Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
5 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Nissan North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: R20A7
Recall Date: May 28, 2020
Nissan North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Nissan North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Jan 18, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2016
Consumer Complaints
751 ComplaintsNissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
MY TRANSMISSION IS CONSTANTLY KICKING BACK AT ME, THIS MORNING 2017-09-27 MY TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY GAVE OUT. REVING IS TO 5-6 RPM NOT BEING ABLE TO EXCEED 10 MPH. THE DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG KEEPS TRIPPING MY AIRBAGS TO DEACTIVATE. HAVE TO HAD THE CODE RESET SEVERAL TIMES. THE BACK UP CAMERA LOOKS LIKE IT IS LOOSING SIGNAL EVEN THOUGH IT IS HARD WIRED, THE LANE SENSOR WARNINGS FAIL, FAILING TO INFORM OF A VEHICLE IN YOUR BLIND SPOT. THE KEY FOB CONTINUOUSLY SAYS KEY INVAILED DASHBOARD.
Corrective Action:
MY TRANSMISSION IS CONSTANTLY KICKING BACK AT ME, THIS MORNING 2017-09-27 MY TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY GAVE OUT. REVING IS TO 5-6 RPM NOT BEING ABLE TO EXCEED 10 MPH. THE DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG KEEPS TRIPPING MY AIRBAGS TO DEACTIVATE. HAVE TO HAD THE CODE RESET SEVERAL TIMES. THE BACK UP CAMERA LOOKS LIKE IT IS LOOSING SIGNAL EVEN THOUGH IT IS HARD WIRED, THE LANE SENSOR WARNINGS FAIL, FAILING TO INFORM OF A VEHICLE IN YOUR BLIND SPOT. THE KEY FOB CONTINUOUSLY SAYS KEY INVAILED DASHBOARD.
Additional Notes:
MY TRANSMISSION IS CONSTANTLY KICKING BACK AT ME, THIS MORNING 2017-09-27 MY TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY GAVE OUT. REVING IS TO 5-6 RPM NOT BEING ABLE TO EXCEED 10 MPH. THE DRIVERS SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG KEEPS TRIPPING MY AIRBAGS TO DEACTIVATE. HAVE TO HAD THE CODE RESET SEVERAL TIMES. THE BACK UP CAMERA LOOKS LIKE IT IS LOOSING SIGNAL EVEN THOUGH IT IS HARD WIRED, THE LANE SENSOR WARNINGS FAIL, FAILING TO INFORM OF A VEHICLE IN YOUR BLIND SPOT. THE KEY FOB CONTINUOUSLY SAYS KEY INVAILED DASHBOARD.
Mfg Campaign: 11030098
Recall Date: Sep 27, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE TRUNK FAILED TO STAY UP AND FAILED TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EMPIRE NISSAN LOCATED IN ONTARIO, CA WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT THE CONTACT TO FONTANA NISSAN LOCATED IN FONTANA, CA WHERE THE IMMOBILIZER, BATTERY, REMOTE, AV MASTER CONTROL UNIT, REARVIEW CAMERA, REARVIEW CAMERA ASSEMBLY, DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER SIDE, TRUNK LID GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND THE TRUNK LOCK WERE ALL REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 26294642. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE TRUNK FAILED TO STAY UP AND FAILED TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EMPIRE NISSAN LOCATED IN ONTARIO, CA WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT THE CONTACT TO FONTANA NISSAN LOCATED IN FONTANA, CA WHERE THE IMMOBILIZER, BATTERY, REMOTE, AV MASTER CONTROL UNIT, REARVIEW CAMERA, REARVIEW CAMERA ASSEMBLY, DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER SIDE, TRUNK LID GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND THE TRUNK LOCK WERE ALL REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 26294642. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE TRUNK FAILED TO STAY UP AND FAILED TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EMPIRE NISSAN LOCATED IN ONTARIO, CA WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT THE CONTACT TO FONTANA NISSAN LOCATED IN FONTANA, CA WHERE THE IMMOBILIZER, BATTERY, REMOTE, AV MASTER CONTROL UNIT, REARVIEW CAMERA, REARVIEW CAMERA ASSEMBLY, DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER SIDE, TRUNK LID GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND THE TRUNK LOCK WERE ALL REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 26294642. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11018705
Recall Date: Aug 21, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE TRUNK FAILED TO STAY UP AND FAILED TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EMPIRE NISSAN LOCATED IN ONTARIO, CA WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT THE CONTACT TO FONTANA NISSAN LOCATED IN FONTANA, CA WHERE THE IMMOBILIZER, BATTERY, REMOTE, AV MASTER CONTROL UNIT, REARVIEW CAMERA, REARVIEW CAMERA ASSEMBLY, DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER SIDE, TRUNK LID GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND THE TRUNK LOCK WERE ALL REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 26294642. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE TRUNK FAILED TO STAY UP AND FAILED TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EMPIRE NISSAN LOCATED IN ONTARIO, CA WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT THE CONTACT TO FONTANA NISSAN LOCATED IN FONTANA, CA WHERE THE IMMOBILIZER, BATTERY, REMOTE, AV MASTER CONTROL UNIT, REARVIEW CAMERA, REARVIEW CAMERA ASSEMBLY, DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER SIDE, TRUNK LID GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND THE TRUNK LOCK WERE ALL REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 26294642. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHEN OPENING THE TRUNK OF THE VEHICLE, THE TRUNK FAILED TO STAY UP AND FAILED TO LOCK WHEN CLOSED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO EMPIRE NISSAN LOCATED IN ONTARIO, CA WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND SENT THE CONTACT TO FONTANA NISSAN LOCATED IN FONTANA, CA WHERE THE IMMOBILIZER, BATTERY, REMOTE, AV MASTER CONTROL UNIT, REARVIEW CAMERA, REARVIEW CAMERA ASSEMBLY, DOOR HANDLES ON THE DRIVER SIDE, TRUNK LID GATE LOCK ASSEMBLY, AND THE TRUNK LOCK WERE ALL REPLACED. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND OPENED CASE NUMBER: 26294642. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,000.
Mfg Campaign: 11018705
Recall Date: Aug 21, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE FIRST AIRBAG RECALL AND THEY FIXED THE ISSUE. THE AIRBAG ISSUE REOCCURRED AGAIN WHEN SOMEONE WOULD SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE VEHICLE STILL SHOWED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED. I HAD PEOPLE OF VARIOUS WEIGHTS SITTING THERE RANGING FROM 70 POUNDS TO 140 POUNDS. THIS HAPPENED OVER SEVERAL WEEKS AND WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN, THEY FIXED IT AGAIN. NOW IT'S HAPPENING FOR A THIRD TIME.
Corrective Action:
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE FIRST AIRBAG RECALL AND THEY FIXED THE ISSUE. THE AIRBAG ISSUE REOCCURRED AGAIN WHEN SOMEONE WOULD SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE VEHICLE STILL SHOWED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED. I HAD PEOPLE OF VARIOUS WEIGHTS SITTING THERE RANGING FROM 70 POUNDS TO 140 POUNDS. THIS HAPPENED OVER SEVERAL WEEKS AND WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN, THEY FIXED IT AGAIN. NOW IT'S HAPPENING FOR A THIRD TIME.
Additional Notes:
I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR THE FIRST AIRBAG RECALL AND THEY FIXED THE ISSUE. THE AIRBAG ISSUE REOCCURRED AGAIN WHEN SOMEONE WOULD SIT IN THE PASSENGER SEAT, THE VEHICLE STILL SHOWED THE PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLED. I HAD PEOPLE OF VARIOUS WEIGHTS SITTING THERE RANGING FROM 70 POUNDS TO 140 POUNDS. THIS HAPPENED OVER SEVERAL WEEKS AND WHEN I TOOK MY CAR IN, THEY FIXED IT AGAIN. NOW IT'S HAPPENING FOR A THIRD TIME.
Mfg Campaign: 11015793
Recall Date: Aug 16, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Potential Consequences:
CRANK SHAFT SENSOR MALFUNCTION. MY CAR STOP ON ME WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. IT SHOOK AND THEN SHUT DOWN. VERY SCARY. I HAD TO GET PUSH OUT OF THE STREET BY POLICE CAUSE I WAS IN THE WAY OF TRAFFIC. SOMEONE ALMOST RAN INTO ME.
Corrective Action:
CRANK SHAFT SENSOR MALFUNCTION. MY CAR STOP ON ME WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. IT SHOOK AND THEN SHUT DOWN. VERY SCARY. I HAD TO GET PUSH OUT OF THE STREET BY POLICE CAUSE I WAS IN THE WAY OF TRAFFIC. SOMEONE ALMOST RAN INTO ME.
Additional Notes:
CRANK SHAFT SENSOR MALFUNCTION. MY CAR STOP ON ME WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. IT SHOOK AND THEN SHUT DOWN. VERY SCARY. I HAD TO GET PUSH OUT OF THE STREET BY POLICE CAUSE I WAS IN THE WAY OF TRAFFIC. SOMEONE ALMOST RAN INTO ME.
Mfg Campaign: 11015231
Recall Date: Aug 14, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA SR: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE SEAT. THIS IS AN INTERNMENT PROBLEM. NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DEALER STATED THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT ISSUE. LITHIA NISSAN OF FRESNO, DEALER EXPLANATION WAS THE PASSENGER WAS NOT SITTING CORRECTLY. LOOKING TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEW CONDITION.
Corrective Action:
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA SR: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE SEAT. THIS IS AN INTERNMENT PROBLEM. NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DEALER STATED THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT ISSUE. LITHIA NISSAN OF FRESNO, DEALER EXPLANATION WAS THE PASSENGER WAS NOT SITTING CORRECTLY. LOOKING TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEW CONDITION.
Additional Notes:
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA SR: THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG IS OFF WHEN AN ADULT IS IN THE SEAT. THIS IS AN INTERNMENT PROBLEM. NISSAN CUSTOMER SERVICE AND DEALER STATED THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO AND THE AIRBAG IS NOT ISSUE. LITHIA NISSAN OF FRESNO, DEALER EXPLANATION WAS THE PASSENGER WAS NOT SITTING CORRECTLY. LOOKING TO SEE IF ANYONE ELSE IS HAVING THIS ISSUE. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN SINCE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS IN NEW CONDITION.
Mfg Campaign: 11006799
Recall Date: Jul 21, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY SUFFICIENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS POOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLAMPS FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED AND ALSO THAT THE HEADLAMPS COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED DUE TO THE STATE REGULATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY SUFFICIENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS POOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLAMPS FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED AND ALSO THAT THE HEADLAMPS COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED DUE TO THE STATE REGULATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE THE ROADWAY SUFFICIENTLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VISIBILITY WAS POOR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE INSPECTED WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE HEADLAMPS FUNCTIONED AS INTENDED AND ALSO THAT THE HEADLAMPS COULD NOT BE ADJUSTED DUE TO THE STATE REGULATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20.
Mfg Campaign: 10984417
Recall Date: May 9, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Mfg Campaign: 10970462
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Mfg Campaign: 10970462
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Corrective Action:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Additional Notes:
I WAS DRIVING ON FLORIDA TURNPIKE SOUTH AND OUT OF NO WHERE I HEAR A BIG BOOM NOISE. MY CAR STARTED OVER HEATING AND I NOTICED MY ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ONTO THE DASHBOARD. ONCE I PULLED OVER ON SIDE OF TURNPIKE, I NOTICE STICKING OUT OF MY FRONT BUMPER A BIG PIECE OF METAL.
Mfg Campaign: 10970462
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 11 NOV OF 2016, THE DAY OF PURCHASE THE LEFT PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. THE NEW CAR WAS LEFT AT THE DEALER THE DAY OF PURCHASE FOR REPAIRS. THREE PLUS WEEKS LATER, AROUND 12/03/2016 I HAD TO CALL TO FIND OUT IF THE CAR HAD BEEN FIXED. NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEALER. THE CAR WAS PICKED UP AND USED AFTER REPAIRS. 03/MARCH 2017 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY 11 YEAR OLD SON ROLLED THE LEFT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN AND THE DOOR CAME OPEN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I RESEARCHED THE RECALLS AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE RIGHT DOOR ONLY. RESEARCH NISSAN HAD NOT SENT TO THE DEALERSHIPS.(RECALL NUMBER, 17V-040, RECALL DATE 01/18/2017) NO NOTICE OF RECALL WAS EVER SENT TO ME NOR WAS THE DEALERSHIP AWARE OF THE RECALL. THE COPY I TOOK A COPY TO THEM WAS THEIR FIRST NOTICE OF A RECALL. I RECEIVED THE RECALL ON 3/16/2017I TRIED TO WORK THE BUYBACK PROCESS WITH NISSAN BUT THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN PLACE AND THEY WOULD NOT ENTERTAIN A BUYBACK. NO I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I DO NOT TRUST AND
Corrective Action:
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 11 NOV OF 2016, THE DAY OF PURCHASE THE LEFT PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. THE NEW CAR WAS LEFT AT THE DEALER THE DAY OF PURCHASE FOR REPAIRS. THREE PLUS WEEKS LATER, AROUND 12/03/2016 I HAD TO CALL TO FIND OUT IF THE CAR HAD BEEN FIXED. NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEALER. THE CAR WAS PICKED UP AND USED AFTER REPAIRS. 03/MARCH 2017 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY 11 YEAR OLD SON ROLLED THE LEFT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN AND THE DOOR CAME OPEN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I RESEARCHED THE RECALLS AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE RIGHT DOOR ONLY. RESEARCH NISSAN HAD NOT SENT TO THE DEALERSHIPS.(RECALL NUMBER, 17V-040, RECALL DATE 01/18/2017) NO NOTICE OF RECALL WAS EVER SENT TO ME NOR WAS THE DEALERSHIP AWARE OF THE RECALL. THE COPY I TOOK A COPY TO THEM WAS THEIR FIRST NOTICE OF A RECALL. I RECEIVED THE RECALL ON 3/16/2017I TRIED TO WORK THE BUYBACK PROCESS WITH NISSAN BUT THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN PLACE AND THEY WOULD NOT ENTERTAIN A BUYBACK. NO I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I DO NOT TRUST AND
Additional Notes:
THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED IN 11 NOV OF 2016, THE DAY OF PURCHASE THE LEFT PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD NOT GO DOWN. THE NEW CAR WAS LEFT AT THE DEALER THE DAY OF PURCHASE FOR REPAIRS. THREE PLUS WEEKS LATER, AROUND 12/03/2016 I HAD TO CALL TO FIND OUT IF THE CAR HAD BEEN FIXED. NO COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEALER. THE CAR WAS PICKED UP AND USED AFTER REPAIRS. 03/MARCH 2017 WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MY 11 YEAR OLD SON ROLLED THE LEFT PASSENGER WINDOW DOWN AND THE DOOR CAME OPEN WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY. I RESEARCHED THE RECALLS AND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE RIGHT DOOR ONLY. RESEARCH NISSAN HAD NOT SENT TO THE DEALERSHIPS.(RECALL NUMBER, 17V-040, RECALL DATE 01/18/2017) NO NOTICE OF RECALL WAS EVER SENT TO ME NOR WAS THE DEALERSHIP AWARE OF THE RECALL. THE COPY I TOOK A COPY TO THEM WAS THEIR FIRST NOTICE OF A RECALL. I RECEIVED THE RECALL ON 3/16/2017I TRIED TO WORK THE BUYBACK PROCESS WITH NISSAN BUT THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL IN PLACE AND THEY WOULD NOT ENTERTAIN A BUYBACK. NO I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I DO NOT TRUST AND
Mfg Campaign: 10970524
Recall Date: Apr 4, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
AS WE WERE PULLING UP TO STOP LIGHT CAR DIED, WOULD NOT START BACK UP. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS OF CAR BURNED THE COMPLETE MOTOR ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE DASH. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET INTERSECTION. WE HAD JUST BEEN TO NISSAN HAVING CAR SERVICED, OIL CHANGE.
Corrective Action:
AS WE WERE PULLING UP TO STOP LIGHT CAR DIED, WOULD NOT START BACK UP. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS OF CAR BURNED THE COMPLETE MOTOR ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE DASH. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET INTERSECTION. WE HAD JUST BEEN TO NISSAN HAVING CAR SERVICED, OIL CHANGE.
Additional Notes:
AS WE WERE PULLING UP TO STOP LIGHT CAR DIED, WOULD NOT START BACK UP. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS OF CAR BURNED THE COMPLETE MOTOR ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE DASH. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET INTERSECTION. WE HAD JUST BEEN TO NISSAN HAVING CAR SERVICED, OIL CHANGE.
Mfg Campaign: 10960348
Recall Date: Mar 13, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
AS WE WERE PULLING UP TO STOP LIGHT CAR DIED, WOULD NOT START BACK UP. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS OF CAR BURNED THE COMPLETE MOTOR ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE DASH. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET INTERSECTION. WE HAD JUST BEEN TO NISSAN HAVING CAR SERVICED, OIL CHANGE.
Corrective Action:
AS WE WERE PULLING UP TO STOP LIGHT CAR DIED, WOULD NOT START BACK UP. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS OF CAR BURNED THE COMPLETE MOTOR ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE DASH. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET INTERSECTION. WE HAD JUST BEEN TO NISSAN HAVING CAR SERVICED, OIL CHANGE.
Additional Notes:
AS WE WERE PULLING UP TO STOP LIGHT CAR DIED, WOULD NOT START BACK UP. SMOKE STARTED COMING OUT FROM UNDER THE HOOD AND IMMEDIATELY FLAMES. TOTAL LOSS OF CAR BURNED THE COMPLETE MOTOR ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE DASH. WE WERE ON A CITY STREET INTERSECTION. WE HAD JUST BEEN TO NISSAN HAVING CAR SERVICED, OIL CHANGE.
Mfg Campaign: 10960348
Recall Date: Mar 13, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA ! MY SON AND I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY HEADED TO HIS SCHOOL TALENT SHOW! ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND I HEAR A LOUD NOISE! I HAD A BLOW OUT IN MY FREAKING NEW CAR! THIS HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE AND CERTAINLY WASN'T EXPECTED AFTER ONLY HAVING THIS CAR FOR SAY UMMM ALL OF 2 MONTHS!!! I WAS SO FRUSTRATED, CALLED MY CAR COMPANY AND THEY DID NOT WANT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE IT CAUSED UNDERNEATH MY CAR. I HAD TO FILE IT ON MY INSURANCE AND PAY $500 OUT OF POCKET FOR A DECUCTIBKE!!! I'M BEYOND UPSET! I SAW ONE COMPLIANT ON THIS SPECIFIC TIRE! HANKOOK OPTIMO H426 P215/60R16 94T TIRES NEED TO BE RECALLED ASAP!!!
Corrective Action:
I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA ! MY SON AND I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY HEADED TO HIS SCHOOL TALENT SHOW! ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND I HEAR A LOUD NOISE! I HAD A BLOW OUT IN MY FREAKING NEW CAR! THIS HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE AND CERTAINLY WASN'T EXPECTED AFTER ONLY HAVING THIS CAR FOR SAY UMMM ALL OF 2 MONTHS!!! I WAS SO FRUSTRATED, CALLED MY CAR COMPANY AND THEY DID NOT WANT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE IT CAUSED UNDERNEATH MY CAR. I HAD TO FILE IT ON MY INSURANCE AND PAY $500 OUT OF POCKET FOR A DECUCTIBKE!!! I'M BEYOND UPSET! I SAW ONE COMPLIANT ON THIS SPECIFIC TIRE! HANKOOK OPTIMO H426 P215/60R16 94T TIRES NEED TO BE RECALLED ASAP!!!
Additional Notes:
I HAVE A BRAND NEW 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA ! MY SON AND I WERE ON THE HIGHWAY HEADED TO HIS SCHOOL TALENT SHOW! ALL OF A SUDDEN MY CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND I HEAR A LOUD NOISE! I HAD A BLOW OUT IN MY FREAKING NEW CAR! THIS HAPPENED OUT OF NOWHERE AND CERTAINLY WASN'T EXPECTED AFTER ONLY HAVING THIS CAR FOR SAY UMMM ALL OF 2 MONTHS!!! I WAS SO FRUSTRATED, CALLED MY CAR COMPANY AND THEY DID NOT WANT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE IT CAUSED UNDERNEATH MY CAR. I HAD TO FILE IT ON MY INSURANCE AND PAY $500 OUT OF POCKET FOR A DECUCTIBKE!!! I'M BEYOND UPSET! I SAW ONE COMPLIANT ON THIS SPECIFIC TIRE! HANKOOK OPTIMO H426 P215/60R16 94T TIRES NEED TO BE RECALLED ASAP!!!
Mfg Campaign: 10959705
Recall Date: Mar 9, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
AIR BAGS
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WITH PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. NISSAN HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THERE IS ALSO AN NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN OR NEAR THE DRIVE TRAIN WHEN EVER ENGINE IS OPERATING AT OR NEAR 1750 RPM THAT ALSO HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WITH PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. NISSAN HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THERE IS ALSO AN NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN OR NEAR THE DRIVE TRAIN WHEN EVER ENGINE IS OPERATING AT OR NEAR 1750 RPM THAT ALSO HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WITH PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. NISSAN HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THERE IS ALSO AN NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN OR NEAR THE DRIVE TRAIN WHEN EVER ENGINE IS OPERATING AT OR NEAR 1750 RPM THAT ALSO HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED.
Mfg Campaign: 10940329
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WITH PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. NISSAN HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THERE IS ALSO AN NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN OR NEAR THE DRIVE TRAIN WHEN EVER ENGINE IS OPERATING AT OR NEAR 1750 RPM THAT ALSO HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED.
Corrective Action:
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WITH PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. NISSAN HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THERE IS ALSO AN NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN OR NEAR THE DRIVE TRAIN WHEN EVER ENGINE IS OPERATING AT OR NEAR 1750 RPM THAT ALSO HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED.
Additional Notes:
THE FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF LIGHT CONTINUES TO COME ON WITH PASSENGERS IN THE SEAT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. NISSAN HAS ATTEMPTED TO CORRECT THIS ISSUE AT LEAST FOUR TIMES WITHOUT SUCCESS. THERE IS ALSO AN NOTICEABLE VIBRATION IN OR NEAR THE DRIVE TRAIN WHEN EVER ENGINE IS OPERATING AT OR NEAR 1750 RPM THAT ALSO HAS NOT BEEN ELIMINATED.
Mfg Campaign: 10940329
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2017
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEAT BELTS
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH TO THE NECK AND INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK AND SHOULDER, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED, BUT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE BODY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH TO THE NECK AND INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK AND SHOULDER, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED, BUT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE BODY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON THE FREEWAY, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT PROPERLY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT SUSTAINED WHIPLASH TO THE NECK AND INJURIES TO THE LOWER BACK AND SHOULDER, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES AND THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED LOWER BACK INJURIES, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TOWED, BUT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE BODY DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000.
Mfg Campaign: 10936791
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, BUT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,259.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, BUT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,259.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FORWARD EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN AND THEN STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, BUT THERE WAS NO RESOLUTION FOR THE ISSUE WITH THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,259.
Mfg Campaign: 10935297
Recall Date: Dec 14, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA ,CRUISE CONTROL ON, SPEED SET AT 65 TO 69 WHILE CRUISING WITH CRASH AVOIDANCE SET TO ONE BAR SPEED WILL SUDDENLY DROP TO 62 TO 65 . NO CARS NO WHERE NEAR FRONT OF VEHICLE OR ON ROAD WAY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, ROAD WAY EMPTY WITH NO VEHICLES INSIGHT. HAVE TO STEP ON ACCELERATOR TO BRING VEHICLE BACK UP TO SPEED. TOOK CAR IN TO NISSAN, MECHANIC SAID HIS ALTIMA DOES SAME THING AND THAT THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL. THIS CAUSES OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND MY VEHICLE TO BECOME ENRAGED AS I'M HOLDING UP TRAFFIC USUALLY PASS ME SOMETIMES CUTTING ME OFF FOR HOLDING UP TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ALL THE TIME WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL SINCE 03/30/2016 TO PRESENT.
Corrective Action:
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA ,CRUISE CONTROL ON, SPEED SET AT 65 TO 69 WHILE CRUISING WITH CRASH AVOIDANCE SET TO ONE BAR SPEED WILL SUDDENLY DROP TO 62 TO 65 . NO CARS NO WHERE NEAR FRONT OF VEHICLE OR ON ROAD WAY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, ROAD WAY EMPTY WITH NO VEHICLES INSIGHT. HAVE TO STEP ON ACCELERATOR TO BRING VEHICLE BACK UP TO SPEED. TOOK CAR IN TO NISSAN, MECHANIC SAID HIS ALTIMA DOES SAME THING AND THAT THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL. THIS CAUSES OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND MY VEHICLE TO BECOME ENRAGED AS I'M HOLDING UP TRAFFIC USUALLY PASS ME SOMETIMES CUTTING ME OFF FOR HOLDING UP TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ALL THE TIME WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL SINCE 03/30/2016 TO PRESENT.
Additional Notes:
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA ,CRUISE CONTROL ON, SPEED SET AT 65 TO 69 WHILE CRUISING WITH CRASH AVOIDANCE SET TO ONE BAR SPEED WILL SUDDENLY DROP TO 62 TO 65 . NO CARS NO WHERE NEAR FRONT OF VEHICLE OR ON ROAD WAY IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, ROAD WAY EMPTY WITH NO VEHICLES INSIGHT. HAVE TO STEP ON ACCELERATOR TO BRING VEHICLE BACK UP TO SPEED. TOOK CAR IN TO NISSAN, MECHANIC SAID HIS ALTIMA DOES SAME THING AND THAT THIS WAS NORMAL OPERATION OF CRUISE CONTROL. THIS CAUSES OTHER DRIVERS BEHIND MY VEHICLE TO BECOME ENRAGED AS I'M HOLDING UP TRAFFIC USUALLY PASS ME SOMETIMES CUTTING ME OFF FOR HOLDING UP TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING ALL THE TIME WHEN USING CRUISE CONTROL SINCE 03/30/2016 TO PRESENT.
Mfg Campaign: 10926848
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2016
Nissan North America, Inc.
Defect Description:
SEATS
Potential Consequences:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ABOUT A TO 1 INCH EXTRA BUMP/PROJECTION OF A VULNERABLE PLASTIC UNDER THE DRIVE SEAT CAUSED BRUISES TO THE CALF PART OF MY LEG. ATTACHED ARE THE PICTURES OF THE PART I EXPLAINED AND SLIGHT BRUISE TO MY LEG. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I GET INTO THIS BRUISE ON MY CALF, BUT SEVERAL TIMES. HOWEVER I AM CAREFUL, IT IS HURTING ME. I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU FOR A POSSIBLE ACTION WITH NISSAN AND A REMEDY THAT WOULD HELP TO FIX THIS IN CURRENT VEHICLE AS WELL AS IN FUTURE VEHICLES.
Corrective Action:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ABOUT A TO 1 INCH EXTRA BUMP/PROJECTION OF A VULNERABLE PLASTIC UNDER THE DRIVE SEAT CAUSED BRUISES TO THE CALF PART OF MY LEG. ATTACHED ARE THE PICTURES OF THE PART I EXPLAINED AND SLIGHT BRUISE TO MY LEG. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I GET INTO THIS BRUISE ON MY CALF, BUT SEVERAL TIMES. HOWEVER I AM CAREFUL, IT IS HURTING ME. I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU FOR A POSSIBLE ACTION WITH NISSAN AND A REMEDY THAT WOULD HELP TO FIX THIS IN CURRENT VEHICLE AS WELL AS IN FUTURE VEHICLES.
Additional Notes:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ABOUT A TO 1 INCH EXTRA BUMP/PROJECTION OF A VULNERABLE PLASTIC UNDER THE DRIVE SEAT CAUSED BRUISES TO THE CALF PART OF MY LEG. ATTACHED ARE THE PICTURES OF THE PART I EXPLAINED AND SLIGHT BRUISE TO MY LEG. THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIME I GET INTO THIS BRUISE ON MY CALF, BUT SEVERAL TIMES. HOWEVER I AM CAREFUL, IT IS HURTING ME. I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU FOR A POSSIBLE ACTION WITH NISSAN AND A REMEDY THAT WOULD HELP TO FIX THIS IN CURRENT VEHICLE AS WELL AS IN FUTURE VEHICLES.
Mfg Campaign: 10927029
Recall Date: Nov 18, 2016
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