| Issue ID | 1684803 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11351065 |
| Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
| Brand | NISSAN |
| Model | ALTIMA |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 25/08/20 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | When i first purchased the vehicle i did notice that the steering wheel felt loose but then i figured, it's a new vehicle that i have to get a custom to. This was in february 2020, it is august and i had two wheel balances done on the vehicle assuming that was the issue, however, the steering wheel continued to worsen and was out of control as i drove on the highway. I had to literally guide the steering wheel, holding it tightly, especially in turns. Now the steering wheel goes all around and is completely loose. I cannot drive in the highway it becomes worse for some reason. Also when i press the accelerator, it seems as the car goes ahead of me and i rock back a bit and the speed control arrow moves up and down in consistently. I also had to change the brakes about a month ago. This is a 2018 nissan altima. I received the vehicle at approximately 39000 miles. The car feels lopsided too. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65450 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YONKERS, NY |
| VIN pattern | 1N4AL3AP6JCXXXXXX |
| 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 | 40 |
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