Nissan Altima Complaints (2013)

2,314 consumer complaints on file.

#11433637September 20, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11433501September 19, 2021
SUSPENSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432919September 14, 2021
SUSPENSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432767September 13, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432657September 12, 2021
STRUCTURE:BODY, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11432262September 9, 2021
AIR BAGS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431944September 7, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431710September 4, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431617September 3, 2021
AIR BAGS
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431531September 2, 2021
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431560September 2, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431173August 31, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11431248August 31, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES, SUSPENSION
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430997August 30, 2021
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430824August 28, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430825August 28, 2021
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430295August 24, 2021
SUSPENSION
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
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11430052August 22, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Low beams dim. Reflective material in headlight assembly delaminated. Common issue. Tried to remedy by installing LED bulb, no improvement. Dangerous for night driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429850August 20, 2021
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Experience delay acceleration on Interstate 15. The vehicle will not speed up from about 55MPH when pedal was full depress.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11429790August 19, 2021
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Headlights are very dim even after replacing bulbs with led bulbs.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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