| Issue ID | 1537538 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11176672 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 23/01/19 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | While driving the car just died all of a sudden. I was in traffic and good thing and not on highway. I started it again, only to die again after putting into drive. There was jerky, shuddered and hesitation. It died three times before i could pull to the side of the road. It was ok for about a week and now it happens daily. While accelerating or coming to a stop, it shakes, jerks, shudders, vibrates. Very spooky. I am afraid of it dying on me on the highway. Not safe at all. Took it to the dealer and they said it is the cvt control valve body which i understand is very common with 2013 & 2014 altimas. Repair cost will be $1,700. I only have 49,000 miles on it. But because i owned it for more than five years, i am told it is not covered on warranty. This is not fair. Nissan is well aware of this consistent problem and they should be paying for this. All nissan altima owners need your assistance to make nissan accountable. I understand there are class action lawsuits due to this same problem. Thank you. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | KURTISTOWN, HI |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP0DNXXXXXX |
| 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 | 10 |
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