| Issue ID | 1122854 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10648827 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 01/07/14 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Vehicle has a shudder when decelerating from 65 to 60. Has progressively been happening more often. In addition to the shudder at higher speeds, it now has started to shudder and lack response at lower speeds at random. The gas mileage has dropped at least 5 mpg since all of these issues started. I have taken to nissan service twice for the same issue. Both times the problem "couldn't be duplicated" and there isn't a code that shows anything wrong on computer diagnostics. All searches for these issues in relation to a 2013 nissan altima 3. 5 sl, return numerous complaints about the same problems and no resolution. Current mileage is15,000. I have been told to keep all reports from service so if there is a problem later i have documentation that it has been an ongoing issue. It appears nissan should get in front of this problem quickly as it is not leaving a good mark on their name to have such new vehicles with this drastic of a problem. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 11000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NECEDAH, WI |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL3AP2DCXXXXXX |
| 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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| 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 |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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