2015 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Exterior lighting is the leading concern among 953 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2015 reports, 46 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 27 people were injured.
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
Structure, emergency, escape/egress/exitDec 19, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
Campaign 18V915000 on NHTSA.gov
Latches/locks/linkages, doors, latchJan 18, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 17V040000 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
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperNov 5, 2015
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 15V733000 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
Representative owner complaints
953 reports, newest first.
Steering, Wheels, Aug 21, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT RENTED A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE HANDS, FACE, WRISTS, AND ARMS THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN IMPOUND LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Structure, Other or unspecified, Aug 19, 2015
THE VEHICLE "HIGH CENTERED" AT VARIOUS PLACES ON SPEED HUMPS, SOME OF WHICH REQUIRED BACKING UP TO SPARE WORSE AFFECTS. EARLY DAMAGE IS INEVITABLE, AND UNSAFE, AND COSTLY. FREQUENTLY THE VEHICLE SCRAPES AT PARKING BARRIERS AND CURBS. IN NO WAY CAN IT BE DRIVEN ON A PASTURE ROAD OF RUTS AND CENTER RIDGED ELEVATIONS, BOTH FOR "HIGH CENTERING" AND CATCHING PLANT LIFE ON FIRE DUE TO DRAGGING THE VEHICLE BOTTOM ON THE CENTER RIDGE. THE REAR CAMERA IS MORE DISTRACTING THAN BENEFICIAL, SINCE ABOUT FIVE VIEWS MUST BE MADE WHEN MOVING IN REVERSE, AND THE CAMERA VIEW, THE 6TH, IS SO INCONCLUSIVE.
Power train, Aug 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO DOWN SHIFT WITH HESITATION AND THE ENGINE REVVED RAPIDLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. AFTER RESTARTING, THE VEHICLE OPERATED NORMALLY FOR A FEW MOMENTS AND THEN THE FAILURE RECURRED TEN TIMES WITH WARNING. THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,700.
Structure, Aug 10, 2015
I AM UNABLE TO CLOSE THE HOOD OF MY CAR COMPLETELY. THE HOOD LATCH IS LOOSE AT ALL TIMES AND I AM UNABLE TO USE THE "OPEN HOOD" BUTTON ON THE INTERIOR. I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM NISSAN. HOWEVER, WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN FOR IT'S FIRST SERVICE APPOINTMENT AT EDISON NISSAN DEALERSHIP (04/21/2015), THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN REPORTED THAT THE RECALL WAS ADDRESSED AND SERVICED. TODAY ON 08/10/2015, THE HOOD POPPED OPEN AND I AM UNABLE TO CLOSE IT. I HAVE TRIED TO CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP TO SET UP A REPAIR, BUT NO SERVICE MANAGERS OR STORE MANAGERS WERE AVAILABLE TO DISCUSS MY CONCERNS AND THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS UNABLE TO SET UP A COURTESY LOANER CAR FOR ME TOMORROW, WHICH WOULD ALLOW ME TO DROP OFF MY CAR FOR REPAIR AND STILL GET TO WORK.
Power train, Air bags, Aug 3, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE PARKED, THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY WENT INTO REVERSE, ROLLED BACKWARDS DOWN THE DRIVEWAY, AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, BUT THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A ROCK GARDEN ON TOP OF A SEWER LINE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE RIGHT FOOT, LEFT KNEE, LEFT ARM, AND LEFT ELBOW THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,162. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Other or unspecified, Aug 2, 2015
THE GAS TANK HAD A LEAK AT THE TOP OF THE TANK UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP BUT THEY SAID THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER THE VEHICLE WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP IS CLAIMING THAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN A ROCK THAT CAUSED THE TINY HOLE. THE HOLE IS LOCATED AT THE TOP OF THE GAS TANK, AT AN ANGLE, JUST BELOW THE SEAL WITH VERY LITTLE SPACE BETWEEN THE GAS TANK AND THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THERE WAS NO OTHER PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO THE GAS TANK OTHER THAN THE TINY HOLE, WHICH SHOWS THAT I DIDN'T RUN OVER OR HIT ANYTHING. THE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T EXPLAIN WHY THERE WAS A SMALL HOLE BUT NO OTHER DAMAGE, OTHER THAN THE POSSIBILITY OF IT BEING CAUSED BY A ROCK, BUT THEY DIDN'T SEEM CONFIDENT IN THEIR EVALUATION. IT TOOK THEM MAYBE 15 MINUTES TO LOOK AT IT AND SAY IT WAS USER FAULT. IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE BECAUSE WHILE DRIVING 30-35 MPH, SHOULDN'T THE GAS TANK BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND A ROCK HITTING THE TANK, INSTEAD OF CAUSING A TINY PUNCTURE AT THE TOP? ALSO, WOULDN'T IT MAKE MORE SENSE IF THIS HOLE APPEARED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS TANK INSTEAD OF THE TOP, BECAUSE THE BOTTOM OF THE GAS TANK IS MORE EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS ON THE ROAD/STREETS? THIS WORRIES ME BECAUSE IF SUCH LIGHT PRESSURE CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO PUNCTURE, WOULDN'T THIS BE A SAFETY HAZARD?
Visibility/wiper, Aug 1, 2015
WASHER SOLVENT WAL-MART BRAND BUG REMOVER TYPE ADDED TO WASHER TANK, WITHIN TWO WEEKS WASHER SYSTEM PLUGGED AND IT WAS FOUND THAT BLACK SLIME (MOLD) WAS IN THE TANK. WASHER SOLVENT BOTTLE MADE BY SPLASH PRODUCTS ALSO HAD BLACK MOLD LIKE SLIME IN IT. REPORTED TO THE STORE AND CORPORATE WAS ADVISED AND NO ONE FROM THE MANUFACTURER HAS CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER TO RESOLVE THIS. CORPORATE NOTED THAT ANOTHER COMPLAINT APPEARED OF THE SAME PROBLEM IN ANOTHER STATE.
Visibility, Jul 16, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT'S VISION WAS IMPAIRED BY A REFLECTION OF THE DASHBOARD IN THE FRONT WINDSHIELD AND THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE MIRRORS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT NO REMEDY WAS OFFERED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800. MA 10/8 UPDATED 3/22/2016*JS UPDATED 11/27/2017*CN
Other or unspecified, Jun 12, 2015
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE WHEN I NOTICED A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR. WHEN I PULLED OVER, I LIFTED THE CARPET AND NOTICED A HOLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE HOLE IS AS BIG AS MY FOOT. JUST YESTERDAY MY WIFE WAS SEATING THERE AND FELT THE FLOOR SOFT, BUT WE DIDN'T THINK MUCH OF IT. WE WERE SO LUCKY SINCE THIS A VERY SERIOUS MATTER THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SOMETHING VERY VERY BAD. I WENT OVER TO THE DRIVER'S SIDE AND NOTICED THAT THE FLOOR IS SO RUSTY THAT I COULD PUT MY FOOT RIGHT THROUGH. I DON'T FEEL IT IS SAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE IN ITS CURRENT CONDITION AND IT'S THE ONLY VEHICLE WE OWN.
Equipment adaptive/mobility, Jun 9, 2015
I DROVE THIS RENTAL CAR AND PARKED IT INSIDE MY DETACHED GARAGE AT 7:30 PM. I NEGLECTED TO PUSH THE START/STOP BUTTON UPON EXITING THE CAR. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CAR CONTINUED TO RUN. AT 10:30 PM, NEEDING A TOOL, I WENT BACK AND OPENED THE GARAGE DOOR. A RUSH OF HOT AIR HIT ME IN THE FACE. TO MY HORROR, I REALIZED THAT I DID NOT SHUT THE CAR OFF. GARAGE TEMPERATURE HAD TO BE ABOUT 120 DEGREES. WHO KNOWS WHAT COULD HAVE HAPPENED, HAD THE CAR RUN ALL NIGHT. I THINK THERE'S A SIMPLE EASY INEXPENSIVE FIX TO THIS. SOLUTION:REQUIRE ALL AUTO MANUFACTURERS, UTILIZING THE KEYLESS IGNITION OPTION, TO, MANDATORALY, EQUIP ALL VEHICLES WITH AN AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF IF A CAR IDLES IN PARK (TRANSMISSION SELLECTION) FOR MORE THAN 20 MINUTES. THIS SAFETY OPTION SHOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE OVER RIDDEN BY CUSTOMER. I'M JUST THANKFUL THAT MY GARAGE WAS DETACHED. CARBON MONOXIDE DEATHS VIA KEYLESS IGNITION ARE EASILY AVOIDABLE.
Power train, May 27, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE DOWNSHIFTED TO NEUTRAL WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1,008.
Power train, Engine, May 7, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND SHIFTED INTO NEUTRAL INDEPENDENTLY. IN ADDITION, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE BUT INCREASED IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,767.
Air bags, May 5, 2015, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT TRAVELED DOWN A HILL BEFORE CRASHING INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER'S SEAT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUFFERED CONTUSIONS, ABRASIONS, AND LACERATIONS TO THE LEFT HIP AND PELVIS AREA AND AN INJURED LEFT LEG THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,700.
Steering, May 3, 2015
THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW IN EXCHANGE FOR A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA THAT HAD SERIOUS ISSUES WITH THE POWER STEERING COMPONENTS. THIS CAR SEEMS ONE STEP WORSE THAN THE ONE I JUST TRADED. HEATED STEERING WHEEL DOES NOT WORK. POWER STEERING GROWLS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS PUT INTO GEAR AND WHINES WITH A HIGH-PITCHED NOISE THAT CAN BE HEARD VERY CLEARLY IN THE CABIN WHEN THE WHEEL IS TURNED. ENGINE IS NOISY. THERE IS ALSO A SHIMMY IN THE STEERING COLUMN WHEN THE CAR EXCEEDS SPEEDS OVER 40 MPH. APPOINTMENT MADE WITH DEALER WITH A NISSAN REPRESENTATIVE (REQUESTED BY ME). POOR MANUFACTURE AND DESIGN OF VEHICLE. NISSAN HAS INNOVATION THAT IS DISAPPOINTING, TO SAY THE LEAST. IF NISSAN IS UNABLE TO REPAIR VEHICLE PROPERLY, I WILL TRADE VEHICLE FOR A SUBARU AND NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER NISSAN AGAIN DUE TO POOR DESIGN AND SAFETY ISSUES. *TR
Steering, May 3, 2015
PURCHASED CAR NEW. I PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 2014 NISSAN ALTIMA WITH NO ISSUES. POWER STEERING ON CAR WAS VERY NOISY AT ALL TIMES. IT SOUNDED LIKE A HIGH-PITCHED DENTIST'S DRILL THAT ONLY GETS WORSE WHEN WHEEL IS TURNED. NOT SURE HOW LONG ELECTRIC POWER STEERING SYSTEM WILL LAST. AFTER THREE WEEKS, DEALER AGREED TO ACCEPT CAR BACK AND SWAP IT FOR ANOTHER ONE. APPARENTLY, THERE IS NO FIX FOR THIS. DEGRADATION IN QUALITY AND SAFETY IS NOTED ON THE 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA.WILL NEVER PURCHASE ANOTHER NISSAN AGAIN. *TR
Structure, Apr 29, 2015
THE DASHBOARD/CENTER CONSOLE AREA HAS HIGHLY REFLECTIVE/SHINY PLASTIC, THAT REFLECTS THE SUN INTO THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS EYES, TEMPORARILY BLINDING THEM A LARGE AREA OF THE CENTER CONSOLE IS HIGHLY REFLECTIVE, EVERYTHING AROUND THE STEREO CONTROLS AND UPPER CENTER VENTS.. THIS IS A HAZARD, AND NOT FOUND ON MANY OTHER MANUFACTURERS . *TR
Air bags, Apr 25, 2015
THE PASSENGER AIR BAG SOMETIME WILL TURN OFF, WHILE PEOPLE STILL SITTING IN THE FRONT SEAT. THE SENSOR OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG IS JUST NOT SENSITIVE ENOUGH WITH LIGHT WEIGHT ADULT WEIGHT LESS 120LBS. *TR
Air bags, Apr 17, 2015
`DRIVING FROM A CUSTOMER BUSINESS MY RED LIGHT FOR SUPPLEMENTAL AIR BAG CAME ON . I TOOK THE CAR TO THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY DIAGNOSED AND ORDERED A AIR BAG MODULE. WHEN PART CAME IN ON APRIL 13TH 2015 WITH MILES OF 11276 DEALER REP SAID THAT THE MODULE DID NOT TURN RED LIGHT OFF. SERVICE ORDERED A DRIVER AIR BAG MODULE AND INSTALLED THIS ON MILES 11738, APRIL 17TH,2015, RED LIGHT STILL ON. INFORMED ME THERE IS ONLY ONE MORE PART THEY CAN PUT ON IT IS CALLED A NEW CABLE..CAR IS NEW AND UNDER WARRANTY, BOOK SAYS IF LIGHT IS RED THAT THE AIR BAGS WILL NOT DEPLOY, CALLED SERVICE ON AFTERNOON OF APRIL 17TH AND SUGGESTED THEY GIVE A LOANER TO ME IF THIS CAR WAS NOT SAFE TO DRIVE . SERVICE SAID IT WAS SAFE, JUST THAT THE LIGHT IS ON.I DRIVE 100- 300 MILES A DAY IN THIS CAR AND IF THE RED LIGHT IS ON THE SERVICE MANUAL SAYS THIS IS DANGEROUS, HOWEVER THE DEALER REFUSES TO OFFER A LOANER CAR, SERVICE REP SAID THE AIR BAGS WOULD STILL WORK AND THAT THE LIGHT JUST WILL NOT GO OFF. I HAVE TAKEN THIS CAR IN THREE TIMES IN THREE WEEKS AND THE LIGHT IS STILL RED..I AM TO TAKE THIS BACK NEXT WEEK TO HAVE A CABLE INSTALLED AS PER INVOICE.. *TR
Steering, Apr 9, 2015
ON JAN 22, 2015 , I TEST DROVE A BEAUTIFUL 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA, THE SPEED DURING TEST DRIVE DID NOT EXCEED 45MPH AND THE DRIVE WAS SMOOTH AND WITHOUT INCIDENT. I DECIDED TO BUY THE VEHICLE AND TRADES A NISSAN 2012 ALTIMA WITH LOW MILEAGE AND NO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. ON THE WAY HOME , ON THE FLORIDA TURNPIKE I NOTICED A DRIFTING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT WITH NO EASY TRANSITION BACK TO CENTER LANE. THE WHEEL WAS PULLING TO THE LEFT AND THEN WOULD SORT OF HANG UP WHEN I TRIED TO RETURN TO CENTER LANE. EACH TIME IT WENT LEFT, WHEN I TRIED TO RETURN TO CENTER LANE IT WOULD OVER COMPENSATE AND DRIFT TO THE RIGHT. THIS SHIFTING OCCURRED THROUGHOUT THE RIDE HOME WHICH IS APPROXIMATELY 12 MILES OF TURNPIKE AT A SPEED OF 70MPH. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK RIGHT AWAY AND 2 MORE TIMES AFTER THAT, THE LAST TIME THE STEERING ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AT 70MPH ON THE TURNPIKE. I CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY AGAIN SAID VEHICLE IS IN TOLERANCE AND NOTHING CAN BE DONE. I CONTACTED CONSUMER AFFAIRS FOR NISSAN AND THEY ALSO COULD NOT HELP, SINCE THE DEALERSHIP SAID THE VEHICLE IS IN TOLERANCE. OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE DRIVEN AND CONFIRM MY FEARS THAT THE VEHICLE IS NOT SAFE. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Seats, Mar 26, 2015
WHILE DRIVING ALONE ON 03/12/2015 NOTICED THE AIRBAG AUXILIARY LIGHT COME ON IN MY NEW 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE ALTIMA WAS SERVICED FOR THIS ON 03/18/2015 AND THE LIGHT WAS RESET WITH THE TECHNICIAN STATING THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG SENSOR WAS UNDER RECALL. THEN, WHILE DRIVING ON 03/22/2015 THE AIRBAG AUXILIARY LIGHT CAME ON ONCE AGAIN, ALSO WHEN I WAS THE ONLY OCCUPANT IN THE VEHICLE. THE ALTIMA WAS SERVICED AGAIN FOR THIS ISSUE ON 03/25/2015 WHERE THE TECHNICIAN STATED OBJECTS LEFT ON THE PASSENGER SEAT (LAPTOP BAGS, ETC.) CAN CAUSE THE SENSOR TO GO OFF AND THAT IT'S A KNOWN ISSUE. THEY RECOMMENDED TO NOT PUT ANYTHING ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT ASIDE FROM AN ADULT PERSON. ALTHOUGH I HAVE PLACED A BAG ONTO THE PASSENGER SEAT A COUPLE OF TIMES WHILE DRIVING, THE AIRBAG AUXILIARY LIGHT NEVER CAME ON WHILE ANYTHING OR ANYONE WAS IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. THEN AGAIN TODAY, 03/26/2015, THE AIRBAG AUXILIARY LIGHT CAME BACK ON IN MY 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA WHILE I WAS DRIVING WITH NOTHING/NO ONE IN THE PASSENGER SEAT. *TR
Visibility, Mar 24, 2015
I CAME TOO A STOP SIGN. I PROCEEDED TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN AS I ACCELERATED I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT. THE SUNROOF APPARENTLY EXPLODED AND IT RAINED GLASS ON ME. I WAS SHOCKED I PULLED OVER AND LOOKED THROUGHOUT CAR LOOKING FOR A OBJECT THINKING IT WAS THROWN AT THE CAR. I EXITED LOOKED FOR PHYSICAL DAMAGE BESIDES THE SHATTERED ROOF. NOTHING WAS SCRATCHED OR DENTED. I LOOKED AT THE ROOF I NOTICED THE GLASS SHATTERED UPWARD. IT LOOKED LIKE IT EXPLODED INSIDE OUT. I LOOKED UP ONLINE AND SEE THIS HAPPENS MORE THEN I THOUGHT. *TR
Air bags, Mar 23, 2015
THE AIRBAG SENSOR FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT STAYS ON EVEN WHEN AN ADULT PASSENGER IS SITTING IN THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. WE NOTICE IT OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS STARTED PRIOR TO THE PASSENGER GETTING IN. IF WE TURN THE CAR OFF AND START IT AGAIN THE LIGHT GOES OUT. OUR VIN # WAS NOT PART OF THE RECALL, BUT CLEARLY IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN. *TR
Power train, Feb 22, 2015
CVT TRANSMISSION VIBRATES EXCESSIVELY IN INTERIOR (FLOORBOARDS, STEERING WHEEL, GAS PEDAL, AND AND ME) NOISE LEVEL EXTREMELY HIGH INSIDE CAR. DEALER AND NISSAN AMERICA SAY THEY WILL NOT FIX OR BUY BACK CAR. PURCHASED NEW IN SEPT 2014. HAD SAME CAR 2014 MODEL THAT HAD NO VIBRATION OR NOISE. DEALER HAD SEVEN TEST DRIVES AND ALL AGREE WITH ME, BUT NO ONE WOULD COMMIT TO SAYING THE CAR NEEDS TO BE FIXED - THEY SAY IT COULD BE DEFECTIVE OR COULD BE A DESIGN PROBLEM. EITHER WAY I AM STUCK!!! WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS CAR TO ANYONE. *TR
Other or unspecified, Feb 6, 2015
THIS VEHICLE WAS LEASED NEW ON DEC, 2, 2014 FROM A NISSAN DEALER LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, PA. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD A BURNING AND SULFUR ODOR SINCE DAY ONE AND THE SULFUR ODOR IS GETTING WORSE. THE VEHICLE IS RATED FOR 38 MPG HIGHWAY AND 27 MPH CITY. THE VEHICLE MPG IS GROWING WORSE AND IT GETS ABOUT 24 MPG AS I WRITE THIS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE TO DETERMINE THESE ISSUES AND I WAS TOLD NO PROBLEMS FOUND. IT WAS SUGGESTED TO ME TO TRY OTHER FUEL STATIONS AND TO KEEP IN MIND GAS IS NOW CHEAP! CONTACTED NISSAN USA SEVERAL TIMES WHERE YOU SPEAK TO PEOPLE WHO REFUSE TO GIVE OUT THEIR LAST NAME AND I WAS TOLD THE SELLING DEALER WILL NOT LOOK AT THE CAR ANY FURTHER SO I ASK FOR NISSAN TO BUY IT BACK. AS OF 2/6/15 I AM WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FROM NISSAN USA. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH ANOTHER NISSAN DEALER AND THEY HAVE AGREED TO INVESTIGATE MY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE SULFUR ODOR AND VERY POOR MPG. MY WIFE HAS A ALLERGY TO SULFUR AND CANNOT DRIVE THIS VEHICLE BECAUSE SHE NEVER KNOWS WHEN THE SULFUR ODOR WILL FILL THE CABIN AND SHE THEN HAS TO PULL OFF THE ROAD, OPEN THE WINDOWS. THE LAST TIME SHE WAS OPERATING THE VEHICLE ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY (01/31/15) THE CAR BEGIN EMITTING A VERY STRONG SULFUR ODOR AND SHE HAD TO PULL OFF AND GET OUT OF THE CAR. THE SELLING DEALER REFUSES TO PROVIDE SERVICE OR ASSIST IN ANY MANNER. NISSAN USA IS BACKING UP THE DEALER. THIS IS HOW NISSAN TREATS AN CUSTOMER WHO HAS OWNED/LEASED 8 NISSAN VEHICLES! *JS
Steering, Vehicle speed control, Jan 13, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VIBRATED CONTINUOUSLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS CUSTOMARY TO THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4. UPDATED 03/19/15*LJ UPDATED 9/15/2017*CN