2013 NISSAN ALTIMA

Transmission slips; doesn’t shift gears properly; ram’s revving up

Erratic shifting, jerking, shuddering Transmission.

Dim headlights are too dangerous to drive at night. Just replaced them Dec 2021. They are still the same. I can not drive safely at night.

The low beams are too dim, not able to see at night. Replaced the bulbs but was no help. Took to the dealer and the assembly needs replaced on both sides. The inside parts have warn off.

noticed my lights had got dem shortly after my purchase in March of 2018. I have upgraded to the LED thinking this would resolve my issue but it hasn’t. It is still extremely difficult to drive at night and early mornings without using my highbeams due to low visibility

My low beams are barely visible at night and in the rain. I use my high beams whenever possible to be able to see. I replaced the bulbs, but that did not make a difference. This is a safety issue that needs to be addressed.

Low beam headlights have become dim / diffused that it isn’t very safe to drive at night without the high beams and fog lights on. This became apparent when my son (35) visited and drove one night and warned me about the light problem. It is especially difficult in wet weather and road signs like speed and safety are not illuminated properly.

Low beam headlights so dim I have to drive with high beams on to see safely at night

The material in the reflector bowl for the low beam headlight deteriorates and no longer reflects the bulb and you can’t see the road. This is a design issue and a safety hazard no recallk has been issued

After owning my 2013 Nissan Altima for a year or so, it seems like the headlights have been getting more and more dim. Now it’s at the point I can hardly drive it at night unless I’m driving in familiar territory. I starting looking around online and I am definitely not the only person with this complaint. I have had the lights replaced and adjusted but that was no help. It is clearly a design flaw, and an extreme safety issue and these cars should be recalled immediately!

Car was working fine. Had a call from Nissan Dealer to have the airbag recall service done. Ever since it was done in july 2017 the airbag passanger light wont go off even if i sit on it. Now the airbag on the dash board came on and won\'t go off. I took it back to the dealer and they don\'t want to honor the issue, they are going to charge me for diagnose plus repair costs. The car is unsafe and its on them to fix the airbag issue as my car was normally fine before i took it in for the recall.

Im not sure of the dates and all above but I\'ve had the gear shift knob replaced twice due to peeling and cracking while under warranty and its doing it again but they refuse to repair since its no longer under warranty. I also had the steering wheel replaced once due to the same issue. Its peeling/cracking again and again they refuse to repair it due to being out of warranty. I also found out that the rear bumper is after market so apparently my car was damaged prior to me buying it but also apparently…the dealership is not required to divulge that info if the glass or front/rear bumpers are damaged and repaired w/ like replacement….they\'d only divulge if A. I asked or B. the damage was over 1% of the car. Recently the inside lights dont turn on when you open the passenger side front and rear doors…not under warranty…not their problem…also the radio sometimes blacks out and I\'ll have to turn the car off and on …sometimes that resets it…sometimes it doesnt. That was happening prior to the warranty running out but they couldnt replicate it so nothing was done. These are all things that could have possibly been a result of when the damage to the bumper was done but since it was not cosmetic, it wasnt noticed or it took awhile for the defect to show. Other things include damage to paint that had to be repaired under warranty, entry lights under car that came loose while under warranty that had to be repaired, engine issues that they couldnt replicate so didnt repair….I would NEVER EVER purchase another Nissan vehicle ever again. I\'ve never had a car have so many issues after having owned it only 4 years / 55000 miles on it. I did contact Nissan Corporate and they issued a case number and assigned a case worker….she did nothing stating that none of my issues were under warranty any longer….even though some were preexisting…so they refused to help me in any form or fashion.

Transmission failed has to be replaced. RPMs. Kept fluctuating and car failed two times at stop light and would not move.

The transmission went without any warning or lights on dash at stop light on my way to work, upon research on the internet Nissan has a history of problems with this transmission and continues to use it in its cars, without continuing to support their customers. At one point the warranty was extended to 120, 000 miles, but stopped in 2010. I still owe payments on my loan and cannot afford to replace the transmission. I feel this is not right, the company new of its failure rate and continued to use this transmission.

I came to a red light, once the light turned green the car sort of stopped working. I wasnt able to accelerate or break, it was as if the car was in neutral. I had to coast to a curb in order for it to stop. slam on breaks, throw it in park and turn it off and wait about 3 minutes before it started up again.

the car has been having a shaking and juddering problem since day one i have been to the dealer a couple times
and to the mechanic a few times after 2000 miles the car powertrain warantry expired the car has cvt issues even though ki believe its has been issue a long time ago i just dont believe the dealer does a good job of diagnosing the car
they only check of problems that you tell them about they dont do a full diagnosis like promised

CVT failure

My transmission has been sputtering for the past few months. At first it didn\'t happen often and my mechanic didn\'t find a problem but now it happens daily and my mechanic says it is my transmission and that altimas have been having this problem. If this is true I\'m wondering why there is no recall to fix the problem??! I have enjoyed my Altima an have only had it 4 years come this June but I am disappointed that it is having this problem so early into owning the car. I don\'t drive my car rough and cant see why this issue would start occurring. I am currently looking into getting the problem fixed but am not sure I should have to pay for this. Not sure if I am a return customer for Nissan…. Buicks have been looking nice lately.

transmission started shuddering, making loud noises, and then vehicle would stall and die in traffic, very dangerous. the transmission eventually failed and had to be replaced, twice. The new replacement FAILED.

What is financed a second vehicle in my name. Dealership used false trade-in vehicle that I had no clue about. NMAC cus. Serv.. incompetent
I simply went into the Lake Charles Nissan location for a rental since my 2013 Nissan was in the shop for the second time within a week\\\'s span. Approach of a Salesman where he asked why I have been in the dealership so often lately told him my extreme problems with my current vehicle my frustrations precedes to attempt to sell me a car. After low-balling me on trade in value on the 13 I declined where he turned around and said what if I can Finance you for a second vehicle meeting a 25 year old woman who had just gotten a shift at work from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m. went with it and believed his word that he would help me sell my 2013 Altima and believed the interest rate quote it was a sign here Sign Here sign here kind of deal nothing was explained. I left the dealership with two keys in one piece of paper. Days later it\\\'s cooking in my head that it\\\'s a shady deal so I\\\'m looking over the one piece of paper I had noticed my interest rate was double what was promised. Tried to bring car back to dealership where I received no help. So for the next month-and-a-half I over exhausted myself after work at 10 a.m. up until I can no longer keep my eyes open trying to make contact with Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation other Corporate Offices as well as going dealership to dealership trying to trade both vehicles in for one vehicle. It was until I called nmac and asked what personal information was provided for me upon financing and it was then they had told me I false income a false cost of living as well as a trade in vehicle I have never owned I went up to the Nissan Lake Charles confronted him and it was then that they offered to buy back the vehicle a day later I\\\'m fired from my job because of points I worked at the casino we were going to 12 point system I had 10 and a half late points only one time did I call in with the intentions of not going to work and it was earlier this year because I was extremely sick. I personally love my job it gave me confidence and made me feel like myself now here I am at an all-time low not only financially but also with my emotional well-being I have all proof of purchase that was provided for me as well as the contract and financing documents which I requested from Nissan Corporation not the financing division. Yes I have got the 2016 Bob back however I am now left with no means of income other than $800 in unemployment which only pays roughly half of my bills a month I\\\'m seeking restitution in the amount of $20,000. My 2013 Altima car note is 2 months past due I aggressively seek a job however I also would like a job in the same field I was doing before which is something I truly was passionate about. I\\\'m also seeking for Nissan to purchase off of me this 2013 Altima which still is giving me problems because of its CVT which it will not be addressed at any Nissan dealership in my surrounding area considering it\\\'s owned by the same man the 2013 Nissan Altima service dates include 6/22/16 went in for oil change expressed performance concerns
6/27/16 brought to service for diagnostic test was in shop till 7/012016 they replaced mass air flow sensor motor mount torque rod
When I drove it off the lot that day I noticed there was no change and performance it was still violently with vibrating and making grinding noises so I brought it back immediately where they told me they didn\\\'t have the time so she has told me 2 weeks later for an appointment I brought it back on 7/5/16 powertrain did not grant me a rental car so I was without a vehicle from then until I came in on 7/7/16 when I was financed for 2016 Nissan Altima under false pretenses
On August 25th 2016 Nissan of Lake Charles purchase back the 2016 Altima
On August 27th I am fired from my job at the Isle of Capri Casino where are Delta table games
After relentlessly trying to get out of owning two vehicles at one time my credit was ruined I went from a 700 credit score down to a 590

The CVT Transmission went out right after they did a Transmission Fluid change on my car at 97,000 miles. No problems before, only lasted for about 20 miles after the change. No help from the dealer. They dropped the pan and said there was metal pieces in the pan and that caused it.

CVT transmission failure: Engine shuttering, vibrating and no acceleration. Ultimately car dying in traffic and unable to engage back into Drive.

I purchased a 2013 Nissan Altima in September of 2015 with less than 43,000 miles. The car was really good gas and I was really happy with the purchase. in February of 2016 while me and my husband was driving in traffic we came to a stop and the car shut off. We started the car up fine but as soon as we placed the car in drive it shut off again. We repeated these steps over and over again until he was able to keep the car running while in drive so we could pull on the side of the road. we were very close to the warranty expiring so we took the car to Antioch, CA Nissan dealership. They said that they would have to \"duplicate\" the problem before moving forward. They kept our car for 3 days to no avail. They said that they could not \"duplicate\" the problem and to come pick up the car. 2 days later we started experiencing the same problem. We decided to take the car to a different Nissan dealership in Concord, CA hoping that we would get a different outcome. Needless to say they couldn\'t \"duplicate\" the problem for 2 weeks!! The guy in Services admitted that they have MANY cars coming in with the same exact problem and he knew how to get the car to act up so that they could move forward. How crazy is that??? He called me 2 weeks later and told me that they had to \"reset\" the transmission system. He also told me that even though I was very close to my warranty expiring that if the problem occurs again that they would still honor the warranty because the problem pre-existed. Not even a whole 2 months passed when my husband and I were moving from California to Texas did my car started having the exact same problems it had before but this time I noticed that the transmission was slipping. I was going 80 miles per hour on the freeway when my car slowed all the way down to 40 miles per hour while driving in front and on the side of a big rig!!!! I was so scared for my life I had to call my husband who was driving our moving truck to tell him the situation I was in just in case I was in an accident and to pull off on the next exit because the car would not make it any further. after that the car would take a few seconds to pull off when in drive or reverse so we definitely knew that it was the transmission dying. I contacted Nissan Affairs the same day asking them to buy their dangerous car back and opened up a case. I waited several weeks just for them to deny me and not honor their problem to take care of me because my warranty had expired!!! I argued back and forth with them telling them all the stories I had came across VERY similar to mines and they only offered to cover 20% of the cost which is around $3400!!! I have only made 9 payments on this 3 year old car that only has 68,000 miles on it!! This is unbelievable and something needs to be done about it!! this car also had other problems that I did not mention above. The passenger airbag light stayed on while me or my husband would be sitting in the passenger seat, so you can only imagine what would have happened in the case of an accident!! The Bluetooth would work when it wanted too, the idling dropped and jumped while driving and now looking back on it the transmission started slipping right before the car cut off on us in traffic the very first time in Feb 2016. This car is unsafe and a piece of junk!! Does someone has to die before they make these parts safe and reliable??? Why aren\'t all these complaints I\'m reading on the internet reaching Nissan Affairs and the news?! HOW DO WE START A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT???? Us consumers put our trust in Nissan and they completely let us and our families down!! These cars are unsafe to drive!! In my denial letter regarding buying the car back they wrote \"As a company interested in winning lifelong customers, Nissan apologizes for any inconvenience you may have experienced.\" lifelong customers??? they apologize for any inconvenience?? you will NEVER have lifelong customers if you keep up at the rate your company is going and not standing behind your product. Your company is in denial and refusing to see the manufacturer defect in you products. How can Nissan turn a blind eye to all their consumers complaining about the EXACT same problems?! How could your company not do a recall on these CVT transmissions and invest in greater transmissions and invest in safer product for your consumers?! We have to do something about this, better yet NISSAN should do something about this. I will NEVER buy Nissan again. This is my first and last and I will let everyone know about this horrible experience with Nissan.

My car has transmission problem at 33,660 miles. When car is placed in drive it goes into reverse. When car is placed in reverse, it goes into drive. there is a huge delay for the gears to kick in. My car has been in the dealership for 3 weeks now waiting for a part for the transmission from the Nissan manufacturer. I was told they stopped making this part, but now are making it because of a huge need. My dealership has 15 Altima\'s waiting for this part. This is unacceptable. I\'m worried that my car will continue to have transmission issues after this is fixed and that it can be dangerous on the road.

The CVT was replaced on a 2013 Nissan Altima. It car is approx. 3 years old and had 50,000km on it at the time. The transmission is now acting up AGAIN.

Car intermittently stalls without warning. Car is under original manufacturer
warranty.

Transmission total failure. Car is currently not running. I can not afford 4,700 dollars for a new transmission which is what the dealer is saying the car needs.

I purchased my vehicle in Late May early June of 2014. After only a few hundred miles (July or August 2014) it began to have some transmission troubles (slipping while accelerating from a stop) I had it inspected and the shop said ‘oh yeah we have seen this before but Nissan wants us to graph it and we can’t get it to do it long enough to graph on your vehicle but we feel the concern’. I had the transmission inspected again in September and October, then by a Nissan Corp Engineer in December.

In Late November 2014 I had a adult (200 lb male) passenger sitting with me in the car, and the passenger airbag light was on stating the passenger airbag was off. We expressed this concern to the dealer they said they possible need to preform a zero reset calibration on the system but because we already had a “Nissan Corp Engineer” coming to examine the vehicle with in the following week we choose to not have this done because it didn’t happen again till after this inspection.

Brakes do not always preform as expected. They will be soft or peddle will go to floor.

In December 2014 a Nissan Corp Engineer came out to inspect my vehicle, during their inspection they said that everything was to spec! Meaning to us there should be no problem with the vehicle. When we picked up the vehicle we discovered the transmission slipped as we described, the brakes still do not operate consistently and the passenger airbag (specifically the system that classifies a passenger) does not operate correctly per their own documentation.

To date I am still experiencing these issues.

On numerous occasions the transmission has shuttered and shook, sometimes violently when the transmission attempts to shift under light to moderate acceleration. Nissan admits there is a problem with the 2013’s transmission, however they don’t have a fix for it at this time. My biggest concern is that when the shuttering and shaking starts sometimes the vehicle appears to lose power momentarily.

Hit in rear by a Ford F-450 pulling a trailer. Damaged rear and front of car with both sides having impact. None of airbags deployed even though hit in rear at 70mph. EMS had to cut me and my wife out.

Nissan needs to do a recall on their rear suspensions. my 2013 nissan altima suspension has had some issue after nissan service bulletin for rear suspension was checked. i believe that the service bulletin that nissan “did” or “checked“ was replaced with the same faulty parts or not checked correctly. giving the same issue with the suspension. prior to the rear suspension bulletin services, l had a control arm snap in half while driving. there was no knocking/ clunking sounds. just one day it snapped and broke. while my car was being serviced to be fixed, it was at this time i was informed about the rear suspension links. after leaving nissan that day, my car has still not been right to drive. loose sterling , pulling, drifting- making it impossible to control vehicle. the rear suspension- links/ control arm/ ball joints need to be recalled and replaced.

Air bag light is on again. this car has had other recalls / complaints for airbags before. airbags are safety , to protect drivers and passengers. this needs to be addressed.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the dealer had previously repaired the vehicle under voluntary service campaign: p9324 (rear lower link); however, the failure recurred after the repair. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel became loose. the contact experienced a loss of vehicle control, causing the vehicle to sway from left to right. additionally, there was a knocking sound coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but no cause of failure was found. the vehicle was then taken to several independent mechanics who replaced the u-joint, steering column, calipers, shocks, and rear brakes, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 91,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood spontaneously opened without warning. the contact called woodfield nissan (700 w higgins rd, hoffman estates, il 60169, (847)310-1900) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact stated failure was similar nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). the failure mileage was 121,000. the vin was not available.

Transmission on nissan are easily damaged my car start but dont drive i just paid my car off in starting to have problems

Replaced both headlight assemblies due to deterioration of reflectors. common failure on this model. no nissan recall. safety issue with faulty lights. since replacing both assemblies, have had to replace a bulb twice. going to the dealer again because of light failure.

The dim lights are so very dim that it is a hazard to drive at night while the lights are on dim. the brights works fine. it's seems the actual light itself works fine but the surround unit/casing/part that houses the dim light has a tendency to to wear off and not reflect the lights as it should. it's my understanding that this is the reason for the dim lighting. changing bulb will not correct the problem. the dim lights are extremely dim whether the car is in motion or stationary. this is an ongoing problem that continues to get worse. i did put the incident date as 02/19/2021 but is been ongoing and deteriorating. it much more apparent on dark highways as oppose to brightly lit city streets. the nissan dealership said the only remedy is to change the entire head lamp unit for around $1000. it's my understanding that this is an issues with 2013-2015ish nissan altimas. since there are so many with this issue and it's such a hazard there should be a recall. replacing the entire head lamp with a head light with the same issues seems to be a waste of consumer money. further, if nissan improved the head lamp, then they know there's an issue. please investigate and issue a recall on the dim light hazard.

Driving down highway new york rte 104 west in webster ny at 60mph. the hood lifted and slammed the roof of the car. i was able to see between the dash and just under the hood and was able to safely move off to the side of the road. i was able to re-latch the hood and return home. the image attached is the frame from my dashcam. you can see the entire video here. https://youtu.be/c7zuw9ze-z0

P17f0 is the diagnostic code that i received after taking my 2013 altima sv 2.5 to a mechanic due to loss of power, horrible gas milage and a heavy vibration/rumbling noise coming from the front of my car.

Driving on the highway and the hood flew up and busted the windsheld.

While driving my 2013 nissan altima on i95 at 60 mph in connecticut the right lower rear control arm broke and sent the car swerving to the right. there was a lot of corrosion on the control arm. the other control arm was cracked and damaged the frame. overall cost to repair including new tire and alignment over $2,000.

I purchase my 2013 nissan altima 1 month ago well when i went to get in the car and drive the car would not go in drive or reverse when i hit the gas it did nothing had it towed to the shop where they told me the transmission was bad the cvt transmission had went out and they stated that it was a lot of recalls on 2013 nissan altima transmissions the warranty will cover up to 100,000 miles i only have 100000 miles on net at the moment when it went out the shop is trying to charge me $3,500 to fix it well actually they wanted $4,100 out the door but i explained to them i only had the car for 1 minute and just paid $4,000 cash to purchase the car they felt bad and said that they would do the job for 3500 since it's a recall for the cvt transmissions i'm trying to figure out how do i submit a claim so i can get help in trying to fix this car i don't have $3,500 to give these people when i just spent $4,000 buying the car can i get some help please i was driving on 95 all of a sudden the speed broke all the way down to 20 miles per hour i proceeded to pull over on the side of the road cut the car off crank it back up it will not go and drive or reverse i had to have it towed to the shop and that's when i found out that the cvt transmission was bad also the converter but mostly the cvt transmission

On april 2018, i visit the nissan del oeste at aguadilla pr to report noise in the power steering noise, no action was taken, they just said that was normal with all nissan power steering pump. february 25, 2021 i contact nissan del oeste at aguadilla pr and notify about the issue of the power steering noise and transmission noise. appointment for march 2 2021 was set and i notify them with problem. they told me there was not any recall for power steering pump and cvt transmission. i did mention the recalls for 2013 nissan altima iaw nhtsa with ref.: st12-009b, ref:ntbb-0176 andtsb ntb12-081. they inform at the voucher the mileage in and out, they did not took the car for a run of 6 miles like it says on voucher 48133s. the main concern is that the car could have any situation with one of those parts just mentioned during a drive and cause any accident with out having the control. my question is, if there is a malfunction for my 2013 altima that is already knowledge by nissan motor comp. and provide recalls why my have to be exclude? the power steering noise is at every moment when on and running, power steering fluid is good. the transmmision is during the driving with some noise after 20 miles drive on highway between 65 to 70 mph and then pressing the brake, the noise feel like it come from the transmmision. another situation is ocaccionaly some lowt of power and some times accelerate. brakes pads are good, brake fluid is good. my car mpg is 31.2 and mileage at this moment is 76,680.

When pushing the gas on the highway or the streets it feels like the power of the car is holding back. feels like the gears are messing up. and there's problem with catalyst converter. it's always showing check engine light even after i have tried other solutions on fixing that and the gas odometer is not reading the gas levels right either. plus the passenger seat buckle is stuck and doesn't latch to the seat belt for a hold from a car accident. like you have to really push hard for the seat belt to hold on.

Unable to shift into gear when engaging foot brake when starting vehicle. shift is stuck in park. have to use tool in shift lock release to move between gears to drive car. i was driving and was stopped at a railway crossing. put car in park. once train had passed i tried to put car in drive position and was unable to do so. after reading manual i discovered that if a fault occurs you must use a tool on the shift lock button release to move vehicle. very dangerous.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while parallel parking, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound and noticed that the passenger's side rear tire was tilted inward. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the control arm needing to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Can't shift out of park. multiple nissan vehicles of this exact model year have the same issue. over 500+ complaints have been made about the shift lever getting stuck in park, and the issue is due to a weak plastic bit that breaks on the inside of the center console. this would be a major issue for someone trying to move their car when stuck in traffic after putting in park, only to realize they can't take it out of park. i contacted my local nissan dealer, to which quoted me 400$ for the repair costs and then let me know of multiple people who have called with the same complaint. this typically happens around 75,000 miles. this can be a major safety concern, and should be recalled due to the number of issues that owners have had with the exact model.

When driving the car the acceleration is hesitant. when sitting at a red light and go to accelerate there is a delay in which the car won't move. when driving the transmission does not seem to want to shift. this happens both on a street and highway. this has happens multiple times. i just bought the car about 1 year ago.

The headlights on my 2013 nissan altima are horrible! i can't see with the low beams at all and i need to use my high beams at all times in the dark. this is very unsafe!!! i'm very shocked there hasn't been a recall on these lights! i love my car, however i will never buy another nissan if they don't fix this problem!

2013 nissan altima just went dead while driving on street. got it towed to garage, garage said cvt dead, transmission needs replacement, $$$$$, very unhappy

My headlights have deteriorated to a point now that driving at night is dangerous as i cannot see beyond my foglights (first noted about 5 years ago). i have changed the battery, lightbulbs and have cleaned the headlight assembly covers. nothing improves visibility. i suspect the assemblies have to be replaced due to the coating in the reflector housing deteriorating due to manufactoring defect as has been mentioned by many other altima owners.

While i was driving and had stopped at a red light. when the light turned green the vehicle wouldn’t move and instead shut down. it would power normally again, but when the car is shifted into drive, the car shuts down again. this is incredibly dangerous as my car was stopped in the middle of the road during rush hour. i was lucky to not have been hit. there were no warning signs. it happened very suddenly. i took my car to the dealership and they said my car needs a transmission replacement (car is a 2013 and 61k miles). i found out that there was a class action lawsuit that took place in 2020 for the very problem in the make, year and model of my car (cvts in many 2013-2016 models). nissan never recalled the transmissions but instead settled for an extended warranty which ended may 2020 for me. now it is may 2021 and my transmission needs replacing. this problem is not only a part of the class action lawsuit that is already settled, but there are countless accounts of this problem still happening to people. nissan is failing to take accountability for their faulty transmissions, which is a danger to the public. i’m am asking that nhtsa pressures nissan to recall all cvts and to reimburse people for their cvt repair costs.

My supplemental airbag light is on and i have not been in accident. i know that there was recall for passer side airbag light so i am wondering if there is something going on with driver side air bag.

My vehicle altima 2.5 s nissan 2013, i only drove to work very only 67k miles but lately the gear shifter stuck every time i started, i had to stick a key or screw driver into the shrift lock to make it released it, very dangerous to drive with gear shifter stuck all the time... never happened to me with most cars i bought.. this gear shifter stuck supposed to recall back to fix it right for me, this is second car i purchased from nissan.

Both the driver and passenger side seat sensors do not detect when a person is in the seat, causing the air bags to remain off when vehicle is occupied. this is a common issue with the 2013 altima, but nissan has not issued a recall to have the seat sensors repaired.

My 2013 nissan altima 4 door sedan hood is flapping on my car. if i go a certain speed limit the windshield will come up and hit my front window. very unsafe and very dangerous for me and my 1 year old daughter. thanks.

Noticed that my 2013 nissan altima headlights are very dim. researched on the internet and quickly realized this is an issue with many 2013-2018 altimas and that the reflective material in the assembly breaks down over time. this is a serious safety issue and nissan does not have a recall and they definitely should be forced to recall cars with this issue before it's too late. very serious safety issue in my opinion.

1. the vehicle component that failed was the transmission. the manner in which it failed was total, rendering the vehicle unable to move under its own power. this failure occurred while moving in traffic on a heavily trafficked divided highway. 2. the driver and other occupant of the vehicle were put at great personal risk by being in a disabled vehicle amidst surrounding traffic moving at 40-60 mph. occupants of an additional vehicle that stopped behind the disabled vehicle were also put at great personal risk for the same reason. law enforcement officers who arrived to assist were required to block multiple lanes of oncoming traffic with their duty vehicles. these law enforcement officers were further put at risk by having to push the disabled vehicle 100+ yards through traffic at the aforementioned speeds before it could be safely moved off the roadway. passing motorists were at great risk of colliding with the disabled vehicle throughout the incident. the total duration of the disabled vehicle being stuck in traffic as described was in excess of 15 minutes. due to luck and the actions of law enforcement officers, no injuries or fatalities resulted. 3. this mechanical failure has been diagnosed by both independent and manufacturer certified dealer repair shops. 4.t he vehicle has been inspected by the manufacturers authorized service representative, the dealer. law enforcement officers assisted in recovering the vehicle and confirmed it was disabled. insurance representatives have not yet inspected the vehicle. 5. there were no warnings or any other sort of indication from the vehicle prior to complete and total failure of the transmission. the vehicle has been properly maintained per manufacturer specifications and is under the mileage at which any reasonable motorist would expect a total failure of this component. 6. after being notified of the above, manufacturer refuses to repair vehicle with a safe transmission.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at 45 mph, approaching a stop light the vehicle began to jerk back and forth, the contact was able to stop the vehicle and turn the steering wheel to the right side of a merging lane to avoid oncoming traffic. the contact had the vehicle towed to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure with the transmission and it would need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately mileage 153,000.

I went to recall for altima hood latch no repair, alt rge cvt p0766 ntb16-121, max alt rg mur ocs ntb16-052 and altima hood latch ntb16-011. there were no safety issues with vehicle operation before the recall. the katynissan called me on june 7th to notify me that they fried the components during the computer diagnosis. the katynissan told me that they will charge nissan usa for it. i went to the katynissan to pick up my car on june 8th, the transmission and i-key warning lights appeared on the head-up display. i called the person in charge and said, "why is this happening?" he asked me to pay $100 to re-synchronize the car keys because he reprogramed the car computer due to the fry up, and the car jerks violently when shifting the gear. after the pickup, i got a new state registration tag and went back home. mil warning sign appeared on the head-up display. on the next day morning on june 9th, i brought my car to the dealer for repair. the katynissan explained this situation to nissan usa and nissan usa stated that they are not responsible for the fry-up during the computer system diagnosis so the katynissan and i should split up the expenses in 50:50. i believe this statement is unreasonable, the dealer should take full responsibility.

Headlights are very dim at night on low beam, i have to drive with my high beams because i can't see the road or signs or cars , i have almost gotten into accidents because of this, i have taken it to the dealer and they will not replace them , i contacted nissan north america consumer affairs and they won't replace them they say that i'm outside my manufacturers warranty i told them that i understand that but the problem with the headlights is a manufacturers defect , i took the car to a mechanic and he told me to look on youtube that there are other nissan altima owners with the same problem, so i looked it up and he was correct there are videos of mechanics that found the reason the lights are so dim , you basically have to break the housing of the light to see the problem and it is a manufacturers defect so they should be responsible for that the proof is there in the videos i should not have to buy two new headlights because the problem is there's . this has been going on for some years and i was going to give up but i wanted to find out way at night i can't see driving it is frustrating i'm 61 years old and this is not the only car i've owned. this has been going on since 2019

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the dealer had been notified of the recall however, the contact was informed repeatedly that parts were not yet available. the manufacturer had not been notified of the issue. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact had not experienced a failure. parts distribution disconnect.

Supplemental air bag warning light stays on. dealer had reset it once but it came back on. according to the manual, "if this light is on, it could mean that the front air bag, side air bag, curtain air bag systems and/or pretensioner systems will not operate in an accident."

Both headlight low beams are dangerously dim even after replacing the bulbs. its not possible to see at night while driving unless using high beams to see. took the vehicle to the dealership afterwards and it was determined the materials in the headlight assembly have deteriorated in both assemblies.

Rear right control arm broke away from the frame. my mechanic said this was due to corrosion due to salt. the nissan dealer said a selective “ service campaign was conducted but was only for certain vin’s in certain states. i live in one of those states but was told corrective action had to do with the original delivery destination for the car but not the final delivery location ( medina, oh). i’ve read the same issues have occurred over and over but nissan refuses to acknowledge it is widespread. the say it has only affected .003 % of cars. this number is low because most people don’t know they have an issue until it’s too late. at a minimum an inspection needs to be performed on all 2013 altima’s to determine if there is an issue.

Headlights on the dim projector failed internally where you can't see at night on dim setting. several forums online with same complaint.

Car stalled on highway in 1st lane. car jerking, stalling, not starting. found recall on cvt transmissions on car. nissan consumer affairs refuse to honor recall. states recall closed. car not drivable. being fixed at firestone repair. begged nissan consumer affairs because of my safety to please fix. spoke with 2 managers who would not honor closed past campaign!!! told them i am a 60 yr old woman now to scarred to drive car. had no choice but to have it fixed which i cannot afford.

I’ve had numerous vehicles of varying models and types. my vehicle only has 115k miles and the front control arms are gone. live near beaches so due to salt and corrosion etc. this should not happen

The original transmission on this car failed and i had it replaced at a nissan dealership. in less than two years, the new transmission also failed. i was driving on the highway and transmission gave up and the vehicle would not accelerate putting my life and others' life in danger/unsafe. i contacted nissan consumer/customer service and the case manager was not helpful and literally, stonewalled my concerns. gross negligence by nissan about the vehicle owners and their safety. the nissan altima cars that were manufactured between 2013-2015 are pure lemons.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving out of the driveway, she heard an abnormal sound coming from underneath the vehicle. the contact stated upon checking the vehicle, she noticed that the driver’s side rear wheel was turned inward and that the control arm had detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the control arm was fractured, and the failure was related to an unknown recall. the dealer was made aware of the failure and informed that the vehicle could not be repaired under the unknown recall as the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the manufactured date of the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 92,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that there was almost no visibility when the headlights were turned on at night since the headlight reflectors were dim. the headlights failure almost caused a collision on several separate occasions. the dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that he needed to pay for the diagnosis and repair. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 94,867.

According to documents that nissan has filed with the nhtsa, there are several factors that owners should consider related to the recall. firstly, if the ods system malfunctions, the passenger airbag will permanently suppress regardless of the occupant’s weight. if the system does malfunction, the (red) supplemental airbag warning light (srs light) will illuminate to alert the driver of the problem. additionally, the (amber) front passenger airbag status light will illuminate to alert the front seat passenger. in december 2012, nissan first became aware of the airbag defect due to an increasing amount of warranty claims regarding the srs light and/or the passenger airbag status light on 2013 nissan altima models. the automaker eventually linked the ods system problem to a supplier (tier 2 to panasonic) problem. evidently, its supplier had made changes to the sensor, which affected its performance. on february 21, nissan determined that a recall was necessary after a two-month probe. our vehicle was serviced in 2015 for this recall. subsequently, we have had problems with the passenger airbag continuing to stay on. when trying to get an inspection it always has trouble because of this light. we have been told by nissan it is not "their problem" however there are thousands of similar complaints. nissan is refusing to remedy the situation that is a danger to vehicle owners and others on the road. nissan needs to be held accountable for this known defect and error that can be a grave danger to human life. subsequently, they need to issue a recall to further remedy the situation or allow vehicle owners the ability to have it fixed at no cost. this is a known error, this is not fair to consumer safety nor is it fair that a big corporation can get away with potentially harming others due to their negligence in repair.

Headlight assemblies have developed film on inside surfaces, causing the headlights on low beam to be extremely dim, significantly reducing normal night vision to a dangerously low level. low beam light output is less than that of the fog lights!! only driving with high beams resolves the issue. will not drive the vehicle at night! have discussed with dealership and was told it is a known problem on 2013-2016 altima and maxima vehicles. that was within the past six months. was told that only resolution would be to replace the headlight assemblies at an estimated cost of at least $450/headlight. recently spoke to dealership manager regarding the issue. available for inspection. not inspected by manufacturer / police / insurance reps. no warning lamps, messages, etc. first appeared within the past year. case number 44352662 issued today @ ~ 12 noon. awaiting response back from nissan customer affairs supervisor, but not expecting call back until tomorrow.

I was driving in the highway with my 1year and 3 month old children and the rear control arm gave out causing my to swerve almost loosing control.

My occupant classification system is not functioning correctly. there is a voluntary campaign related to this issue (campaign id: pc214, nhtsa# 13v-069) that covers 2013 nissan altima but for some reason my vin is not covered under this. however the recall campaign is for the exact problem i am having. i want my vin to be included in this campaign.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while at a stop sign, the vehicle began to hesitate and jerk upon the depression of the accelerator pedal without warning. the contact also stated that an abnormal whining sound would emit from the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure persisted until she started driving above 40 mph. the contact called an independent mechanic who informed her that the failure appeared to be related to the transmission. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 130,000.

I was backing out of a parking spot and the rear control arm on the drivers side snapped leaving the vehicle inoperable due to safety concerns. i contacted the dealership to order the part for repair and was informed there was a service bulletin for this repair that i was not made aware of.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was serviced by the dealer in 2016, for a recall repair for the mass airflow sensor however, the failure recurred. the contact had her nephew replace the mass airflow sensor on three separate occasions. the mass airflow sensor was also replaced once by an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that recall repair was only performed one time free of charge. the failure mileage was 108,000.

The ocs system in this vehicle has been faulty and on recall several times. nissan refuses to take accountability. whenever we take the car to the dealership all they do is clear the code out of the system but they are refusing to repair the occupant safety sensor. this sensor defect can cause the airbags to not deploy in the case of an accident which is not only dangerous to the driver but to others on the road as well, it is potentially deadly. there are several people with the same complaint and nissan is insisting that consumers need to pay out of pocket to fix the problem although they know their recalls have not been sufficient to remedy the issue. at this point, there needs to be some accountability and reassurance that drivers and their safety mean more than a company's bottom line. this is a potentially deadly hazard that they should be responsible for repairing. the airbag ocs light continues to stay on the dashboard, and the passenger occupant light does not adequately work. there are others online complaining of the exact same issue.

Component malfunctioned - driver sun visor comes down randomly & always over bumps. 2013 altima is available for inspection. risk factor - visor came down randomly while i was driving in rush hour beltway traffic and hit me in the nose, blurred my vision and put me and my passenger at severe safety risk. problem confirmed by independent service center no other inspections no warnings. first started in 2018 but has gotten progressively worse to the point of almost causing accidents due to hindering my vision while driving and/or hitting me in the face.

Cvt transmission failed when driving on interstate. the car lost power, jerked and stopped. i have a special needs child (3 year old) in the car during the incident and it almost put both of our lives in danger. we followed all the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations for the engine and transmission and changing the fluid and filters at the proper recommended mileage and time. all services including a transmission fluid (last one on dec 2020) were done at the dealership. there are absolutely no warning signs. there are no diagnostic codes also when tested at the delership. no warning signs also. this is the scary part of the problem. it just broke down all at once in the middle of interstate. when towed to the dealership, they said, it would cost about $4500 to replace transmission. my car has only 75k miles on it and nissan extended transmission warranty up to 85k miles. dealer refused to repair/replace the transmission indicating nissan had already settled a law suite which covers only up to 7 years or 85k miles whichever occurs first. since i used it for 9 years, they refused saying law suites are settled. we understand all cars have repairs, but not $4500 kind. when approached nissan consumer affairs, they mentioned they are not going to help and gave me an address if i would like to approach an attorney. it's clear on the call with nissan that customers are not important. they know that their cvt transmissions are faulty. i'm sure they have an army to fight their faulty transmissions. but for an average customer with very limited resources, this is injustice. they know, we cant fight and few complaints will not hurt their sales. there are many reported customer issues related to cvt transmission. please do something about negligence of nissan installing faulty transmissions and gladly selling remanufactured transmissions at $4500. this is injustice to an average customer. hope this complaint helps some current and future customers.

Nhtsa-16v-244 nissan refuses to fix this issue. my air bag light is off and will not go on if someone is sitting in the passenger seat. i need your assistance with nissan.

Headlights are very dim even after replacing bulbs with led bulbs.

Experience delay acceleration on interstate 15. the vehicle will not speed up from about 55mph when pedal was full depress.

Low beams dim. reflective material in headlight assembly delaminated. common issue. tried to remedy by installing led bulb, no improvement. dangerous for night driving.

The rear control suspension arm broke causing my car to rock back and forth as if the wheels feel off, prior to that the car was in reverse backing out of,parking spot and very large boom or breaking noise happened

Car over heats passanger door latch suspention in front is messed up when they did the computer update as a recall my car tranny slips and jerks it sucks more gas

My car over heats passanger door wont open from the inside its a latch issue ive told the dealer ship in mansfield and they done nothing about it front suspenction has issues still dealer does nothing about it every since they did the recall update with programing my car its like my tranny slips and jerks

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while her daughter was driving approximately 70 mph, the hood disengaged without warning. the windshield was damaged. the hood was secured by the driver. there were no reported injuries. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the contact stated she failed to receive notification of nhtsa campaign number 20v315000 (latches, locks, and linkages.the failure mileage was unknown.

Odi#11431173.....bought the car may 19 2021 picked it up on may 22.2021 brought it back with issue's 3 days later unprofessional argument place because their blaming me trying to say the car was good until i took possession of it. i broke it therefore i'm responsible, i brought the vehicle back to the them in 3 days because the powersteering fluid leak out n there's a winding and grinding noise n the back tire area their mechanic told me i need bearing on the rear passenger n brakes on rear driver side after addressing the bearing n ordering the right powersteering fluid for the car the owner says i gotta pay half an the mechanic got amnesia quick he didn't tell me i needed brakes anyways car lights traction and brakes come on june 4th notified them they made appointment for the 9th the car lost complete brakes 6/7/2021 tried to speak to the owner again it's my fault so i towed the vehicle to curry nissan in chicopee mass n they knew i was towing it to nissan i couldn't afford them already spent 7340.00 car shouldn't have had any life threatening issues.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the brake pedal went to the floorboard when depressed and failed to stop the vehicle in a timely manner. the contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence and then had it towed to the dealer. the dealer diagnosed the vehicle with rear brakes and caliper failure. the rear brakes and calipers were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 153,242.

Even though i've just replaced my headlight bulbs with brand new ones it is impossible to drive the car at night! if i drive with high beams on you can see but obviously you blind everyone else. i can no longer drive it to work at night. it is unsafe!!!!!!! it's seriously like trying to drive with a super dim flashlight. this problem started a few years ago and has slowly gotten to this point. you cannot see pedestrians even on the side of the road. very very unsafe and nissan should fix whatever the problem is free of charge. i'm the sole owner of this car since it was new. the headlight lenses are not yellowed or worn. i've nearly hit persons walking across the street because i can't see them. i'm 49 years old and have good eyesight.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked forward. the vehicle then would return to normal function. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. the approximate failure mileage was 74,300.

Taken car in for state inspection after a couple of days air bag light is continuing on. had it checked out and came back on. taken it to a nissan dealership said found codes b0001 and b0002 b00a0 b0202 stored in air bag system wanted to replace clock spring/spiral cable assembly said found internal malfunction. car only had 86,000 miles.. replacement cost on me.

The low beam headlights provide extremely low visibility at night. it's like driving with a flashlight to light the road. the problem has progressively gotten worse over the past several years. my 25 year old son drove my car at night and told me he doesn't know how i can even see to drive at night. last evening i had problems even seeing the road driving in an area where i was not used to driving. this is a huge safety hazard. replacing the bulbs has not made any difference. i have resulted to having to use my high beams when driving at night which is also a hazard for other drivers on the road. there are no warnings.the lights function they are just extremely dim.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, the hood erroneously opened and slammed into the body and windshield and causing damage to the body of the vehicle. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted regarding the failure. the contact was informed that the vehicle was included in the nhtsa campaign number 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). the contact indicated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. the failure mileage was 100,000.

2013 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to nhtsa air bag safety recall. the consumer stated the backseat airbag failed. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not under warranty.

On sunday august 29th 2021 my hood came up while i was driving and broke the front window glass and damaged both sides of the side hood due to the latch not being secured and lose and not being applied the right way.

The headlights are dangerously dim, don't shine light more than a few feet ahead of the car. apparently this is the cause: the reflective material in the light assembly has burned off from the heat of the bulbs.

Left rear control arm broke while driving. high safety risk. rear wheel assembly is only attached by shock absorber. rear suspension components show excessive rust. vehicle is scheduled for service at nissan dealer later this week.

While driving on the highway with my family (at the speed limit) we heard a noise and i lost control of the steering. there was no pre-warning. it felt like i was hydro-planing. we were in the center lane. luckily, no cars were next to me. definitely would have caused a collision. i assumed we had a flat tire. i was able to ease the car to the shoulder. all tires were ok. car was towed to our regular mechanic. they determined a rear control arm had broken. it had rusted through. the other rear, and both front arms were in bad shape as well. they called local nissan dealership to get the replacement part. they were then informed there was a manufacturer replacement warranty on the rear arms. (why not the front?) car was towed to dealer and they replaced both rear arms. i had never heard of this problem before. i had received no notice from nissan of america. i had received notice of the hood latch recall, so i know they had my contact info. the car had been at two different dealerships in the past. neither had ever warned me of the possible danger. we had to pay $47.48 for a replacement rear sway bar link that they had to cut to get to the control arm. now we need to pay for an identical replacement on the front arms, which is not covered by nissan. nissan took no responsibility for what could have been a deadly accident. they offered no formal apology or compensation. they could not explain why this isnt a full recall. they could not explain why the dealers had not informed my of the issue prior.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at night, the headlights failed to adequately illuminate the roadway. the contact used the hi-beam headlights to properly see the roadway ahead of the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 211,000.

Gear shift stays stuck in park and takes 10 minutes to get out of park if the safety button works. this is a known problem with nissan's all over social media and youtube has videos about this issue with the gear shift going out and not functioning.please add this to the recall please take the time so consumers can drive safely again.

There is a delay in acceleration. it won't accelerate whenever i want it too. sometimes it won't do it even if i press the pedal all the way to the floor. when it engages the accelerator it would do it at a strong force. when the problem happens i would have to constantly press and depress the pedal so it won't engage with a strong force. it happens usually that i have noticed when at a stop position ready to start to move.

The gear shifter in my 2013 nissan altima will not shift. i turn on the vehicle. i then place my foot on the brake and push the button to shift gears and nothing happens. the unit is locked i cannot shift to any gear. i has to tow the vehicle home. i did not find out until later that a plastic piece can be popped out and a screwdriver or key could be pressed on the mechanism inside the hole to release the gear shifter to shift. in recent times there have been random shootings and car jackings in and around the chicago area. i am very concerned with this for i or a family member could become a victim if the situation is presented. with no way to shift gears, we cannot avoid a potential emergency situation.

Steering it’s heavy a/c stop working it self airbag check light on dashboard

Headlights are extremely dull, making night time driving dangerous. headlight projector reflector is defective in all 2013 hologen bulb headlight assembly's. driving at night or on wet roads, vision is extremely impaired, a danger to driver and pedestrians. i have contacted the dealership, and they have no knowledge of any recalls in progress.

When trying to shift out of park the gear shift will not shift. we have had to engage the shift override button using a screw driver. from what we have researched online it has happened to many people with a 2014 nissan altima. this is dangerous because having the shift override button exposed makes it easy for anyone to shift the car out of park accidentally and without mashing the break to do so. we have had this inspected by a mechanic and it was going to cost over $1000 because we would have to have the entire shift assembly replaced rather than just the part affected by this issue.

2013 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to nhsta safety recall 20v-315. the consumer stated the parts necessary for the recall were unavailable.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated the driver’s side frontal air bag and the passenger’s side frontal air bag sensors were replaced under an unknown recall; however, the air bag sensor warning lights had been illuminating while starting the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who informed the contact that he would be responsible for the cost of repair because the vin was not included in a recall related to the failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 10,984.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlamps were very dim. the contact was unable to see the roadway at night. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that both headlamp assemblies needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Gear shift got stuck in park one day at grocery store. when trying to shift out of park the gear shift will not shift. we had to engage the shift override button using a screwdriver. this is dangerous because having the shift override button exposed makes it easy for anyone to shift the car out of park accidentally. we plan to take the vehicle to a dealer on 10/1/2021 to have it inspected. second issue : low beam headlights are very dim not bright at all making it difficult to see at night without using my high beams which is dangerous to myself and other drivers.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while his wife was driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to jerk and then seized. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not drivable. the vehicle was towed to a storage garage. the contact called and notified the local dealer about the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 135,000.

When a passenger sits in the front seat the airbag light on the dashboard indicates the airbag isn't armed. i have had a nissan dealer "fix" it three times and it starts again in a few weeks. first time dealer said a connection came loose when the seat was adjusted. same thing the second time and the third time they said they secured the connection. the light came on in a matter of weeks again . i will take the car back for a fourth time soon. i asked the dealer service rep if there were any service bulletins regarding this problem, he said there weren't any, i feel that i can't have the only car with this problem. whenever there is a passenger in the front seat i worry about being involved in an accident and their airbag not deploying.

The lowbeam headlights have gotten extremely dim. i have not driven this car at night for some time, and on october 5th, 2021 i did drive at night. when i switched my lights to lowbeam for oncoming traffic and could not believe how dim they were!! my lowbeam headlights barely projected 50 feet. there is no way in the world i can safely drive this car at night anymore!!!! i changed the halogen bulbs and it made no difference. after searching the internet i found out this is a common problem with this model/year nissan. why hasn't a recall been issued?!?! the only way i can safely drive this car at night would be to replace both headlight assemblies, and i do not have the $$ to do that. please help!

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at unknown speeds, the vehicle started hesitating. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact parked on the side of the street for approximately 10 minutes before continuing driving to her destination. the contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and had an unknown component tied; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the gear shifter would remain stuck in the park position and a screwdriver was used to unlock the gear shift lever. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the gear shift actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 44,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that upon coming to a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact stated that soon after the restart, the vehicle again stalled without warning. she also stated that the vehicle would hesitate while in reverse with an abnormal, clunking sound coming from the engine. the contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where the vehicle was diagnosed with transmission failure. the manufacturer was also notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle and that the warranty had expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

I received a recall notice in the mail today for a defective hood latch. i called bill robertson nissan in pasco, wa to set up an appointment to get the latch replaced. i was told that they are out of the parts that are needed to fix the problem.

Low beams are too dim, even with replacing with new bulbs

The low beam headlights are so dim that it is near impossible to drive at night. there is no haze on the exterior part of the headlight. i have tried replacing the bulbs but it did not improve the visibility. i first noticed it summer of 2020, but it has gotten much worse over time.

Very hard to steer and check engine light come on after a very loud beep.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the headlights were dim however, there was no fog or coating on the headlight assemblies that could have caused the failure. the contact stated that other vehicles would either flash their hi-beam lights or sound their horn to inform him that his lights were not on even while the headlights were activated. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the headlights needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly jerked and would no longer accelerate properly. the vehicle was driven to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. the contact indicated that the transmission was previously replaced for the same failure, but the failure recurred. the failure mileage was 97,722.

The lights on this car have always had an issue ever since i bought it off the lot in 2014 new with 35 miles on the car. the first couple of years i continued to return to the dealer where i bought the car to have them replace the lights but i got tired of dealing with returning to not get favorable results. it for sure is a nissan issue. the cosmetic light strips on the rearview mirrors on both sides of the vehicle also had condensation visibly in the strips as well. i had those also supposedly replaced as well. the issue is still there all these years later just got annoyed with returning to the dealer and wasting lots of time with no results. i have pictures of the issue dated a few weeks after buying the car in 2014, may. the headlights look pretty dull and not bright when driving. i am on this website to see in fact if there is a recall on the lights but apparently there is not.

Low beam headlights are dangerously dim. drivers side is so bad, i thought the headlight was burnt out however its not. passengers side is very dim. it is so bad that this car is only driven during daylight hours, it is too dangerous to drive at night and during inclement weather due to the dim low beams, visibility is horrific. after replacing the headlight bulbs there was no improvement. im told the lining of the projectors inside the headlight assembly are bad therefore not projecting the beam properly. the headlight assembly's will finally be replaced in 2 weeks. headlight assembly's should not go bad. ive never had this issue with any vehicle in my lifetime. the expensive fix should not come out of my pocket, nissan should recall this issue and repair at their expense.

The headlights at night are so dim that i can barely see to drive. i know this to be an ongoing problem due to research. nissan has never once recalled for this problem on my vehicle. it’s dangerous and prevents me from getting full use of a vehicle i paid for. brights work fine

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the “air bag off” warning light remained illuminated for approximately a year. the contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealer and was informed that the ocs sensor and module had failed and needed to be replaced. the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 16v911000 (air bags) however, the vin was not included. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 156,000.

My 2013 nissan altima has serious electrical problems and continues to drain my battery, leaving me seeking alternative transportation to and from home, work, etc. the headlight low and high beams are dangerously dim! i have replaced the bulbs several times and the problems continues to get worse. i have seen litigation online with numerous people involved. i thought ntsb would have acted by now? i have also had numerous problems with the ac not working? i am getting estimates currently looking at a $2,000 problem. this car seems very unsafe and any action form your agency would be greatly appreciated! thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

There was no incident but i went to the nissan dealership because my airbag sensor light was on and i was told that the passenger airbag or all of the cars airbags were malfunctioning and would possibly not deploy if in an accident. this is a major safety issue and there should be a recall on this.

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The lights on the car are very dim it had halogens at first so i put leds and saw that it did not a make a difference at all. i’ve been pulled over 1 once for them being very dim. i feel like it could put me and someone else at risk at night. i have to use my high beams to see all the time because the low beams are extremely dim. me and a lot of people are at danger because of the headlight housing being too dim and lots of people are not liking the lights being dim.

Dimmed headlights

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while parking the vehicle, he heard an abnormal sound. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact stated when exiting the vehicle, he noticed that the rear driver’s side tire was slanted. the contact stated while inspecting under the vehicle, he noticed the rear lower control arm was disengaged. the vehicle was not drivable. the contact went to the local dealer and showed them pictures of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with manufacturer recall number p9324 however, the vin was not included. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 119,000.

I have a 2013 nissan altima. i have always had my car serviced by a nissan dealership. i recently had my serpentine belt replaced and when the multi point inspection was conducted the tech found discovered the rear control arm is rusted, cracked and close to breaking apart. i was told by another nissan dealership that an service campaign was out in reference to that same part, he put my vin and said my car is not apart of that campaign. i purchased the part so that my dealership could do the repair. the campaign is for (certain) 2013 and 2014 altima's. rear lower link salt states. i live in illinois which is one of the salt states and have the corrosion and rust. campaign is p9324. i contacted nissan corporate office and they issued a case #. this is a huge safety issue and nissan should fix this issue. i see there is an attorney in california handling this very issue.

Head lights are so dim that i have to drive at night with my brights

Head lights are so dim that i have to drive at night with my brights on.

The low beam headlights are to dim. the light from the fog lights projects further then the low beam headlights. i have changed the bulbs but there has been little to no improvement.

After ocs recall 16v-244. the system is malfunctioning again around 2019. the ocs light will stay off and the passenger seat belt light turn on as it register the seat as occupied and the only solution at that time was to click the seat belt in to simulate someone wearing the seat belt. no child can sit in the front due weight sensors not working. the safety of everyone is at risk at this point due to malfunctioning ocs. after several online research i found many altima owners complaining about the problem but not able to afford the initial cost of checking the problem and the high cost of repairing the problem in the thousands, only altima owner still under warranties are able to get relief and thus was not reported. due to covid pandemic, i drive less and tried to stay away from dealerships as to do my own oil change, i was unable to solve the problem due to high cost they charge to fix it. i mention to them there was a recall recently and it should replace the ecu unit and provide similar fix free of charge. i am guessing the air bag still works as the air bag light is not on at this time. i tried contacting nissan customer service and was provided with a case #45568871, i was urged to contact nhtsa for further help with a campaign initiation. thank you

On the morning of thursday january 13th i pulled in my place of employment which had a small pot hole at the entrance. upon entering the parking lot i hit that hole and noticed that my car had a bit of a sway, but did not understand what the issue was. after working 8 hours i was going to leave and noticed the same issue with the vehicle. i then exited my car to inspect my tires thinking i had a flat. upon further inspection i noticed that my fender well was sitting on top of my tire. i then looked under my car to confirm that the lower linkage arm for the passengers rear tire had sheared from the subframe. the car at that time was un-drivable so i called a tow truck to transport it to a nissan dealership. on january 14th i received my diagnosis report that stated the lower linkage arm had rusted and sheared because of this issue. they also inspected the drivers side part and confirmed the same issue was taking place with the other linkage. the vehicle is only 8 years old at this time and the part has rusted so severely that it caused the part to fail. in my opinion this is a very detrimental issue that nissan will not acknowledge or offer assistance with fixing. my biggest concern with the whole situation is that i could have been driving the vehicle at 70mph on the highway and have this part fail. should that have happened i could have been seriously injured or even killed. in my opinion i think that nissan needs to do an investigation on part corrosion since this is an issue they are combating already with the secondary hood latch, which i have had a representative from nissan say was because of corrosion of that secondary latch. this does not seem like an isolated issue, but more of a larger concern that nissan should be looking into with corrosion on very important parts to the vehicles integrity.

Known issue of cvt transmission needs replaced... original owners did not receive notification and was denied warranty when presented the issue

I had been pulled over for not having my lights on but they were, then pulled over again while driving with brights on,(had to drive with brights on to see road), another day, i had turned off my brights to avoid getting pulled over for having them on. when i arrived at my destination i could barely see the road & hit a parked car. it just so happened i was in front of my daughters house, my destination , & it was her car i hit. i cant drive at night which has caused many other problem. headlights might as well be off while driving at night cause they look same on. & worse in fog cause you cant use brights to help see either.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at night with the low-beam headlights activated, the illumination from the headlights was extremely dim, causing a visibility hazard for the driver. the headlight bulbs were replaced on several occasions, but the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced to fix the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 86,000.

Unknown, but the issue is beneath the passenger seat where it seems a wire has shorted out and even became disconnected and i am unsure but pretty positive that it has something to do with the passenger side airbags because shortly after a diagnostic scan shows several airbag fault codes. also since then my car’s performance has changed and now i am receiving diagnostic trouble codes for different electrical components such as mas air flow sensor low voltage and its causing my car to stall at random times while driving and even on freeways. it also has caused my car to slow down while fully accelerating on the pedal. very big safety concern as im driving on the freeway with my family in the car as well.

The airbag light came on the dash and stays on without the vehicle being involved in a crash. i took it to a shop to have it repaired and they stated it was a faulty airbag sensor.

Warning light on dash for passenger seat air bag and passenger seat belt.

I took my car in for an alignment and the mechanic discovered excessive and sever corrosion on the lower suspension link in the rear, the corrosion is so bad that the entire subframe is holding on by a corroded approximately 1/2 inch section, one bump and the entire rear end of the vehicle will fall off. this car is less than 10 years old, has 80,000 miles on it and is for the most part kept in a garage. the corrosion is so bad that the car has been deemed unsafe to drive. individuals who are experts in automotive parts have indicated that the corrosion that has occurred would be expected for a car that is over 50 years old and has been sitting in water or subjected to extreme use of salt/water/road chemicals to corrode to the degree that this entire unit is showing. i found that nissan has put in place a "warranty extension to replace this exact part of the lower rear suspension due to excessive corrosion for the year/make/model of car i am reporting, however nissan is refusing to honor that on my car simply because my vin number didn't show up as one that should be experiencing this known issue. searching the internet i have found hundreds of people that have had their back end fall off while driving due to this corrosion, all are same year, make and model. i will attach photos that show the extensive corrosion that is on the lower rear link of my 2013 altima, reflecting that my car is in fact impacted by the very issue that nissan supposedly was voluntarily extending the warranty on in an effort to prevent having to do a recall. based on my brief internet review with a simple google search this part is defective on more cars than nissan is covering and someone is going to die as a result of nissans failure to recall and/or fix the issue when it is brought to their attention despite knowing that this is a prevalent issue on the year/make/model of this car. there lack of taking responsibility will cost someone their life.

Airbag sensor not working correct, which will cause airbags not to deploy.

I had driven the car less.than one half mile when car stalled.. when i tried to restart the car it continued to stall when i shifted to drive. no prior warning was given

Secondary hood latch failed. while driving on the street at about 35 mph, hood flew open causing very limited visual. upon pulling over, damage was visible on the fenders of left and right side. dealer claims not liable for any repairs.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, after several attempts the vehicle failed to start-up. due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who replaced the transmission fluid; however, while the contact was driving home, the failure recurred without warning. the contact attempted to notify the manufacturer but was unsuccessful. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 87,000.

While driving through a residential street at 20 mph, the rear driver side control arm of my 2013 altima broke off suddenly. i was lucky that i wasn't on a freeway when this happened. the vehicle has been towed to a nearby mechanic, and i'm waiting to hear back about the mechanic's assessment.

My passenger air bag monitor seems to have a shortage. if there is no one in the passenger seat it will show on the dash as being on or when no one is in the seat it will show on and then sometimes off. most days there isn't any symbol on the dash when someone is sitting in the passenger seat. i never know if the passenger seat belt is on or off. my second concern is my exterior headlights, they are so dim that i have to use my bright lights to see the roads. i have basically tried to stop driving very early in the morning, or at night.

Cvt transmission failed, they know the 2013 model has a bad transmission and instead of recalling it they only did an extended 2 year warranty in a class action lawsuit. the car should not be on the road we just paid our car off not knowing about this issue and the car stopped in the middle of traffic and would not drive. we got it towed to a nissan dealership to find out it needs a new transmission and that's when we learned about all the issues of the cvt transmission issues on the 2013 model. uploaded towing bill, do not have the invoice from the dealership yet but they are stating 5900.00 to replace the transmission which is crazy now seeing everything online knowing it's a faulty part.

Update from previous complaint. on 1/24/22 i took the car for passenger air bag malfunction/ocs malfunction, the problem when there is a passenger on the car or not the passenger air bag light stays off and seatbelt light was on all the time. i brought the customer initiative related to nhtsa recall 16v-244 letter to the nearest dealership nissan duarte and they only performed zero reset calibration and it did the job for about 4 weeks and now the air bag light turns on and off intermittently. i tried to have a passenger on the car and turned the car on, the air bag light turns off, when i restart the car with just me in the car, the air bag light stays on, i was able to replicate this problem over and over. safety is definitely at risk for everyone in the car, as the air bag system is malfunctioning. i tried contacting customer service to honor their customer initiative related to nhtsa recall 16v-244 and have them perform service bulletin ntb17-006 ocs system retrofit to no avail. i tried contacting sarah jay at 615-725-7585 nissan specialist waiting her reply. please investigate car is approximately 67000 miles.

The car starts good engine sounds good but when you put it in drive or reverse the car turns off

Transmission shifter would not come out of park have put new transmission fluid in this car twice in 112,000 miles had to replace whole shifter assembly 1300.00 been warned this cvs transmission defective and should be recalled everyone including dealership says this transmission is no good and need to change fluid and flush every 30,000 miles now … 300.00 to do it !!!! i’ve owned 3 nissans never had anything like this

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle began to drive rough; the contact felt that the steering wheel was disconnected from the front wheels whenever the vehicle would drive over slight bump in the road. the contact stated that the traction and stability warning lights were illuminated. the contact drove to her destination and observed that driver’s side rear tire appeared to have separated from the rim. the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the driver’s side rear control arm had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

My automatic vehicle is stuck in park- either the shift lock solenoid component or the actual assembly and/ore electric that activates the ability to move out of park is defective. if you use a tool and manually override shift lock you can move out of gear. there are thousands of complaints and videos online about this same issue. the fix is anywhere from 500 to 1k at a repair shop. this is an extremely dangerous condition as there is no way to ever quickly get out of the way - of anything- if your vehicle is in park.

While driving, the vehicle began to make a loud noise followed by shuddering. it was taken to the dealership and a code was returned that indicated a transmission failure. this same cvt transmission was replaced in august 2017 and has been driven only 23,000 more. while nissan is aware that their transmissions are defective, they offer no assistance outside of the limited warrant that only lasts 3 years. no warning light appeared.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 35 mph, he heard an abnormally loud knocking sound coming from the rear passenger’s side brakes. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to pull over and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the rear control arms and the bolts attached to the frame need to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 165,000. consumer wanted to include a link to nissan’s website where they say this is an issue but only in canada due to high volume of salt being used. wisconsin which is a state they say uses a high volume of salt.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, she noticed that the headlights were going dim. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

Nissan altima 2013 extremely dim low light bean, specifically poor intensity of brightness and distance throw of light. extremely dangerous to operate vehicle at night. endangering occupants, other drivers, and pedestrians. i changed light bulbs twice using the brightest bulbs available. but noticeable improvement. almost caused several collisions and pedestrian strikes on dark roads and street, especially in rain. problem developed in 2016, about three years after purchase in 2013. immediate recall is critical, replace headlamps before fatalities.

Daughter was driving car, severe shake so she pulled over on the side of the road and called me. i got the car home and noticed the rear driver side wheel was misaligned and had a 45degree lean. i jacked the car up and noticed a rusted broken lower control arm. i began to research this part and noticed nissan had a recall for this on all 2013 model. nissan p9324, you can see my control arm broke in the exact area as the recall control arms. i contacted bussam nissan in my area and they stated that yes there was a recall for this year but they are not sure why it is not attached to my vin. my daughter couldve really been seriously injured and the car is not safe. i am only asking nissan to replace the proven defective part. i own a 2005 and 2007 altima and have never had this issue, 2013 is too new of a car for broken control arms. i have attached photos and the service bulletin

The headlight assembly is defective and gets very dim. replacing the bulb does not fix the issue. lights are so dim it is not drivable at night.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 55 mph, the vehicle jerked to the right with the traction control warning light illuminated. upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire was tilted in. due to the failure, the contact called a tow truck and it was discovered that the rear control arm had corroded. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who linked the failure nhtsa campaign number: 12v494000 (steering, suspension) and referred her to the dealer for assistance. the contact called the dealer and was informed that the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was also notified of the failure and a case was filed. the vehicle had yet to be repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Cvt- erratic shifting, shuddering .the same well known problems that nissan knows about.

The low-beam headlights on this nissan altima are so dim that it is dangerous to operate the vehicle at night. i have to use high-beams at all times. the reason is the coating inside the assembly de-laminated. this was litigated against nissan in a class action suit, suarez v. nissan. the suit was settled earlier this year. as part of the settlement, i filed a claim and was authorized to take the car to my local nissan dealer for replacement (tacoma, wa). the dealer told me they would need to verify the lights were indeed too dim before replacing the assembly. after testing them, they claimed the lights passed and would not need replacement. this is an incredulous conclusion and i can only conclude they are willingly trying to avoid replacement, as there is no way these lights can be considered safe. do we have any recourse? is there an independent way to test the headlights to prove they are unsafe? can someone at ntsb talk to nissan? is this even a condition of replacement, that the lights have to fail a test administered by nissan itself? that seems entirely inappropriate. thanks for any help you can provide, i can't be the only one going through this.

We have a 2013 nissan altima that we haven't driven at night for over 4 years. there was a lawsuit over headlamp issue and plaintiffs won. so we filed our claim in jan when we received postcard. we rec'd a ticket # and took it to our nissan dealer after the april 1st, when allowed. they replaced the 2 recalls under our vin # but concluded our lights are fine. they are not! we can't see 2 feet in front of us at night. to prove this we drove it yesterday to our good friday service at our church. we almost crashed. you can't see the lines on the road in front of you! we had to drive with our brights on and blind everybody. that's the only way to drive it at night. i see on nissan's webpage that there is a headlight recall dated 3/24/22 pc861 but you don't have a safety id#. i figured that's why nissan didn't honor that recall. i joined the niisan club and there are many people that also were denied as headlights fine according to their "new bulletin" nissan sent to all dealerships after the lawsuit was settled. seems they are not honoring to replace the headlamps even though we can't see or drive our cars at night. i'm at a loss why your agency hasn't given this a safety issue. i don't know what to do. my husband was so angry to learn the dealership deemed our lights fine he started screaming at the management. they even admitted our lights our dim but according to nissan's co. bulletin they don't meet the replacement standards. i guess we just wait to crash at night before it causes you to assign a safety id #. i know we can't be the only ones complaining of being rejected. the nissan dealership is on rt 19 in wexford, pa.

2013-2018 nissan altimas manufactured with halogen headlamps (“class vehicles”) have a defect that causes an interior reflecting surface of the headlamp to deteriorate, resulting in dimming of the low beam headlights. took mine to nissan of lumberton and they said it passed there test they come up with. still can’t see about 10ft in front of you and less than that when foggy or raining. can’t drive with high beams on everywhere.

No incident...avoiding using car at night...headlights dangerous...young granddaughter with good eyesight has complained also of poor headlight night driving...this definitely is a safety issue...many drivers who cannot afford to repair will be driving with poor lighting

I was driving on a road that is 40 mph. i was getting close to a stop light that had been red and cars had not moved yet once the light turned greened. i started pressing my brake to slow down and my cars emergency brake came on by itself and i got stuck in the middle of the road. my cars brake light and battery light came ln and the car was stuck- could not change gears or drive . i had to turn the car on and off five or six times in order for it to finally i brake itself and let me drive very slowly. got the car checked by two auto shops, one was nissan and the other david’s auto repair service . david’s said code p17f1 and i would need a new transmission. nissan said it was my battery , got my battery changed and the car kept doing the same thing , got inspected again by nissan and they also got the same code and said i would need a new transmission. my car only has 107k miles - no other issues prior to this. i cannot drive my car now because it judders and brakes itself and it’s dangerous to drive

I key system error. engine control module malfunction. car loses power when accelerating, not safe when driving on road. car will not start up at times.

My 2013 altima rear control arm broke as my daughter pulled into our driveway. nissan dealership says my vin does not have a recall on this part. very very dangerous

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while merging onto the freeway at approximately 35 mph, the hood latch became inoperable, and the hood inadvertently unlatched, raised up, and struck the windshield, causing the windshield to shatter. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective hood latch. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle was vibrating. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the control arms and rear suspension needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

2013 altima 3.5 sl. the passenger door handle popped and wont open from the inside, you have to roll the window down and open it from the outside, if you cant get out of your car in an emergency it is a life or death situation.

The headlights are defective. you can not see the road at night at all! i have a claim with the suarez vs nissan lawsuit settlement, which was approved by final order of the courts. nissan was ordered to replace the 2 defective headlamp assembly. nissan refuses to comply with the order of the court! nissan is breaking the law! help! sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights were significantly dim, affecting the driver’s visibility of the roadway. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that sometimes she drove with the high beams activated to make the roadway more visible, even though it was distracting to oncoming drivers. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the headlights needed to be replaced under nissan lawsuit settlement service campaign number: pc861. however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts for repair were not yet available. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer. the failure mileage was approximately 60,000.

My nissan's right passenger side lower rearward control arm broke as i was driving and i lost control of the car and steered to the side of the road. i was lucky no car was near me or it would have been tragic. nissan should be forced to recall all the cars with this faulty part before life is lost.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, the vehicle started shaking and the rear passenger’s side lowered. the contact was able to pull over and he noticed that the rear lower suspension had separated at the bushing joint. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact was informed that the lower link needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance. the contact was informed that the vin was not included in tsb: p9324. the failure mileage was 140,000.

Got recall for hood latch handled in september of 2021. while driving on the highway at 70 mph the hood flew open which caused severe damage to vehicle and almost causing numerous of crashes. vehicle is being repaired per dealer however this is the third time this issue occurred and at this point i am afraid to drive the vehicle and nervous for anyone with these vehicles to continue driving them honestly. i am unsure what to do at this point considering what if this happens again and the outcome isn't as good as previously. i just feel as though if this issue can't be corrected after 5 recalls why continue to have these vehicles on the road.

I own a 2013 nissan altima sv with about 70,000 miles. it had an extended warranty, that expired late may 2021 and started have problems thereafter. the cvt transmission would cause the car to lunge and stall when shifting from park. the car would stall once you backed out onto the road. several times at a busy traffic signal, the car would lunge forward, even though you had your foot on the brake. i had the car towed to the local dealer after the first incident. they kept the car about 4 days, but mainly worked on the recalls. they said, nothing showed up on diagnostic. however, i drove my car south about 1000 miles and the situation became worse. made an appointment, at the local dealership and drove my car there. within 1 hour, the service guy stated i needed a new transmission, a $5,600 repair. it was mentioned that i may want to contact nissan about the situation. by reading many reviews, this is a serious problem that nissan should fix. s

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while her grandson was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle failed to properly accelerate. the vehicle then lost motive power and stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the transmission was faulty and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 144,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. the contact was able to pull over to the side of the roadway and restarted the vehicle. the contact stated that an unknown warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the air bag module and ecu module needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The headlights are so dim it is very dangerous. we have to drive with our brights on just to see. therefore, we try not to be out in the dark. which isn't right.

The airbag light has come on on the dash and does not go out. it doesn't matter if someone is in the seat with or without the seat belt. it stays on. now i'm worried the airbag won't work in an accident or it might go off/explode at any time.

Shift stuck in park. shift assembly needs replacing due to bad interlock solenoid. $1000.00 to fix. this problem has affected many cars and nissan will do nothing about it.

Please include with our complaint: odi 11469244 on june 8, 2022 one of our rear lower suspension links broke and left my husband on the side of the road two weeks ago. after having it towed home we learned about service campaign p9324. sevice campaign p9324 states “certain nissan altima vehicles currently or previously registered in specific u.s. states with high road salt usage for model year 2013 and model years 2013-2014 in canada are potentially affected”. illinois is considered high-users of road salt. called the dealership and he confirmed that all parts and labor would be covered. we then had our vehicle towed to the dealership on june 9, 2022. within an hour, the service department called and stated our vin was not covered. brad brees, the service manager can be reached at (815) 633- 3460. he will be able to confirm our situation and he agreed that this should not be happening with a vehicle that has been owned and driven in illinois for 7+ years. we immediately filed a claim with nissan north america consumer affairs department. after waiting four business days we learned that our claim was denied. when my husband asked if the representative had read the service bulletin, she stated that she had not. when my husband asked for the denial to be put in writing, the consumer affair representative hung up on him. we went ahead and got our car fixed by the dealer. it was at that time, we learned about the extended warranty on this problem,. we filed the extended warranty claim form and included our receipts for the repair and the tows. we asked that all correspondence be made in writing, either by mail or email. a representative called and notified us that again our claim was denied. they will not put in writing a reason for our denial. as customer's we want a valid reason. while we don’t understand why our vehicle is not included we are extremely concerned that nissan consumer affairs won’t put the denial and reason in wri

Our headlights on dim were barely visible on the road and was glad to see a recall on this exact item. i understood the dealership would repair the problem. i took the car into anderson nissan in lake havasu city, az (some 60 miles from my house). i was told the tech inspected the lights and said they were ok and did nothing. they are not safe an as i said above barely visible at night. can you check that recall, anderson nissan kept the paper work. if you can send someone to check the lights and you'll see what i mean.

Rear suspension control arm failed while operating the vehicle, resulting in the car swerving and becoming temporarily uncontrollable. no accident resulted, but had a car been in the lane adjacent to mine, there certainly would have been a collision. i am grateful this did not occur on the highway at higher speeds. mechanics found that the right rear suspension control arm failed and was heavily corroded. the left rear suspension control arm was also highly corroded and had stress fractures, requiring replacement. see attached photos. i will request that the mechanics save the parts for inspection by the nhtsa. no potholes or curbs were hit, and this suddenly happened while driving on a well paved road in virginia. the car has 95,430 miles on it, and has been parked indoors for the past 5 years, and largely driven in the northern virginia and d.c. metro area. there were no warnings before this occurred.

1) driver’s side airbag warning light is on all the time, constant red. 2) transmission shift lever would not move out of park and had to be replaced @ 115,000 at a cost of $954. 3) the transmission failed and had to be replaced at 118,000 at a cost of $4,500. when i contacted nissan about these issues, i was told that there was nothing they could do.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact state while driving approximately 65 mph at night, the headlights were dimmed making visibility very difficult. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer who confirmed the failure with the headlights. the headlights were not replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the dealer related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 22v244000 (exterior lighting) however, neither the vin nor the year, make, or model vehicle was included in the recall. the approximate failure mileage was 2,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while at a red traffic light, the vehicle stalled and vibrated, and then lost motive power. there were no warning lights illuminated. the contact then restarted the vehicle and drove to her destination; however, the vehicle lost motive power again. the vehicle remained at the location for a day; the contact then returned and noticed the transmission fluid had drained out onto the ground. the local mechanic confirmed the transmission fluid leak. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer out of town and diagnosed with transmission failure; however, the vehicle was not repaired. the contact stated that the transmission was repaired by another mechanic. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 74,000.

When adult sits in passenger seat, the passenger (air bag off)light is on. which means the air bag is off and will not deploy in a accident. when a heavy weight adult sits in the seat, the light turns off. sensor might be bad in seat. my wife is 140 lbs. light stays on when she sits in the passenger seat .

The airbag light came on and i took it to the nissan dealership and they reset it. a month later the light came back on and i took it back to the dealership now they say they can't reset it, it have to be replaced with a part that cause $2400 that i don't have. there was a recall on this problem but my vin# is not on the list as for many more which was stated that not all vin#'s were included at the beginning. i feel that nissan should honor this recall especially in these trying times of our economy.

The low beam lights are extremely dim and i can’t see at night.

Headlight's reflection material inside the housing and lens degrades and makes it harder to see while driving at night.

My driver seat airbag light is on red on the dashboard. i have not had any accidents. it's a safety issue, not safe. if i have an accident, the bag will not depoly and a risk to my life. i called nissan today and they said the air bags are only under warranty for 3 yrs or 60,000 miles. that is not acceptable as compared to other car makers and their warranties. some car airbags last 10 years or the life of the car. nissan customer service said, the car is not under the recall list. my car model has had several recalls. case #46890272. nissan consumer affairs said, sorry not covered. what if a life was lost. the cost of replacing airbag vs. safety of customer's life seems to be not important. i took the car to nissan dealer and in order for them to look at the air bag light on, they had me pay $189.95 for a diagnosis to let me know the whole seat needs to be replaced. unacceptable, i have not heard "full drivers seats replaced new. my car has no other problems. i have had for 9 years with 77,000 miles. thank you for logging my complaint of the driver air bag.

Prior passenger airbag recalls on this year and model vehicle which have previously been “fixed”. however for the past 4 weeks, “passenger airbag off” light remains illuminated regardless of passenger being seated with vehicle seat belt latched. as well, the airbag red light is illuminated on driver dashboard continuously which results in none of the vehicles’ airbags being deployed in the event of a collision or serious collision. this is a huge safety concern for myself as a driver and all occupants of the vehicle.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a faulty driver's side air bag. the vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Headlights are extremely dim. no usable light, even though the headlights are not old.

The airbag light came on in my 2013 nissan altima randomly while in park. i had it checked at an official nissan dealership on the 28th of june 2022. the service center informed me that the right back seat assembly needed to be replaced (can provide documentation). i was informed that none of the airbags would be deployed if i were to get into an accident/ my vehicle has around 130,000 miles. it is a 2013, so this should not be happening in my opinion. i have a 2006 vehicle and i have had other vehicles that i have never had this happen. the repair itself will cost close to two thousand dollars. i bought the vehicle for this the safety features. i had airbag protection on all sides of each door to include the traditional airbag in dashboard and steering wheel. this problem is unacceptable for an over $20,000 vehicle. i have contacted to the manufacturer, and they refereed me to your website for further investigation. i hope that you find this, if applicable to be a nationwide recall on the airbags. please urge them to recall this vehicle for this defective item, my safety is at risk. the airbag system is a must in a vehicle. please contact me regarding this matter and i will submit documents or answer questions. respectfully, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Low beam headlights inadequate. very obvious. difficult to see at night. nissan dealer does not want to replace under class action settlement. headlight lenses are not hazy.

I’m currently overseas in germany and do not have any manufactures capable of making repairs until i arrive back in the states oct 15 2022.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while his son was driving at 35 mph, the vehicle was shuddering significantly and the parking brake engaged independently, which locked the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure reoccurred several times the same day. the son was able to restart the vehicle on each occasion. however, the failure persisted and the contact's son could no longer start the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the continuously variable transmission (cvt) software needed to be updated. however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the continuously variable transmission (cvt) module was replaced. the contact stated that the failure reoccurred. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who reprogrammed the continuously variable transmission (cvt) module. however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. the failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

Loud whining noise when i turn the wheel

In april 2022,i took my vehicle down to the tracy california nissan dealership. i was part of the class section lawsuit to have my headlights replaced because they are so extremely dim and to also had a recall for the hood latch serviced. i was told that my headlights were just fine. that per nissans instructions, the dealerships were to lightly clean the headlamp area, take it into a darkened room and measure the brightness of the headlights. the dealership refused to give me any information on what the parameters were for the headlight brightness testing. i was just told over and over again that my headlights are bright enough and did not qualify for replacement. even after checking the brightness since they supposedly cleaned the headlights, there was no change. i still cannot drive the vehicle without the highbeams on. and even with the highbeams on the headlights are not that bright. again i asked the service manager about the lawsuit and that it specifically states that they would replace the headlights. he told me if i was unsatisfied i could call the one 800 number he gave me. then he proceeded to tell me good luck and have a nice day.

My 2013 nissan altima is included in the notice of class action settlement rafael suarez et.al. v. nissan north america, inc.,no. 3:21-cv-000393-wlc-an. this settlement was reached in late 2021. on or about april 11,2022 my vehicle failed a nissan dealer conducted test thus qualifying it for replacement headlights. the lumens emitted from the headlights are degraded due to delamination of the headlamp covering. basically, there is insufficient light to safely drive the car at night in my particular case. the problem is that nissan n.a. claims they are unable to provide the headlights due to supply chain issues. any corporation can overcome supply chain issues should they wish to place the resources needed to overcome any obstacles. in this case the issue is one of safety for myself and the other nissan drivers that have not received replacement headlights. i have contacted nissan n.a. customer service hot line (800-647-7261) numerous times (with documented case numbers) but no information is forth coming on when the replacement headlamp coverings will be available. nissan n.a. advices contacting the local nissan dealer for updated information however they have only what nissan provides them. with the summer driving season (with longer hours of natural light) coming to the an end, the need for the headlights is all the more important during the shorten winter days. nissan has been less than forth coming with information as to when the replacement covers will be available. help from the ntsb is needed to "encourage" nissan n.a. to provide the headlight covers. case numbers in the nissan customer service systems include among others, #46093980, #46431416, #46856238 and #47154211.

While driving at 35mph on a city road the car hood flew up open & smashed into the windshield despite their supposed fix of hood latch spring being replaced & assembly lubricated by the nissan dealership in aug 2021 due to a nissan hood latch recall (nhtsa recall 16v-029) in response to a class action lawsuit. at highway speeds, this would have seriously compromised human lives. in this case, neither the primary hood latch lever or fuel door release lever had been pulled open by the driver just prior to the incident; yet the hood flew open without warning. (hoods have primary latches located inside the vehicles, then secondary latches located under the hoods. primary hood latches in the cars are located too close to the fuel door latches that might cause drivers to accidentally unlatch the hoods instead of the fuel doors. then once the primary hood latch is pulled in the altima, the secondary latch under the hood fails to hold the hood down, allowing the altima hood to open while driving.) no warning lights or messages came on. the car was not drivable & was towed to the nissan dealership where it is currently pending repairs estimate $5234.58. at this time, nissan motors accepts no liability for this incident; clearly shifting the blame again. nissan motors has issued multiple (2014, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2022interim) hood latch recalls in response to this problem in various nissan models 2013-2018, the most recent in 2022 (still in progress). design and manufacturing defects allegedly cause the hoods to open while driving at any speed. according to the altima class action lawsuit, nissan blames the problems on multiple sources but still can’t properly repair the cars. the altima hood latch systems are allegedly not strong enough to perform in real-world conditions and aren’t up to industry standards used for more than 100 years. the return springs are also allegedly too weak, as are the locking systems which prevent the hoods from securely latching.

Headlights on my 2013 altima are dangerously dim. i filed several complaints with nhtsa several years ago about this problem but nothing was done. a few months ago i received a notice from the suarez v nissan settlement administrator stating that my vehicle qualified for free replacement headlights as part of a class action suit settlement stemming from defective headlights on 2013-2016 nissan altimas. the notice said my vehicle would receive free replacement headlights if i: 1. submit an out-of-warranty claim form by march 26, 2022 2. take my altima to an authorized nissan dealer between march 27, 2022 and september 23, 2022. i fulfilled both of those requirements but the dealer still refuses to replace my headlights. they say they “tested” the headlights and they seem “ok”. i asked for a clarification of the “test” procedure. they said they spray “bubbles” on the headlights, turn them on and observe how bright they look. there is nothing quantitative, nothing measured — just a subjective “look” and that’s it. how can nissan get away with this phony test. i see many complaints on this website from others that have been duped by nissan regarding this issue. the lights on my altima are so bad that i avoid driving at night. when i do have to drive at night, the headlights are so dim that they only faintly illuminate about 25 feet in front of me. the lights are so dim that other drivers flash their lights at me, thinking that i just have my parking lights on. this is an obvious safety issue that many, many altima owners have to put up with. as a result of the class action suit, nissan agreed to replace the defective headlights but they are now playing games with a made up, phony test and not fulfilling their promise to replace these dangerous, defective headlights. shame on nissan. why doesn’t nhtsa enforce this recall? your website says “our mission is to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce economic costs…” you need to do your job!!!!

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, while slowing the vehicle for traffic ahead, the vehicle started to shake with the steering wheel jerking to the left and the right. the contact was able to slow the vehicle however, the vehicle was shaking abnormally. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the contact stated that the vehicle failure occurred constantly. the contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the cvt transmission and front and rear suspension needed to be replaced. additionally, the contact was informed that the drive train and bearing needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 175,000.

The steering wheel was pulling to one side as i drove to work. after i parked my car i put it in reverse and something fell out of the bottom of the car. the rear lower link had broken in half and the car was not drivable. the tires bent in. the car was then towed to universal nissan. this was a recall and nissan wants to charge me for parts and labor.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 40 mph at night, she noticed that the high beam headlights were significantly dim. the contact later received a notice for nissan service campaign number: pc861 for the halogen headlamps replacement. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the headlamps needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the parts were not yet available. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Airbag light on displayed in dashboard suddenly . dealer not able to find the diagnosis code so it was reset and then after a month it came back again .

Airbag sensors are failing and airbag warning light is on

Highlights are to dim too travel after dark. there has been a settlement, however nissan is not suppling dealerships with enough lamps to match demand. this should be a national recall and treated as much.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the headlights became extremely dim. the contact stated that the headlights were no longer illuminated as needed. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact stated that failure occurred on several occasions and the high beam headlights had to be activated. the contact later received a notice for nissan service campaign number: pc861 for the replacement of the halogen headlamps. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed that the headlamps needed to be replaced; however, the dealer informed the contact that the failure did not meet the specifications to be covered under the service campaign. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the repair would be the responsibility of the vehicle owner. a case was opened. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The low beam headlights have failed. confirmation is confirmed at olympia, washington nissan. our safety at night was compromised as well as other drivers. this was such a gradual problem that we were unaware of it until approximately march of 2022. a lawsuit was filed in 2020. we were not informed and told we did not qualify. we have paid the dealer to replace the low beam. it likely will not be done until december of later of this year.

Both of my headlamp lights are very dim to the point i can't see well with them at night. this has been for a long time, and extremely dangerous as i've almost had accidents. the police has stopped me several times and given me warnings to have it fixed, but it is too expensive for me . it was inspected by the dealer and failed the inspection.

Airbag sensors are failing and airbag warning light is on

The headlights have failed inspection at the dealership because the low beams are too dim. nissan said their is not a problem although i found out there is a class action lawsuit regarding the headlight issue. this is something they are aware of but are unwilling to fix the problem. this is a safety risk because when driving at night you are unable to see and other cars might not see you due to the headlights not working properly. when it is raining you are unable to see and other cars can't see you which could cause an accident. the dealership has confirmed the issue and told me to contact nissan and they are not willing to fix the issue. i did receive a warning last night because of my headlights not working properly. there are not any warning lights but considering a class action lawsuit [xxx], et al. v. nissan north america, inc., there should be a recall as my car is not the only car that has this problem. please get a recall done on this as soon as possible as this is a safety risk not only to myself but all drivers on the road at night. please do something before this causes lives of others. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Headlights are dim, nearly running a person in the cross walk

Headlights have become so dull that it is a hazard driving at night. altima was taken into dealership on 3/30/22 and was found to qualify for headlight replacement under the lawsuit settlement in case suarez v. nissan north america, inc. we were told it would take about six weeks for parts to arrive. six months later and several calls to dealership, still no parts and no idea when they'll arrive. our daughter had hers replaced last week by a non-nissan auto repair business.

1. what component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? answer while opening all three of the passenger doors from the inside something internally inside the door has broken preventing all three of these doors to open from the inside. 2. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? answer this is a safety risk because we are unable to open the door from the inside and if there were an accident we would not be able to exit the vehicle. 3. has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center?answer yes, the problem has been confirmed by the dealer. 4. has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? answer no, the doors have not been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. 5. were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? answer no, there were no warning lights that came on warning me about this.

Nissan got sued for altima headlights that would dim after a certain amount of time. they reached out to everyone affected and offered to replace their faulty headlights. they even put a campaign (recall?) on the affected cars. i went to the dealership which performed a test and determined that both my headlights were faulty and were dimming and i'm eligible for a replacement. they placed an order for parts in may 2022, it is now october 2022 and nissan still hasn't shipped the parts to the dealer. every time i call, the dealership says the parts have not arrived and there is nothing else they can do. its been 5+ months since my dealership visit and i've been driving with dim headlights around rural country roads in texas which don't have streetlights or lane markings it puts me and the passengers in my car (kids) at a huge safety risk. can you please force nissan to send new headlights (parts are already on order for my vin) so i can get this resolved without any more delay?

Unable to engage automatic gear shift from park to drive or reverse. must use small object, (screwdriver) with brake to place in drive.

Why hasn't nissan replaced these headlight parts.we can't use the car at night as there isn't enough light to see safely,.no excuse fo0r this.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at night, she noticed that the low-beam headlights were becoming very dim. the contact stated that the failure occurred gradually and that no warning lights were illuminated. over time, the failure occurred more frequently. the contact stated that it had become increasingly more difficult to see the roadway while driving because the headlights were extremely dim. the local dealer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to replace the headlight assemblies. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The rear suspension lower links on my 2013 nissan altima corroded and broke away from the joints on both sides. the rear passenger was affected in july 2022 and the rear driver side was affected in october 2022. both incidents happened as i was backing out of my drive-way and the rear lower links literally snapped and broke away from the vehicle. after my altima was at the body shop for the second time to replace the driver rear suspension lower link, we discovered a campaign by nissan that was entitled "altima rear lower link" and it affected 2013 nissan altima's (which we had) and the campaign went on to indicate that this was in states with high road salt usage. we live in iowa so that covered our state for high road salt usage and the campaign went on to say that under severe corrosion conditions, one of the rear lower suspension links may corrode and separate at the bushing joint area. this happened to both sides of my altima's rear lower link suspension as there was severe corrosion. we tried to file a claim with nissan to get reimbursed for our towing expense and expense of having my altima repaired but were denied reimbursement stating our vin # didn't match any listed on this campaign even though we had the exact same make, model, year and conditions surrounding the campaign that caused the rear suspension lower link to snap away from the joint area. this isn't just something common to happen to vehicles and with nissan refusing to reimburse us for a known issue on the exact same make, model and year of the car is frustrating. there could have easily been human error in not including our vin# in this campaign. way too many coincidences for nissan to not even consider looking into our issue and including our vin# in this campaign.

Cvt failure yes it is available for inspection at this time. i was driving down massachusetts route 114 and slowed as approaching a traffic light the car shook and sputtered and shut off and could not get it to move as cars behind me were speeding up behind me the car would start again but shut off when placed in gear could not move from the middle of the road. yes my safety and the people speeding up behind me were at risk. the dealer has confirmed that the cvt transmission has failed this is a known nissan problem. no warning until the time it happened the engine light came on as it died. nissan should be required to recall this known part failure instead of placing lives in danger.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while his son was driving at 35 mph, he noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was not rolling smoothly. the contact stated that upon arriving at his destination and parking the vehicle, his son noticed that the rear passenger's side tire was pushed in. the contact's son was able to drive the vehicle to his residence. the contact stated upon inspecting the subframe, he noticed that the subframe was severely corroded and an unknown part had detached. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger's side lower control arm assembly was fractured due to severe corrosion and the rear driver's side lower control arm was severely corroded. the independent mechanic replaced the rear passenger's side lower control arm. the dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under nissan technical service bulletin number: p9324 as the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. the failure mileage was approximately 119,393. the contact stated that they also had the driver side rear suspension control arm repaired. a request to nissan for a reimbursement of both repairs was requested.

The low beam headlight do not project properly. the problem is delamination of the headlight assembly. see "suarez vs. nissan north america inc. nissan will not replace the headlights in a timely manner. a claim was filed on 1/31/22. assemblies must be replaced by 9/23/22. nissan is delaying the repair because of "supply chain issues". numerous owners haven't had the replacement occur by the due date. this makes the car difficult to operate, requiring the use of the high beams at all times. this is a safety issue, and should be a recall to protect all drivers.

The low beam exterior lights are simply totally ineffective and provide little illumination at night. this is an ongoing issue and has yet to be corrected by nissan. car is not able to be driven safely at night.

Low beam headlights too dim to be usable at night. service center confirmed it is a known delamination issue of the reflective coating, for which a class action lawsuit was previously filed and settled. have been waiting for over 6 months for the "back ordered" parts to come in so it can be fixed.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 60 mph, he heard abnormally loud sounds coming from the transmission. there was no warning light illuminated. the contact veered to the side of the road, turned off, and restarted the vehicle. the vehicle responded as needed and the contact continued driving. however, the contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 63,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the hood inadvertently opened. the contact lost control of the vehicle but was able to pull over, close the hood, and continued driving. there were no warning lights illuminated. additionally, while driving, the headlights failed to produce adequate lighting. the contact used the high beam headlights while driving. the contact stated that it was difficult to see people and objects on the roadway. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact stated the failure was related to nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer was contacted but no additional assistance was provided. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

This vehicle has never been in an accident and the driver air bag light came on. per dealer it was the air bag modular and the who driver seat. needed to be replaced. i called nissan and they wouldn’t cover the replacement, because this part is only covered up to 50,000 miles. i’m very concerned and disappointed this is a safety hazard and should have been covered we are talking about air bag which saves lives. while in the dealership getting my car repaired another customer came in with the same issue. can you please investigate nissan before the faulty air bag modular they are placing on their cars? i can see the part going out on vehicles involved in accidents , it doesn’t make sense on non-accident vehicles.

Doing 55 or 60 the car goes into limp mode and wont let me go more then 35 to 45 at times its a safety hazard as cars almost ran right into the back of my car if nissan dont fix the issue i will hire a lawyer and sue nissan its not worth losing my life or the life of others in my car get this issue taken care of now....i have called nissan in mansfield about this issue 3 different times ive emailed nissan and still to this day they have not reached out to me

Nissan is not supplying headlight assemblies to dealers in a timely manner (settlement of class action lawsuit for dimming headlights) yet is selling them as oem online. i have been waiting 8 months for them to come into my dealer. the only response is that the supply chain is the problem. these headlights have been gradually been dimming for years due to the deterioration of a coating inside the projection beam lens. a class action lawsuit settlement has nissan obligated to replace the complete assembly if one registered with the the classs last march - september.

Nissan is not supplying headlight assemblies to dealers in a timely manner (settlement of class action lawsuit for dimming headlights) yet is selling them as oem online. i have been waiting 10 months or more for them to come into my dealer. the only response is that the supply chain is the problem. these headlights have been gradually been dimming for years due to the deterioration of a coating inside the projection beam lens. a class action lawsuit settlement has nissan obligated to replace the complete assembly if one registered with the the class last march - september. this is on going issue and a safety issue. the lights are too dim and do not light up the road adequately. i had a close call with wildlife (deer) because you cannot see well.

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? rear subframe is rusted out and has holes in it. yes it is avaialble for inspection. how was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? loss of control and not safe to drive with a broken rear subframe. has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? gandrud nissan in green bay, wi has inspected it. were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? no symptoms prior to the failure and then top of driver side rear tire pointing inward to the car. this seems to be a common issue from others with the same 2013 nissan altima in areas with road salt usage. the vehicle is 9 years old and has 106,800 miles on it. rest of the car appears rust free and solid. i am the original owner of the vehicle and it gets washed regularly. i will be getting additional pictures from gandrud nissan, as now i only have the 1 picture which is not ideal. gandrud should have the car repaired before february 3, 2023.

- the passenger rear lower suspension link became corrode and separated at the bushing joint area. the car is available for inspection. - loss of control as the back of the car started moving from side to side and off the side of the road. - nissan opened a case# [xxx] and noted that my car is not covered by issued service bulletin (p9324) and recommends that i get it repaired. - this happen without warning, i feel lucky that nobody was seriously hurt. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

My 2013 nissan altima only has 121,000 miles and is only driven 1 time per week all highway miles. this week my car broke down in the middle of several intersections....very dangerous! i was almost hit several times because my car would just die when trying to take off. i never had any warning or warning lights appear. i was told by nissan dealership i had transmission failure related to the cvt (continuously variable transmission). i now need a new transmission which costs $5,000.00. this is an ongoing issue with nissan and cvt transmissions. i would like to see nissan make it right for their consumers that purchased their 2013 nissan altima and other models/years only to have the transmission fail due to faulty cvt transmissions that nissan is aware of and will not take responsibility for or do anything to help. year after year they continue to use the same faulty cvt transmission. they have extended the original warranty of 5 years/60,000 to 10 years/120,000 for 2003-2010 nissan models with the cvt transmission due to this problem yet refuse to help the consumers of newer nissan models. this is not right and it is not fair. they have deceived their consumers by having the knowledge of the cvt transmission failures yet still continue to use them.

Air bag sensors continue to come on even after repairs and reprogramming have been completed multiple times. sensors do not recognize occupants thus causing a safety issue should there be a collision. complaint was filed with nissan consumer affairs and nissan refuses to remediate even though recall was issued on this same issue several years ago. nissan states outside of normal warranty. nissan expects remediation costs ($800.00 plus) to be covered by consumer. i believe the sensor and airbag system is still faulty and was not properly remediated during the initial recall.

Driver air bag light remains on. passenger air bag was supposedly fixed per recall years ago, but now the driver air bag seems to be faulty. car has not been in an accident. attempts by dealer and other mechanics to reset the light have failed, indicating there is a problem. nissan refuses to remediate and says that it is the owner's responsibility. dealer has said that nissan does not know what the problem is and even if airbag is replaced for a tune of $3k they do not guarantee that the problem will be fixed! there is no option for us and this is extremely unsafe.

With only 99 k miles my lower rear control arm broke while i was driving the vehicle and the rear tire began flopping around. had i been driving faster at the time it's possible that my spouse and i could have died in an accident or have be extremely injured. dealer lied and said that there was a recall and that i should have received a letter in the mail. i never received a letter. and it looks like there is only a service campaign for the issue.

My car will not got out of gear without pressing the shift lock release button.

While driving the vehicle the car shut off while driving on the highway in traffic.when the vehicle came to a complete stop after thankfully not being in a collision the vehicle would start but wouldn't go into drive.it was later determined that the transmission suffered a catastrophic failure for the second time.the transmission has less than 17k on it and the first transmission failed at 41k nissan should be held accountable for producing a transmission that can cause a catastrophic accident due to a complete mechanical failure on a piece of equipment that nissan produced. nissan and the government agencies are aware of the issues with these vehicles and failures to take action.shame on both.

While driving my 2013 nissan altima on the highway i heard a real loud bang so i got off the nearest exit to check out the car. upon looking under the rear passenger side of the car i noticed that the lower control arm broke off. i was able to get the car home, but cannot drive it. doing a little research, i found this is common on 2013-2019 altima models. i feel this is a major safety concern and should be looked into further.

My 2013 nissan altima had a malfunctioning air bag which "could or could not" deploy correctly, and at any time. i had to pay $2800.00 for replacement of this serious safety issue, and nissan will not reimburse me. this air bag had simply stopped operating correctly, it had never been deployed. at the time of replacement the car had 86,000. i had no choice about replacing it unless i wanted my passenger to be at a serious safety risk.

While driving on the highway the car started to lose control. car shop said control link on driver side broke and the one on the passenger side was cracked and they replace both. i took the old parts e incident (0)to the dealership they said it was a recall.

The cvt was making noise and vibrated. we did some research on line and read that the 2013 nissan sentra already had a transmission recall and many reported safety incidents. we saw many complaints for the 2013 altima transmission but no recalls. the dealer said the transmission must be replaced but we would have to pay for it and they would contact us if a recall was announced. there was a recall for the cvt software and the owner notification states that that this issue could lead ro accelerated wear and damage to the cvt. i would think that they would then need to cover a failed transmission.

The headlights on low beam do not put out enough light to see what is in front of the car and i still have them. it is unsafe to drive a care with inadequate low beam lighting. yes, dealer confirmed it but said 4/25/2022 was the last date to report the problem to have it replaced as part of the settlement. the dealerships are well aware of this problem. no warning, the lights just gradually got dimmer over time.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact received notification of voluntary service campaign: pc861 (front combination lamps (headlamps) – halogen only). the contact stated that the front headlamps failed to illuminate. the dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that the voluntary service campaign had expired. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the voluntary service campaign had expired. the failure mileage was approximately 88,000. the contact stated that there isn't a failure mileage. while waiting for the parts to become available, the contact had become ill and had missed the deadline for the recall repairs. however, the contact claims that she was never notified that the parts were available or to come in for repairs. the contact is currently waiting for the manufacturer's recall department to approve the repairs past the deadline.

Rear passenger suspension arm broke while driving from what looks to be corrosion. was able to make it safely due to 1 bolt holding in place the car is not drivable. had i kept driving the whole wheel would have came off causing an accident .

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 45 mph and approaching a stop light, the vehicle started shaking violently. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the mechanic replaced the wheel bearing, performed an alignment, and replaced the tires; however, the failure persisted. on another occasion, while accelerating, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating. the contact turned off and restarted the vehicle, and the vehicle started operating normally. the vehicle was taken to any independent mechanic, but no failure was found. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 100,000.

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My power steering somehow had a slow leak which caused steering wheel to lock on while driving. also, when i turn it sounds like a clucking sound like something is wrong with my power train. when i drive my accelerator seems like it be taking its time to catch up to speed. i've done did so much mechanical work to this car and it seems like nothing is working.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, he noticed a burning smell coming through the a/c vents. the air bag warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that unknown frontal air bag had deployed under the hood and burned; however, the mechanic could not repair the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to another mechanic who informed the contact that they could not repair the vehicle. an unknown dealer was contacted but provided no assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 109,000.

While driving on a highway at approximately 65 mph the car seemed to lose traction and the slip indicator light appeared. once able to safely look at the vehicle it was noticed the rear wheels were not aligned and the lower rear control arm had snapped.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 25 mph, the vehicle began to wobble and almost crashed into another vehicle. the traction control warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to park and noticed that the wheel was tilted inwards. the contact was informed by an independent mechanic that the control arm broke had fractured due to corrosion. the sub frame was also fractured. the contact stated that a second independent mechanic was notified of the issue and was referred to the dealer for assistance. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer where an unknown diagnosis was provided. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under recall. the failure mileage was approximately 151,000. the vin was not available.

While driving my vehicle when trying to accelerate it wouldn’t go above 20mph had to hit the brakes then vehicle would just accelerate real fast i was in traffic with my kids thank god we wasn’t hurt nissan needs to recall this situation it’s affecting a lot of 2013 and up

Cat transmission when out for the second time

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. the vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that an unknown component needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired and was also serviced under two unrelated recalls; however, the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was sputtering and jerking while depressing the accelerator pedal. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was then taken back to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the cvt controller needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 30,000.

The passenger side rear lower control arm broke in half while driving down the road. there were no potholes or rough road conditions present when failure occurred. the failure caused instant loss of stability of the vehicle, but luckily did not result in an accident. where was no warning before the failure occurred. the event occurred in iowa. there is currently a nissan service campaign (p9324) to replace this component. it is the correct vehicle, a 2013 nissan altima, and occurred in a covered state (iowa). i opened an inquiry with nissan customer care (case 48827935), but was told my vehicle was not covered. the explanation given was that not all 2013 nissan altimas are covered, and it was likely the lower control arm date code or vehicle build location was outside the scope of the service campaign. i would ask that the nthsb and nissan review the data for failed units and consider if this service campaign should be expanded.

I took my vehicle in for assessment which costs around $160 as had many warning lights, including airbag. nissan reviewed and informed my the passenger airbag needed to be replaced as the sensor was bad. there have been four previous recalls on nissan altima for airbag sensor issues and mine was not addressed. now there is an issue and i'm told to spend money i don't have for an issue nissan should fix. in the event somebody is hurt or worse, nissan will be held responsible. please take action and correct this issue and hold nissan responsible.

My headlights have been dangerously dim for about a year now. according to the dealer is not a simple bulb replacement situation. they are telling me that i need to replace both headlamp assemblies and the cost will be about $1300 total. ($650 per headlamp). it is extremely difficult to drive at night with these dim headlights. a significant safety issue. yes. not yet. no warning lights or messages.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 15 mph, the vehicle veered to the right. the contact steered to the left and kept turning the steering wheel to the left in to bring the vehicle back into a straight lane. the contact stated that the traction control warning light was illuminated. the contact was able to drive back to the residence and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. the mechanic diagnosed that the passenger’s side rear lower control arm had sheared off and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the contact researched online and related the failure to nhtsa action number: ea19002 (suspension). the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

Rear lower control arm broke as was backing into the garage. traction control light was turned on on the dash.

Local (rockwall texas) nissan dealership does not have the parts for recall on 1n4al3ap7dn404470. i've been waiting for a year.

Both front head lights (low lights) are very dim; right headlight may require re-wiring due to constant burning out of head light (low lights) and turning signal light. measures have been taken by owner to address the situation by careful step-wise cleaning of headlight covers. after cleaning of headlight covers, there was significant fogginess still noted as having a film like appearance. this film appeared to be on the inside portion of the head lamps. visibility was not improved after cleaning headlights. night time driving visibility is significantly affected, leading to issue of safety while driving. passengers have noted inability to distinguish whether headlights are turned on or off while driving at nght. issue has been brought up to multiple nissan car dealerships who refuse to further inspect or acknowledge the issue of defect in the 2013 nissan altima. the issue has previously been brought up in the case of rafael suarez, et al. v. nissan north america, inc., case no.3:21-cv-00393-wlc-an. dealership refuses to acknowledge case or issue in general.

Im not sure what the malfunction. is but i’ve been experiencing delayed acceleration. i can be at a stop light and when it turns green i hit the gas and it won’t go until about 4 seconds later. i’m afraid i will get hit in the back or hit when turning because the delay. this also happens at stop signs or when i’m simply pulling out somewhere. when i looked it up on google many nissan altimas are having the exact same problem. also me and a relative have the same car and she’s been experiencing the same problem!

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the hood failed to open as needed. the vehicle was also leaking anti-freeze. the contact was unable to open the hood to check or add coolant. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the contact was as unaware of the repair performed on the vehicle. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was unknown.

I had recall work done on my car was not properly repaired issue still needs addressed nissan refuses to look into they are telling me it was addressed. but the issue still remains. to fix the issue they want me to pay for it but i ma afraid that it may not be fixed properly again . this is the third accordance with this issue.

Steady check engine light came on april 25, 2023. just had oil change/filter done day before. had tune-up done may 25, 2023. had mechanic who replaced my catalytic converter and (2) o2 sensors a year ago check my car. found that the inside of the catalytic converter was melted. they checked for a fuel leak in engine, none found. replaced catalytic converter and front o2 sensor. as of today, no steady check engine light has come back on. i think a flashing check engine light should have displayed for something as serious as a fuel leak. what if my car caught fire while driving? also, i was told several years ago by a local nissan dealer that my driver side airbag would need replacing - that indicator light never came back on the dash board either. faulty sensors? i notified nissan in tn by mail.

The airbag sensor stop working. the airbag light stayed on whether someone was sitting in or not sitting in the passenger seat. the dealership stated there was an opening in the circuit and had to be re-builded. with the airbag not working this made the vehicle unsafe to drive and they could not tell me if the defect was with the driver side or passenger side airbag.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while attempting to shift from park(p) to drive(d), the gear shift lever failed to move as needed. the contact stated that the gear shifter also failed to shift to reverse(r). the contact stated that she had to move the shifter back and forth until the gear shifter responded. the contact stated that the failure had become a recurring failure. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the shifter assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 91,756.

Good day, the airbags don't show as on when passengers sit. and the transmission is giving me more problems.

The rear sub frame is broken (rusted completely) on the passenger side rear. i had a sudden flat tire and took it in to have a new tire put on and the tire company showed me that the tire issue was due to the sub frame being broken.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 30 mph, the passenger’s side rear wheel started wobbling, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact stated that there was an abnormal sound while experiencing the failure. the contact pulled over safely and then drove back to the residence. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the passenger’s side rear toe link had fractured. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not under recall. the failure mileage was 143,000.

Headlights so dimmed you cannot see at night. without using my high beams. i have all ready received 3 verbal warnings for driving with high beams. my understanding there was a recall i missed out in due to lost mail i assume but nissan refuses to fix it and trying to charge me $2000 for there safety defect. i cannot afford to get this fixed out of pocket and it’s a safety issue. if it’s a recall that’s a safety issue it should be a nissan repair.

Front passenger air bag warning lamp is illuminating signaling that the vehicle is not detecting an occupant in the seat. this is the second time this has occurred. the first time the sensor was replaced, (pc214) nhtsa13v-069. it was covered under a safety recall in april 2013. i took the vehicle to bowie nissan, bowie, md and asked to have the sensor replaced at no charge as this is a safety issue. i provided the tsb from nissan notifying the dealerships. the tsb reference number ntb19-071 september 12, 2019. i supplied the service writer a photo of the results of a diagnostic scan that stated occupant sensor was abnormal. the service advisor stated that it is a safety issue but they would have to charge a $189 diagnostic scan. if they confirmed the problem they would then make the repair and charge me the cost since it is not covered by nissan. my car currently has mileage of 104,389 mile. i feel that this should be repaired by nissan at no charge as this the second time this part has failed and that it is genuine safety issue. i feel that nissan is dodging it responsibility to its customers and nhtsa.

It was a recall on the headlights and nissan said the recalled expired. the previous owner passed away. you can’t see anything at night without driving with the high beams on i had the bulbs changed an it’s dim lighting. this is a safety issues that’s putting me and other people lives in danger.

Deer run out in front of me. airbags did not deploy.

The headlights are so dim it is dangerous. i had been riding with the brights on because of the dimness of the lights. i was almost in a serious accident due to the lack of visibility resulting from faulty headlights—even with the brights on. these are dangerous.

My son was driving on the highway when all of a sudden the car would no longer excel when he pressed on the gas. he immediately moved over in traffic to get to the side of the road and just barely made it before the car completely stopped moving. he was very lucky that he reacted in the way he did being a new driver on the road. this could have been extremely bad if he didn't think to move over and in the correct direction to make it all the way through traffic around him. the transmission is the component that failed. the issue was inspected and confirmed by the dealer and replaced. no warning lights came on when this issue occured.

Hood latch cable snatched it was recall on thi vehicle

The 2013 nissan altima passenger light seatbelt dash light stayed on unless seatbelt was buckled with person in seat. took to nissan dealer who charged $150 to diagnose as a sensor control unit except when they cleared the codes the airbag light also came on and has stayed on. 1.issue number one is nissan had a recall on the sensor unit and nissan refuses warranty. i called nissan hotline and took back to dealer and warranty was still refused. 2.issue number two the air bag light only showed up after the codes where cleared account to nissan. this means that i was driving with the passenger air bag not functioning without any warning light showing not functioning air bag. i believe this is a warranty issue and also a safety issue where the car has a non-functional passenger air bag even though it does not show until the codes are cleared at a dealer. how many people are driving around not knowing nissan is not giving a warning light?

There is a known cvt transmission issue with certain years of different models of nissans. my sons car recently started hesitating and not accelerating when pulling out of intersections. i took the vehicle to nissan and was told that there is a known issue and they have extended warranties on the issue but my sons car was out of warranty and they were not willing to assist due to no recalls as of yet. the issue with the car hesitating is a huge safety concern. they recommended a new transmission for 6500.00.

Headlights are dangerously dim, contacted manufacturer and were told that we missed the settlement on this issue. we purchased this vehicle after the settlement so of course we missed it. my son drives this car to and from college two and a half hours away. i cannot understand why nothing is being done. when he drives at night, he has to have high beams on and even then, they are not the brightest. i know we are not the only ones, i have researched it and seen countless complaints about the headlights.

Air bag not function

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood opened independently. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact was informed that the manufacturer had received the notification and the manufacturer informed the contact that the recall repair had been completed by the previous owner in 2016. the failure mileage was approximately 151,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the passenger’s side rear control arm fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the mechanic confirmed that the control arm had fractured. the contact was informed that the control arm needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 125,000. the vin was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle made an unusual sound and stalled. the contact stated she was able to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and then the vehicle lost motive power. the contact stated the vehicle would not restart. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the vehicle was diagnosed with a failed transmission. the transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 100,200.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while accelerating and jerked intermittently. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle had been diagnosed. the contact was informed that the failure was due to a faulty transmission. the contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and determined that the vin was not included in a recall. the failure mileage was approximately 90,200.

The dim headlights dont work right so u cant see driving. it is very dangerous it could cause a accident. so you have to drive with your brights on so that you can see and then that could also cause accident because you're blinding the people coming towards you

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while reversing, there was a banging sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. later, while driving the traction control warning light illuminated, and the rear of the vehicle became unstable. after parking the vehicle, the contact discovered that the vehicle was tilted towards the driver's side. the vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who determined that the rear control arm had fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the local dealer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 158,000.

Hello, i took my nissan altima into my local nissan dealer for a hood latch recall on 11/13/2023. on 11/21/2023 at about 6:40 pm i was driving my car at a speed of maybe 45-50mph and my hood flew open hitting my windshield causing damage to my car, and scaring my son and i. i called the dealer the next morning and spoke to anthony from the service department regarding this situation, and he stated a faulty latch could have been put on my car, causing this to happen. i sent pictures to him via email, and he advised that he would contact the director and call me back with an update. i received a callback within hours advising nissan would cover the damages but i would need to contact consumer affairs to see which location could do the repairs as they were behind by 8 month at that location in particular and could not provide me with a loaner car. after a week of waiting for an update from a dealer to confirm repairs, i had the car towed to the thomas nissan of joliet on 12/4/2023 as the car would not accelerate anymore due to the hard brake. as of today 12/18/2023 i have spoken to the service manager there and he advised parts came in but they do not have a date for repairs or approval on the acceleration issue and for now will only repair the body. i advised that i am extremely saddened by the way i am being handled after such a traumatic ordeal that could have been deadly or life altering. this recall was supposed to prevent this issue, and it only caused it. this recall hasn't done anything to fix the cars, and neither have three other hood latch recalls for altima cars. altima drivers are in danger from hoods that suddenly fly open while driving, and this situation just proves a problem. nissan doesn't know how to properly repair it, and my car and i are proof.

I was never informed of a voluntary recall on the headlamps of certain nissan altimas, my wife said it was difficult to drive at night, i installed led lights with little change. i found out after nissan had a voluntary recall that the head light assemblies had issues, mainly de-lamination of the chrome in the reflector assembly on the low beam light. dealer said they would replace them unless i paid over $2000. i found non oem light assemblies, had them installed, and took the old assembly apart and i was shocked to see the degrading of the entire assembly and material deposited on the lens making it cloudy, not clear at all. i documented all this, and really do think it is a serious safety issue since many of these cars are now on the used market, and many of the owners buying on that market may not have the resources to change out the headlamp assemblies, or even original owners such as me and my wife. nissan knows there was an issue, and therevis. we happened to be lucky, my wife was not involved in an accident due to the low output of the lights, but the difference after installing the new assemblies is dramatic and the damage to the reflector assembly and cloudy film on the lens is significant. nissan knows of the problem, they accept no responsibility now, but no doubt it is a serious safety issue which should be looked at again, nissan did not let all the owners know they may have an issue, heck i got more notices on a hood latch recall than anything else. this is a real serious safety issue, visibility at night is severely restricted.

My airbag light has been illuminated for the past few months. it does not illuminate while someone is in the seat. once reset, it stays off for a while. when checked, the mechanic informed me that the sensor in my passenger seat needs to be replaced. due to this malfunction, the vehicle may improperly deploy airbags. this has not happened but i’m concerned that it could possibly happen.

I feel like my 2013 nissan altima 2.5 sl sedan is/was part of the transmission recall. i purchased my vehicle in 2017/2018… since then i already replaced all the solenoids in 2020 for the transmission and it drove fine for 2 years. then in october/november of 2023 the transmission code p0776 came on and it was taken to a nissan dealership in maine and was informed that the whole transmission was no good and needed to be replaced. i since bought a new nissan altima transmission that was never used before so, the transmission has 0 miles on it and had my personal mechanic place it in and now in early 2024 the transmission went from driving 65mph on the highway and suddenly dropped to 30mph still on highway with no dashboard light notice at all… so now i have a vehicle that is broken and i don’t know what to do next!!! please advise. i was wondering if my vin# was one that had the original recall and was taken care of anlready before i bought it? and if i can get any help with this new transmission that is now no good?

Hello, i took my nissan altima into my local nissan dealer for a hood latch recall on 11/13/2023. on [xxx] at about [xxx] i was driving my car at a speed of maybe 45-50mph and my hood flew open hitting my windshield causing damage to my car, and scaring my son and i. i called the dealer the next morning and spoke to anthony from the service department regarding this situation, and he stated a faulty latch could have been put on my car, causing this to happen. i sent pictures to him via email, and he advised that he would contact the director and call me back with an update. i received a callback within hours advising nissan would cover the damages but i would need to contact consumer affairs to see which location could do the repairs as they were behind by 8 month at that location in particular and could not provide me with a loaner car. my fiancé contacted consumer affairs on 11/22/2023 and was told someone would call on 11/27/2023. i received a missed call and voicemail advising that i would receive a callback on 11/29/2023. i did not want to wait until the 29th and tried calling back as well as emailing several times and had not heard back. today 11/28/2023 a call was placed to the direct number i was given and no answer. i then called the 800 number and spoke with a rep named monica requesting a supervisor or manager and was yelled at and told i would receive a call back on the 29th. i advised that i am extremely saddened by the way i am being handled after such a traumatic ordeal that could have been deadly or life altering. this recall was supposed to prevent this issue, and it only caused it. this recall hasn't done anything to fix the cars, and neither have three other hood latch recalls for altima cars. altima drivers are in danger from hoods that suddenly fly open while driving, and this situation just proves a problem. nissan doesn't know how to properly repair it, and my car and i are proof. as of today 1/30/2024, i received a callback from maria. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Headlights

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood suddenly became unlatched, compromising front visibility. as a result, the contact veered into a light pole, damaging the bumper. the vehicle returned to normal functionality, but the failure became a regular occurrence. the air bags did not deploy. a police report was not filed, and no injuries were reported. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not repaired. after investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags), and the vin was included. the manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the nhtsa hotline for assistance. the failure mileage was 160,000.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving 50 mph, the passenger’s side rear wheel started wobbling, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. the contact stated that there was an abnormal sound while experiencing the failure. the contact pulled over and waited for a tow - lucky he moved tow lanes to the shoulder without issue. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the passenger’s side rear upper control arm had fractured. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that the vin was not under recall. the failure mileage was 118,000.

Malfunction indicator light keeps coming on and remaining on.

Delayed acceleration after making a stop, high rpms when accelerating after making a stop. all above conditions appears to happen randomly.

I bought this car and the light bulb is replaced. it is the actual halo type plastic head lights that are defected. if i take to dealer can they fix it. i saw issues with the same thing on the internet.

Passenger airbag safety light does not light up as it should, shows passenger isn't wearing seat belt when they are. airbag might not deploy under these conditions. there was a recall for this, took to dealership, was not corrected. transmission stalls and studders, will not accelerate due to faulty cvt. causes near miss accidents. shift lock occasionally prevents car from changing from park, reverse, drive.

Nissan never informed me of the head light recall in 2022 and as a result i've been driving on dim lights which is quite dangerous. this week i took it into a nissan dealership in anderson, sc to get them repaired and it cost $1500! they informed me it should have been covered under the recall but that it's expired. this is unacceptable. nissan is responsible to inform it's car owners of all recalls and the fact that they didn't should not enable them to get away with making people pay for these recall repairs.

I bought the car at 48, 750 miles at 71,000, transmission was sputtering and stalling. extended warranty from zurich paid for new parts in an old transmission. now, car is at 106,000, transmission is shot, it is banging and knocking while driving.

My vehicle has a code failure for the air bag sensor light. in order to pass inspection the light has to clear itself and it is not. i’ve had this vehicle since 2015 and have never had this issue. after talking to a representative at nissan service department, he claimed that this is an issue he has with his nissan as well leading me to believe that this is a manufacturer issue. upon receiving a diagnostic there is no actual damage to the sensor in question it’s just malfunctioning. below is an explanation from the service team at nissan. diagnostic trouble code: b00a0-00 occupant sensor mal. checked harness for any damages and found none. unplugged unit and sensor and reconnected them. attempted to clear codes did not clear, unsuccessful. attempted to perform zero point relearn, unsuccessful. attempt to clear codes again and codes did not clear

Ocs system for passenger airbag is not working properly. went to two dealerships and they said it was not covered under the recall 16v-244. i spoke with nissan consumer affairs and they said that the recall was addressed in the past but was not able to provide when and where. the dealerships i go to for servicing do not have any history of the ocs ever being repaired which means that it was probably repaired sometime with the original owner. assuming it was actually replaced in the past, with replacement, the part is still failing and not having reached the 15 year mark for the car or the actual recall itself is alarming.

The headlights on my 2013 nissan altima sl are dangerously dim. the car was purchased used in july, 2022 and has been driven daily by my son since then. while driving with him recently on his way home college i was driving and could barely tell that the headlights were on while driving at night through the un-lit interstate in virginia. the extremely low light level was alarming to me as i could not see well without using the high beams which was not always possible due to surrounding traffic, and i was constantly nervous that the others on the road may not be able to see my vehicle. nissan is fully aware that there is an issue. in response to a class action lawsuit in 2022 they agreed to replace the headlight assemblies for those that filed a claim within a certain timeframe. the lawsuit pointed to a delaminating of the reflective materials inside the headlight assembly, so replacing the bulbs does not significantly raise the lighting output. unfortunately the deadline for a free replacement expired prior to me purchasing the car. i contacted a local nissan dealer on [xxx], 2024 and they indicated that the free replacement has long since expired and estimated that it would cost approximately $1,500 to replace the headlights. i then contacted nissan corporate on the same date and received the same response. i honestly do not understand how this did not become a safety recall. the lights obviously do not produce adequate light levels to safely drive at night. this is worsened by the prevalence of ultra-brite hid halogen and led headlights on the majority of cars on the road today. though nissan “did not accept” liability in response to the class action lawsuit in 2022, nissan did replace thousands of sets of headlights- admitting that they know the oem headlights are an issue. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

I have contacted 2 dealerships about fixing the recall and nobody will call me back to schedule to fix. all they say is they will talk to the shop manager, and i never hear back. now the hood is constantly stuck or not opening.

The paint bubbles and chips off. bad paint job on this vehicle.

The lights are positioned too low to the ground and they are not bright enough. i end up having to keep my high lights on when driving at night because the visibility is very poor otherwise. dangerous

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact stated that the wheels were misaligned and had detached. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a detached passenger’s side rear lower control arm due to corrosion. the contact was informed that the passenger’s side rear lower control arm needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. additionally, the contact was advised that due to the corrosion, the driver's side rear lower control arm would soon need to be replaced as well. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. the failure mileage was 124,000.

Front lower control arm bushings appear worn out with progressive clunking and severe shaking leading to unstable steering and unevenly worn tires

I have taken the car to 3 mechanics for 4-5 incidents knowing that the mechanics were indeed certified in professionally fixing the issue. i was driving the car and made a proper left turn, yielding to oncoming traffic when suddenly the vehicle was unable to accelerate. the other car was approaching and i pushed on the gas as hard as i could to barely get it to move out of the way, luckily avoid a collision. the car died and will restart and drive another 11 miles, repeating the process. no mechanic has been able to properly identify the cause. please understand, i could be that "lies" to individuals in order to sell the car, but do i really want to put another person's life at such a faulty incident? well, i recommend another recall on the issue, regardless of the cost because a little hood latch and a simple light compartment isn't anything like an unknown cause of malfunction stall towards driving in a hectic traffic.

Upon driving, the left control arm snapped in two. the car veered to the left but i was able to regain control fortunately. ten minutes prior i had been on a major highway. results may have been different in that regard. firestone complete auto care assessed it and quoted me up to $600.00 for repair. i researched the control issue only to discover that this was a common problem on 2013 nissan altimas. there were beyond numerous complaints in usa and canada, and over a quarter million altimas were repaired for this defect. my mechanic told me that the right control arm had already been repaired prior to myself purchasing the vehicle in 2016, but the left control arm was not repaired. apparently there was simply a "campaign" regarding this defect and it was never considered a recall. i am wondering if there can be some reimbersement for the $673.51 i paid to get my car fixed. i would appreciate a reply. thank you.

I was traveling straight and made an abrupt turn. i lost control of my car and struck a pole, then hit a brick building. none of the airbags in my vehicle deployed and i hit my nose on the steering wheel and sustained other injuries.

While driving on a highway at 65 mph, the hood of the car completely opened. when attempting to close it, the latch that holds the hood wouldn't hold it at all. there were no warning lights, when i called the dealership they said that because there were no recalls on it currently, they couldn't do anything. the hood completely blinded us and dented the roof and sides of our car.

Sometimes when i'm driving the car starts idling as if i'm going fast that's how it sounds and i'm making a turn and it's sounds like it's accelerated but it won't go as much as i step on the gas it will not go so i got to pull over to the side wait for a little bit turn off the car and let it sit and then i'll go back tomorrow and it's every time this light turns on the dashboard with a car with the swively lines

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the lower control arm frame on the driver's side was completely rusted and had detached from the vehicle. there was no warning illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 188,000. the vin was not available.

Very stiff steering.

Ocs not working, passenger airbag is off when adult is in seat. apparently was recalled before but seeing that despite being “fixed” and the problem came back. hard to get in contact with anyone at nissan or the dealerships to take responsibility for it.

The dashboard light shows that the steering wheel air bag is non functioning. this has been reported on line to nissan for several years, and not one response from nissan. the dealership indicates that it's a malfunction, probably a sensor, and it might require me to pay up to $5,000 to identify the deficiency. i view this as a safety issue and not one of misuse. kindly advise when this can be resolved. your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Power train gives out when car warms up. i’ve had fluids checked for the power train and everything was fine. when on high way power train would either jerk tremendously or just give out. it almost caused me to wreck one day ass there was a truck behind me who nearly avoided rear ending me because the car completely slowed down.

Unsafe to drive due to transmission not registering lower gears when at complete stop, takes full minute before gears accelerate. i have unexpectedly stalled in the middle of traffic and was almost rear ended. going under the legal miles per hour on standard roads causing delays in traffic and potential fire risk due to overheating because of transmission issues. potential harm to myself and others by causing collisions. big o's in boise idaho (208) 996-1306 has confirmed it is unsafe to drive 10/29/2024. appointment with nissan dealership 10/30/2024 check engine light has failed to appear. the closure of a class action lawsuit over cvt transmission issues in vehicles like the 2013 nissan altima, without a recall, poses significant safety risks. without a recall, critical transmission problems such as stalling, power loss, or erratic shifting remain unresolved for many drivers. financial constraints may prevent owners from paying out-of-pocket for expensive repairs, leaving unsafe vehicles on the road. unlike recalls, which require manufacturers to notify all affected owners and provide free repairs, lawsuits end without ongoing accountability, meaning these safety risks can persist indefinitely. additionally, future owners, especially in the used car market, may be unaware of the defect, unknowingly operating cars with hidden risks. the lack of consistent resolution means thousands of vehicles with potentially faulty transmissions continue to pose dangers not only to their drivers but also to other road users. a recall would ensure that all affected vehicles are inspected and repaired, but without one, the burden unfairly shifts to owners, compromising road safety on a large scale.

Delamination of headlight units has left low beam use unsafe. seeing more than 20-25ft ahead of vehicle is impossible at night. there was a class action suit for this issue but i was not notified and now the window for replacement had passed. this seems like it should have been a safety recall. i attempted to get relief from nissan but was stonewalled. not even a discount on replacing the units.

The headlights are very dim and it's very hard to see when it's dark outside

The headlamps are so dim, you can't even see the road at night. this is a well known issue to nissan that the headlamps for this make and model are defective. the headlamp assemblies need to be replaced and this should be a recall. there was a civil lawsuit and i, like many others, tried getting the headlamps replaced during the acceptable time period, but my nissan dealership was not able to get the parts in time. looking online, this happened to the majority of people and people weren't able to get the proper repairs needed at no fault of their own. this is a major problem that nissan needs to address. nhtsa also has a responsibility to be pushing nissan on this recall. my automotive repair company said they've never seen so many complaints with the nhtsa without there being a full recall. it is an extreme safety hazard to not have the road visible at night. i, along with others, have received warnings from the police as well for not having proper lighting. please help fix this issue.

The steering wheel locked up and it caused the car to hit a concrete barrier.

The indicator light on the dashboard has been lit for several years and remains lit showing that the steering wheel air bag (a safety issue) is non-functioning. this is an electronic issue, and not the result of misuse. this has been reported several times already and nothing has been done. i am not prepared to pay $5000 to have this analyzed abd repaired when it clearly is a safety issue. please respond.

This car seems to have the same software issue as other altimas but the vin does not record a recall. when someone is in the passenger seat, there is no dashboard confirmation and we are worried that the airbag might not deploy.

The headlights has a recall but the dealership told me if the previous owner didn't fix it, it didn't do me any justice. i have to drive with bright lights on at night because the headlights are pointed at the ground but not up ahead to see what's in front of me. it's very hard to see. i haven't had the car a year and i really love my car. the $1,600 to fix, is what the nissian dealership in my town quoted me. i am a single mom with elementary aged kids, driving them to school, it's still little dark.

I was mailed a recall for a warning light for the passenger air bag. it covers a time period of 15 years. i had the warning light come on as described in the mailer for the recall that was sent to me ( the original owner of a 2013 nissan altima ) and i set up an appointment with the dealership to have it repaired. no sooner did i leave after dropping off the vehicle that the dealership called to inform me that my vin is not part of the recall even though it is clearly on the mailer. i for the life of me cannot understand how such an important safety issue can be excluded when the exact problem they listed is now occurring.

Rear suspension control arm broke while making a turn. heard a loud snap, couldn't see anything wrong so i proceeded to turn onto the road, heard what sounded like a blowout and felt like the tire was about to come off. after looking it up, i see that this to be common with 2013 so i called nissan to find out if a recall was ever issued and it has not been which is very concerning. this happened when i was traveling less than 10 mph, pulling away from my home.

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I have had this vehicle for a few years, this car only have 118,333 mile on it, it stop working on me in the middle of the road. the dealership said the transmission went out in the vehicle but i’m not sure how that was possible. i could pay the price for the vehicle to be fixed with them because it was very pricey but didn’t know that many people with this year model have had the same complaints with the transmission. they never stated that the car had a recall about the transmission, i feel this is not right and something was hinted from me.

I bought this car from auto auction group inc in los angeles, ca. when i bought the vehicle it read 103,158 miles on the odometer, however i learned recently through a car fax, that when the car was received by auto auction group it had 222,854. they rolled back the odometer committing fraud and putting me at risk and selling me a lemon that was basically on its way to break down sooner rather than later. i also learned they had erased the check engine warning so it seemed like the car was fine.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph, the hood slightly opened and was flapping. the contact pulled into a gas station. the vehicle was taken back to ntb tire & service center, where the hood was forcefully pushed closed. the contact was able to drive to the residence. the dealer was not notified of the failure. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact related the failure to nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not included in the recall. the failure mileage was 68,420.

The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving approximately 50-55 mph, the transmission suddenly failed, and the vehicle started losing power while decelerating. the contact was able to coast to the side of the road from an off-ramp. there were no warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, but the cause of the failure was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 110,000.

Belt light indicates not operational while being occupoed shoiuld go off during occupied. off at times when occupied however this has been brought to the dealership on more than 5 trips and we are told that nothing is wrong. but that other new cars on the lot are also indicating the same signal we do not know if the bag will operate while light id=s out occuringinf since car is new 2013 call manfucturer and was told "oh well, we can do nothing about that" go to another dealersbnip see if they can find out what's wrong

The passenger side door handle will not open the door, i heard and felt a crack when trying to get out of the vehicle. you have to open by using the outside door handle. if this car was too be in an accident the passenger could become trapped inside. this happen while parked.

Son was driving down the road and the lower link arm broke. there is a recall on those in both canada and us but the dealership, darlings, won't fix it. my son could have been seriously injured or killed had he been driving at 60 mph. nissan isn't standing behind their product and fixing a major safety defect.

The headlights in the dim position do not sufficiently provide enough light to safely drive at night while driving.

While driving on street, the gas pedal will no longer provide power to the car and begin to slow itself down. i will push on the breaks briefly and try the gas pedal to see if it works and it will take a few times before it does. while on the freeway the vehicle again, gas pedal would no longer provide power to the car and begin to slow itself down. this has now happened 8 separate times to the car. it will work for a few days and then do it again, with out notice. no check engine light goes on. second issue is, the steering wheel will also feel extremely loose, not during the same time but when my speed is over 70 mph. also, the check engine light nor any safety notices will go on. lastly, the air bag light won't come off. the gas petal issue happened again on july 3th, 2020 and i decided to take it to get looked at. the dealer for a 5 point inspection and they found nothing wrong. i check the nhtsa website and it shows no recalls done. does this mean they have not been completed? *tr

Low beam headlights are too dim and unsafe for night driving. *tr

2013 nissan altima just went dead while driving on street. got it towed to garage, garage said cvt dead, transmission needs replacement, $$$$$, very unhappy

My son was driving this vehicle and made a turn on the highway when the rear passenger side control arm broke in half. the car was all over the road and he was able to make a stop on the side. luckily, he did not pass a oncoming vehicle at the same time. we had the vehicle towed to edmunds nissan in council bluffs, ia. the service technician said that i need a new control arm and that the cost was approximately $1200. i did some research and saw some posts that this is a known problem with this vehicle from 2013 to 2018 models. i called nissan consumer advocacy and the rep stated that no recall has been ordered. this is very frustrating that a problem has been made aware and that a manufacturer will not go to the next steps to fix it. this could have been a very serious if not deadly accident if my son would not have gotten the car under control. nissan did assign a case number 43804399.

The dim headlamps of my 2013 altima have progressively dimmed to an unsafe level that makes it very difficult to see driving path and surrounding area. in my many years of driving, this is by far the worst lighting projected by any of my vehicles. the lighting was great when purchased used in 2016 but overtime is not safe to drive at night and especially during rain storm except when lightning lights the sky.. safety recall is justly needed, are we waiting for someone to die for this to happen?

The headlights on my 2013 nissan altima are horrible! i can’t see with the low beams at all and i need to use my high beams at all times in the dark. this is very unsafe!!! i’m very shocked there hasn’t been a recall on these lights! i love my car, however i will never buy another nissan if they don’t fix this problem!

The transmission has failed prematurely. the car has stalled creating a dangerous situation. the vehicle will vibrate and pulls oddly at low speeds. a burning smell has now developed and i cannot drive the vehicle due to safety concerns. there are many many other nissan altima owners reporting the same issue and there needs to be a recall on the cvt transmission on my car.

Low beam headlights are extremely dim!! i have to drive with the high beam headlights on. oncoming traffic never flashes their lights at me, so the high beam lights must be dim, also. the low beam headlights are so dim, that cars behind me at night, cast a shadow in front of my car. my low beam headlights don't even put out enough light to prevent a shadow being formed in front of my car!!

Driving at night is a huge safety issue with my 2013 nissan altima sv. with the low beams on you cannot see the road ahead or any obstacles that might be ahead. these headlight should be a recall. horrible design. *tr

The headlights are extremely dim, totally ineffective for night driving and dangerous. on a dark or semi dark road there is almost no road visibility.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to state line nissan (10401 madison ave, kansas city, mo 64114) where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that nothing needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the contact related the failure to an unknown recall. the failure mileage was approximately 133,000.

Rear control arms both have broken. there is a service campaign bulleting for the same year and model, however the specific vin does not apply according to nissan. a known issue with this model and nissan will not fix the vehicle under the campaign.

I own a 2013 nissan altima with 108,000 miles. i am the first and only owner of this vehicle. it was purchased in missouri, however, i have lived and driven the vehicle in iowa for the entire life of the vehicle. on march 28, 2021 the rear lower link corroded and broke while driving 55mph on hwy 6 in eastern iowa. nissan has a voluntary recall on this problem in 22 states including iowa, yet they refuse to honor this recall for my vehicle claiming that nhtsa sets the parameters and selects the vin numbers for the recall. i have contacted nissan of north america and nhtsa several times and cannot get an answer as to why this particular vehicle does not qualify for the recall.

Rear, lower control arm that connects rear wheel to vehicle broke while driving, nearly causing a crash. and nissan is refusing to cover the expense of the repair even though they are well aware of the issue! (see nissan's service bulletin p9324). nissan need's to be help accountable for this defective part. complete loss of control of the vehicle is very likely, especially at high speeds.

The supplemental air bag warning light came on and will not turn off. the light has been cleared by a mechanic, however, it came back on and stays on.

When driving the car the acceleration is hesitant. when sitting at a red light and go to accelerate there is a delay in which the car won’t move. when driving the transmission does not seem to want to shift. this happens both on a street and highway. this has happens multiple times. i just bought the car about 1 year ago. ## #vpic# 1 - check digit (9th position) does not calculate properly #vpic#

Defective continuously variable transmission

Headlight visibility is awful. i keep taking it to nissan to have it checked and they tell me they do not see anything wrong. my biggest issue is i am afraid i will have a car accident at night cause my lights as so dim it look like i am driving with my park lights on.

Car started having problems when attempting to accelerate, began jerking and a shaking randomly while driving. these problems started around 70,000 miles. recently my car started jerking while trying to drive out of a subdivision then the engine light came on and also the traction light. i couldn’t accelerate so i safely pulled to side of road because it felt like i lost power. i was able to take it to autozone nearby where the scanner read a code for a stuck solenoid. after taking it to nissan dealership where they were supposed to work on recalls related to my vehicle (including a cvt reprogramming),they called me and told me the transmission completely went out when mechanic tried pulling it into shop. now i’m stuck with a car i can’t drive and can’t afford to fix. they quoted me $4200 to replace a transmission that seems to be faulty in the first place. your customers need to be compensated for this. an extended warranty shouldn’t have been the only solution. i’ll never buy a nissan again and will be avoiding cvt transmissions if possible.

The rear lower suspension link broke while driving 55 mph on a well maintained highway causing a loss of control.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called autonation toyota tempe (7970 s. autoplex loop, tempe, az 85284, (480) 420-3425) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while parallel parking, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound and noticed that the passenger’s side rear tire was tilted inward. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with the control arm needing to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the vin was not under recall. the failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

Unable to shift into gear when engaging foot brake when starting vehicle. shift is stuck in park. have to use tool in shift lock release to move between gears to drive car. i was driving and was stopped at a railway crossing. put car in park. once train had passed i tried to put car in drive position and was unable to do so. after reading manual i discovered that if a fault occurs you must use a tool on the shift lock button release to move vehicle. very dangerous.

Can’t shift out of park. multiple nissan vehicles of this exact model year have the same issue. over 500+ complaints have been made about the shift lever getting stuck in park, and the issue is due to a weak plastic bit that breaks on the inside of the center console. this would be a major issue for someone trying to move their car when stuck in traffic after putting in park, only to realize they can’t take it out of park. i contacted my local nissan dealer, to which quoted me 400$ for the repair costs and then let me know of multiple people who have called with the same complaint. this typically happens around 75,000 miles. this can be a major safety concern, and should be recalled due to the number of issues that owners have had with the exact model.

The low beam headlights have dimmed progressively over time to the point that it is unsafe to drive at night & have to end up using high beams to get some visibility

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the passenger side rear control arm fractured after driving over a small bump in the road. the vehicle was towed to the local dealer mike barney nissan located at 3676 sheridan dr, amherst, ny 14226 who diagnosed that the failure was due to corrosion and rusting. the control arm was replaced and the failure was remedied. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 108,000.

The low-beam headlamps on the 2013 nissan altima provide almost no illumination of the road ahead at night. seriously, turning them off or on, it's almost impossible to tell the difference from the driver's seat. i had one headlamp replaced, but that made no difference. people literally flash their high-beams at us at night because they think we are driving with our headlights off. this is not a subtle problem, but rather an extraordinarily dangerous safety hazard. this problem is well known. see for example, http://www.nissanproblems.com/altima-projector-headlights/ : "the low-beam headlights in the 5th generation altima are dangerously dim. the reflective material inside the projector headlights can wear down, drastically reducing the beam's power. in december of 2018 this problem ranked 10th in carcomplaints.com top problem trends list." yet nissan has done nothing about this dreadful safety hazard, as of march 2021. (just checked nissan's vehicle recall site, 3/15/2021). reportedly, attorneys chimicles & tikellis are investigating a potential class-action lawsuit against the automaker. this will not be of much solace if my daughter has a car crash or hits a pedestrian because she can't see ahead of her when driving at night. something must be done--now!

Low beam headlight is very low and unable to see . changed many bulbs and still same .

The low beams on this vehicle are extremely unsafe. if there was to be a child or an animal darting in front of me, they would be done. i do not understand why there is no recall on this since it is a safety issue. i replaced bulbs but it didnt make a difference.

Low beams are not strong enough to be able to see at night, i have to use high beams to be able to see, which in common sense makes it really dangerous for me as well the other drivers on the road by me using the high beams, i been looking around to the problem, and the problem with the headlights is where the low beam sits ( the socket ), over time it gets burnt and it just destroy the whole reflection of the halogen bulb, i placed an image so you all can check it.

On april 2018, i visit the nissan del oeste at aguadilla pr to report noise in the power steering noise, no action was taken, they just said that was normal with all nissan power steering pump. february 25, 2021 i contact nissan del oeste at aguadilla pr and notify about the issue of the power steering noise and transmission noise. appointment for march 2 2021 was set and i notify them with problem. they told me there was not any recall for power steering pump and cvt transmission. i did mention the recalls for 2013 nissan altima iaw nhtsa with ref.: st12-009b, ref:ntbb-0176 and tsb ntb12-081. they inform at the voucher the mileage in and out, they did not took the car for a run of 6 miles like it says on voucher 48133s. the main concern is that the car could have any situation with one of those parts just mentioned during a drive and cause any accident with out having the control. my question is, if there is a malfunction for my 2013 altima that is already knowledge by nissan motor comp. and provide recalls why my have to be exclude? the power steering noise is at every moment when on and running, power steering fluid is good. the transmmision is during the driving with some noise after 20 miles drive on highway between 65 to 70 mph and then pressing the brake, the noise feel like it come from the transmmision. another situation is ocaccionaly some lowt of power and some times accelerate. brakes pads are good, brake fluid is good. my car mpg is 31.2 and mileage at this moment is 76,680.

I purchase my 2013 nissan altima 1 month ago well when i went to get in the car and drive the car would not go in drive or reverse when i hit the gas it did nothing had it towed to the shop where they told me the transmission was bad the cvt transmission had went out and they stated that it was a lot of recalls on 2013 nissan altima transmissions the warranty will cover up to 100,000 miles i only have 100000 miles on net at the moment when it went out the shop is trying to charge me $3,500 to fix it well actually they wanted $4,100 out the door but i explained to them i only had the car for 1 minute and just paid $4,000 cash to purchase the car they felt bad and said that they would do the job for 3500 since it's a recall for the cvt transmissions i'm trying to figure out how do i submit a claim so i can get help in trying to fix this car i don't have $3,500 to give these people when i just spent $4,000 buying the car can i get some help please i was driving on 95 all of a sudden the speed broke all the way down to 20 miles per hour i proceeded to pull over on the side of the road cut the car off crank it back up it will not go and drive or reverse i had to have it towed to the shop and that's when i found out that the cvt transmission was bad also the converter but mostly the cvt transmission

I had to replace the transmission in my 2013 nissan altima. these transmissions are defective and dangerous as can be seen by the numerous complaints and class action lawsuits. the nhtsa should hold nissan responsible for the cost of the replacement.

My low beams on my headlights are dangerously low at night i can barely see a foot ahead whether driving are parked.

When pushing the gas on the highway or the streets it feels like the power of the car is holding back. feels like the gears are messing up. and there's problem with catalyst converter. it's always showing check engine light even after i have tried other solutions on fixing that and the gas odometer is not reading the gas levels right either. plus the passenger seat buckle is stuck and doesn't latch to the seat belt for a hold from a car accident. like you have to really push hard for the seat belt to hold on.

After getting a wheel alignment i was told they (americas tires) couldnt get the specs spot on in the rear due to technical difficulties they were having with their system i continued to drive the vehicle as i normally do. after a couple weeks i had notice my rear tire tread was significantly depleting thus making me buy new tires again for the 3rd time. i went back to americas tires for another alignment adjustment and with their system up and running properly i was told that my rear control arm was going to need to be replaced. this being only a month sfter i took my car to the dealership where they had supposedly fixed a recall dealing with rear suspension. to this day my car makes a skidding/screeching sound when im on the freeway and causes it to eat up my tires yet again, ive already had a blowout happen as well on the right rear side where i was told the control arm needed to be changed and i can feel my car pull side to side when reaching freeway speed limits and feels very unsafe.

The car starts jerking when getting up to speed if you accelerate slowly.

When i get to 60 mph or above i get a terrible shaking in the steering wheel and feels like the wheel are shaking. does not feel safe.

While driving my 2013 nissan altima on i95 at 60 mph in connecticut the right lower rear control arm broke and sent the car swerving to the right. there was a lot of corrosion on the control arm. the other control arm was cracked and damaged the frame. overall cost to repair including new tire and alignment over $2,000.

The low beam headlights have decreased in brightness after approx car being 4-5 years old & today are practically non existent. dec 2019 i had to have headlights replaced with a halogen set of lights because new headlight bulb did nothing to increase visibility at night. i’ve had to run headlights on low beam & fog lights for a few years to have very low visibility. at this time the headlights are virtually non existent except when running on high beams which is causing a great danger to me, my husband & other drivers on road. nissan has stated they’re investigating the issue with these headlights & denies any responsibility due to car being in warranty or recall issued.

The rear drivers side lower stabilization bar broke while driving straight in normal conditions at about 30 mph. the rear passenger side lower stabilization bar is cracked but still holding on. the car is no longer drivable due to manufacture defects

Driving on the highway and the hood flew up and busted the windsheld.

Having issue with low bean lights. i can't see at night. this problem is not fixable. this will be my third headlight assembly. nissan is not taking ownership and this should be a recall. it's not safe to driver at night unless i turn on my high beams.

P17f0 is the diagnostic code that i received after taking my 2013 altima sv 2.5 to a mechanic due to loss of power, horrible gas milage and a heavy vibration/rumbling noise coming from the front of my car.

A few months back i took my car in to have the airbag recall fixed. flash forward a few months and the airbag light has come on. if somebody sits in the passenger seat the light goes off. the nissan dealer is saying the ocs sensor sometimes go bad and quotes $400-$1500 to fix the problem. the car has never been in an accident and is kept clean so there is no chance that an item effected the ocs sensor under the seat when the seat was moved. but the more i researched the issue the more suspicious this seems. how do so many people have the same problem...and how mamy others have the same problem but cant or dont know how to report it.

I was driving down the road (in suburbs) when i came to a stop sign. i started noticing a little stutter when i approached the stop sign and started slowing down. this is a continuous problem whenever my car needs to accelerate after a stop (between 5-40 mph) or slow down to come to a complete stop. i haven't been on the highway since i noticed this problem because i am worried for my safety. i went to a mechanic immediately once i noticed the stutter and small jerks. the engine light is not on so when i described this to him he said he had to do an in depth read of my transmission. he ended up finding a code in my transmission that had picked up on the transmission slipping / stuttering.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while his son was stopped at a traffic light, he attempted to accelerate however, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to all star nissan (27700 juban rd, suite a, denham spring, la 70726) where the failure was diagnosed as a faulty transmission that needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer where the technician stated that the transmission had failed. the contact stated that he received an unknown manufacturer’s recall for the transmission and notified the manufacturer however, they offered no assistance because the transmission was previously replaced. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 154,113.

Tl the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while his son was stopped at a traffic light, he attempted to accelerate however, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to all star nissan (27700 juban rd, suite a, denham spring, la 70726) where the failure was diagnosed as a faulty transmission that needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer where the technician stated that the transmission had failed. the contact stated that he received an unknown manufacturer’s recall for the transmission and notified the manufacturer however, they offered no assistance because the transmission was previously replaced. the vehicle was not repaired a second time. the failure mileage was 154,113.

Driving down highway new york rte 104 west in webster ny at 60mph. the hood lifted and slammed the roof of the car. i was able to see between the dash and just under the hood and was able to safely move off to the side of the road. i was able to re-latch the hood and return home. the image attached is the frame from my dashcam. you can see the entire video here. https://youtu.be/c7zuw9ze-z0

The lower control arm snapped at the pivot point near the frame.while driving on the highway, the traction control warning light came on. after getting off the highway to check tire pressure and see if there was any obvious problems, i went for a short test drive on a state route. the traction warning light stayed on. i sopped to turn around and head back towards the highway and the control arm broke completely.

The dim lights are so very dim that it is a hazard to drive at night while the lights are on dim. the brights works fine. it’s seems the actual light itself works fine but the surround unit/casing/part that houses the dim light has a tendency to to wear off and not reflect the lights as it should. it’s my understanding that this is the reason for the dim lighting. changing bulb will not correct the problem. the dim lights are extremely dim whether the car is in motion or stationary. this is an ongoing problem that continues to get worse. i did put the incident date as 02/19/2021 but is been ongoing and deteriorating. it much more apparent on dark highways as oppose to brightly lit city streets. the nissan dealership said the only remedy is to change the entire head lamp unit for around $1000. it’s my understanding that this is an issues with 2013-2015ish nissan altimas. since there are so many with this issue and it’s such a hazard there should be a recall. replacing the entire head lamp with a head light with the same issues seems to be a waste of consumer money. further, if nissan improved the head lamp, then they know there’s an issue. please investigate and issue a recall on the dim light hazard.

Replaced both headlight assemblies due to deterioration of reflectors. common failure on this model. no nissan recall. safety issue with faulty lights. since replacing both assemblies, have had to replace a bulb twice. going to the dealer again because of light failure.

I purchased my 2013 nissan altima in 2015. initially the headlights were fine and seemed comparable with my previous altima it was a 2010. over the course of the past four years the headlights have deteriorated to the point that they no longer project to the road. i have replace the bulbs and spent an astronomical amount of money investing in high intensity bulbs, with no change. i would be better off taping flashlights to the front of my car, this vehicle is extremely unsafe to drive in the evening. i see that nissan has not recognized this as a recall however there are hundreds if not thousands of similar complaints. this car is not safe to drive after 4 pm until at least 7 am.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at night, she was unable to see the road with the low beam headlights. the contact called the local dealer heritage nissan (1500 veterans memorial hwy ne, rome, ga 30161, (706) 291-1981) and made the dealer aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Low beam headlights very dim. changed out halogen bulbs to led bulbs and there was no difference. internet search results are the reflective masterial in the projectors is worn off. come to find out from many online forums thousands of people have this same issue. nissan should be replacing these for the safety of there customers!!

The car was buzzing under the hood, left-sided, when i first bought it from the dealership in a used condition. this buzzing sound appear when it is around 1.75 rpm. the buzzing got worsened recently and escalated to a mechanical grinding sound. the grinding sounded like metal pieces colliding on each other and was so loud that the people on the entire street could hear. it was the worst (most frequent) when the car started up cold or in any gears for driving (r, d, ds). when the car was at p or n, the sound didn't come on as often. even after warming up the car, the sound was there at 1.5-1.75 rpm, no matter at what speed. as long as it reached that range of rpm, the sound accompanied. i am afraid this costly problem (~$4000 to replace cvt transmission) will continue to worsen and stop working or burn at some point while driving, leading to a safety concern.

The low beam headlight output is so terrible i have to use my high beams at dusk or night in order to see. this is a safety hazard for myself and other drivers. nissan needs to address and fix this problem immediately! i ran into a pothole ruining my tire and rim because i could there was not enough light output for me to see

Transmission on nissan are easily damaged my car start but dont drive i just paid my car off in starting to have problems

My car has 46000 miles in it. several times now while i am driving mostly when slowing down or starting again after being stopped the car shakes really bad and then dies. it is while driving. this is very dangerous and if it occurs while on the highway could be disasterous. there are many complaints about this. see the link here to other owners hacing the same problem. http://m.carcomplaints.com/nissan/altima/2013/engine/engine.shtml

Dear nhsta yesterday, when i was at a stop, my car starting to "jump" forward. after working a 12 hour shift, i decided to make an appointment for the next day. but on my way to work the following day, i was driving about 45-50mph and i couldn't accelerate. i came to a busy intersection and stopped when i tried to move it just stopped. i turned it off to restart, put it in park and it stulled again. i was in a very busy intersection "5 lanes". i had to call 911 to help direct traffic so they could push my car off the road. i have only 61000 miles and i am the only owner of the car. my car had to be towed to the dealer. i was told it is the cvt. i am an icu/er nurse. i bought a nissan due to safety ratings. leaving me sit in a busy intersection, plus the airbag recall, i would not consider this car safe,anymore. i have read many complaints about nissan and cvts, why are there no recalls? are you waiting for more deaths and accidents to occur? when a company offers and extended warranty specifically for a cvt up to 100,000 miles, then obviously there is a problem. please fix this issue sincerely, jill s rn,bsn,cen,ccrn

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag warning light illuminated. the vehicle was repaired under a manufacturers recall on the air bags but the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the air bag sensor was reprogrammed. the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer and the technician stated that the manufacturer would be made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 71,094.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that there was a strong hesitation and the vehicle stalled several times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was not available.

The car gets stuck in park and will not shift, always when put in park will not shift and i noticed it happens with too many altima....should be a recall

Stopped on the driveway waiting for the garage door to open and the car died. the car starts and idles, but it dies when putting in gear. gas is 3/4 full, all lights work and are not dim.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle began to stall. the dealer diagnosed that the continuous variable automatic transmission needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 39,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. when approaching a stop or when shifting gears into drive, the vehicle had a strong hesitation and stalled several times without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the transmission failed and needed to be diagnosed by a transmission specialist. the dealer reprogrammed the transmission, but the failure continued. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was not available.

Brakes make squeaky noise all the time. passanger airbag sign does not show even if someone is sitting

I finance a 2013 nissan altima s, i noticed that my engine light, air bag light, brake light and tire pressure light kept coming on all at once, and would stay on for a day or two and then would go away on it's own yet the car never gave any physical signs that a problem was going on. so i assumed that maybe there was a sensor problem. i was leaving from work when i approached a stop sign and came to a stop. as i proceed to step on the gas to go is when i noticed that the car had shut off on me yet the radio and lights were still working. i tried to start the car up when the warning symbol came on stating that my key pad was invalid.that continued until the tow truck driver arrived resulting in him towing the car away to cherry hill nissan. it was there that i was told that at 80,000 miles my transmission had went yet no one could give me an explanation as to why or what caused the problem. now as of 10/22/2016 i am having the same signs and symptoms that were going on before my transmission went the first time with all the warning symbols coming on for a few days then going back off all on their own. 10/26/2016 my car cut off on me as i was in route. after getting it to start back up i immediately stopped at auto zone where they hooked my car up to their diagnostic machine and reported to me that my computer brain was malfunctioning.i won't know for certain what is actually going with my car until monday 10/31/2016 when i take it into nissan of turnersville so they can run test. in which i was informed over the phone that beings though the warning symbols come on and off on their own they may not be able to diagnosis what the actual problem is. how do i handle this matter if they can't figure out what causing the problem? i've already contacted corporate nissan and they couldn't even tell me if the recalls that occurred prior to me getting the car were ever address

2013 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag warning light illuminates with seated passengers. dealership unable to reprogram the airbag diagnostic system control unit. *smd the consumer stated after the air bag recall was performed the failure recurred. updatd 10/05/2017*js

Cvt transmission failure at 76,000 miles. within in 2 days the car went from a slight shudder to complete failure. according to my research and viewin thousands of other complaints, 2013 nissan altima should have a transmission recall. had it failed on the freeway with my children in the car, i would be filing a lawsuit. car is currently at a dealership and will remain there until i can afford $3500-$4000 for repairs. i have filed a complaint with nissan consumer affairs.

The back-up camera does not always operate correctly. at times, the camera picture is too dark to view and other times the picture is mostly orange. this takes away from the reliability of this safety device. i had this looked at three times. since it does not happen all the time, the malfunction was not repeated during the service visits.

The brakes on the 2013 nissan altima squeak, when backing up. i had this looked at three times and the brakes are fine so there must be a manufacturing defect.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving various speeds, the front passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated. even when the vehicle was in park, the air bag indicator illuminated even when the front passenger seat was unoccupied. the indicator displayed air bag off once the seat was occupied. the dealer was notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the failure mileage was 49,000.

I have a 2013 nissan altima that i purchased one year ago. when i purchased the vehicle it only had 25,000 miles on it and was still under warranty. about one month ago my car just died in the middle of the highway while i was driving it and i had to merge off of the highway before i was hit by other vehicles. the car would start right up after i turned it off, but not matter how hard i pressed on the gas peddle it would just sit there. i had the car towed to the local nissan dealership and i was told that my cvt transmission had failed. i only have 75,000 miles on the car, but of course, the warranty was up at 60,000 miles. the service center at nissan suggested that i call corporate nissan and see if there was anything that they can do to help. i called nissan and after weeks of playing phone tag with the representative handling my case, i was told that there wasn't anything that they would do to help me. i proceeded to ask her if she was aware that there is a class action law suit again nissan regarding their faulty cvt transmissions and she said "yes" and that they would rather me sue them than just replace their faulty transmission. needless to say, i am extremely disappointed with nissan and will never buy another one of their vehicles again. the total cost to replace my transmission was $5,000.00, plus a month and a half of rental car charges.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving 75 mph, the hood latch activated independently. as a result, the hood opened. the contact had to fasten the hood with a twine to prevent the hood from opening independently. the vehicle was taken to a dealer who repaired the vehicle per nhtsa campaign number: 14v565000 (latches/locks/linkages). the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but the contact was unsure about what part was replaced. the failure persisted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Shift assembly - transmission: my car is a 2013 nissan altima and it will not go out of park at times there is a default with the shift gear assembly that need to be recalled or investigated. i have had this car for only a year. i have also hear rumors about these type of cars having transmission issues. the cost for the repairs to fix this car is $600.00 and this should be on the manufacture end and not the consumer. i actually believed nissan and honest company when it came to vehicle safety but the tech advised me that if it is not under recall then there is nothing that they can do. so ok that means unless someone is not injured or killed this is your problem even though we know these cars have this problem. i would like for anyone who is having these issues to please report it because i am trading this piece of junk in as soon as possible.

My car was going about 75mph then it started stalling and losing speed. when i stopped and parked i put the car back in drive and the car wouldn't move. i had to push the gas pedal all the way to the floor. then the car jumped into gear. but it stalls. they said it's a failed transmission.

Torque converter shot, needs transmission replaced

I was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. my children and i were injured. i serviced my car at nissan for the airbag recall twice. i received a recall from nhtsa and nissan wouldn't comply. every time i've taken my car for the brake pads to be serviced i only need rotors never brake pads! the driver side door handle broke for no reason what so ever this car is a clunker!

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. in addition, the vehicle failed to shift out of the drive gear. the contact, who had an infant present, had to engage the emergency hazard lights and received help pushing the vehicle to the side of the road. the contact placed a screwdriver in the gear shifter to help change gears, and was able to restart the vehicle on the third attempt. the vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic who determined that the shifter cylinder was fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer stated that the vehicle was not under warranty. the failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

I have a 2013 nissan, altima with 60,000 miles and my transmission has gone out. i had a 2010 altima and the transmission went out on i it as well. i purchased both vehicles from nalley nissan. when i purchased the 2013 altima the salesman told us that they have made some improvements to the transmission, but that is a lie. i

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. the vehicle was serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the air bag indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the interior plastic door handle fractured. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but the handle was not replaced. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was approximately 70,000. *tt the consumer stated he took the vehicle to the dealer and informed them of defect. the dealer wrote incorrect notes of the handle being pulled too hard. *tr

Didn't deploy i hit the 2013 danrango truck from behind on my passenger front knocking the tire completely off the truck on the driver rar wheel.

There is a loud rumbling noise when i accelerate, and upon research, i saw online that a lot of buyers are having the same issue as i am. it just doesn't sound good, i owned a 2005 nissan altima a few years back and this car sounded better than my current 2013 altima. just sounds like an old beat up car and it is only a few years old.

2013 nissan altima. consumer writes in regards to vehicle accident and transmission recall issues. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle was involved in an accident before receiving a recall notice for the transmission (35-00f4-72d). the consumer inquired if the recall failure was related to the cause of the accident. updated 08/28/2017*js

The cvt transmission on my 2013 altima went out. i purchased this car brand new and completed required maintenance. the transmission went out after less than 4 years and at 70k miles. it seems that thousands of consumers have had the same issue. the car will shutter, jerk, and shut off when you are stopped/idle. the car also shutters when accelerating and does not have much power. this was an extreme safe hazard when i was driving on the highway. the car is not shifting gears properly/transmission broke. nissan had an issue with the cvt transmission for model years 2006-2010 and offered an extended warranty for those years. nissan should reimburse and/or offer warranty extension for 2011+ models as well.

We have not received any recalls since purchase of car.on 06/30/17,my daughter called and informed me the car was having problems. what she described sounded as if there was water in the gas.itold her to drive to the dealer in conway ar.it was brought to our attention there was a recall on the cvt.they reprogramed it and test drove the car. they said it was ok ,but were a little iffy about whether we might have more problems.in the meantime i found out there were several recalls on the car,including the passenger side air bag and the hood latch.these were serious safety problems ,in and we had received no recalls.we would appreciate any assistance you may help with.she said it sounded as if it would blow up,at the time.she brought the car home(3.5 hr. drive)and after a brief stop,it would not budge.i loaded the car on a trailor and took it to the dealer in jonesboro ar.itold the service man about it and that i had contacted nhtsa and was assigned a case #27278124,but he didn't seem too interested in it. i later found the recall on the passenger side air bag.the conway people said they preformed the hood latch recall.p.s,ialso was told the cvt recall was internal.

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!

While stationary, the car will not shift into park. the shifter gets stuck and will not budge.

The problem experienced with my 2013 nissan altima occurs when the vehicle is in motion on streets or highways. while driving when the ambient temperature is hot (i.e. >95 degrees), the car periodically appears to enter into "limp mode" where power is cut from the engine and the vehicle loses the ability to accelerate. it is my opinion that the defect is caused by high temperature within the transmission (cvt) fluid and a sensor triggers a "limp mode" to protect the transmission from damage. this causes an extremely unsafe condition since i (the driver) may lose the ability to accelerate in traffic (i.e. while making a left hand turn) resulting in serious injury or death. my own internet research has shown that this is a common problem with nissan (cvt) transmissions and the mechanical fix is to install a transmission cooler. the nissan dealership has driven the vehicle and stated that they cannot reproduce the problem, therefore they have not offered a solution to this unsafe condition.

My airbags in my car are non-functional. the red and yellow airbag lights are on for the duration of any trip in the car. the sensor that is supposed to detect an adult in the passenger seat does not function so the passenger airbag is always off -attachment 1. i went to the deacon jones nissan dealership in goldsboro nc on 4-12-17 for the recall on this issue. the "reprogramming" that was done was ineffective. this was not reported to me. i returned to the dealership on 7-6-17 to get the issue addressed. i was told that my car had no recalls outstanding and i would need to pay out of pocket to get the airbag control unit replaced. instead i elected to call nissan to see if they could offer an explanation or remedy the problem. i called and spoke with [xxx] agentid: [xxx]. he created a case and sent it to their repair specialists. today, 7-11-17 i spoke with [xxx] the case manager. he informed me that nissan would not be replacing the defective airbag control unit and that i would need to pay to have it replaced out of pocket. my concerns are: 1. nissan isn't taking their customers safety seriously. some people would simply not be able to pay to have this defective unit replaced and could suffer injury as a result. 2. the airbag control unit (if i replaced it out of pocket) would fail again. 3. the airbag unit reprogramming has been ineffective on other cars and doesn't seem to address the issue. similar to the hood latch issue which required 3 recalls to address. http://blog.caranddriver.com/nissan-recalls-altima-for-third-time-to-fix-hood-latches/ attachment 2 = second trip to dealership attachment 3 = recall sheet attachment 4 = notes of conversations with nissan attachment 5 = pdf of my vin number form nthsa website this is the air bag control unit recall information from nissan. http://www.coylenissan.com/recall.html information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Passenger seat sensor does not detect passenger most times, meaning the air bag does not activate. happens more when passenger is seated before the car is started. this happens with any passenger, all different sizes and weights. dealer has not found any error codes, and sensor has been reset multiple times. all previous recalls to this issue have been implemented, issue still exists.

Vehicle stops without any notification, sometimes stalls before shutting off.

The overhead console just fell while my car was parked. it appears the hinge just broke or melted possibly due to heat. seems poorly constructed.

During hill ascencion, going at around 15-25,30 mph,faint knocking noise coming from right side of engine, (or at power brake as well; car on stationary with d engaged and pushing brake pedal while gently accelarating ). took to dealer to diagnose; diagnose: alternator replacement (done). knocking noise still present. taken to dealer for further assessment diagnose " normal noise"??? i'm not a mechanic but none of my other cars do this noise, this noise is done by cars in which the engine is dying out. fyi car is 20 miles to be 60000 miles, which is when the powertrain warranty expires

Takata recal: i have a 2013 nissian altima and when i push the gas pedal it doesn't accelerate like it supposed to. for an exapmle when i push the gas pedal all the way to the floor it doesn't do anything. this happens about two or three times when i'm driving in a 20minute span. also, when i turn off my car (it has a push start) my break lights are on. when i turn it off i don't have to push the break and push the start button. (the car thinks i'm stepping on the break).

Solid red airbag sign is on dashboard. diagnostic port does not show any code for this problem.

Driver side door quit working, noticed when i shut the car off ready to get out and not able to... not a happy person ! considering i am still paying on it

Electrical issue, my car wouldn't start saying incorrect key, when i opened the hood the battery post had completely burned off, wires was burnt, and battery exploded. the fusible link for the terminal breaker for the battery was also burnt, every now and then when i went to start my car it would say key not detectable or wrong key id. i thought the battery in the key probe was going out replaced it and the problem still was present. i have 2 co-workers and there vehicle are doing the same thing one has a 2014 and the other is a 2016 brand new had less than 6 months. i was told by the mechanic this has been going on and my vehicle almost caught on fire.

Engine start problems! when i push the engine start button, the engine crank and start engine. and the dashboard screen are all renew like a factory reset.

Cpsc: 2013 nissan altima, i was driving my car on the highway and my car just died. the car starts but i put in drive it shuts off again, this is a very serious safety issue and has happened to lots of other nissan owners but nissan only extended warranty on they transmission on cars from 2008 t0 2010. *bf updated 06/13/2017*js

Shifter needs to be replaced a/c compressor needs replaced seat belt light/air bag light issue

This is the second time my 2013 nissan altima stopped. first time at sign light in traffic early march 2017 i had to push it out of danger and had it towed home. and today june 10 2017 it just stopped i had to push it into a safe area and again i had it towed home. i purchased the last may 2016.

We brought the car into the dealership because of the ocs recall and they reprogrammed the system but it didn't seem to fix the issue, within the year we had to replace both ocs sensors and have it reprogrammed again. i do not feel they met the intent of the recall and would love to know if this issue is/was common and what if anything can be done about it.

Leaving work from parking garage on may 30,2017, put car in gear for reverse and car did not move, forward and backwards,had to get help to push car in parking space and get a recker to pull the car home, cars gears are not working, and this is a 2013 nissan altima.

Eastbound mass pike, construction barrel in left lane, struck with front left bumper. fog light smashed & bumper cracked. traveling around 45-50 mph, no construction site in this area.

The nissan altima starts through a technology called "push to start". when i get into my vehicle, the dashboard says "key id incorrect". this started happening shortly after my car was programmed for an airbag recall at the dealership. the car will not start since you need the key to start the car. there is no manual way to start the car, and if the key is not recognized for too long the car has stopped driving while in motion. lastly, the car will not lock when you are inside and the key id is not being recognized. if you are in a dangerous situation this can be problematic.

On april 29, 2017 while sitting at a stop light, this vehicle stalled at a busy highway intersection and could not be moved, when the cvt transmission went out. after contacting nissan i was told that it is my responsibility to pay the $5000 for a new transmission. i have only owned this car for 1 year and it has less than 80,000 miles on it. i have the documentation that the cvt was reprogrammed at 24,781 miles. this is obviously an ongoing issue with the nissan cvt transmissions, and even the warranty on 2010 has been increased the 120,000, but not the 2013. it is a shame that i had a 2005 nissan with over 200,000 miles and it still ran great, but unfortunately i sold it to buy a newer nissan, expecting the same reliability. i have currently been without this vehicle for over a month. this 2013 altima was previously a leased vehicle and has had all necessary maintenance preformed, but nissan is still not standing behind their vehicle. is it going to take a death caused by the cvt before nissan will agree they are a fault? i have had over $200 in towing expenses alone plus the inconvenience of not having a vehicle for such a long period of time. nissan should be ashamed to put their name on a transmission that has so many issues. it is nearly impossible to get to talk to a nissan representative and i am currently making payments on a useless vehicle.

Passenger airbag light does not sense passenger sitting in seat to turn air bag on (intermittently) and airbag light is constantly on on the dashboard yet no codes have been shown when mechanic tried to pull codes. light is on constant when in motion or stationary. passenger air bag light sometimes senses, other times it does not.

At a stoplight at a busy intersection, the car stalled. when put in gear it dies. after having it towed to the dealership, i was told that the cvt transmission was bad. the vehicle has 60,080 miles and the warranty is good to 60,000 miles.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving approximately 40 mph, the transmission stopped working without warning. the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road and towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the dealer also stated that the failure had nothing to do with the previous recall repair that was completed on the vehicle. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was no longer under a warranty. the vehicle was not repaired. the recall details were not provided. the failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

This incident occurred 5/3/2017. driver and (180 lb) adult passenger entered car in front seats, clicked seatbelts, started vehicle and drove approx. 1 mile. passenger noticed airbag defeat light was on. driver pulled over; turned car off; restarted car; light went out. the airbag system did not detect an adult passenger upon initial travel, but did after the car was restarted. this vehicle has already had recallntb16-052 applied. on 5/5/2017 dealer could not replicate and has refused service.

Takata recall - the hood flew up while being driven

My vehicle has a known recall. i reported it the nissan dealership on ritchie hwy in glen burnie maryland in june of 2016. i was told they would get back to me. i have been driving and paying for a safety hazard for almost 1 year. please help me with this issue.

In january of 2017 my car has started having transmission problems. the transmission would jerk and as higher speeds were being pursued it had difficulty reaching it. my car even completely died. i took to a local shop who told me what it was. i decided to look online and see if i was the only one with the problem. to my surprise there had been a recall on my transmission that was effective december 08, 2016. i was not at this point in time given a recall notice of any sort. actually i never received the notice until march 13. i immediately called my dealership to bring in. as i was bringing it in it wouldn't reach speeds over 25 mph. the recall states that continuing to drive this vehicle without the recall performed can lead to accelerated wear on the cvt transmission. the dealer told me that the car had been delivered in the time frame necessary, but that my transmission was now dead and would cost me $4000!!!! note: still paying payments on this car. so, anyways i"ve been sent through phone lines and hung up on to no end. i went back to dealership and asked them for a diagnosis on my transmission. i wanted to know how it completely died. they said they didn't diagnose transmissions there. so i then said well you told me this recall did not cause my transmission damage. i said so you actually don't know if this is in fact the problem. the guy agreed with me! they then broke down and let me have their bosses number who apparently never gives this number out. i had talked to her previousuly and she was no help for me. not even sympathetic nor offering me a reason. i also asked the dealership to repair the recall. they refused. i am at a loss. its been three months without my car. i still pay on it! i am devastated and don't know who can help me!

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the air conditioning unit failed to dispense cool air. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the air compressor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact mentioned that the air compressor was previously replaced three times, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was given the option to go to another dealer to ensure that the failure be resolved. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

I close my truck of my car and the window just shattered. i went into the home where i was. we called a neighbor a man to come. he said it would be fine to drive home. it would not fall in he said. we could continue to hear it cracking. it was 74 degrees outside. another person said they have never seen a back window shatter before. since it was dark we could not know if something fell onto it. nothing but dark skies and stars above. someone touch it and it fell in. so i put a sun visor in the back to catch the falling glass. we all was shock. they all thought with the heater coils it would not fall in or with the protective coating like tint would hold it. strange i drove home 20 mph. covered and now i have to wait because it needs to be ordered and i have to pay out of pocket. please help. i was in n.c, 27870 on 514 davie st. about 9:30 pm. on 04-29-17

The car was running fine until 4/26/17. it started to almost stall at red lights while driving to work, then it completely stopped moving in traffic, the engine stayed on but the car would not shift. no light on dash or warning. luckily i was able to coast to the side of the road. need a new transmission

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while at a stop light, the vehicle stalled and shut down. the vehicle was turned off and restarted. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the failure recurred. the dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and promised to confer with the regional manager and call the contact back. the failure was not remedied. the failure mileage was 67,900.

Purchased a new 2013 altima for almost 40,000 and since the beginning the car air bags has worked only if you are sitting on your seat before you start the car. big safety concern because we noticed once on the freeway when he had to brake hard that the airbags were off , i could have died. had nissan enginheer test it and they told me i just need to turn the car off and then on after a new person boards the car, ridiculous. i need help ad nobody will do anything. do not buy this car save yourself! told them we did not purchase a car with a major safety problem like this and nissan wont fix this. it has been 4 years now. we have papers that show how many times we have called and brought the car in and nothing. hiring a lawyer is our next step

Gear shift is stuck in park. using a pencil to push the shift release button is the only way to shift it into gear. local mechanic noted that this is a common issue with nissan altimas.

Nissan cvt transmissions i always had the shaking and juddering problem after the nissan cvt software recall the shaking and juddering got worse and know the dealer is telling me the valve in the cvt needs replacing after a month of the recall and after month my powertrain waranty expired the vehicle shakes while reversing or in dfive or in park or just idle

After startup with a passenger in the front seat, the passenger side airbag light stays on intermittantly. we have taken it to the dealership for repair 5 times. 4 times they "reprogrammed the pcm according to the recall" and the last time did nothing. i did call nissan and they opened a 'case' prior to the last repair attempt (#25798531) and still no attempt at repair was done because they couldn't duplicate the problem (in 30 miles, don't know how many times they actually got out of the passenger seat and restarted the car). this has been happening almost since new; but we thought the light was supposed to be on! i know that this is not an uncommon problem via research on the internet.

I was driving on a city street and came to a red light, when the light turned green it was as if my car shut down. i was unable to accelerate, break, turn the car off and place in park. the car coasted as if it was in neutral and i steered it to the curb. i slammed on breaks as hard as i could and the car jerked so hard. i was able to get it in park but the car wouldnt turn off for about 30 seconds. i was finally able to get it turned off and started again and drove it home (less than a mile) and parked it. i am terrified to drive this car

The dashboard brake warning light keeps coming on when driving & remains on until car is turned off and then restarted. it has occurred multiple times whether slowing (foot on brake), going up or downhill, driving on freeway, or after stopping for a light. has happened multiple times starting when car was 3 months old. nissan dealer says computer analysis shows incident occurs but computer doesn't show why.

2013 nissan altima 2.5s was serviced on december 19, 2016 at planet nissan 5850 centennial center blvd. las vegas, nv 89149 dealer performed r1609 ocs recall & pc490 cvt reprogram recall. during these process some electrical items damage. now cvt (continues variable transmission) is failing. on april 6, 2017 took vehicle to autonation nissan las vegas 5800 w. sahara ave the service consultant said cvt is bad and needs to be replace but nissan do not want to pay. vehicle drives but when you reach 25-35 miles per hour it jerks, also 65 miles per hour it jerks then it looses power, vehicle comes to a stop and it does not move. this vehicle is not safe to be on the road. nissan needs to correct this issue before somebody gets injured.

Passenger airbag indicator light indicates airbag is "inhibited" even though my wife is riding in the passenger seat. she has no protection from the airbag in the event of an accident.

Interior door handle breaks on vehicle. vehicle has 12000 miles on it, and it just quit working when i tried to open the door. this results in a safety hazard as owner could not open the door in case of emergency. i did a search online and this seems to be a very common problem with these nissans, and the company may have created a new part it appears.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving 5 mph or while in a lower gear, the vehicle shook and failed to accelerate. the contact stated that it felt like the vehicle was about to stall. the vehicle also made a revving noise while driving at low speeds. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage was 39,000.

Bought this auto new and from beginning had problems with rough or stuttered shifting when climbing hill (worst), descending hill, driving on flat areas, depressing or releasing gas pedal. i let the maintenance dept know when getting car serviced at three months and was told this was normal! sure. i brought this up again two more times and they could find nothing wrong. after the recall came out on the transmission control mod , the fix helped somewhat. now a few weeks later, it is worse than before, especially in the hills. this fixed didn't help and more investigation needs to take place in order to find the problem and fix it correctly. this had being going on almost 4 years from the date of purchase to yesterday last day driven. sooner or later the transmission will quit working from this trouble.

Gear shift will not come out of park. multiple tries sometimes makes the solenoid release, but dealer says the mechanism needs to be replaced $700. many complaints on the web, but no recall.

My nissan altima 2013-only has 51,000 miles. i driving towards the gwb and was sitting on heavy traffic heading to the exit when my car started to vibrate and then shut off. all the light on my dashboard came on. i put the steer back to park. and restarted my car, it vibrated a little more when it shut off for the second time. i tried a final time to turn my car back on, which finally did not shut off and was able to drive to work. i was super scared as i was on a major highway, lucky for me it was heavy traffic and the other vehicles were driving slower than usual. this is not safe as i usually drive with my 6 year old with me. i got to work i looked up what had happened to me and there are tons of complains about the same issue with the transmission. i don't know why nissan has not addressed this issue. i cannot say this car is reliable anymore. i called my dealership and taking the car in tomorrow. i am hoping they can change my transmission as i am still in warranty.

Despite multiple recalls and fixes to the passenger airbag (all open recalls completed), there are still times when a normal weight passenger is in the passenger seat and the airbag light indicates that it is off with no passenger present. the dealer has not been able to fix this, despite all the visits/recalls to date. it is not a permanent fault, just an occasional fault - passenger normally around adult/teenagers 200lb

After recent recall work done on cvt (reprogramming) 1 week ago , twice in the last week the car has failed to move from stationary when accelerator pedal was pressed from idle/standing - engine did not rev higher etc, literally nothing happened at all. had to take all pressure of accelerator pedal, wait a few seconds, then press again to actually move - dangerous stopped in the middle of the city street/traffic.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle sputtered and stalled without warning. the contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated after the vehicle stalled and remained lit. the vehicle was taken to nissan 422 of limerick (55 autopark blvd, limerick, pa 19468, (610) 495-1856), but it had not yet been diagnosed. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted or notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 94,458.

Headlights are extremely dim to the point of providing no light when driving at night. it is necessary to always use high beams. nissan dealer completed full diagnosis and determined both complete headlight housings need to be replaced at a cost of over $1100 to correct the problem. this seems totally ridiculous for a vehicle that is less than 4 years old. the bulbs are working fine however the round bubble lens cover in front of the bulb appears to have become cloudy restricting light from passing through it and projecting it on the road. we have seen online on several websites numerous complaints regarding this highly dangerous safety issue and nissan has told their customers there is nothing they can do for them. this happens all the time when driving at night.

I purchased my 2013 nissan approximately four months ago as a replacement car for the nissan altima that was totalled in a car accident. living in extremely hot weather (in the 100s), it is imperative that the air conditioning (ac) works and works well. i often travel with my 85 year old mother and to have the ac blow hot air while stuck in traffic for almost two hours was something both unacceptable and embarrassing. this problem began almost immediately after i drove it off the lot from carmax in pleasanton, ca. it blows hot air almost consistently while driving, regardless of speed. while researching, i found that there are thousands of people with the same problem and i am also hearing that, depending on their mood, nissan will cover the exuberant $1500 to replace the compressor...not many have been successful. i took it to my mechanic and per the salesperson at carmax, he recommended that the ac needed to be recharged. they did so, but the problem still persists. i am surprised with the number of complaints that hey have not issued a recall for this. this is a safety hazard, as it is just as bad as leaving a child in a car for hours! we were stuck in traffic for almost two hours and were drenched with sweat once we finally arrived home. had she passed out due to heat exhaustion, i'm not sure what i would have done because we were at a stand-still at one point. it was a horrible experience. i would like for nissan to fix this problem with my car at no cost to me as this is clearly a recall!

The interior door handle broke when i tried to open my door. the handle is made out of cheap plastic. the only way out of the car is to roll the window down and open it from the outside. this can be very dangerous if i am in a car accident and trying to get out of the car quickly to escape danger.

The strut mount problem. i had changed this a year ago. i fixed this problem by warrenty. but, 2 weeks later, it was broken again.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving 72 mph, the vehicle lost power and stalled. the vehicle was taken to a local dealer (demaagd gmc located at 333 w dickman rd battle creek, mi 49037), but the diagnostic testing produced no error codes. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and did not assist. the failure mileage was 99,000.

I tried to start my car and the onboard computer screen say no key detected, i have the key in my hand and still it will not start, i can unlock the doors, trunk etc. fine, i even went and bought the same exact new battery for the key fog and the problem persist, i went online and look up nissan owners with similar problem with nissan altima key fog problem and it seem like a common issue, but surprise that there is no recall on the issue, everybody i know that owns a nissan told me there is time they be driving and the onboard computer state no key detected, thank god i don't live i a remote location or else i would be stranded, online everyone that had the problem had to end up paying $500 or more to fix the issue, which i feel is a defect in nissan engine control unit system, i contact the dealership that i bought my nissan altima from and they wanted to charge me over #500 total to fix the issue, i think it is a scam, i found a work around the issue but it is just not right that they know the engine control unit has a problem and the refuse to address the issue, except leave the customer with a new bill or stranded

While entering onto interstate 64 in hampton, virginia i noticed fire coming up from the console between the gear shift and the arm rest. there were no warnings. the vehicle was completely destroyed. fire investigation report states that is was a mechanical failure. nissan company has been notified and a case number provided. they have stated they will investigate.

Fixed twice through previous recalls but still does not detect a passenger in the front passenger seat and automatically turns off the airbag.

I own a 2013 nissan altima which i purchased new. the car has approximately 90k miles on it now. about 5 months ago the car beginning dying when putting it in gear and/or stopping while driving. the occurrence of the problem gradually increased until we were forced to take it to a nissan dealer. the dealer diagnosed the car as needing a transmission reprogram. i paid the dealer to perform the work. two weeks later when putting the car into drive or reverse the car would not move. we had the car towed to the dealer, whom took over a week to diagnose informing us it needed a new cvt. the dealer informed me that the new cvt had been upgraded with heavier duty parts including a heavier transmission cooler as these units were prone to overheating, which indicates (in my opinion) a design flaw. the dealer now wants $3.7k to replace the cvt with a new unit that only has a 1 year or 12k warranty.

Hi i took my vehicle for regular inspection and have reported a problem with the passenger side wheels making noise. also reporting car drift side ways while at high speeds. with initial analysis from nissan service center have mentioned that there is some issue with shifting of a spring on the on the track rods. i raised this to my extended warranty service provider. and they have mentioned that it has to be done under tsb and will not undertake the repair. hence i am submitting this incident report you you so investigate if it actually falls under tsb or not. and if it is then how i can get it fixed under tsb norms.

2013 nissan altima 2.5l sv 76,000 miles cvt failure my vehicle has experienced cvt failure with only 76k miles.. unfortunately for the initial occurrence, i misdiagnosed the problem as bad gas. the vehicle shutters, bucks and stalls when decelerating or accelerating at traffic lights, stop signs or in highway traffic. additional stalls occur when placing the vehicle into gear (drive or reserve) which may cause vehicle stranded in the middle of parking lots and roadway. the problem seemed to go into remission for the past year, even though looking back i can see some slight signs of bucking when coming to a stop, rough idles, louder whining at higher speeds, ect. i was able to have nissan tech confirm cvt failure and that it is not a rare issue. a quick google search verifies that many others have experienced the same issues with the cvts and nissan had provided a recall and extended warranty on all their cvt’s manufactured before 2011. this issue does not seem to have been resolved on newer models and is a road hazard especially in intersections of major roadways and in heavy traffic on major highways. please advise.

Shift gear locks up in park and will not move unless you press the shift over ride. only 39000 miles on the car. vehicle is stationary when this happens.0

I bought a nissan altima 2013. back in february the car would start and would shut off when i put it on drive and reverse. this happen in the middle of the street. i took it to the dealership and left it there for a month and they still were not able to tell me what was wrong with the car. even though a technician duplicated the problem the car computer would still say the car is fine .i took it to get a second opinion from a nissan master technician and they weren't able to tell me what was wrong with the car. after about a month the car started working again. i was told by a 3rd place i took the car that it might be a sensor issue and the car literally decides when's going to work and not and that this is an on going issue iwth the altima. a couple of days ago the car would took off with me at a red light when i just tap the gas. i was at a red light the light turn green i tp the gas the rpms jumped ad the accelarated in high speeds. also the car would not go forward or backwards after i put it in reverse immidiately, it would stay idel for about 5 ten seconds than go. the nissan dealership has not been able to diagnose that anything is wrong with my car he computers keeps saying the cr is fine. i have told nissan headquaters that i feel unsafe when i'm driving the car. looking online i see that this a on going defect with the altima 2013 that nissan refuses to address. i have called nissan and told them that this car is defective and im starting to feel its putting my life and someone s with this carelse in danger and there response was basically tough luck. right now the car is cranking but not start . i feel like nissan did a poor job with this car and it should have been sold

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving various speeds, the hood flew open and damaged the windshield. the hood and quarter panels were also damaged and need to be replaced. the contact was informed of nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages) after the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 44,000.

En noviembre del 2014 compre un nissan altima 2013 con apenas 31000 millas, a las 54000 millas tuve que cambiar el alternador,y ahora siento que tengo problemas con la transmision, es un carro relativamente nuevo,no deberia dar tantos problemas, espero me ayuden a resolver el problema!! gracias!!

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the front passenger side air bag warning indicator kept indicating "off", regardless if the passenger seat was occupied. the vehicle was taken to the dealer more than 4 times and they provided no repair solution. the dealer reset the code more than once and reset the sensor, but the failure recurred. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v244000 (air bags), 15v681000 (air bags), and 14v138000 (air bags). the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 3,813.

I was in a accident where i hyroplanned and the back end hit a ditch and my car went onto the median on the freeway and i totaled my car and the airbags did not deploy

When i get into drive my car it starts but it will not come out of park. i have to turn my car off turn it back on three or four times and sometimes it still won't work on able to use my vehicle. and when i am able to use it sometimes i get stranded at the store because it won't come out of park.

2013 nissan altima 2.5l sv 72,000 miles cvt failure my vehicle has experienced cvt failure with only 72k miles. this is the second time this issue has occurred, with the first instance happening a little over one year ago. unfortunately for the initial occurrence, i misdiagnosed the problem as bad gas. the vehicle shutters, bucks and stalls when decelerating or accelerating at traffic lights, stop signs or in highway traffic. additional stalls occur when placing the vehicle into gear (drive or reserve) which may cause vehicle stranded in the middle of parking lots and roadway. the problem seemed to go into remission for the past year, even though looking back i can see some slight signs of bucking when coming to a stop, rough idles, louder whining at higher speeds, ect. this second occurrence i was able to have the issue diagnosed by nissan technicians at causeway nissan in manahawkin, nj and they have confirmed that this is indeed a cvt failure and that it is not a rare issue. a quick google search verifies that many others have experienced the same issues with the cvts and nissan had provided a recall and extended warranty on all their cvt’s manufactured before 2011. this issue does not seem to have been resolved on newer models and is a road hazard especially in intersections of major roadways and in heavy traffic on major highways. please advise.

Airbag light has been going off n on w no passenger...scared somethings not gonna work in the event of an accident. car jerking on hghwy not accelerating ..n loss of power mid drive or turn..i have kids n this is becoming a death trap..w no ck engine light .

Passenger air bag recall was completed by nissan dealer as a "software" fix. end result leaves passenger air bag light in illuminated position when passenger seat empty. at night, this creates a serious distraction and causes driver to take eyes off road. distraction could cause injury/death. nissan factory rep refuses to remedy problem and will make no further repairs.

I currently have a 2013 nissan altima and have just found out that my car needs a new head gasket!! the car always got its scheduled maintenance with oil, gas, and fluid levels always at the proper level. i went in for a check engine light and a noise coming from my car, also my air conditioning had suddenly went out. i found out i needed a new radiator. i did not drive the car after this, i ordered my parts and had the radiator installed a week later. the car was driving great. then i parked it shut it off and could not get it to start again. so the mechanic ran diagnostic on it and had a new code of cylinder misfire. so i changed out my spark plugs, but same thing happened. the car would start but once shut off it could not start again. then the mechanic noticed the plugs were wet and said that it was anti-freeze dripping in, thus his diagnosis a new head gasket is needed.

I recently purchased a nissan altima s from clay cooley march 2015 so i only had the car a year and some months and now the transmission is gone out i get my car serviced as i should and now this and no one wants to help clay cooley day i'm out of warranty due to miles over 24000 on the car and i'm stuck out to still fork out a 518 car payment it's not right i need help. i was leaving work my my car started vibration and started to decelerate and jerking like it was about to go dead i thought i had got some bad gas so i pulled over my car started jerking harder and cut off so i turned it back on and i shift it in reverse and it went dead so i cut it back on again and shift it in drive it cut off so i dit there for over an hour then i star it again and shifted it in drive and it didn't go dead i was able to drive home so the next day i went out to see if it would do it again and it didn't while driving my rpms went up high and my car made whining noise and started vibrations again and this time my check engine light came on so i was coming up to a light so i stopped but when i tried to drive it wouldn't move so i put the blinkers on and some guy came behind and pushed me over to the side and i say there for about hour and i started up and it moved so i went straight home and called around and explained what had happened so the man from amco told me to come down so i called for a tow and got towed there and he tested it and said that my transmission is bad and it's a cvt transmission do it cant be rebuilt it has to be replaced for as much as 4000 dollars

I purchased my 2013 nissan altima 3.5 sl with about 18,000 miles in may of 2013. the car performed well in the beginning. at about 28773 miles the car began to shutter hesitate and not shift properly. upon inclines hills low speeds, low rpm's it was especially noticable. i brought my nissan to a local dealership and they reprogrammed the automatic transmission control module. the car performed normally but then intermittently the same problem the shutter, lack of shifting properly the hestation, jerky strong vibrations, jumping of rpm's. i brought it back to the local nissan dealership and they again reprogrammed the transmission control module. it was road tested and they reccommended the transaxle be replaced for repair. this was at 55002 miles. i was informed that the new transmission warranty would be 10 years and 120,000 miles. my concern is the safety for consumers. the car doesn't perform properly with the existing cvt transmission the belt slips and the car does not shift or is stuck in excelaration. it is an ongoing problem. the transaxle was replaced however i wasn't informed the existing problem was fixed correctly with the new transmission. i was informed about a warranty. i am concerned i wil encounter the same unsafe condition! the car was repaired as of 08/22/2015

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v244000 (air bags), 15v681000 (air bags), 14v138000 (air bags and electrical system), and 13v069000 (air bags). the air bag warning light kept randomly illuminating on the front passenger side. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times and the failure code was cleared, but the failure continued. the contact was uncertain of a repair solution and was to check with the manufacturer. the failure mileage was not available.

Airbag off light will remain on for 5-10 minutes with an adult passenger seated in the passenger seat and car in drive. issue is intermittent and continues to occur after fix recommended in the spring 2016 nissan recall. nissan reports they cannot address it unless they witness it and being an intermittent issue, have not been able to do so. video proof of this has been documented.

Passenger door handle does not open door even when manuel lock is in open position . can not exit car unless you roll down window and open from outside handle. once door is open you have to leave car running door open to roll up window before shutting off car. only inside door handle won't open car. outside getting into car is no problem. car was stationary on city street.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving 50 mph, the air bag warning light illuminated. the failure recurred whenever the vehicle was operated. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 56,600.

We noticed that our car’s black dashboard was becoming sticky and shiny during the summer. this has developed into a serious safety issue because it affects my visibility when i’m driving. the melting dashboard creates a strong glare or reflection on the windshield which impedes my ability to see the road and my surrounds. i notified my local dealership and they refused to help me with this problem. i called nissan consumer affairs which also denied my request to solve this issue. it appears that the dashboard material that is used was not properly tested for higher temperatures or that this is simply a defective part. the residue on the surface of the dashboard could also be a health hazard as the dashboard is clearly degrading and may be emitting fumes within the cabin. i also suspect that left untreated, this melting dashboard has the potential to impact the deployment of airbags within the vehicle. i expect that nissan addresses these concerns and offers a solution to this manufacturing defect before it causes an accident.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the spare tire was faulty. the dealer was contacted several times, but the contact was unable to receive a response to determine if a replacement could be provided. in addition, the center console was unstable in the vehicle, the instrument panel/cluster shorted several times, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the contact was uncertain of what the dealer diagnosed and repaired. the contact no longer owned the vehicle. the vin and failure mileage were not available. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures.

I have already taken this vehicle back numerous times to the dealership for the same recalls and the notification / emergency lights still come on. this happens when driving at a stop light or when i turn the car on.

First, my car would hesitate to change gears when started. while at a complete stop my car started with a jerk and the rpm needle would flutter. next, i would attempt to accelerate from a complete stop and the car would hesitate to move. i'd press the gas and go nowhere with the rpm needle at its max then suddenly take off until one day i started the car and it would not move. i had the car towed to my local nissan dealership and was advised it was valve and cvt related. long story short, i repaired what they said i needed to repair, $1400 and 2 days after i picked the car up, the same issue occurred, jerking at complete stops and the engine light came on 4 days later. nissan consumer affairs would not help me even though they've honored certain vin numbers for the same problem. so my car is currently in the shop, again, 5 days after i paid $1400 for a 4 year old car that had been diagnosed me sent home with a clean bill of health.

While driving the car but specifically when at a red light and attempting to accelerate at a green light -smooth transition but i could hear/feel the transmission sputter as if it was having trouble getting into gear i didn't think much of it and thought it would not continue to be a problem but then it started happening more often and not only at a red light. it would happen on the freeway, the streets and at random times but mostly as my speed would gradually change usually when starting to go slower... i had a mechanic in my car notice this and ask if i had the transmission looked at and that possibly there was a recall on the transmission as he had come across this issue before with altimas. i am currently being told there is no recall or extended warranty for my issue but i believe this to be false and want my car fixed as it is only 4 years old and should not have such a major issue. up until 2016 i had been happy with my altima and considering my next one. now i am not so sure.

Transmission started shuddering, making loud noises, and then vehicle would stall and die in traffic, very dangerous. the transmission eventually failed and had to be replaced, twice. the new replacement failed.

My gear shift is stuck in park

My story exactly like all the rest. from the day i picked up the vehicle the vehicle sometime acted strange. then of course sitting at stop light after 80k miles...car goes into drive but then dies. tow the vehicle in myself to shop who diagnosed as "need new transmission". 5 thousand dollars... what a piece of crap! billy (tomball tx) 713-858-1170

Car stalled in traffic, at lights, hesitates and shudders. safety issue is the stalling in traffic. symptoms began approximately two (2) weeks ago, have kept log of dates, symptoms, time, and traffic conditions. ,

Gear shift when in park won't go into gear

I was having problems with shuddering and vibration the car had a recall with cvt transmission software after i got the car back the vibration made it worse and bluettoth barely works

I drove my car on february 28 from my garage in my house in bolton, ma to lexington ma at 9 am. upon starting, i noticed a slight strange smell. it was a bit like oil or maybe chemical smells but i am not sure as i had not smelled this before. i rolled down the windows as i drove to clear it and kept an eye on the temperature gauge, which was normal. after 5 mins, the smell cleared, the heat temp was normal and i drove for about 40 mins while talking on my bluetooth. i parked in front of grace chapel in lexington on the street and as i pulled to a stop to park on the street in front of the church, i noticed some smoke. i immediately shut off the car. within moments there were flames and i called 911 as i got out. i had only time to get my purse, my bag and the food in the trunk i was bringing for the pantry and moved away. within 3 minutes, it was engulfed about 30% up to the windshield as the first police arrived. he moved the car parked right in front of mine, thank god. two minutes later firemen came and about two minutes later they had water on the car but it was fully engulfed. they were able to keep the damage to only affect two other cars parked in the parking lot next to the street across from my car, separated by a sidewalk. the vehicle has been meticulously maintained by us. no accidents. no mechanical problems. all recalls followed. i drive normally. oil changes are done regularly. no mechanical work has been done on the car. there are recalls on the v6 2013 altimas for possible fire issues. mine is a v4. here's one website but if you google 2013 altima fires, you will find others. http://www.automotive-fleet.com/news/story/2015/10/nissan-expands-2016-maxima-recall.aspx had i been trapped, i may have died before they got me out. please protect others from this scary tragedy. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

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.

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!

Faulty transmission cvt

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Low beam headlights are very dim , providing inadequate illumination during night driving. this is an ongoing continuing issue.

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

Recently purchased vehicle then realized that the headlights do not illuminate properly

The low beams lights do not light up the road. even when the bulbs are replaced. this is every time the car is driven at night. interstate driving with low beams is very dangerous

Tl the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at night, she was unable to see the road with the low beam headlights. the contact called the local dealer heritage nissan (1500 veterans memorial hwy ne, rome, ga 30161, (706) 291-1981) and made the dealer aware of the failure. the vehicle had not been diagnosed nor repaired as of yet. the manufacturer had been informed of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the hood spontaneously opened without warning. the contact called woodfield nissan (700 w higgins rd, hoffman estates, il 60169, (847)310-1900) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not notified. the contact stated failure was similar nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). the failure mileage was 121,000. the vin was not available.

The low beam headlights simply do not work. i cannot see the road directly in front of me while driving at night. i thought it was just me at first then realized that this is a national and recognized problem within the nissan world. using the high beam in place of the low beam does not fix the problem as they are not true high beam lights either. this has to be a safety issue. new light bulbs dont resolve this issue. why doni have to pay over $1000 to fix a nissan problem.

The lower link of the lever arm for the rear right suspension broke off. this made the rear end of my vehicle to want to shift laterally while driving. luckily i was only going about 35mph when this happened. i was accelerating from a stop sign on a country road and noticed the extra motion while turning at a bend in the road. i called the dealer and they said my car model did not have a recall for this part, however other nissan altima's were re-called for this similar issue. my mechanic advised me to replace the other side as well because the rust had corroded it as well.

After work on 1/16/2021, i was driving down the thruway, all of a sudden the car felt like it was on the ice, however, there was none on the road. i had no control of the steering of my car, the back end was sliding and the stirring wheel was turned all the way to the right but the front part of the car was not turning. i could not pull over due to being on a bridge and no control of the steering. i did let off the gas and cost downhill the best i could, luckily the car drifted to the side of the road. i was frozen with fear, the state police came and we call a tow truck. when my car was on the bed of the truck the driver pointed to the back of the car said " wow it snaped". he then explained to me the rear control arm was broken. later the mechanic told me this should not have happened. as of 1/20/2021,xd the car is being worked on and i have not heard any update to what has happend asside from the snapped rear control arm.

I could not shift the gear out of the park position.

Hi, i am an owner of a nissan altima 2013 s vehicle. recently i noticed that airbag light came on and i took it to the dealership. dealership diagnosed with b0028-13 and said it was a past code and cleared the code. it came back on again while i was driving after a month. i again diagnosed and the same code and showing a past code. dealer couldn’t identify the problem and said it needs to replace the whole seat, which will cost 1800 dollars. they said the airbag control module for the passenger side needs to be changed. and i noticed one thing, after code is getting cleared, the airbag warning light doesn’t come all of a suddenly, although it has some problem with passenger occupancy too, as sometime even if an adult sit in the front passenger seat, passenger airbag stays off. which is very risky while driving. nissan has no answer to that. and right after that, airbag warning light comes back. i am a student and don’t have that much of money to get this costly repair ( seat replacement) done and is a big safety issue. please help me in this matter.

I was backing out of a parking spot in town. i heard a very loud bang coming from the underside of the vehicle. i exited the vehicle and found the passenger side rear tire was bent inward. i looked under the car and noticed that the rear suspension control arm had snapped in half and was hanging from the vehicle. the vehicle was parked immediately. a tow truck was called and the vehicle transported to a local body shop for service.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle vibrated with a loud sound was coming from the front of the vehicle. in addition, the vehicle would not drive while in the reverse. the check engine warning light was illuminated. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 111,000.

Purchased a new 2013 alitima almost 8 years ago. on jan 17, 2021, as i was driving, others were honking their horns and as i turned into a dim street, i wasn't able to see ahead of me. very scary as i could have hit neighbors who are walking in the evening after dark. no longer comfortable driving at night. dealer said although i purchased the gold preffered extended warranty, that this issue is not covered. i opened a case at nissan consumer complaints and they said sorry but there are no recalls and the warranty won't cover it. $1305.63 is way too much that i would have to pay for a safety issue.

I don’t know about this. i found out today

My dashboard lights do not work.(speedometer, gas level, milage, hot/cold level, etc.) my steering wheel controls do not work (volume button, menu button, source button,cruise control, etc.) my air condition/heat temperature display does not light up. all the fuses have been checked and they are all good. the connection to the battery had been checked and they are good.

Head lights are so fun looks as if they are not on, airbag light is constantly on even with passenger in seat, both air bag lights on dask and in console. doesn't matter if car is in motion or not completely dangerous

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving 60 mph, the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. the vehicle was taken to woodhouse nissan (7801 nebraska dr, bellevue, ne 68005) where she was informed that the vehicle was safe and that the turbulence was probably from ice on the road. two days later her daughter was driving 30 mph, she heard an abnormal popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. the vehicle started to lose control of the steering wheel. her daughter drove the vehicle to her sister's house and upon inspection, she discovered that the driver’s side rear tire was turned inwards to the body of the vehicle. the contact's daughter had a friend inspect the vehicle who discovered major corrosion on the driver’s side rear control arm. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer who then diagnosed the vehicle with a defective rear control arm and eccentric bolts that needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed her that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 77,000.

Low beam headlights do not illuminate the roadway. low beam headlights quickly deteriorated within 1 year and no longer illuminate the roadway at night. unsafe to operate this vehicle at night using low beam headlights. it is literally impossible to see at night using these low beam headlights. i replaced all four headlight bulbs, low and high beam, and this did not make any improvement in low beam illumination. the problem is in the headlight enclosure assembly (projector/reflector issue) which must be replaced with new at a cost in excess of $1,000 because it requires removal of the front bumper cover and plastic splash liner under bumper cover. this complaint is frequently mentioned by other 2013 nissan altima owners and nissan has to be aware of the issue due to its common occurrence and frequent complaints by owners.

The dim headlights are barely visible. provides almost zero light on the road. have to drive with brights on all the time. have replaced the bulbs numerous times and recently learned this is an ongoing issue with the 2013-2015 models. it is very dangerous to drive with lights that do nothing.

I bought car on a saturday morning. went out of town and drove home late at night. i was not happy with the brightness of the headlights of a brand new car. over the past 8 years the brightness has deteriorated so bad my wife will not drive this car at night.

The head lights do not work properly. have been replaced and they still do not work properly. i was told the headlights are a known issue and need to be recalled on the altima and that nissan needs to address it. why had this not been done? it’s very unsafe. i just got the altima and it’s not safe to drive when lights are needed.

While driving the car completely stopped moving, transmission locked up. my repair shop couldn't fix it or figure out what was wrong with it. car has been sitting for weeks while trying to get in contact with nissan who has told me that there was a recall on my vehicles cvt transmission and they had never sent out a recall notice to me and i've been the register owner for years.

The headlights on my nissan altima are so dim that i cannot drive safely at night. not only are the low beams extremely dim, they do not project far down the road at all or to the side of the road. they only seem to project in a small area down on the road right in front of me thus causing huge visibility problems when trying to scan/see what is coming up in front of me. it is a huge danger for night driving if you cannot see with your headlights on!

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the headlamps on the vehicle failed to function as designed causing a visibility hazzard. there was no warning light illuminated. the vehicle was taken to nissan north (8645 n. high st, columbus, oh 43235, (614)846-8100) where it was diagnosed that the headlamp assembly needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred and became worse over time. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 81,000.

While driving with headlights on there is very low visibility, it almost appears the headlights are not on at all. when switching to the high beams they appear to not be as bright as normal either. this is a huge problem that i fear could lead to a collision due to very low visibility.

I was driving down the road and my hood flew open and hit my windshield very hard. i was unable to see due to hood flying up and almost caused me to crash. it damaged my side fenders due to impact. i was going about 20mph on a side road in gahanna oh. it happened on 12/28/2020. i was never notified of open recalls via mail nor email. i am highly upset at the fact it could have harmed me or someone else. i would like to be contacted regarding this matter as soon as possible.

The headlights and exterior lights are extreemely dim on this vehicle. safety hazard, especially at night

Check engine light came on because of manufacturer defect with sensor circuit (noted in nissan bulletin 16-030). manufacturer special policy adjustment programs listed on dealer invoice states services regarding this defect will be at no charge to owner. however, dealer refuses to honor policy and charged for service.

Unable to securely close the hood as primary latch will not stay engaged. followed the procedure on the recall notice, but whenever driving on a road imperfection hood pops up to secondary position. we do not trust the vehicle at highway speeds.

The red airbag warning light on dashboards is solid lit without a adult passenger on passenger seat. the light goes off when there is a adult passenger on the passenger seat

My headlights are so dim that it is nearly impossible to see at night without my brights turned on. research has shown me that i am one of many experiencing this serious safety concern.

The low beams have are horrible. visibility is less than 100 feet. brights need to be used creating an even more hazardous situation.

The low beam headlights are almost impossible to use during the dark and triple the concern when driving at night and it’s raining. this used to not be the case. this is a safety hazard!!! this happens whether street driving or highway driving and essentially makes me have to use the bright lights when there is absolutely no other natural lighting to help

1)extremely dim headlight assembly in motion and stationary. dangerously dim and has steadily gotten worse over 2 years even after light bulbs have been replaced. both headlight assembly are issue. 2)hood will not close and latch properly as of today 12-14-2020 following stationary routine opening of hood. vehicle was stationary. recall replacement for latch has not been provided by maker as of this date. recall was in may 2020.

There is a recall on the hood latches of these vehicles that has not yet been completed but i had an incident occur where my hood did fly open on me while driving and caused extensive damage to my vehicle which i have not yet been able to pay for. i was able to purchase a new hood latch and secure the hood but the damage is still present, the hood does not close properly, the fenders were pushed back and damaged....i would like to know if i could have my vehicle inspected and possibly repaired with no cost to me due to this recall? i was driving approximately 40mph on a secondary highway with a good deal of traffic when this incident occurred with my 2 year old daughter. it was terrifying. i still have trauma to this day from that incident and my hood still does not look properly sealed and when i drive over 60mph i can see vibrations in the hood which make me feel without the proper fix, it will happen again.

On saturday december 12, 2020 i was driving and the hood opened up, slammed above the windshield. i luckily was not in heavy traffic at that point and pulled over. the hood is dented, chipped paint, both right and left upper fenders are bent, and hinges are no longer reliable. the rubber on the sides of the windshield lifted and separation of the upper fenders on both sides along right and left side of windshield. i was luckily driving straight in the suburbs of ny, not much traffic at the time.

Headlights are dangerously dim. lamps have been replaced, however the nissan dealer stated the interior of the lamp housing that reflects the light beam is deteriorated. there literally is no light protruding forward. can not safely drive the car at night without using the high beams. the cost to fix this defect is over $1,000. the amount of light from the low beams is less than daylight running lamps. this is unacceptable. the lighting has progressively got worse over the years. this is not a lamp issue or type of lamp, rather the actual reflective housing internally that is not accessible to repair, the entire housing must be replaced. this situation is equally the same for both headlamps. funny how the nissan dealer knows about this problem as they have expressed other customers have had the same problem, yet there’s not been a recall for what is the most important part of the car......clear visibility to drive at night.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the low-beam headlights failed to produce adequate lighting. the air bag warning light was illuminated. the contact called deacon jones nissan (3305 mclain st, goldsboro, nc 27534, (919)734-2411). the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was contacted however, no further assistance was provided. the failure mileage was 116,000.

I noticed in november 1, 2019 that the low beam headlights were becoming increasingly dim. this issue has gotten progressively worse to the point that i have to turn on the bright lights to see at night. the dim low beam lights create a serious safety issue on all types of roads. my work as a registered nurse requires 12 hour shifts, which means i leave home when it’s dark and leave work when it’s dark. when i questioned a nissan dealership, i was told it was a nissan defect and nothing could be done to correct it. i was also told i could replace with aftermarket parts, which is very expensive. i was told not to replace with nissan parts because i would have the same issue since the defect is nissan. i contacted nissan in nashville to file a complaint and was told nothing could be done because my car is out of warranty. i was only given an option to ask the nissan dealer for a discount.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, a rattling sound was present coming from the rear of the vehicle. an independent mechanic diagnosed that the rear lower suspension link had corroded and separated from the rear bushing link. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer fuccillo nissan of latham located at 976 new loudon rd, latham, ny 12110 were notified of the failure however, no assistance was offered. the failure mileage was 103,000.

Car jolts and shudders on the road intermittently. very unsafe as car jolts forward on its own. car stalls sometimes on the road. extremely dangerous as you never know when it is going to happen. when you give a little gas, car will sometimes go normally or it will jolt forward like a clutch being let out even though its an automatic. always happens while driving on the road. this has been an issue with 2013 nissans and still they have not done a recall. things that are this dangerous should be recalled because most people cannot pay 4000 dollars for a new transmission.

The lighting provided by the headlights on low beam are woefully sub standard and makes it dangerous to drive at night. research indicates this has been widely known in 2013-2015 models. the cost of repairs is in the $1000 range. since this is a widespread issue and bulb replacement does not correct the safety hazard this should qualify as a recall and be fixed at no charge to the consumer. this is an accident waiting to,happen. my wife refuses to drive this car at night due to the poor visibility.

Head light low beams are dangerously dim. can't see beyond 100 feet. i must drive with high beams on or can't see. like having a small flashlight for head lights. very dangerous easily can see an accident (crash) coming soon especially in rain at night. this is a common problem with the 2013 altima. nissan has not recalled yet ford did in 2012 for the same problem. somone is going to die. delaler quoted $1200 to replace entire headlight assembly. this definitely must be recalled.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at night, the low beam headlights failed to provide adequate illumination to safely operate the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to monroe nissan (5510 west highway 74, monroe, nc 28110, (980)313-8400) where the mechanic cleaned the headlight housings however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was contacted and informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 48,000.*dt*dt consumer stated vehicle was inspected but no problem could be found.*jb*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the headlights were extremely dim and presented a driving hazard while driving at night or in low light conditions. the vehicle was taken to petro nissan (6248 us-98, hattiesburg, ms 39402, (601) 450-1470) however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the contact was informed that the vin was not under recall. the manufacturer was contacted however, there was no response. the failure mileage was approximately 80,000.

My car hesitates when in reverse or when at red lights. this happens while in drive

Low beam performance was always sub-par when car was new. as the the car ages the low beam performance is getting worse. anecdotal evidence on the internet says the reflector within the low beam projectors deteriorates, thus reducing low beam performance.

There has been a recall on the second latch of the hood on my nissan altima for more than 3 months now and the issue has not been resolved. the vehicle is still able to be used however, it is quite dangerous if the latch accidentally gets puled while driving.

The low beams on this vehicle are so low i have to use my high beams 100% of the time when it is dark. i drive a minimum of 50 miles a day just to and from work and depending on the season it is dark both ways. this is a danger to myself and other drivers who get really mad ( and definitely let me know it ). on coming drivers flash their lights at me and cars that i follow even slow down so much that i have to pass them just so they can tailgate me with their high beams on. it's scary !! i live in a very rural area with high deer traffic and minimal street lights. we have tried replacing light bulbs several times to no avail. from what i am reading, lots of other people have complained about this issue as well. the fix is not cheap but we will have to dish out the money to do it before i get pulled over and ticketed or worse, get in accident causing injury or death to someone including myself.

The low beams on my headlights are really dim and the housing unit for the bulb is burnt out not allowing the light to project. i can't see anything without the use of my high beams on causing a huge visibility safety issue. i will need to buy all new headlight assemblies in order to have good visibility and to fix the issue. please see the photo attached and a link to youtube for a better explanation of the issue.

A/c was blowing hot air while driving and hot air when i came to stops and idled. it's only for some cars that have auto climate control apparently. the issue is the ac compressor control valve failing. please see the youtube link for a better explanation of the issue/resolution: https://youtu.be/idwedxjenko

Low beam headlights are too dim to operate safely at night, especially with wet roads. replacement of light bulbs does not improve low-beam performance. this seems to be a failure of the low-beam projection coating in the headlight housing. the situation is rapidly getting worse.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the gear shifter failed to shift from the park position. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was diagnosed that the gear shifter assembly needed to be replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle was still at the independent mechanic for repairs. the contact stated that the local nissan dealer informed her that this was a known failure with similar vehicles. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa to file a complaint. the failure mileage was 187,000.

The airbag sign came (code b0028) on at 110000 miles although i haven’t been on any accidents for last 12000 miles. when i checked with dealers, they said airbag control module is malfunctioning and need to replace that with right side passenger airbag wires and might cost 2000 or more dollars. i am an international student and it’s hard for me to arrange that much money. please help me, as i have come to know that this is a common problem in nissan vehicles. the airbag sign comes back after clearing the code if someone sits in the passenger side. thank you for reading my request.

When in the parked position and idle, the pressing of the shift trigger on the shifter will not allow the car to shift from parked to any other position (it is stuck) due to the failure of a selenoid sensor not activating from the brake pedal after pressing the brake in order to allow the shifting to take place. please see the link of the youtube video to explain the issue/resolution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eu7vm2y-7ly

The airbag light for the passenger side stays on which means the airbag on the passenger side will not deploy because it's not detecting any weight. even when someone sits in it it doesn't detect weight. the tires are constantly losing air.

Out of know where my car will not go into drive, stuck in park. so i been having to push in the shift lock. i need to be able to goto and from work again without doing this. what do i do

Rear lower control arm broke at the frame due to corrosion

Last week my daughter was driving her 2013 nissan altima at approximately 20 miles hours when the hood suddenly flew up and crashed into the windshield. luckily there was no traffic around and she was able to close the hood back down and return the short distance to her home. when i inspected the vehicle the next day i discovered that the secondary hood latch did not work. upon investigation i discovered that nissan had recalls on this model for this specific issue. i contacted the nhtsa and reported the issue. i was told that the recall repair had not been done as per their records. i then contacted nissan to inform them of the issue and they said that the recall repairs had actually been completed earlier this year by a nissan dealer in florida (we purchased the vehicle from a car lot in florida in october of 2016). after a discussion with nissan customer relations they towed the vehicle to one of their local dealers for inspection (12/30/16). their investigation found that the replaced secondary latch had failed therefore allowing the hood to fly open. i am deeply concerned about the safety of this vehicle. if this had been in traffic, at a higher rate of speed or other conditions serious injuries would have been possible. how do i know that whatever new repairs that are done will solve this serious issue? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator was constantly illuminated. the failure appeared after the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 16v244000 (air bags). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 39,900.

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 – 2017 ocs system malfunction continues after multiple reprogrammings by nissan. nissan has never fixed this faulty system. nissan needs to replace this safety system immediately!

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

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.

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.

I have a nissan altima s 2013 and i financed it zero meter in sept 2013 . yesternight my car died/shutdown while trying to accelerate, after stopping at the stop light. i had no clue what happened at my car. i was in full stop at the moment and was trying to make a left turn. there was no warning and i just had a cold car all of a sudden. i could not move my car, the car shuts all electrical power. i tried to restart my car, and it did, but when put it in drive and tried to accelerate the car would power down again. i turned my hazard lights on and call the tow company as i was not far from my home. unfortunately my car has 66k miles while its only 3yrs and 5 months old. my warranty expired after driving my car for more than 60k (only 6k miles over). i suppose the main issue is that, there is no warning sign. this could have happened and put me in danger and other drivers around me. i lost my confidence on my car because the electrical system powered off and it can stopped anywhere. this is a ongoing problem with nissan cvt transmission. they must need to recall all the nissan altima which have cvt transmission and correct the problem, and for me i need a reliable car not this piece of junk, (american car runs more efficiently than nissan, a japanese piece of junk) "no more nissan for me". i took my car to the crest nissan frisco, tx. lets see what they say??? *tr

I have 31,00 miles on my 2013 altima which i purchased about three-and-a-half years ago. i was in my car, and i tried to get out. i pulled on the door handle and the door wouldn't happen. i had to leave my car running in my garage and open the window to get out of the car. this would be dangerous in an emergency situation. this problem can result in death. if someone is in an accident and their window won't roll down, they wouldn't be able to get out of the car, and could get severely injured or killed by being trapped in the car.

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

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.

Takata recall my 2013 altima transmission went out when i was on my way home the car stalled and then broke down twice on me after we got it home my husband tested it and it said it was the cvt transmission we had it towed in to nissan and found out we had 3 recalls on this car and one of them was the cvt and a few days later nissan said it was transmission and it will cost $5000 to fix it. corporations refused to keep there promises on there product and said they will not pay for it. however it was under there recall.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags), but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. the contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 52,435.

To whom this may concern, i own a 2013 nissan altima 4 cylinder with roughly 81000 miles on it. about 2 weeks ago i was driving and the car kept stalling out when i would come to a stop light, but i was able to restart and move on. however, in the middle of the high way it completely shut off on me and didn't restart. thankfully the truck behind me had enough room to swerve to avoid hitting me. me and my car would have been totaled. i received no warning lights before this issue, it happened out of no where. i received a diagnosis of "bad transmission" and was given an estimate of $4200+ tax. i was told that since my extended warranty ran out that i would be responsible for the payment in total. i did my research on this problem and it seems that many people are having the same issue as i am. i am beyond disappointed in nissan and their inability to warn customers about such a dangerous malfunction in their cars. this is incredibly unsafe and needs some type of investigation or recall done on the transmission. god forbid anyone has this issue and it costs their life. sincerely, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

My car has 97,500 miles on it equipped with a cvt transmission. nissan in the past has had issues with these transmissions and extended transmission warranty to 120k miles in 08-2010 models. after doing research car.com found 2013-14 altimas and rogues have had same issue. 2 days prior before getting my car to dealer to have transmission checked out, i first noticed my rpms revving up and down while on cruise control. following workday i was at a stop light. light turned green and cars approaching fast behind me took my vehicle 2,000 rpms to move from stop light almost getting rearended, i was only 1,100 miles over my paid extended warranty communicated with nissan about the issues with the cvt transmission. long story short they wont back up this faulty transmission and now i have to pay $3,200.00 for my transmission to be fixed http://www.carcomplaints.com/nissan/altima/2013/transmission/ https://www.cars.com/articles/2013-2016-nissan-altima-rogue-transmission-issue-1420683183828/ http://www.nissanassist.com/programdetails.php?menu=2 the above research show they have issues and at some point someone can be injured or killed or like me having to fork over excessive cash for a transmission replacement nissan needs to step up and warranty their defective transmissions. *tr

When first starting the car the rpms start jumping. wen u go to put it in gear it cluncks. and when i go to accelerate it wont go faster than 40. (gas pedal to the floor)

Car would shut off when stopped at times even on a busy highway. later became jerky and bumping with acceleration. these issues were caused by the cvt transmission at about 64500 miles on the car.

Car stalls to accelerate when pressing the gas pedal. last night the car was making noticeable noise and jerked as i was driving . this morning the car was stalling as i pressed the acceleration on multiple occasions. *tr

Vehicle was moving on a city street when it was hit on the driver side door by another vehicle. side air bags did not deploy after recent recall work regarding srs was performed. please see attached documentation. *tr

I took my car for servicing at nissan service center and they told me that car brakes needs to be changed. my car's mileage is only 34 k.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the vehicle would not shift into gear to reverse. the vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 93,985.

When an adult passenger sits in the front passenger seat the airbag dash light does not go off to indicate that air bag is functional! this is while in motion, stationary, and can sporadically work as it should but i am still concerned that the system is malfunctioning! !

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.

I am unable to shift car out of park without defeating the interlock. i have to use something like a screw driver to push something in the small hole next to the shifter every time i need to put the car in gear. suspect the switch or solenoid or wiring connected to brake pedal failed. this happens whenever the car is in park and not moving.

The orange passenger airbag light came on right after i purchased the car in 96/97/2015,with the number 1 underneath. this light would go away every once in a while based on usage. in the last 3months or more august 2016 is when the red airbag warning light starting flashing when car is turned on moving, with a passenger or without. *tr

I just exited highway 580 turning left on highway 84 stoplight when my car died/shutdown while trying to accelerate. i had no clue what happened at my car. i was in full stop at the moment and was trying to make a left turn. there was no warning and i just had a cold car all of a sudden. i could not move my car, the car shuts all electrical power. i tried to restart my car, and it did, but when put it in drive and tried to accelerate the car would power down again. this happened for at least four times. i turned my hazard lights on fearing that the cars exiting the freeway would hit me considering we had the green. i did not want to get out of my car because i was in the middle lane and feared that the on coming drivers will not see me. this happened around 5:10pm and we have a light shower. i finally got my car to move when i restarted my car and put the gear on sports mode or d2 instead of drive. the car moved without hesitation and while i was hoping to see any issue or warning on the dashboard i found nothing. as if there no issue and could not replicate the issue. i contacted nissan dealer to make and appointment, and got me a slotted the next day. the final diagnosis is that my car needs a new transmission. unfortunately my car has 79k miles while its only 4yrs old. they told me that my car is deemed unsafe to drive and that the whole ordeal will cost me $3500. my warranty expired after driving my car for more than 60k. the main issue i suppose the main issue is that, there is no warning or tell tell sign. this could have happened and put me in danger and other drivers around me. i lost total control of my car because the electrical system powered off.

The passenger side airbag activation mechanism in some of 2013 nissan altima doesn't work properly. nissan already had two recalls on it but they never able to fix it. even if someone is sitting on passenger side, the airbag light on the dashboard is activated randomly, that means airbag will not open in case of crash. it is a very serious flaw. in the recent recall they simply made a s/w update to flip the airbag light switch on/off logic. nothing was done to fix the core issue. it again randomly switches on/off when a person is sitting. i have talked to nissan and they don't seem to care about it. they are just trying to hide or circumvent this issue or trying to tell customers that there is no issue at all. it has been more than three years and nissan is not fixing this issue .everytime they will say it's fixed either after recall or repair but in reality they are just trying to circumvent it through s/w upgrades.

I was driving on highway at about 60mph on rt 95 in maryland and my sunroof exploded and glass fell all around me. the glass that was left was raised up, suggesting that the cause of the shatter was from something other than an item falling onto the sunroof from the outside.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. while driving 70 mph, the hood latch released independently. as a result, the hood collided into the windshield. the contact sustained neck, head, shoulder, and back injuries that required medical attention. a police report was not filed. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the front bumper cover, combination lamp, hood (panel, underside, hinge assemble), right fender panel, windshield, doors, and multiple other parts needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the vin was included in nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v244000 (air bags), 16v2029000 (latches/locks/linkages), and 15v116000 (latches/locks/linkages). the contact stated that no recall notices were received. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 89,000. vin tool confirms parts not available and parts distribution disconnect.

Rear lower control a arm that holds spring rotted at welds and broke made tire drag down highway at 65mph almost crashed because of this .cost me 150 tow plus the part was few hundred too.🙁. lights suck so bad can't see at night. 30 feet if that, i have replaced bulbs (40)$ and still suck definitely something not right ..they have been getting worse month by month. when i got the car at 30 k miles it was the best car i've ever owned. 11/09/2020

The headlight slowly lost their ability to reflect light from the bulb. they started bright when i owned the car but slowly became more dim as time went on. i realize that halogen bulbs will do that, but this wasn't the result of the bulb. the reflective coating inside of the low beam projector had started to come off and the projector was not projecting light as it should. it became so dim that i could barely see at night, if the roads were not lit up. it wasn't much of a problem if i was driving through a lighted city, but if i was on back country roads, i couldn't see more than forty feet ahead. i have replaced both housings and i was able to see much further down the road. i tried putting a new bulb in the old housing, but it still failed to reflect the light. i have pictures of outside one of the headlights and a picture of inside the reflector. it shows where the reflective coating was coming off. this is a well known issue with nissan altimas that have both halogen and xenon headlights. i attached the pictures to my complaint. this is not a one time incident, but rather an ongoing issue that progressive got worse until the faulty parts were replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, the low beam headlight failed to produce adequate lighting while driving. there were no warning lights illuminated. the local dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. the failure mileage was 145,000.*dt *tr

Backing down a driveway and it felt like i had hit something, or was pushing it. there was nothing under or behind the car. the passenger rear control arm broke.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked and loss motive power without warning. the contact pulled over to the shoulder of the roadway however, the vehicle hesitated to accelerate forward. the vehicle failed to resume back to normal. the vehicle was taken to michael jordan nissan (3930 durham chapel hill blvd, durham, nc 27707, (919) 489-3800) where it was diagnosed and it was determined that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 155,000.

Have been waiting over 6 months for resolution repair to the hood latch, i am loosing income waiting on recall repair

Headlights extremely dim causing night driving hazard. issue is due to degradation of reflector in headlight housing. i had to replace both headlight assemblies to resolve safety issue with the car. this is apparently a pronounced problem with nissan altimas per nissan online forums. photo shows replacement headlight on left and the original defective headlight reflector on the right.

The low beam headlights have gotten so dim we cant even drive at night with out high beams this i feel is a safety issue and we are not the only ones having this problem with the same make and model from 2013 to 2015 nissan should recall and replace them as this is a safety issue that started about 4 years ago

Low beam lights are horrible you cannot see 1ft in front of you this is a major saftey issue and someone is going end up getting in a major wreck if this issue is not recalled

On my way to work lower control arm broke while i was driving on the street just before i got on the highway

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination while driving at night. after researching the cause of the failure, the contact became aware that the interior material headlight housing deteriorated over time and the headlight assemblies needed to be replaced. the headlights were nor replaced. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 137,000.

The low beams for my 2013 altima sl have become too dim for me to see at night. i have had to start using the high beams to see at night which could cause problems for other drivers, but if i didn’t use them i could crash due to poor visibility.

I have 2013 nissan altima s. it has ~89k miles on it. the transmission stopped working on 10/11/2020. how can nhtsa assist? nissan refused to provide any assistance. the cvts installed in the nissan altimas have caused a variety of problems - shaking, losing acceleration and stalling, among others - according to owners who are regularly posting complaints on websites such as autonews.com, carcomplaints.com, and cars.com. nissan altima owners have secured a settlement offer from the carmaker which would resolve claims that the vehicles' transmissions fail prematurely. lead plaintiffs alleged that 2013 through 2016 nissan altimas suffer from shuddering, hesitation, stalling, and noises stemming from defective continuous variable automatic transmissions.vaccording to the nissan class action, vehicles stall unexpectedly, causing them to stop in traffic without illuminating the brake lights.vconversely, the defect could also allegedly cause an unexpected surge in power, causing drivers to lose control.vvdespite consumer complaints, nissan reportedly forced owners to pay for a $3,000 fix that often left them with more defective parts.case # 42179365. due to covid, my issue surfaced after 7 year deadline on may 11, 2020. this is wrong and nissan will not take responsibility for it. i tried to work with madison at nissan 615-725-7208. i am having the work done based on diagnosis from wright nissan. the work will cost me about $3,500. wiegand brothers transmission will replace the transmission. 445 rochester rd pittsburgh, pa 15237. 412-364-8000, 412-364-7399 email: [email protected]

The headlight projector housing has "failed" after 6-7 years. the reflective coating in the projector housing no longer works properly, with absolutely no damage to them. even with brand new headlight (lowlight) led bulbs pushing 10,000 lumens, the headlights barely project 30-50 feet in front of the car, and does not allow for proper lighting at night. this is a major safety hazard and nissan needs to set a recall for this on all 2013-2015 nissan altima(s). many people online are complaining about this, and nissan's response is to charge people upwards of $1000 to replace the headlights completely. this needs to be forced as a recall, please!

My headlights are so dim i am unable to drive my car at night for fear of getting into an accident. i’ve researched and found that this is a known problem with 2013-2015 nissans however nissan has not issued a recall for this problem which is clearly a safety issue. i should not have to drive at night with my high beams to be able to see which puts other drivers on the road at risk. and i should not have to pay out of pocket to correct an issue that stems from a defective/poor quality part within the headlamps.

Car does not move even if i put it on reverse or drive or any other gear. tow it to nearest mechanic, was told the transmission is blown.

The cvt transmission will not shift out of park at all. i am forced to depress the shift override in order to shift out of park every time.

The car was stationary in the driveway, with wheel wedges placed at front tires. it was jacked up the rear driver side tire was removed to put on new brakes, only to find a bolt holding the caliper on to the bracket was broke off. this warrants a great safety concern. do all the other ones have to be changed?- in order to prevent a safety hazard.

Low beam headlights are too dim to safely see at night.

My 2013 nissan altima sl keeps stalling on me without any warning. the decoder stated it was the max air flow sensor, i replaced it, i'm still having the same problem. i had a tune up done even though i have low miles. no engine light is on. i read some reviews and i'm not the only person with the the same car or year having this issue. you take it to the dealer and they tell me nothing is wrong with it.

Airbag sign came on at millage 112000 all of a sudden and the passenger occupancy sensor turn off and on intermittently while vehicle is in motion. mechanic are recommending to replace airbag module which might cost couple of thousand dollars. please help me! the diagnostic code says b0028-13

Stopped at a stop light. made left turn car shuddered smoothed out and drove 1 mile and parked car for 30 minutes and got ready to move vehicle and shifted to reverse and engine stalled. started engine put transmission in drive and engine stalled. dealer say's transmission is bad and needs replaced.

The dim lights are so dim i can barely see at night. i have to use the bright lights to see., especially when passing another car. this is very dangerous. i've spent a total of $410 on bulbs recommended by a certified mechanic and they are still awful. also one set was the highest lumens of led lights. please re all these lights because this is so dangerous to owners as well as the drivers we meet on the roads at night. i've been dealing with this since 12/2019. please do something about these light complaints.

I have had my 2013 altima for 6 monthd. it was maryland state inspected in april before my time of purchase. today oct 23, 2020 i was driving on the highway about 50 mph on my way to work. i heard a bang sound and all my trac control lights came on my dashboard and i list steering in the rear. pulled over and found the rear control arm or a frame is totally rusted and broke in half where it looks like it was welded by the manufacturer. this is not safe at all. being a beginner driver especially, i see all complaints of this problem. why is nissan not helping?

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated while approaching her parked vehicle, she noticed that the hood was slightly opened. the contact stated she was unable to close the hood manually and had to call her brother to close the hood for her. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact called barberino nissan (505 n colony rd, wallingford, ct 06492; (203) 265-1611) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. vin tool confirms parts not available. the failure mileage was unknown.

On route 414 heading south going about 49, my hood popped open and busted my windshield. nissan told me that there was no fix for the problem and that they could not help me with fixing, refunding or trading for another car. i am extremely frustrated that they will not help get me in a safer car. i also asked about a loaner until this could be fixed and they said no.

The low beam on the headlights are so dim we cannot drive at night. reading online it would seem this is a common problem however a bulb will not fix the issue. the entire headlight housing has to be replaced because of the interior portion where the bulb sets is deteriorating. . . started noticing this 2 years ago and it getting worse.

The floorboard is full of water every time it rains. the car smells and mold is starting to form. both the front and rear floorboards. it was parked in the driveway.

My catalytic converter is rusted. there were other parts that were on a recall because of rusting i’ve had replaced, but there is still my catalytic converter that is rusting as well. this is all documented in my last service report

The chrome in the low beam headlamps tends to burn out quickly which affects the projection. according to nissan consumer affairs, this is a known costly repair with 2013-2017 but mostly affects the 2013. the repair costs is quoted at $1119.85. when the headlamps burn out the car is not drivable because it cannot pass inspection which is currently my issue. i can't afford to have this replaced which unfortunately affects my employment because i can't drive to work.

Airbag light will not go off, it stays on solid red. i contacted nissan and was informed 2013 altima does not fall under the recall for the airbag issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, without warning the hood latch fractured causing the hood to unlatch, flipped open, and damaged the hood. the vehicle was taken to mentor nissan (6960 center st, mentor, oh 44060) where it was confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. vin tool confirms parts not available. the failure mileage was approximately 171,000.

The low beam on the headlights are so dim we cannot drive at night. the bright lights are great... reading online it would seem this is a common problem however a bulb will not fix the issue. the entire headlight housing has to be replaced because of the interior portion where the bulb sets is deteriorating... started noticing this 2 years ago and it getting worse..

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact was notified of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the headlights failed to provide adequate illumination for the contact see the roadway while driving at night. the dealer autonation ford brooksville (7200 broad street, brooksville, fl 34601, (352) 419-0810) was contacted and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and provided a case number. the contact was also referred to nhtsa for assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 40,000.

Noticed that the airbag indicator light has been staying on no matter if someone is in the passenger seat or not. going to have it checked out by the dealership who may charge me to run a diagnostic test.

The headlights on the 2013 nissan altima are a complete safety hazard. it is like i am driving without any lights when they are on and i cannot see at all unless i have on my high beams. driving with my brights on all the time at night causes issues for the drivers around me. someone is going to get seriously hurt or killed due to the lack of visibility. i have had the lights changed and that is not the problem. people are complaining of the issue all over the internet and it should be a safety recall by nissan before they are sued!

All interior door latches do not function properly. doors do not open from the inside. a serious safety defect.

I was reversing out of a driveway. didn’t hit anything. heard a small “thump.” i got out and checked my car. everything looked ok. then about 2 blocks later, in drive, on a side street, my car started shaking violently, as though i had been hit, but i wasn’t. it was like the worst roller coaster ever made. loud and extremely shaky. i got home and as it was night and dark out, didn’t see anything. today when the daylight came out, i noticed my rear passenger tire leaning inwards —drastically. so i looked under the tire area and there was a corroded piece of metal hanging down with my spring loose. my friend and i searched everywhere and couldn’t find the part—13-14 nissan altima sedan rear passenger right lower main spring support arm. i called nissan and was quoted $200 and some change. ok, not too bad... then i started googling for a cheaper price and lo and behold, i come across a few sites saying you guys are investing this, and i believe a usa today article said there was no “recall,” but that they were going to have roughly 200,000 cars in the usa and canada come in to have it fixed. i did not get notice for this! i was luckily about a mile from home. but i could barely control the car. to make matters worse, the left side (driver rear) is showing signs of the same wear. i was driving idle speed in order to “be safe.” why was i not notified?! and why is it that when i called nissan, they did not tell me this was a “known issue” as they have in the past? why, when my car was under warranty did they not fix it? anything! this is dangerous! i literally had hardly any control of the vehicle. are you still investigating this? and again, i should have gotten notice to have it fixed! why only 200,000 cars?! this needs to be a recall. i will need reimbursement since they have known about this issue!

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. an unknown dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages). the contact called the hart nissan dealer located at 6564 mechanicsville turnpike, mechanicsville, va 23111, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

When turn signal is automatically cancelled as the steering wheel is straightened, sometimes (not always) it actuates the 'lane change' three-flash signal in the opposite direction. for example, after making a left turn, the signal cancels and signals three flashes in the right direction. this happens when turning in either direction. it has happened multiple times but does not happen at every turn. i feel it may be a malfunction of the turn signal arm.

Will not shift out of park, apparently it is a solenoid issue that nissan will not recall.

I have the 2013 nissan altima and it is having very obvious suspension issues as it is squeaking and popping with turns and bumps. there is no recall on this currently despite people saying their wheels came off when theirs broke. i am very scared to drive my child in this vehicle that nissan deems safe.

Low beam headlights are dangerously dim. fog lights are brighter than low beams. must drive car with high beams on to see at night. illegal to drive with high beams on - fear ticket for traffic violation. fear causing an accident because of blinding another oncoming driver with high beams on. had one low beam die while on a 250 mile trip and could not see at night with only one low beam on. i have heard of other complaints for 2013-15 nissan altima headlamps being too dim. (series 5-?) bought car new in 2014 and have had problems with lights for three years. preliminary reports indicate plastic reflective bowl in headlamp is defective because materials degrade and wear out over time. nissan has remained silent and dealership will check for moisture and state that headlamps are withing specs. these headlamps are defective and the ntsb should investigate and issue a recall.- before someone gets hurt or dies. i could not see pedestrians crossing the road last night while my low beams were on. my vision is fine and my speed was only 30 mph on a city street, but pedestrians crossing the road were not seen by myself or front seat passenger until it was almost too late. i just replaced the headlamps with upgraded sylvania bulbs not more than a week ago. nissan should replace the front headlamp lenses on both the left and right side - without charge. a safety recall needs to be issued.

Parts of the suspension corroded and wheel came off while my pregnant daughter was driving

I purchased this vehicle having never driven it at night. upon my first time driving it at night, i learned that the low beam headlights are wildly ineffective and i could not illuminate the road more than 15 or so feet in front of me. this made driving extremely dangerous. i went to a dealer and had them replace the bulbs inside the assembly, but saw no change in the effectiveness. the inside of the headlight assembly has burned/deteriorated and no longer projects the light from the bulb. the only solution to allow safe driving in dark conditions is to replace the entirety of the faulty headlight assembly on both sides.

The low beam headlights on my 2013 nissan altima are extremely dim! it is nearly impossible to drive at night without my brights on. this is a major saftey hazard for me and other drivers as well! my eyesight vision is considered to be better than average and even with that i can't drive at night unless i have my brights on. i have tried led and hid bulbs with no improvement. please help fix this problem!

Head light beam is too low.

Hello its september now and nissan hasnt fixed the hood latch recall yet can't use car now since june because of recall they told me it wont take long but its taking long now

Driving our vehicle per usual, no crashes, safely made it from point a to b. the next morning, the sensor for air bags comes on. it continues to stay there with no explanation from google other than the sensor being an issue.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that on several occasions the gear shifter seized while in the park position. the driver was unable to immediately shift out of the park position to the drive position. the cause of the failure was not determined. the local dealer and manufacturer were not yet notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 180,000.

Front passenger airbag ocs defect. nissan has done a recall related to this issue but my vehicle vin number is experiencing this issue but not coming up in the dealership system for the recall. campaign #14v138000

Shifter release is stuck

I have received no response from nissan yet re: the remedy for this recall. may 28,2020 manufacturer recall numberr20a7 nhtsa recall numbertbd recall statusrecall incomplete, remedy not yet available summary the secondary hood latch may become stuck in the open position due to a potential for corrosion (in regions with excessive road salt use) in the hood latch combined with improper inspection and maintenance. safety risk if the driver inadvertently releases the primary hood latch (ex. while refueling) or the hood is not closed properly, the secondary hood latch may not hold the hood closed while the vehicle is in motion. the hood may open without warning and obstruct the driver s forward view, and may increase the risk of crash. remedy a remedy plan is currently under development. nissan will provide all affected owners with an interim notification that reminds owners how to properly maintain the latch and also reminds those owners to fully close and engage the primary hood latch each time before driving their altima. *js

While driving down the road, approximately 3 miles into my drive, i stopped at a stop light. when i tried to accelerate, my car would not move. after 2-3 seconds it decided to accelerate. about another half mile down the road at the next stop light, it did it again. each time, i was almost rear ended by cars behind me trying to get to the interstate. the car is now at the dealership being looked at.

Low beams too low with new bulbs. dealer says i need new housing

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, a popping sound was present coming from the rear of the vehicle, and the vehicle was not stable while driving. the vehicle was towed to the an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the rear passenger’s side control arm had fractured due to rusting and corrosion. the vehicle was not yet repaired. the manufacturer and local dealer nissan 112, located at 730 medford ave, patchogue, ny 11772, were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 115,000.

My nissan altima 2013 headlights are so poor that i cannot drive it at night. when i have to drive, i will either follow a car in front of me closely at night or use high beams. degradation started to get worse by 3 year, i replaced with better bulbs and then with hids but still lighting is so poor that i only use this vehicle during day time.

Airbag light came on on the dashboard and is staying on. when an adult passengare sits in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag light does not turn off. this happened about a month ago. i have read several recalls for airbag sensor issue but my car is not listed. dealership is tells me that there is no recall for the issue and that i have to pay to have it diagnosed and fixed. car currently cannot pass stated inspection due to this.

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Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact noticed that while driving at various speeds, the headlights were very dim and was unable to see the roadway and vehicles ahead. the vehicle was taken to dick smith nissan of lexington (5536 sunset blvd, lexington, sc 29072) where they informed the contact that the failure was normal wear and tear. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 62,000.

My rearward control arm broke on a busy street while i was driving to work. i was unable to control the vehicle steering at 30mph afterwards. i was lucky that a mechanic shop was at the very next corner. the mechanic looked underneath the car and said "unbelievable, you're lucky to be.... we're glad you wasn't on the highway!) then he just shook his head, in disbelief at the rust, because the control arm and the linkage was held together by rust. he further added this car 7 years young with 72,000 miles, that shouldn't have happened. lastly, that was a very scary situation, not having control of your vehicle when you are faced with semi trucks in front and behind you and you're not able to pullover your vehicle to safety. it was a bad experience, that hopefully, no one else have to encounter.

My low beams have been so dim i cant see when night driving. i have complained to nissan corporation and they denied there was a problem, that they have never heard this complaint before even though it is all over the web. the dealership were the one that encouraged me to contact nissan. they said it would be too expensive to fix. i have been driving on my high beams at night for the past couple of years because i cant get it resolved. i have the bulbs replaced twice to no avail. apparently its the reflective material behind the bulbs that are defective. thank you!

The air bag light activated and the engine rpm dropped while driving. the engine accelerator lost power, then picked up speed after pushing on the accelerator.

Part eroded and caused wheel to fall off while driving in motion

The lower control arm corroded from road salt. the control armed snapped from the bushing while i was driving!!. the control arm completely snapped from the bushing. there is a service campaign for this, but nissan claims my vin does not fall unto this known problem. my vehicle is in nh, and has been in this state that uses road salt since day one. i have no idea why my vehicle does is not covered under the service campaign. i am in one of the 22 states that is designated as a salt state and is mentioned in the service campaign bulletin. this is a real safety concern. i was driving approximately 40 mph when the control arm snapped. my vehicle spun 180 degrees. if this happened on the highway at a higher rate of speed, things would have been worse.

The headlights are a projector beam, and through the years i’ve owned the car, the headlights continue to dim, i have changed the light bulbs 3 different times since owning the car, never truly solving the problem. the heat of the bulbs create a film on the projector lens that hampers strong light to get through to the roadway. this is a dangerous hazard that is a defect of the automaker, as this is all factory equipment installed in the vehicle.

A clunky noise started/noticed in right rear when driven over bumps (e.g. pot holes, dips in roads, or entry parking lot curbs). took our 2013 nissan altima into auto shop to have inspected, which we had learned the rear lower links are rusted, and the right side is cracked. we were told it is strongly recommended to not be driving the vehicle for safety concerns. we were then informed there is a recall for this exact issue on our vehicle for the same year, make and model. this was quite alarming to learn of this recall, and to know it is not safe to be driving the vehicle. we immediately took our vehicle to gandrud nissan, green bay wi only to learn this specific recall campaign for 2013 altima sedan; rear lower link (reference # ntb19-082b, date of issue: december 6, 2019, classification# ra19-002b, campaign id# p9324) did not apply to our vin#. to learn there is a recall for the exact problem on the exact year and model of our nissan altima where our safety is comprised if driven, then to be told it doesn't apply is very asinine. this is a known safety defect on 2013 nissan altimas and it should not apply only to a select few as obviously it is a problem and a valid safety/defect here and should be addressed across the board for not only my family's safety for all whom own a 2013 nissan altima and others traveling on the road/interstates.

On one day i was driving my vehicle down the street heading towards the freeway. i was going to take the streets but the freeway is always the fastest option. i got on the freeway with no problem and started to increase speed. as i sped up, i started to feel my car shutter. i continued with my drive and thought nothing of it. im heading towards my exit and i start to stop my car, and all of a sudden my car comes to a complete turn off while exiting the freeway. i almost hit two cars and almost got rear ended. at first i didn't know what to do because i was in fear of my safety. i looked down at the dashboard of my car to see what it could possibly be and no warning lights or check engine light was displayed. i was still in shock because i could have been involved in a major accident or even dead. i put the car in park and then turned the car off. i turned the car back on and it started perfectly normal like nothing had happened. with a lot of traffic and about 3 cars honking at me, i then put the car in drive again and shortly down the street a couple blocks away the car does it again to me, this time almost causing another accident. i was so terrified i had my car towed to a mechanic where he said this problem is common with nissan altima transmissions particularly the 2013 models. i reached out to the corporate office and i was advised that i have no warranty or coverage to fix this problem. this is very serious and sad because the makers of this vehicle could have taken my life. i put my trust and money into a vehicle to find out it has problems that nissan are well aware of and will not bother fixing. the car only has around 80,000 and i'm still paying it off. im just still in shock because i could have been seriously hurt.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The vehicle is having problems going into gear and shifting correctly. vehicle was purchased by me in 2018. i have a clean title. there has been a recall on the transmission. i received a letter from nissan. they are refusing to repair it because the vin shows the vehicle was salvaged in two other states. nissan says i must have a clear title from those states before they will repair the car. i was told by people in both of the states that i can not get another title while i currently have a title. i have been driving the car since purchase and am still driving it. it has under 84,000 miles which is what the letter states. i read that nissan can not refuse to fix a salvaged vehicle if it is being driving. please help me and get them to honor this warranty.

All 4 wheel bearings failed. noise level increased with time and eventually changed when i was concerned with my safety. confirmed by mechanic, that all 4 bearings were bad. mechanic changed both front bearing first before changing back bearing to confirm failure on back wheel bearings as well. changed bearings at about 110,500 miles. have loved nissan but i’ve had two major safety concerns with two vehicles as of late

The trunk latch became undone and lifted while i was on the highway headed home. all of my items fell out and i had to figure out a way to relatch.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the headlights were dim and made it difficult to see while driving in low light conditions. the vehicle was taken to hudson nissan of north charleston located at 7331 rivers ave, north charleston, sc 29406, where it was stated that failure was a known issue. the vehicle was not repaired. the contact was informed that the vehicle was not subjected to a recall. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 30,000. the vin was not provided.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part needed for the recall repair was not yet available. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Headlights to car become dim because reflectivity material in light housing deteriorated and no longer helps project sufficient source of light onto the road ahead. even with brand new, and appropriate replacement lightbulbs do not provide any sufficient light. very dangerous and cannot see at dark and almost not drivable without using brights option. can get stopped by police for assumption that headlights are not appropriately on for the safety of the road for the driver and other drivers.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that the hood latch failed to function as designed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 20v315000 (latches/locks/linkages) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. vin tool confirms parts not available.

The car has a shutter, jerking, high rpm, loss of power, driving the car down the road and it all of a sudden blasted up to almost 7000 rpms and violently jerking and shuttering while driving down the highway at 75- 80 miles per hour almost causing me to crash the car, it then lost power with me pressing my gas pedal all the way to the floor, it's a huge safety issue and nissan needs to fix this before people get seriously hurt or even die.

Driving on highway, absolutely no warning at all, hood flies open suddenly slamming into windshield while driving!!! after screaming of course, tried to keep vehicle straight, slowed, pulled over to right to safety. unbelievably no other vehicles hit/involved, no crash - my vehicle has damage to hood, roof, both front fenders, interior overhead controls dropped out of the ceiling. nissan not yet committing to paying for it 100% !!!!!! even though a recall on this item was issued 1 month ago, and i found articles on this problem with the car going back to 2014 - and nissan dealership just had my car 4 months ago (march) working on another different recall !!!!

I own a 2013 nissan altima purchased from my friend who originally purchased it from a nissan dealership. the car's shown transmission issues 12th july 2020 when i was about to stop for a signal. the car was shuddering before coming to a full stop. initially i thought it was a brake issue, naively thinking given that i experienced it when coming to a stop. but when i pressed gas after signal turned green, the car did not accelerate as it would do normally. i rode the vehicle for another 5 miles the next day and the problem continued to get worsened. upon researching and finding that it is a transmission issue, i scheduled an appointment with nissan dealership for july 15th morning. the car did not go in reverse at the beginning and i had to change the parking gear before i tried to reverse again. this time it slowly moved. when moving forward in roads, the car was not able to go beyond 20 mph and the rpm would go up and down when pressing gas. i barely managed to reach the dealership and they assessed the vehicle to have transmission issues. they told that the transmission needs to be replaced.

The passenger airbag issue from campaign id #r1609 in 2014 and again in 2016. the same issue is now happening again. this includes the passenger airbag light showing the airbag is not active when an adult is sitting in the seat. the seat belt light is also on showing the passenger is not buckled up when in fact the seat belt is connected and latched. this happening when the vehicle is both moving and not moving. nissan issued a consumer affairs case number, but is refusing to fix the issue under the recall due to it being fixed twice before.

Rear links, the dealer told me the suspension could break at any moment. repair cost me $440.00 and they refuse to reimburse me stating cutting off rusted components was not related to the fix. campaign id is p9324

The low beam headlights are very dim and makes driving at night extremely hazardous.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph, the rear passenger side suspension arm fractured causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who determined the rear suspension arm failed due to rusting and corrosion. the passenger’s side rear arm was replaced and the failure was remedied. the contact indicated that the driver side rear arm was also corroded and rusted but not replaced. country nissan (40 russell street, hadley, ma 01035) and the manufacturer were notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 106,000.

The low beam lights are on but basically non existent. a few times i've even pulled over to check if they both were off/burned out... they weren't. i have replaced bulbs with no change to the brightness i do or do not get. only option currently is to drive in the dark with high beams, potentially blinding on coming traffic then!!! this issue is the same whether driving or stationary and has been ongoing with no remedy found yet.

Vehicle stopped automatically (by itself) while in motion. lucky that it was in a parking lot otherwise this could have been a fatal accident. when taken to the dealer, they mentioned its an issue with the transmission and will need to be changed. looking it up on google made me understand that its a common issue with nissan altima and nissan has not taken any steps or offered any help to its customers to support fixing the issues. its a disaster waiting to happen, kindly take some actions!

While driving on street, the gas petal will no longer provide power to the car and begin to slow itself down. i will push on the breaks briefly and try the gas petal to see if it works and it will take a few times before it does. while on the freeway the vehicle again, gas petal would no longer provide power to the car and begin to slow itself down. this has now happened 8 separate times to the car. it will work for a few days and then do it again, with out notice. no check engine light goes on. second issue is, the steering wheel will also feel extremely loose, not during the same time but when my speed is over 70 mph. also, the check engine light nor any safety notices will go on. lastly, the air bag light won't come off. the gas petal issue happened again on july 3th, 2020 and i decided to take it to get looked at. the dealer for a 5 point inspection and they found nothing wrong. i check the nhtsa website and it shows no recalls done. does this mean they have not been completed?

While driving on a highway, my nissan altima starting making noise from the rear and the car feel going to the left by itself. after i stopped i found the rear control arm which holds the spring part broke apart. this is very dangerous.

When i driving 75 mph on the freeway, suddenly my 2013 altima transmission gearbox slipping to neutral. i had to tow the car to nissan dealership for replace the transmission for $3700.00. *tr

Suggested that i replace control arms on my 2013 nissan altima at 79,000 miles. i saw there was a "service alert" not recall by nissan to replace these in "salt states". i live in florida near the water, and there is water in the air here. arms are cracking, corroding. would like nissan to pay for the replacement. maas bros. nissan in new port richey fl suggested the repair...over $1000.

Car stalling at idle or stopping. car starts then cuts out, won’t run. car has been in shop for 3 days now problem is intermittent and can’t seem to pin point even with fixd or other devices.

Driving at night is a huge saftey issue with my 2013 nissan altima sv. with the low beams on you cannot see the road ahead or any obstacles that might be ahead. these headlight should be a recall. horrible design.

On friday 6/26/2020 while driving on the ma turnpike i-90 w, shortly before exit 20, the hood of my 2013 nissan altima flew all the way back crashing into the windshield and front portion of the roof. luckily i was able to slow down and peek under the bottom portion of the hood to pull over to the side of the highway. my windshield was cracked, both side fenders were bent up/ slightly displaced, the roof was dented, inside the car the ceiling speaker/ sunglass console came crashing down and my hood was dented and having trouble staying shut. i managed to secure it down and drove slowly to exit 20. i immediately stopped at an auto shop near by and the owners first words were, "looking at your car, i can tell you this is exactly how people get killed in motor vehicle accidents". i am not surprised. had i not been able to see or safely slow down, i may be dead. the shop owner showed how the sprained hinges allow the hood to go all the way back causing windshield damage mainly due to the secondary hood latch not functioning properly. he did spray some wd 40 on the latch to get it to function a little better; he stated that the vehicle was not safe and would not recommend driving it. the damage was estimated at $4000.

On the morning of oct 25,2018 i entered my 2014 nissan altima approx 7:15 am and put vehicle in reverse, traveled approx 20 ft put car in park to run in for something i had forgotten. i safely exited the vehicle , closed the door and walked the 20 ft to my 3 steps and approached my door to my home as i started to unlock the door i heard a pop and turned around and observed my car leaving the driveway , it had gone into reverse and crossed the street where it stopped against a granite wall damaging the trunk.

Both rear control arms have cracked and need to be replaced. the first was at about 125,000 miles and the second was 137,000 miles. many people have told me this is an issue with 2012-13 nissan altima's and some have had nissan reimburse them for the cost of the repair, which is quite expensive. *tr

While driving the vehicle on open highways the vehicle will experience a loss of power and engine shuts off resulting in loss of steering and breaking. vehicle will also experience the same issues while driving in the city streets. when coming to a stop the vehicle will lose power and breaks will not work. this has been occurring since november 2019

The low beam headlights in my 2013 nissan altima are very dim. i changed the head lamps thinking that maybe the old lights had just aged and lost brightness. this did not make a significant change in the brightness. i researched on-line and found multiple reports that from 2013-2015 people with nissan altima’s had similar complaints. the problem was concerning enough that during a routine maintenance of my vehicle i asked the dealer how much it would cost to replace the headlamp assemblies. it was around $1000. yikes. recently i had a “near miss” that i partially attribute to the dim headlamps. i was driving on a local 2 lane road. there was a car coming in the opposite direction about 50 yards away. suddenly a car behind that car pulled directly into my lane. to avoid a collision i immediately pulled the wheel right and went into a yard. i thought maybe the person had a heart attack and lost control of the car but when i looked back the person had swerved back into the correct lane. i thought maybe my lights were off but i checked and they were on. i’ve been driving for 35 years and have never had something like this happen before. could have been somebody texting and driving? i would be interested to know if the 2013 nissan altima has a higher night time driving accident rate compared to other sedans. regardless i think these headlamps are unsafe. i’m going to try to find a replacement headlamp and do the repair myself as i can’t readily afford the $1000. this is the first time i have ever entered a complaint.

Nissan altima 2013 left rear lower suspension control arm broke off while driving straight on the highway. the car swerved violently to the right. it could of ended horribly but luckily no one was hurt. this is totally unacceptable and absolutely not safe. nissan needs to look into this!!

The headlights are super dim when i am driving at night. i have replaced my headlights twice now to the brightest lights you can buy. when i drive at night i have to turn on my bright lights because i am not able to see the road in front of me with the regular headlights on. it is not safe to drive at night due to the headlights being so dim. i have been dealing with this issue since i purchased the car last summer.

Low beam headlights are too dim and unsafe for night driving

When driving my car it jerks, when i’m at a complete stop and then go to take off the car jerks . my car has the cvt transmission which has or had a class action claim against them however to my understanding i wasn’t able to qualify for the extended warranty because my mileage exceeded what was required . i don’t feel safe transporting my family in this car due to the hesitation/ jerks , however i’m not financially able to take the car to a certified mechanic . i’ve tried contacting someone in regards to the nissan altima cvt settlement to see if they could direct me to someone who could help resolve this issue but i’ve had no success reaching anyone. i’ve had numerous issues with the car besides the hesitation/ jerking, the traction control light randomly comes on for no reason , the a/c want properly work . this has been a ongoing problem for awhile, when i purchased the car ( used ) i was concerned about the jerking when i first drove it but the salesman said that its normal for that type transmission and that i’d get use to it hence the fact i didn’t know i was purchasing a car that was putting myself and family in danger . please help

Complete transmission failure at nearly 122,000 miles in the middle of a major interstate wherein the vehicle could not turn back on. prior to the failure, there were weeks of jerky shifting, the car was unable to coast, quickly accelerate, or come to a stop without jerking the car until stopped. the idle of the car was unusually high near the day of full transmission failure. after completely replacing the transmission with a brand new one, the car still is having trouble shifting smoothly.

Headlights very dim. replaced bulbs multiple times but lights really not visible when driving at night or in rain.

Transmission will not shift into gear. *tr

The low beam lights do not project light out at night. even after replacing with the same type bulb or even high definition bulbs, none of them project light. i cannot see while driving with the low beams. i have to drive with my high beam lights on at night. *tr

Initially, the vehicle trembled and cut off at traffic light. mechanic discovered that it threw a code with fluid pressure sensor issue in transmission. replaced transmission with used one...same code. replaced that one with rebuilt transmission, throwing the same code. if trying to enter road, it may feel strong enough to enter highway, then losses throttle response. it may continue with about 20 mph speed. then again, it may start off alright and becomes obvious at some speeds that the rpm is greater than it should be for the speed vehicle is moving. nissan dealership has had vehicle for well over 2 weeks and have no answers. asked them to check electrical and the computer, still no answers and hardly any communications at all. it is well documented that the cvt transmissions are a serious problem with these vehicles, but after the issues experienced, this could be a possible computer issue. either way it is a very dangerous situation and a lot of money spent with no results. *tr

(1) the passenger side airbag light is faulty. it is always lit as “off” even when there is a passenger on the seat. (2) car jerks when changing gears. i was reversing into a parking space. when i tried changing gears from reverse to drive, there was a delay and then the car jerked. as i tried to slowly accelerate, the car would not advance as it normally should. i then parked and the car began to accelerate/ rev while in park. my car is up to date on everything. i’m afraid this could happen on a busy street or highway. please help. *tr

Front headlights do not project out enough to be able to farther when driving causing a huge risk of an accident especially when you don’t know the roads , you are not able to see what is ahead of you unlike other vehicles do, and when it rains it looks like you don’t have your head lights on so you i have to drive with my high beams on and when passing other vehicles i have to shut the high beams off and i cannot see the road , i have gone off the road and almost crashed due to not being able to see , this is a huge problem for this i have owned a 2011 nissan altima and did not have this problem what so ever , there are so many complaints ,

Without warning my car stopped accelerating. it died at in intersection and had to have it towed to a dealership. the problem started on the highway and the car died at a busy intersection. car has 123000 miles with never an issue with cvt.. dealer told us it will cost 4,000 dollars to fix. transmission shouldn't fail at 123 000 miles. *tr

Lighting on the 2013 nissan altima is a safety risk and potential liability waiting to happen. the visibility with the stock lights will limit your visibility and puts you and passengers at risk. this has to be corrected and taken seriously by nissan. the light that is illuminating has to be out of code for a legal acceptable vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while attempting to shift gears, there was a lag in between when the vehicle responded and the rpm at the time the transmission shifted to the next gear. the contact stated that with the vehicle on cruise control the vehicle revved up with the transmission slipping. the contact stated that while making a left turn at approximately 10 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was push to the side of the road. additionally, while driving, the accelerator pedal was depressed to the floorboard however, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 96,045.

Car stalled in middle of road while turning left. started again, but died when put in gear. pushed it out of the road after traffic cleared. attempted to drive in for repairs next day, but it sputtered and died halfway there. had it towed to dealer. dealer says $4300.00 for transmission replacement. dealer said he was unaware of this particular problem and that the 3 outstanding recalls were for minor safety adjustments. clearly lying to me given the wealth of data regarding similar transmission failures for this model/year i have found online. at no point was there a warning/hazard/engine light on. very very dangerous defect and should be subject to recall. *tr

Warning light shows faulty airbag on driver's side, verified by dealer. passenger side airbag repaired under recall. driver's side code appeared right after the first repair was made but was advised this is not covered under first recall. this should have been done 2 years ago, and i'm not paying upwards of $5,000 for your electrical failure. *tr

Had one recall for the passenger air bag always being lit. had it “fixed” now the drivers air bag warning light (red) and the passengers (yellow in dash) lights are always on*dt*jb *tr

The drivers' side interior door handle broke and will no longer open the door from inside the vehicle. *tr

Cant get car to go from put to drive always gotta keep restarting i think its shift lock i keep putting foot on brake and have too do it 3 or 4 times very stressful. *tr

I was making a left turn and i heard a pop and pulled over and as i put it in park my traction control light came on so i went out to inspect what happened, checked the front normal, when to the rear noticed my driver side wheel is turned in, went under the car to look and noticed my rear lower control arm rusted and snapped off the bolt that connects it to the body. *tr

Rear steering line rusted separated from the car frame. car was backing out of the driveway when it broke free from the frame. this was on recall in the salt states and i live in michigan but they stated my vin was originally sold in california but i have owned it since 2014 in michigan. *tr

The headlights on my 2013 nissan altima are very dim. had the bulbs replaced but having the same problem.

Airbag warning light indicates faulty electronics. began about 50,000 miles. this is not due to misuse. it's companion to earlier recall for a faulty airbag, which was corrected. reported to dealer. cost estimate to repair from $800 to $5,000 depending the level of defect. owner believes this should be nissan's responsibility, as it's not due to negligence. *tr

Head lights very dim can hardly see far down road. *tr

You can not use regular lights to see with this car at night. you may get a good foot of lighting in front of the car. very dangerous. you could be driving down the highway and be surprised by a curb or going down a street at night with no lighting around you and hit something bc you can't see anything. the brights work wonders but i can't just go around blinding people... *tr

The vehicle gear shift would not move from the park (p) position while depressing the brake pedal. apparently this is a known shift lock issue based on similar complaints on the nhtsa website as well as nissan owner testimonies. the fault as it was explained by a nissan technician was the shifter shorts-out the shift lock solenoid which engages the unlock for the shifter when the brake pedal is depressed. cost to repair the issue is roughly $800 by replacing the shift handle assembly and this "repair" is due to a failure of a low cost solenoid switch. the consumer should not be accountable of faulty design. according to nissan, this is not a safety or design issue, but wear and tear of the vehicle. hopefully nhtsa will review the facts of these common occurrences and determine if it is indeed worthy of recall repair.

Headlights very dim, cant see at night unless you use the brights, very dangerous, and passenger airbag remains off, common problem on a 2013 nissan altima.

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph on a windy day, the hood erroneously opened crashing into the front windshield and severely damaging the hood and the roof of the vehicle. during the incident, the driver sustained a bruised right leg and contact from glass pieces. the vehicle was driven to the contact’s residence and later towed to the local dealer collins nissan (4142 bardstown rd, louisville, ky) where the cause of the failure was not determined. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin search indicated that the vehicle was included nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (structure). the contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the same failure listed in the recall. the manufacturer was contacted and a case was opened. the failure mileage was 190,000.

While driving my car and merging onto a busy interstate, the check engine light, traction control, and blind spot monitoring error lights all came on the car would not accelerate. the rpm gauge would go up and the car would try to go, but it just wouldn’t. i almost got rear ended by a semi truck because my car wasn’t able to go or move out of the way. i left it in a shop for over a week and apparently it’s something to do with the cvt transmission and speed sensors. i contacted nissan and all they would tell me was that they did an extended warranty on those transmissions up to 130,000 miles, however my car was roughly 2,000 miles over this and was not covered by that warranty. they told me all i could do was replace the transmission and that was going to cost me roughly $4,000. i’m almost scared to drive it anywhere there’s lots of traffic or fast moving traffic for fear of someone running into me. also when all of those dash lights come on, the traction control isn’t working and i’ve had to drive in the rain several times. i just believe it’s overall dangerous and nissan isn’t doing anything to fix the problem for cars that have somehow managed to make it over 130,000 miles. i know several people who’ve had similar things happen with their nissan car that has this transmission. i do believe it is a safety issue because it malfunctions at any given time just randomly. i can be driving and it’s fine one minute, the next thing i know all of these dash lights are lit up and the car won’t accelerate.

Vehicle would not accelerate when driving, stopped at a red light and when the light turned green the vehicle would not longer move. had to turn the vehicle off and restart to get it to move and even then it took a second for it to start moving. no warning lights were given and no previous issues. took it to get a diagnostic check and was told that those vehicles have shown transmission issues. called nissan and they told me they were unable to assist. *tr

Complete transmission failure in the middle of a major intersection with no check engine light coming on (until after the fact) or prior warning.

Replaced the battery and now brake light and check engine like is on and won’t start. brakes are hard. car was parked for 2 days and came out to a dead battery. replaced battery and the copper battery connector. went to start it and then all these other issues happened. *tr

Terrible headlights. i have already changed couple low beam bulb in order to increase night vision, but the result didn’t change much. i do not see any roads clearly when i drive night time so it’s not safe at all.

The shift lock solenoid has failed in the car. i can not take the car out of park.this is a common problem among nissans and they refuse to acknowledge the problem. numerous dealers have said that the piece in the shift lock that nissan uses is defective. nissan is requiring me to pay $1,000 to fix.

Upon starting the car, the gear shifter will not move out of park. the shift lock seems to be stuck. there are thousands of posts online about the same issue with this year and other years of this model and make.

My headlights have deteriorated over time and now i cannot see at night unless i am using my bright lights. i work at night a lot and it’s very dangerous and i’m very scared.

While driving in traffic, the car began jerking back and forth before completely shutting off. i was with my small child in the middle of an intersection when this happened. this happened several times whenever i’d put the car in reverse or drive. i’m one of hundreds, if not thousands of people affected by this issue, which is known to specifically affect 2013 models. my child and i nearly got in an accident when this happened.

When i bought the car i had to replace the transmission 2 times in one year, the suspension is giving up and the driver seat is always braking

The transmission in my vehicle shudders between 1000 and 2000 rpm. it behaves worse at 1500rpm and when the weather is hot. i have to step on the gas and accelerate quickly to escape or avoid the shudder or have to completely let off the gas. it has shuddered so strongly that i have feared significant damage to the car while in motion. i also fear i will be in a situation where rapid acceleration or deceleration would be dangerous.

The low beam headlights are so dim passengers do not want to ride in my car because they fear for their safety. i cannot see more than a few feet in front of the car unless i have high beams on. this is the case on country roads at night. in the city, i must completely rely on street lights as they overwhelm the headlights of my car.

The transmission in my vehicle shudders between 1000 and 2000 rpm. also, it will do the same shudder at highway speed sudden acceleration. worse the warmer the transmission gets.

Purchased a 2013 nissan altima,07/2013 on february 2014. all seemed to be fine, one year after purchasethe low beam lights were very dim .it was difficult driving without using the high beam when l could. the forum's l viewed, stated this is a common problem with 2013-2018. visit the dealer today for recalls and they told me that issue is not cover by warranty.

Last week i had a catastrophic failure of a rear control arm while driving 50 miles an hour costing me 700 dollars in repair with a used part as an emergency fix. rear passenger side. today after having by car back the drivers side rear control arm snapped this time while driving on a road in town at 25 miles an hour. these cars are certain to get someone killed if nissan doesn’t address them. i am furious and scared to drive this vehicle. i know thousands of complaints have been made. i need something done about this.

Air bag has had recalls taken care of but now has an airbag light on. alsohdadlights are very dim when driving. new bulbs have been replaced.

Head lights just dimmed unable to drive at night