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.
Structure, Feb 27, 2017
I HAD JUST CHECKED THE OIL AND WHAT TYPE OF OIL TO BUY FOR THE CAR, AND EN ROUTE AT A SPEED OF 55, THE HOOD FLEW UP WHILE ACCELERATING TO THE POSTED LIMIT - SHATTERING THE SUNROOF, CRACKING THE WINDSHIELD, WARPING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT QUARTER PANELS NEAR THE WINDSHIELD, AND DENTING THE HOOD AND ROOF. IT ALSO DISLODGED THE SUNROOF MOTOR AND PULLED PART OF THE ROOF LIGHTING CONSOLE WIRING HARNESS APART. I WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF A RECALL BY NISSAN IN EITHER OF THE TWO CAMPAIGNS ON THE HOOD LATCH ISSUE - ONLY BY THE INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR AFTER MY CLAIM.
Other or unspecified, Feb 27, 2017
DRIVER'S INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE BROKE WHEN IN NORMAL USE. UNABLE TO OPEN DOOR FROM INSIDE THE CAR. THIS COULD BE A SERIOUS OR FATAL SAFETY ISSUE IF THERE WAS A NEED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN AN EMERGENCY. AN ONLINE REVIEW SHOWS BROKEN INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS NOT AN UNCOMMON COMPLAINT IN THIS MODEL YEAR CAR. THIS CAR WAS PARKED AND STATIONARY WHEN THE HANDLE BROKE. THE ENGINE WAS OFF. THIS CAR ONLY HAS ABOUT 40K MILES ON IT. THE HANDLE APPARENTLY HAS INFERIOR PLASTIC PARTS IN IT AND SINCE IT CAN BREAK DURING NORMAL USE, IT IS EVEN MORE LIKELY TO BREAK IF SOMEONE WERE PANICKED IN AN EMERGENCY.
Air bags, Feb 21, 2017
NHTSA RECALL 16V-244 (R1609) WAS PERFORMED BY DEALER CAPITOL NISSAN IN WILMINGTON NC ON 2/220/17 AND ONLY MADE THE PROBLEM WORSE. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE DEALER HAD ATTEMPTED TO REPROGRAM/ADDRESS THE PROBLEM.
Steering, Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Feb 19, 2017
I HAVE BEEN HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE GEAR LOCK NOT ALLOWING ME TO GET OUT OF PARK. I HAVE PUSH TO START AND MY CAR STARTS WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS HAS HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE AND THE ONLY WAY TO GET THE GEARS TO MOVE IS BY PUSHING DOWN THE GEAR RELEASE LOCK. I DO IT HAVE A VIDEO BUT THERE ARE COMPLAINTS OF THI AND VIDEOS ON YOUTUBE!
Power train, Feb 14, 2017
MY TRANSMISSION JUT STARTED ACTING UP. I CHECK FOR RECALL AND THERE IS A SERVICE CAMPAIGN CALL. TOOK MY CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP ON FOR THEM TO TELL ME THAT I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION MY CAR ON HAS 86,000 MILES AND I HAVEN'T HAD ANY TROUBLE BEFORE. I SEE THAT THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS TRANSMISSION PROBLEM AND I THINK NISSAN SHOULD COVER TO REPLACE MINE.
Steering, Electrical system, Engine, Feb 14, 2017
WOKE UP YESTERDAY TO A WEAK BATTERY NO START STEERING WONT LOCK.SO IT HAS TO BE TOWED CVT TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ALREADY ,IT WAS REPLACED ,AIR BAG FOR [PASSENGER} SOMETIMES WORKS ITS THE 2ND NEW CAR I EVER OWNED AND IM 54 YEARS OLD IM SO DISAPPOINTED AT THIS CAR IT MUST HAVE BEEN BUILT ON A FRIDAY.
Electrical system, Feb 12, 2017
SHIFT LOCKS IN PARK LEAVING ME IN A NON-OPERATING SITUATION AT A GAS STATION. LUCKILY I HAD A SCREW DRIVER IN MY GLOVE BOX WAS ABLE TO LOCATE AND PUSH DOWN ON THE "SHIFT RELEASE" BUTTON ALLOWING ME TO MOVE INTO DRIVE. SINCE THE INCIDENT, THE SHIFT CONSISTENTLY LOCKS IN PARK POSITION AND @38K, HAVE SURPASSED THE WARRANTY WITH NISSAN. UNFORTUNATELY NISSAN DOESN'T SELL THE SOLENOID SEPARATELY AND HAD TO PURCHASE THE FULL ASSEMBLY @$451.90 + $250 LABOR. SINCE 1990, I'VE CONSISTENTLY HELD ONTO MY CAR FOR 8 - 10 YEARS AVERAGING 150K MI. PER VEHICLE. I REALLY HOPE THIS FLAGS THE ATTENTION AND FITS THE PROTOCOL OF A RECALL.
Other or unspecified, Feb 10, 2017
THE SHIFT LOCK WILL NOT RELEASE. APPARENTLY THE SOLENOID THAT RELEASES THE LOCK HAS CEASED FUNCTIONING. THE SAME COMPLAINTS ARE FOUND ALL OVER THE INTERNET AND NISSAN WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE IT. THEY ALSO WANT AT LEAST $750.00 TO REPLACE WHAT IS AT BEST A $20 PART. THAT'S BECAUSE IT IS PART OF THE SHIFT MECHANISM AND THEY WANT TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE UNIT. THAT LEAVES ONLY TWO CHOICES FOR THOSE WHO CAN'T AFFORD A REPAIR OF THAT PRICE. ONE IS TO DISABLE THE LOCK MECHANISM OR THE SECOND IS NOT SHIFT INTO PARK AT ALL AND USE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. NEITHER ARE SENSIBLE ALTERNATIVES BUT WITH NO HELP FROM NISSAN THEY ARE THE ONLY TWO AVAILABLE.
Power train, Feb 2, 2017
SINCE OWNING THE ALTIMA. THE TRANSMISSION "SHUTTERS AND VIBRATES THE CAR FROM A STOPPED POSITION. IF THE CAR IS PARKED AND YOU START IT PUT IT IN REVERSE OR DRIVE IT WILL SHAKE VIOLENTLY AND SHUT OFF. IT WILL NOT CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THE DEALERSHIP HAS HOOKED IT UP TO COMPUTER TO FIX AND REPLACED A VALVE TWICE. NISSAN REFUSES TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION BECAUSE NO FAULT CODE IS SHOWING WHEN TAKEN TO SERVICE DEPARTMENT. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP MORE THAN 6 TIMES FOR THIS SINCE OWNING IT. IT HAS SHUT OFF ON THEM BUT NISSAN STILL REFUSES TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION.
Structure, Feb 1, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE PERTAINING TO THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT RECENTLY EXPERIENCED A HOOD FAILURE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE HOOD DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK THE WINDSHIELD, SUN ROOF, AND SIDE MIRRORS. BECAUSE THE VEHICLE RECEIVED A RECALL REPAIR, THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE RECALL DETAILS WERE NOT PROVIDED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 76,591.
Power train, Jan 28, 2017
CAR INTERMITTANTLY STALLS AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN OR TRAFFIC LIGHT.
Exterior lighting, Jan 27, 2017
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS ARE VERY DIM , PROVIDING INADEQUATE ILLUMINATION DURING NIGHT DRIVING. THIS IS AN ONGOING CONTINUING ISSUE.
Air bags, Jan 26, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V244000 (AIR BAGS). WHILE THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING AND THE PASSENGER SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, A WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, WHICH MEANT THAT THE AIR BAG WAS DEACTIVATED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,600. UPDATED 04/06/17 LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL, TWICE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. UPDATED 08/29/2017*JS
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jan 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS APPLIED, THE VEHICLE WAS SLOW TO PICK UP SPEED AND THE GEARS WERE SLOW TO CHANGE OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,233.
Air bags, Jan 20, 2017
LIGHT ON PASSENGER SIDE OF CAR IS STILL GIVING US TROUBLE. WE MADE COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2 YRS. AFTER PURCHASING THE CAR. WE NOTICED THE LIGHT CAME COMING OFF AND ON IN THOSE TWO YEARS BEFORE. CO SAID THEY WERE WAITING FOR AN OFFICIAL RECALL. THEY GOT IT AND WE WERE TOLD TO BRING THE CAR IN TO BE FIXED. WE DID. THEY SAID IT WAS FIXED. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER UNTIL NOW THE LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON AND OFF. I AM WORRIED ABOUT MY WIFE. WE ARE BOTH 77 YRS. OLD. I AM WORRIED ABOUT HOWEVER IS SITTING IN MY CAR IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. I DO NOT KNOW IF AIR BAG IS ON OR IF IT WILL GO OFF BY ITSELF. I CALLED NISSAN DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID NOTHING COULD BE DONE . THEY SAID I COULD BRING IT IN ONLY WHEN THEY COULD SEE THE LIGHT ON. HAPPENS WHEN CAR IS IN MOTION.
Visibility/wiper, Jan 20, 2017
I HAVE A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA AND THE SUNROOF EXPLODED! AS I WAS PARKING AT A LOCAL GROCERY STORE I HEARD A LOUD BOOM. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT / OR AN IMPACT TO MY CAR. I STAYED IN THE VEHICLE THINKING SOMEONE SHOT AT ME. NO ONE IN THE PARKING LOT SEEMED TO HAVE HEARD ANYTHING. I GET OUT OF THE CAR AND AT FIRST DIDN'T NOTICE. I ONLY LOOKED AT THE TIRES AND BODY TO SEE WHAT HIT IT. I GET BACK IN THE CAR AND HEAR CRACKING. I OPEN THE SHADE AND BITS OF GLASS FELL. I WAS LIKE WOW. HOW DID THIS HAPPEN. THERE IS NO IMPACT SPOT NOR CRATER. NOTHING TO SHOW IF IT WAS SHATTERED BY A ROCK OR ANYTHING. I LOOKED ALL AROUND THE GROUND. I KIND OF THOUGHT MAYBE A BIRD FELL. BUT NOTHING. ROBBINS NISSAN DID NOTHING TO HELP. ALL THEY SAID WAS AFTER OTHER COMPLAINTS AND INVESTIGATIONS THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE SUNROOF O MY SHATTERS ON IMPACT. WELL HOW CAN THIS BE IF I WAS IN A PARKING LOT. ALSO THE TEMPERATURE THAT DAY DIDN'T GET ABOVE 90 DEGREES. IT WAS NOT A REALLY HOT DAY HERE IN HOUSTON. I'M NOT SURE WHAT TO DO. IT'S TOO EXPENSIVE TO REPLACE. I HAD TO DRIVE HOME AND WHEN I DID THE CENTER PIECE FLEW OUT :( I HAVE IT TAPED UP! IT'S BEEN 3 MONTHS. I JUST DON'T BELIEVE I SHOULD PAY FOR A REPAIR THAT WAS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
Air bags, Engine, Jan 19, 2017
THEY FIX MY PASSAGER AIRBAG BUT MY DRIVER SIDE CAME ON. AND MY CAR ENGINE SOUND LOUD WENT U DRIVE IT. SOUND LIKE A MUFFLER SOUND BUT I DON'T HAVE A HOLD ON IT.
Engine and engine cooling, Jan 19, 2017
HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE COMING OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HEARD VERY LOUDLY IN CABIN OF CAR AT ALL TIMES WHEN VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN DRIVING UNDER 30-35 MPH ON ROADS. ONCE ON FREEWAY OR GOING FASTER THE ENGINE DROWNS OUT THE NOISE. *TR
Power train, Jan 17, 2017
WHEN I GET INTO MY CAR IT STARTS BUT IT WILL NOT COME OUT OF PARK. INITIALLY I HAD TO TURN MY CAR OFF TURN IT BACK ON THREE OR FOUR TIMES AND SOMETIMES IT STILL WON'T WORK. THIS IS UNSAFE AS YOU CAN BE STRANDED IN COLD OR UNSAFE MEDICAL CONDITIONS. DEALER INSTRUCTED IF GEAR LOCKS UP IN PARK AND WILL NOT MOVE YOU PRESS THE SHIFT OVER RIDE WITH A KEY. THIS IS NOT OBVIOUS AND THE ONLY CAR I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE. NOW THIS HAPPENS 100% OF THE TIME. ONLY 38000 MILES ON THE CAR. VEHICLE IS STATIONARY WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
Service brakes, Jan 17, 2017
THE BRAKES STARTED SQUEALING AFTER A COUPLE A DAYS AFTER I PURCHASED THE CAR, AND CONTINUE TO SQUEAL AFTER REPLACEMENT. TI HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT IS COMMON, AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. THIS CAR SQUEALS REALLY LOUD WHEN IT IS IN MOTION, AND WHEN THE BRAKES GET HOT.
Air bags, Jan 12, 2017
THE OCS PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR IS NO LONGER WORKING. NISSAN HAS REFUSED TO MAKE ANY NECESSARY REPAIRS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THE VEHICLE. NISSAN REP.QUINN, FIRST CLAIM IT WAS DUE TO MILEAGE. THE SECOND CALL, FROM YESTERDAY, SHE STRANDED IT WAS A WARRANTY ISSUE. GIVEN THE CONTINUING ISSUES WITH THE SENSOR, THE INTEREST OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE LACK OF ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIRS, IT IS NECESSARY TO REPORT THIS DEFECT TO THE NHTSHA.
Air bags, Jan 12, 2017
PASSENGER AIR BAG NOT RECOGNIZING WHEN SOMEONE IS IN THE SEAT. AIRBAG REMAINS OFF EVEN WITH A PASSENGER IN THE SEAT. THE DEALER HAS LOOKED AT THE CAR MULTIPLE TIMES AND THEY STATE THEY CAN NOT FIND THE PROBLEM. THEY HAVE WORKED ON THE SENSORS AND RECALIBRATED THEM BUT THE LIGHT CONTINUES TO GO ON AND OFF AND AIRBAG APPEARS TO BE NONFUNCTIONAL. DEALER SAYS THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE AND SYSTEM IS OPERATING AS DESIGNED.. LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED
Air bags, Seat belts, Jan 9, 2017
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA S - SAFETY SYSTEM DEFECT / MALFUNCTION PROBLEM:2 ASPECTS (1)THE OCS AIRBAG AND SEATBELT SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT "INCORRECTLY INDICATES" A PASSENGER IS NOT IN THE SEAT WHEN IN FACT THE SEAT IS OCCUPIED! THIS CONDITION "TURNS OFF THE AIR BAG PROTECTION FOR AN ADULT PASSENGER!" (2)THE SEATBELT LIGHT 'INCORRECTLY INDICATES' THAT A PASSENGER IS UNBELTED. ERRONEOUS TEST RESULTS: NISSAN 'TESTS' THIS SAFETY SYSTEM ON EQUIPMENT PROGRAMMED BY NISSAN ' VIA A HUMANLY DEVISED ALGORITHM. IN OTHER WORDS, SINCE THE 'TEST EQUIPMENT' IS PROGRAMMED INCORRECTLY, THE RESULTS WILL BE WRONG. PROOF: NISSAN HAS RECALLED TO REPROGRAM MY VEHICLE 4 TIMES (I THINK) ' A NEW 'TEST' ALGORITHM. ADDITIONALLY, NISSAN REFUSES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THERE COULD BE A FAULTY COMPONENTS OF THIS SAFETY SYSTEM. IF THE 'TEST' FAILS TO SHOW A SYSTEM FAULT. NISSAN IGNORES THE PROBLEM. NISSAN REFUSES TO REPLACE COMPONENTS OF THIS FAULTY SYSTEM. 2013 ' 2017OCS SYSTEM MALFUNCTION CONTINUES AFTER MULTIPLE REPROGRAMMINGS BY NISSAN. NISSAN HAS NEVER FIXED THIS FAULTY SYSTEM. NISSAN NEEDS TO REPLACE THIS SAFETY SYSTEM IMMEDIATELY!
Latches/locks/linkages, Jan 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO PROPERLY OPEN FROM INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE PART WAS REPLACED BY THE DEALER. THREE MONTHS LATER, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LATCH FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TO BE TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR FURTHER INSPECTION. THE MANUFACTURER INDICATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL TO ADDRESS THE REPAIR. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 43,000.
Structure, Jan 6, 2017, crash
IN LATE DECEMBER 2016 OUR 2013 NISSAN ALTIMA WAS BEING DRIVEN IN HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA WHEN THE HOOD OF THE CAR FLEW OPEN AGAINST THE WINDSHIELD CAUSING ZERO VISIBILITY AND THE CAR WAS FORCED OFF THE ROAD CAUSING IT TO BE DAMAGED. THIS INCIDENT INVOLVES A 2016 NISSAN RECALL ON THIS CAR FOR A HOOD LOCK ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT THAT WAS NEVER DONE PROPERLY TO THIS CAR. THERE WAS BODY DAMAGE TO THIS VEHICLE DUE TO THIS ACCIDENT. THE DRIVER HAS MEDICAL INJURIES FROM THIS ACCIDENT. THE CAR IS HAVING SMELLS SINCE THE ACCIDENT. NISSAN ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER AND AN ARBITRATION SPECIALIST TO THIS ACCIDENT AND THE CAR IS AT THE DEALERSHIP UNDER REVIEW. HOWEVER, NOBODY FROM NISSAN IS AUTHORIZING REPAIR, PROVIDING MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OR PROVIDING TRANSPORTATION UNTIL THE CAR REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. THANK YOU FOR ANY ASSITANCE YOU CAN PROVIDE. *TR