| Issue ID | 1699540 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11365988 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| File date | 23/10/20 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I have had my 2013 altima for 6 monthd. It was maryland state inspected in april before my time of purchase. Today oct 23, 2020 i was driving on the highway about 50 mph on my way to work. I heard a bang sound and all my trac control lights came on my dashboard and i list steering in the rear. Pulled over and found the rear control arm or a frame is totally rusted and broke in half where it looks like it was welded by the manufacturer. This is not safe at all. Being a beginner driver especially, i see all complaints of this problem. Why is nissan not helping? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 118000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BROOKLYN PARK, MD |
| VIN pattern | 1N4BL3AP9DCXXXXXX |
| 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 |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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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 | 50 |
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