving on highway.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11580274 (filed 03/31/2024): “Unknown. my car is making a whining noise & no matter how much i push the gas pedal it won’t accelerate. sometimes it works but mostly it won’t.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11498614 (filed 12/22/2022): “Hi my nissan has 120k miles son it and the transmission is completely wrong don’t go more than 30 mph i take it to the shop to inspect and they told me that it need to be replace. it has code p1778 and code p0868 they told me that the transmission has no oil presure that it was a mechanical problem …”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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