| Issue ID | 1490634 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11120758 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 13/08/18 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | In december 2016 with approximately 40k miles on odometer, the car stalled at an intersection. After starting again, it stalled each time while putting it in gear. After a tow to nissan dealer, they informed me of a transmission problem. They mentioned replacing the transmission, but decided to change an internal component (i don't remember what part) to the transmission instead of the whole thing, which at the time i was o. K. With because i wasn't pleased a 2 12 year old car with 40k miles which i bought brand new should need a transmission replacement (especially wasn't pleased it would have been with a rebuilt one). It ran ok afterwards, but something wasn't the same as when it was new. Several times i reported a problem with the revs just before the car comes to a complete stop. Rpm's would spike and then dip down low like the car was going to stall before leveling out again. I brought the car to the dealer couple times afterwards and they explained it was normal and similar models they tested did the same thing. Fast forward to august 2018, the car now has 65k miles and the problem with stalling while driving it has re-occurred. Another tow to dealer and now they suggest a $4000+ transmission replacement (with a rebuilt one). Not a happy nissan owner! Have read many online complaints with this year and model vehicle (2014 nissan altima) with same problem. Nissan should be held accountable and declare a recall on these cars. Not safe to drive as they can stall out at any time endangering lives! Something must be done. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP9ENXXXXXX |
| 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 | 5 |
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