| Issue ID | 1518115 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11155151 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 28/11/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 75 mph uphill, the vehicle decelerated as the accelerator pedal was depressed down to the floorboard. Also, the ignition and traction control warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over, turned off the vehicle, and allowed the vehicle to cool down in an attempt to remedy the failure. When the vehicle was restarted, it began to vibrate and shudder. The vehicle was taken to fontana nissan (16444 s highland ave, fontana, ca 92336, (909) 574-2288) where it was diagnosed that the transmission failed and further testing was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 92,000. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FONTANA, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP1DCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 75 |
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