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
2,312 reports, newest first.
Power train, Aug 2, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE AT A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE STALLED TWICE AND WAS ABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO NISSAN OF ATHENS (LOCATED AT 4735 ATLANTA HWY, BLDG. C, ATHENS, GA 30606, (706) 410-1914) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
Suspension, Aug 1, 2019
THE ENTIRE REAR CONTROL ARM RUSTED AND SNAPPED. COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS HARM TO MY FAMILY. THIS IS ONLY A 6 YEAR OLD CAR AND SHOULD NOT BE RUSTED LIKE THIS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD HEARD A SNAP AND CAR STARTED TO WIGGLE GOT HOME AND IT BARELY MADE IT UP THE DRIVE WHILE DRAGGING THE TIRE.
Structure, Aug 1, 2019
ABOUT A MONTH AGO I NOTICED A WEIRD NOISE WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS, I TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP TO INVESTIGATE IT TO FIND OUT THE REAR ARMS THAT HOLDS THE SPRINGS IN HAD CRACKED AT THE WELD MORE SO ON THE READ DRIVER SIDE AND THE ARMS IN THE REST OF THE CAR STARTED TO CRACK ALSO RIGHT AT THE WELDS. CAR IS ONLY 60K MILES ON IT
Visibility/wiper, Jul 31, 2019, crash
2 YEARS INTO OWNING A NISSAN ALTIMA SV THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT DIM. THE CAR WAS RETURNED TO THE NISSAN DEALER, NO LESS THAN 5 TIMES, WITH NO SOLUTIONS. MY HUSBAND HAS CHANGED THE BULBS MULTIPLE TIMES, WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. WE ARE FORCED TO DRIVE THE CAR WITH HIGHBEAMS ON FOR VISIBILITY. VISIBILITY IS LESS THAN 20 FT AT NIGHT, WORSE WITH RAIN OR FOG. THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH 2013-2015. NISSAN NEEDS TO CORRECT HIS PROBLEM
Steering, Structure, Wheels, Jul 30, 2019
REAR CONTROL ARM RUSTED THROUGH AND BROKE. REAR UNDERCARRIAGE ALL RUSTED THROUGH
Exterior lighting, Jul 29, 2019
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO SEE AS THE HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM. I FEEL UNSAFE AND HAVE TO DRIVE WITH MY HIGH BEAMS ON. I LIVE IN A RURAL AREA WHERE THERE ARE NOT A LOT OF STREETS LIGHTS AND I AM VERY AFRAID TO DRIVE WITHOUT MY HIGH BEAMS ON. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS PEOPLE ARE GOING TO HAVE TO DIE BEFORE A RECALL HAPPENS ON THIS VEHICLE?!
Air bags, Jul 29, 2019
AIRBAG INDICATOR NEVER GOES OFF ON DASHBOARD. AIRBAG MALFUNCTION
Steering, Suspension, Jul 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE BEGAN VEERING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS. THE CONTACT HAD DIFFICULTY MAINTAINING CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. ALSO, THE TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARMS FRACTURED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 11,800. *TT SOME PHOTOS FROM MECHANIC REGARDING BROKEN REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM OF 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA, ATTACHED. *JB THE CONSUMER STATED BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM EXHIBITED SIGNIFICANT RUST AND FATIGUE. *JS
Power train, Jul 26, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SPUTTERED AND A THUD NOISE WAS PRESENT WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SWITCHED GEARS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE BATTERY, BUT THE FAILURES CONTINUED. THE FAILURES EVENTUALLY WORSENED AND THE VEHICLE RANDOMLY SPUTTERED AND STALLED. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION WAS DAMAGED DUE TO A FAULTY SOLENOID AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. DON WILLIAMS NISSAN (310 WESTERN BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, NC) AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
Suspension, Jul 24, 2019
I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A PARKING LOT WHEN I HEARD A LOUD CLUNK NOISE AND THE CAR FELT LIKE IT WASN'T DRIVING RIGHT SO I PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THE BACK PASSENGER TIRE WAS CAVED INWARD. I LOOKED UNDER THE CAR AND THE CONTROL ARM THAT ATTACHED THE TIRE TO CAR WAS COMPLETELY SEVERED DUE TO CORROSION
Suspension, Jul 23, 2019
BACKING UP IN PARKING LOT, HIT CURB AT MINIMAL SPEED AND FELT AND HEARD LOUD SOUND. CAR LISTED WHEN DRIVING FORWARD. PROBLEM NOT APPARENT INITIALLY, SO DROVE CAR HOME. THE FOLLOWING DAY IT WAS APPARENT THAT THE REAR RIGHT CONTROL ARM AND COIL SPRING HAD BROKEN. (SEE PHOTOS). THE CAR HAD 67,000 MILES AT THE TIME. REGULAR SERVICE AT NISSAN DEALER NEVER INDICATED ANY RUST OR OTHER PROBLEMS. I FEEL FORTUNATE THAT THE CONTROL ARM DID NOT BREAK WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. COST TO REPLACE BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT CONTROL ARMS OVER $2000. I FEEL AT THE MINIMUM NISSAN SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO INSPECT THE CONTROL ARMS. THE CAR IS GARAGED IN CONNECTICUT, WASHED REGULARLY, AND NOT DRIVEN FOR 6-8 WEEKS DURING THE WINTER MONTHS WHILE RESIDING IN WARMER CLIMATE.
Suspension, Jul 23, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A CLUNKING TYPE NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR CONTROL ARMS HAD CRACKED DUE TO CORROSION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. DORSCHEL NISSAN (3817 W. HENRIETTA RD, ROCHESTER, NY) WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Power train, Jul 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE SHIFTING GEARS, THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE ACCELERATING TO THE NEXT GEAR. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CANNON NISSAN OF BLYTHEVILLE (305 N SERVICE RD, BLYTHEVILLE, AR 72315, (866) 433-4281) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY AND TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 36120298. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 89,000.
Steering, Jul 22, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S HUSBAND WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE. IN ADDITION, THE REAR PASSENGER WHEEL FRACTURED. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 36454186. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 140,000.
Power train, Jul 21, 2019
CVT IS JERKING AND THE RECALL DOESN'T EXTEND TO CARS THAT THE PROBLEM MOSTLY EFFECTS.
Exterior lighting, Jul 20, 2019
PLEASE LOOK INTO THE ISSUE OF 2013 ALTIMAS AND DIM HEADLIGHTS. NUMEROUS REPORTS ON THE INTERNET WITH PROOF OF THE ISSUE WHICH IS THE HOUSING REFLECTOR MATERIAL IS DEGRADING OVER A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, RESULTING IN EXTREMELY DIM HEADLIGHTS TO THE POINT THAT THEY ARE UNSAFE.
Exterior lighting, Jul 19, 2019
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES ARE VERY DIM. DIFFICULT TO SEE AT NIGHT, ESPECIALLY IN RAIN, FOG, ETC. REPLACED THE LIGHT BULBS BUT MADE NO DIFFERENCE. PROBLEM PRESENT WHEN EITHER STATIONARY OR MOVING.
Suspension, Jul 18, 2019
CAR WAS IN MOTION APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. A SMALL BUMP WAS HIT IN THE ROAD AND THE CAR STARTED TO FISHTAIL SLIGHTLY. I PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT THE CAR AND DETERMINED I WOULD BE ABLE TO MAKE IT HOME (LESS THAN 1 MILE AWAY) GOING AT A SLOW ~10 MPH SPEED. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR LOWER CONTROL ARM HAD FRACTURED TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE CAR UPON INSPECTING THE VEHICLE FURTHER IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE WHEEL WAS CLOSE TO THE TOP OF THE WHEEL WELL (~2-3 INCHES) AND WAS AT A SLIGHT INWARD ANGLE. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE CAR WAS TOWED AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS REPLACED UNDER THE DEALER EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE DRIVER SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM WAS NOT REPLACED UNDER THE DEALER WARRANTY AS IT HAD NOT SHOWN IMMEDIATE SIGNS OF FAILURE. HAD THE WARRANTY NOT COVERED IT, THE PARTS AND LABOR WOULD HAVE TOTALED AROUND $800. THE VEHICLE HAD 66,125 MILES WHEN IT ENTERED THE DEALER.
Power train, Jul 18, 2019
CAR HAS BEEN STALLING WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY TRAFFIC, STOPPING, AND ALSO JERKING. HAS HAD A NEW TRANSMISSION PUT IN BY THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP. BUT THE CAR STILL HAS THE SAME ISSUES. CAR HAS BEEN TO THE SHOP 4 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTH, WITH NO CLEAR ANSWERS TO THE PROBLEM. THE CAR IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND NEEDS TO BE RECALLED ASAP.
Air bags, Jul 18, 2019
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND PASSENGER AIRBAG WAS DISABLED WITH AN ADULT SITTING IN THE SEAT. 2 AIRBAG SENSORS AND THE CONTROL UNIT NEED TO BE REPLACED TO MAKE THE CAR SAFE TO DRIVE WITH A PASSENGER. AIRBAG SENSORS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE NISSAN EXTENDED WARRANTY DESPITE BEING A CRITICAL SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN CHARGED $930 FOR PARTS AND LABORS FOR THE REPAIR ALTHOUGH MY CAR IS STILL UNDER THE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED. MY CAR WAS PURCHASED USED, BUT HAS NO OUTSTANDING RECALLS, BUT IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THIS IS THE SAME SENSOR THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED IN A PRIOR RECALL.
Other or unspecified, Jul 17, 2019
CAR SEAMS TO BE HESITATION MECHANIC SAID IT THE CVT TRANSMISSION
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Jul 17, 2019
I BOUGHT A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA IN 2017. 4 MONTHS AFTER THE PURCHASE WITH ONLY 65,000 MILES THE CAR STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WITH MY CHILDREN IN IT. I WAS ABLE TO GET IT RESTARTED AND THE NEXT DAY WHILE WORKING THE TRANSMISSION GAVE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF A PARKING LOT. THE CVT TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED AT THE NISSAN DEALERSHIP. NOW 65,000 MILES LATER THE NEW CVT TRANSMISSION DIED WHILE I HAD A YOUTH CLIENT IN MY CAR FOR WORK. THIS IS EXTREMELY UNSAFE FOR A TRANSMISSION TO FAIL AT THE DROP OF A HAT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THERE IS CURRENTLY A CLASS ACTION SUIT AGAINST NISSAN DUE TO THIS ISSUE. THIS IS EFFECTING MY WORK AND IS NOT A RELIABLE CAR. THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. ALSO THE AIR COMPRESSOR IS AN ISSUE AS WELL. THIS ALSO NEEDS RECALLED. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCING THESE ISSUES. WHAT IF THE CAR WOULD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF A ROAD AND SOMEONE WOULD HIT ME WHILE I AM WITH MY CHILDREN OR A CLIENT? THIS NEEDS TO BE LOOKED INTO PLEASE. BECAUSE NISSAN IS REFUSING TO HELP ME AT ALL FOR THIS SECOND TRANSMISSION THAT IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD!!!!
Suspension, Structure, Engine, Jul 16, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE CONTROL ARM GAVE OUT AND COMPLETELY CORRODED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT TOWED THE VEHICLE TO HIS HOME. THE CONTACT CALLED BOUCHER NISSAN OF WAUKESHA (1451 E MORELAND BLVD, WAUKESHA, WI 53186, (262) 542-5500) AND WAS INFORMED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. *TR*JB
Power train, Jul 15, 2019
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA DEFECTIVE CVT. PURCHASED A USED 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH 62K MILES ON IT AND QUICKLY REALIZED I HAD BOUGHT A CAR WITH A FAILING TRANSMISSION. IT HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED THAT THE TRANSMISSION COULD FAIL IN A MANNER THAT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE CURRENT SYMPTOMS ARE POOR ACCELERATION FOLLOWED BY A SURGE IN ACCELERATION, SHUDDERING, ETC. I HAVE HAD THE CVT FLUID CHANGED AND REPROGRAMMED TWICE AND THE ISSUE STILL REMAINS. UNTIL I CAN HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REPLACED I RISK THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DE-ACCELERATING ON THE ROAD WITHOUT BRAKE LIGHTS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT.
Power train, Jul 15, 2019
WHEN I MAKE A STOP AND THEN I LEAVE THE TRANSMISSION FAILS AND THE CAR IS VERY SLOW BUT THE RPM GOES UP VERY HIGH