| Issue ID | 1310241 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10897004 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 18/08/16 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car fails to accelerate after a total stop and sitting at a traffic light. Absolutely no power. The gas pedal can be pressed all the way to the floor before vehicle begins moving. The gas pedal was pressed gradually. After a few seconds of keeping the pedal on the floor, the rpm will spike and the car will slowly begin moving forward. After backing off the pedal completely, the car can be driven normally once the engine slows down and the transmission shifts back. It was approximately 80-85 degrees outside, clear, car was at a slight incline going up a hill. Please see similar complaints at http://www. Carcomplaints. Com/nissan/altima/2015/transmission/hesitates_sputters. Shtml |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 22000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BLOOMFIELD, CT |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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