| Issue ID | 1463537 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11090512 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 25/04/18 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Addendum to complaint # 11090355 filed 4-26-18: when problem w/acceleration occurred 4-25-18, no dashboard lights or check engine sign(s) came on to alert me to engine difficulties. Copy:2007 nissan altima w/ loss of acceleration after having been driving for 1 hr only; going 70 mph uphill on freeway to dallas, tx . Speedometer registering only 55-60 mph w/accelerator pedal pushed down all the way. No warning lights came on to indicate a system problem; no abnormal sounds made. Outside temperature averaged 75 degrees. When driving on level roads, acceleration operates fine at this time, ignition & braking systems also working correctly at this time. When driving uphill on busy fwy. W/semi's & other vehicle's on the road, very unsafe when have no acceleration ability to change lanes. This will be reported to nissan headquarters: there are no recall notices on ntsa site as of yet, however there are multiple entries of similar problem(s) on numerous websites. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 140000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SPRING, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL21E17CXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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