| Issue ID | 964813 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10498290 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 07/02/13 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I purchased a 2012 nissan altima. While driving 35-40 mph the car began rattling,noise,bing like and vibration. When i reached the speed of 60mph, it began to shake and jerk. It's really hard to explain what it feels like, but i know it's not normal, i took it to the dealership, they said the front tires need rotated. The tires were rotated and the problem still exist. This car was a certified/used purchase on feb. 5,2013. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 30350 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | AUSTIN, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL2AP3CNXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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