| Issue ID | 1298536 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10884561 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 30/05/16 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 80 mph, the power independently reduced to 40 mph without warning. The vehicle was restarted and shifted into the drive position. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle hesitated to respond. The contact stated that the failure also occurred when the vehicle was shifted into the reverse position. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician stated that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 57,000. Updated 09/08/16*lj the consumer stated the vehicle would not recognize the fob key. After the recall was completed, the airbag light illuminated while a person was sitting in the passenger seat. The bluetooth worked intermittently. The manufacturer offered to 20% of the transmission repairs. The consumer felt this was not satisfactory. *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 57000 |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LEWISVILLE, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP9DNXXXXXX |
| 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 | 01/09/15 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Drive train type | RWD |
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| Vehicle speed | 80 |
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