2013 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 2,312 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2013 reports, 63 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 48 people were injured and 1 person died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchMay 28, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Campaign 20V315000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationDec 19, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 16V911000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, sensor, occupant classificationApr 26, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti customer service at 1-888-833-3216 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020.
Campaign 16V244000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchJan 22, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
Campaign 16V029000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalOct 20, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V681000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, gasolineAug 4, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the time of assembly, fuel may leak during a crash from the area where the fuel sending unit attaches to the fuel tank.
If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchFeb 27, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.
Campaign 15V116000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, hood, latchSep 15, 2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013. In the affected vehicles, interference between the hood inner panel and the secondary latch lever, in combination with debris and corrosion, may cause the secondary hood latch to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 14V565000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareMar 25, 2014
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 14V138000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireApr 24, 2013
Nissan North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012, through March 26, 2013. The spare tires may have been significantly over- or under-inflated.
Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and adjust the spare tire pressure, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 13V158000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsMar 1, 2013
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.
If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 13V069000 on NHTSA.gov
SteeringOct 10, 2012
Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 12V494000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: exterior lighting
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Exterior lighting, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 11, 2017
MY 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IS THE WORST CAR I HAVE EVER OWNED. SINCE I HAVE PURCHASED IT, THERE HAS BEEN A CONSTANT ENGINE NOISE UNTIL I REACH ABOUT 40 MPH. JUST IN THE PAST 3 MONTHS, WITHIN WEEKS OF EACH OTHER BOTH FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKE (MY KIDS AND I HAVE TO ROLL DOWN BOTH WINDOWS JUST TO GET OUT OF THE CAR WHICH WOULD BE A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, CRASH OR BEING TRAPPED IN THE CAR AT ALL), THE DOME LIGHTS THROUGH THE INSIDE OF THE CAR HAVE STOPPED WORKING (WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THERE IS NO WAY TO SEE INSIDE MY VEHICLE AT NIGHT), THE LIGHT IN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL FELL OUT, THE AC HAS GONE OUT (AND THE COMPRESSOR PART IS $425!!!! ARE YOU SERIOUS?!?!?! I HAVE A 10.5 MONTH OLD AND IT IS 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE!!! ANOTHER HUGE SAFETY ISSUE) AND NOW THERE IS ANOTHER NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT ALL SPEEDS, A GRINDING NOISE. I AM A SINGLE MOM OF THREE KIDS WHO I SUPPORT ON MY OWN. I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX THESE THINGS. I BOUGHT THIS CAR BECAUSE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE "RELIABLE". AND IT IS NOT! THERE HAVE BEEN SO MANY COMPLAINTS REGARDING ALL OF THE SAME THINGS THAT I AM EXPERIENCING AND A RECALL NEEDS TO BE DONE ON ALL OF THEM. THIS CAR IS BARELY 4 YEARS OLD AND THESE PROBLEMS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING!!!! DO SOMETHING NISSAN! YOU ARE LOSING CUSTOMERS AND REPUTATION IS ON THE LINE!
Exterior lighting, Jan 27, 2017
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM , PROVIDING INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THIS IS AN ONGOING CONTINUING ISSUE.
Exterior lighting, Nov 28, 2016
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE ENTIRELY INADEQUATE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND DISTANCE. THE LIGHTS BARELY ILLUMINATE ABOUT 2 CAR LENGTHS AHEAD, WHICH IS TOO SHORT A DISTANCE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 25-30MPH, MAKING HIGHWAY TRAVEL AT NIGHT VERY DANGEROUS. OBJECTS IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL AND ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ARE NOT VISIBLE IN TIME TO SAFELY RESPOND. STREET SIGNS AND TURNS ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY IF THEY ARE NOT NEAR STREET LIGHTS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE BUYING THE CAR. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THERE IS NO SOLUTION FOR IT.
Power train, Exterior lighting, Engine, Jan 18, 2016
I HAVE A BAD RATTLE COMING FROM THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY CAR ALONG WITH A WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE SAME AREA. ALSO HAVE A VERY BAD VIBRATION/RATTLE IN THE CAR THAT SEEMS TO BE FROM THE TRANSMISSION AT ACCELERATION FROM A START AND ACCELERATION WHILE SWITCHING LANES ON A CITY STREET. YOU CAN COAST AND PRESS THE GAS AGAIN AND THEN THE WHOLE CAR RATTLES. IT HAS BEEN IN TO A NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID THEY CAN FEEL IT BUT DON'T KNOW WHERE OR WHAT IS CAUSING IT. ALSO HEADLIGHTS GIVE VERY VERY POOR VISIBILITY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND WHEN RAINING AT NIGHT.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 7, 2015, crash
1) THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE ENTIRELY INADEQUATE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND DISTANCE. THE LIGHTS BARELY ILLUMINATE ABOUT 2 CAR LENGTHS AHEAD, WHICH IS TOO SHORT A DISTANCE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 25-30MPH, MAKING HIGHWAY TRAVEL AT NIGHT VERY DANGEROUS. OBJECTS IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL AND ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ARE NOT VISIBLE IN TIME TO SAFELY RESPOND. STREET SIGNS AND TURNS ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY. NISSAN DEALER SAYS MY PROJECTOR LENS HAVE ON THEM WHICH CANNOT BE CLEANED. QUOTED $1000 TO REPLACE BOTH HEADLIGHTS. I DO NOT AGREE, UNITS ARE SEALED FROM FACTORY.
Exterior lighting, Nov 30, 2015
THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE ENTIRELY INADEQUATE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND FAILED TO SAFELY ILLUMINATE THE STREET AHEAD OF YOU. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT, WHILE RAINING, OR UNDER ANY LOW VISIBILITY CONDITIONS SINCE YOU ARE NOT ABLE TO SEE OBJECTS, EVEN WORST, PEDESTRIANS IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE I BOUGHT THE CAR (BRAND NEW), BUT BECAME A REAL SERIOUS AND SAFETY HAZARD BETWEEN 15K-20K MILES. UNFORTUNATELY, I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY DRIVE WITH THE HIGH BEAMS AT NIGHT LEAVING OTHER DRIVERS WITH A PARTIAL BLINDNESS; WHICH I CONSIDER IT UNFAIR AND UNSAFE, TOO. SOMETIMES, WHEN I SWITCH TO LOW FOR AN ONCOMING VEHICLE, I SUDDENLY FIND MYSELF DRIVING COMPLETELY WITHOUT SUFFICIENT LIGHT. MY EYES BECOME PARTIALLY BLIND DUE TO THE CHANGE IN LIGHT INTENSITY. AS A SAFETY PROFESSIONAL IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY, I HOPE THAT NISSAN AND NHTSA DO SOMETHING SOONER, BECAUSE TOMORROW MIGHT BE TOO LATE.
Exterior lighting, Nov 5, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLASH ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,500. ....UPDATED 12/30/15 *BF
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Feb 22, 2015
1) THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE ENTIRELY INADEQUATE TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT LIGHTING INTENSITY AND DISTANCE. THE LIGHTS BARELY ILLUMINATE ABOUT 2 CAR LENGTHS AHEAD, WHICH IS TOO SHORT A DISTANCE AT SPEEDS ABOVE 25-30MPH, MAKING HIGHWAY TRAVEL AT NIGHT VERY DANGEROUS. OBJECTS IN THE PATH OF TRAVEL AND ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD ARE NOT VISIBLE IN TIME TO SAFELY RESPOND. STREET SIGNS AND TURNS ARE NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY IF THEY ARE NOT NEAR STREET LIGHTS. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN PRESENT SINCE BUYING THE CAR, WHICH HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES FOR ADJUSTMENT, BUT THEY INSIST THAT THE LIGHTS ARE SET WITHIN SPECS. THE HIGH BEAMS PROVIDE EXCELLENT LIGHTING, BUT WHEN SWITCHED TO LOW FOR AN ONCOMING VEHICLE, I AM SUDDENLY DRIVING WITHOUT SUFFICIENT LIGHT. THIS IS SUCH A FRIGHTENING PROBLEM THAT I PREFER NOT TO DRIVE THIS CAR AT NIGHT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT THESE LIGHTS MEET SAFETY STANDARDS. 2) THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG LIGHT OFTEN INDICATES THAT THE BAG IS NOT ACTIVATED EVEN WHEN THERE IS AN ADULT SITTING IN THE SEAT. THIS WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPAIRED IN A RECALL 5/2014, BUT CONTINUES TO HAPPEN. THE DEALER SAYS "DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT," THAT THE BAG WILL DEPLOY IF NEEDED. I HAVE NO WAY OF KNOWING IF THAT IS THE CASE AND I BELIEVE THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Oct 30, 2014
AIR BAR PASSENGER LIGHT THAT AIR BAG IS OFF GOES ON WHEN PASSENGER 110 POUND ADULT SITS IN PASSENGER SIDE. BROUGHT CAR IN TO DEALER OCTOBER 28TH 2014 FOR SOFTWARE UPDATE, AS OF OCTOBER 30TH 2014 PROBLEM STILL EXISTS DEALER SAID IT IS PASSENGER'S BIOMETRICS THAT IS THE PROBLEM NOT THE CAR, SOLUTION IS UNACCEPTABLE, HAVE NO CONFIDENCE. DEALER IS CHEVY CHASE NISSAN, BETHESDA MD ADVISER [XXX] TURNER 240 395 4069, 240 395 4048. READ THIS PROBLEM OCCURS IN OTHER VEHICLES BUT IS NOT IDENTIFIED FOR MY VIN NUMBER. LIGHTING IS CHECKED OFF BECAUSE WARNING LIGHT GOES OFF. I HAVE PICTURES TAKEN YESTERDAY OF WARNING LIGHT GOING OFF WHILE ADULT PASSENGER IS SITTING IN PASSENGER SEAR. PLEASE NOTE THAT PROBLEM EXISTED SINCE AUGUST AND WAS NOT PICKED UP UNTIL I READ THE NHTSA WEBSITE THIS WEEK. THIS A CONSTANT RECURRING PROBLEM THAT EXISTS EVERY DAY. PROBLEM MUST BE ADDRESSED TO PREVENT FATALITY IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT WITH NO AIR BAG BEING DEPLOYED FOR PASSENGER. *TR
Exterior lighting, Jun 20, 2014
FOG LIGHT SHATTERED ON PASSENGER SIDE. I CONFIRMED IT WAS NOT IMPACT RELATED AND RETURNED THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY WOULD NOT LOOK AT THE PROBLEM UNLESS I PAID FOR THE PART FIRST. I REPLACED THE PART MYSELF AND FOUND THAT THE LIGHT UNIT HAD: 1. NOT BEEN TIGHTENED DOWN AND 2. AND INCREDIBLY, HAD BEEN ASSEMBLED BY SOMEONE WHO USED A CIGARETTE BUTT AS A WASHER UNDER ONE OF THE TWO BOLTS THAT HOLD THE LIGHT UNIT IN PLACE. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jun 1, 2014
I PURCHASED A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA AND WITHIN 1 WEEK THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD NOT GO OFF DURING THE SAME TIME PERIOD THE PHONE WOULD RING IN THE CAR AND WOULD NOT STOP RINGING UNTIL THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. THE CAR HAS BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP OVER 5 TIMES FOR THE SAME 2 ISSUES AND THE PROBLEM STILL HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED, AS RECENT AS YESTERDAY MAY 31, 2014 THE CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. *TR
Exterior lighting, Apr 25, 2014
THE LOW-BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON MY 2013 ALTIMA SV WITH 2.5 ENGINE, DO NOT THROW LIGHT DOWN THE ROAD FAR ENOUGH. I NOW REFUSE TO DRIVE THE CAR AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS AT NIGHT...OR WHEN THERE IS FOG OR HEAVY RAIN. I TESTED MY OBSERVATION BY PARKING MY 2006 TOYOTA CAMRY BESIDE THE NISSAN ALTIMA AND TURNING BOTH LIGHTS ON LOW BEAM. THE ALTIMA'S THROW IS DRAMATICALLY LESS THAN THE ALTIMA'S. I FEEL QUITE SAFE DRIVING THE CAMRY AT NIGHT AT INTERSTATE SPEEDS. MY SERVICE WRITER AND SERVICE MANAGER AND ORIGINAL SALES PERSON HAVE REPEATEDLY ALREADY EXPLAINED THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH THE HEADLIGHTS AND THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. I REJECT THE STATEMENTS OF ALL WHO REPRESENT NISSAN. *TR
Exterior lighting, Air bags, Service brakes, Mar 27, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE VERY LOW, HE WAS UNABLE TO SEE THE ROAD AT NIGHT AND HAD TO ACTIVATE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000.UPDATED 05/28/14 MA THE CONSUMER STATED THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AT 45MPH AND THEN AGAIN AT 30MPH. THE PASSENGER AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS PRIOR TO A PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT. THE HEADLIGHTS IMPROVED SINCE REPLACING THE BULBS WITH 110 W, AFTERMARKET BULBS. THE SEAT BELT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON 3 SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE RESTARTED. UPDATED 05/30/2014 *JS
Steering, Exterior lighting, Dec 16, 2013
THERE IS A LOUD WHINING NOISE UNDER THE HOOD, DIRECTLY BEHIND THE PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT. THE NOISE BECAME LOUDER WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL WAS TURNED SLIGHTLY IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE NOISE CAME INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WERE ABLE TO FIX THE WHINING NOISE COMING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HOWEVER; ALL 2013 ALTIMAS MAKE THIS NOISE UNDER THE HOOD. THE SOURCE CAN EASILY BE IDENTIFIED BY POPPING THE HOOD AND LOOKING BEHIND A SMALL PIECE OF SOUND ABSORBING MATERIAL (WHICH OBVIOUSLY DOESN'T WORK). HAVE BEEN TOLD THIS IS A "CHARACTERISTIC" OF THE NEW ELECTRIC STEERING AND ALL ALTIMAS MAKE THIS ANNOYING SOUND. *TR
Exterior lighting, Dec 6, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT HEADLIGHTS BECAME ABNORMALLY DIM. THE FAILURE AFFECTED THE CONTACT'S VISIBILITY OF THE ROADWAY WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURING DEFECT AND ALL OF THE 2013 ALTIMA MODELS HAD THE SAME ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10.
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Feb 18, 2013
I SPOKE TO 5 TOWN NISSAN WHO DID A SO CALLED THOROUGH CHECK ON MY CAR STATED THAT EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT BUT THE BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON. HOW CAN EVERYTHING BE PERFECT WITH THE BRAKE LIGHT GOING ON. ALL I SEE IS THAT THESE DEALERS SAY ITS GOOD AND CARS ARE IN PERFECT WORKING CONDITION WHEN THEY ARE NOT. *TR
Exterior lighting, Service brakes, Feb 18, 2013
BRAKE LIGHT WENT ON RIGHT AFTER TAKING IT OUT OF THE SERVICE CENTER OF NISSAN DEALER BRAKE PEDAL DROPPED TO FLOOR. *TR