Used Car Warning
Nissan Altima — Used Buyer Warning
Used Altimas can be good value, but the CVT is the most-discussed concern — prioritize transmission service history and a pre-purchase inspection.
Model-year problems: 2013-2018
Known issues, OBD patterns, and used-buyer warnings reported for the 2013-2018 model-year range across the vehicles CarFaultIQ covers. Always verify against official recall and service records for the exact vehicle.
Altima
Altima hub →Fault
Nissan Altima Power Steering Pump Leak
The Nissan Altima is commonly reported to experience a power-steering pump/line leak, often associated with the 2013–2018 model years. It can show…
SeverityModerate
Fault
Nissan Altima Interior Trim Wear
The Nissan Altima is commonly reported to experience premature interior trim wear, often associated with the 2013–2018 model years. It can show…
SeverityLow
Fault
Nissan Altima Front Strut Noise
The Nissan Altima is commonly reported to experience a knocking front strut, often associated with the 2013–2018 model years. It can show…
SeverityModerate
Fault
Nissan Altima: Secondary Hood Latch Corrosion (2013–2018)
2013–2018 Altimas were subject to repeated official campaigns for secondary hood latch corrosion that could let the hood fly open. Verify completion…
SeverityHigh
C-MAX
C-MAX hub →Used Car Warning
Used Ford C-MAX: Shifter cable bushing degradation (2013–2018)
The bushing attaching the shifter cable to the transmission can degrade or detach, so the gear the driver selects may not match…
F-150
F-150 hub →Fault
Ford F-150 Brake Master Cylinder Concern
The Ford F-150 is commonly reported to experience a brake master-cylinder concern, often associated with the 2013–2018 model years. It can show…
SeverityHigh