| Issue ID | 958423 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10491807 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 12/09/12 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that after 20 days of driving, while stopped, a strange vibration was emitted from the undercarriage. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that there were no failures. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times and was taken to the dealer on each occasion. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 600 and the current mileage was 3,333. Updated 03/13/13*lj the consumer stated a mechanic test drove the vehicle and confimed the vibration. On the second visit to the dealer the general manager and service manager suggested to buy a new maxima or altima. The consumer declined. The vibration only worsened causing a third visit to the dealer. Updated 03/28/2013 *js |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 600 |
| Number of Occurences | 3 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FALL CHURCH , VA |
| 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? | |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 01/09/12 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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