2009 Nissan Altima: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Dec 26, 2017 · Body, Electrical · 100,000 miles · NJ · fire

Car caught on fire completely totaled. It was driven less than 2 miles parked and shut off. Within 15 minutes the car was completely engulfed in flames.

Filed May 10, 2017 · CT

Cpsc:my 2009 nissan altima caught fire while driving down the highway. The car was engulfed in flames in little over 2 minutes. Whole car burned. *bf updated 05/10/2017

Filed Jan 31, 2017 · Engine · 105,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the vehicle stalled and did not start again. The contact thought the battery died and went to get jumper cables. When he returned, the vehicle was on fire. The fire and police departments were present and a report was filed. The vehicle was not destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Aug 4, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · AZ · fire

The brake switch on the altima has needed to be replaced three times since new. The first part was replaced in june of 2015 due to the car not starting, and the vehicle not recognizing the brake was depressed (requirement for key less start). Upon dealer inspection, I was charged a very hefty fee for a small part and labor. Part: 25320-ax00c showed to be at fault. At second time, august 2016, the same problems persisted. This time, there was a burning smell. I found the part that was replaced, opened it up, and found the inside connectors frozen to the contacts and what look liked a small flash or burn had occurred. The contacts were separated and the car started again. Shortly thereafter, the burning smell reappeared and the part was noted to have possibly started on fire very briefly, or been subject to a significant amount of heat. Part has been retained. Part was replaced with aftermarket part, and car now starts without any smells. Dealership deny's problem with brake switch, despite widespread internet chatter about same issue happening to other owners of key less start nissan vehicles.

Filed Nov 7, 2013 · Engine · 86,000 miles · MA · fire

I was driving on rt.190 northbound in leominster, ma to pick up my 2 1/2 year old son at daycare. As I was driving my car started to lose power. Everything light started to go on, check engine, battery, gas. I was able to pull over. Smoke then started to come from the hood. I thought it was overheating. Then another car pulled over in front of me and told me to get out the car. I grabbed my purse and got out of my car. When I got out I saw fire inside in my hood. Less than 2 minutes my entire front end was on fire.

Filed May 15, 2013 · Body, Engine · 57,000 miles · FL · fire

Driving down the road when the car started to stutter pulling over to the side of the highway the car begin to smoke under the hood. I came to a complete stop and got out the car. Flames begin to come from under the hood. After the fire was put out we spoke to the fire marshall ([xxx]) who stated the fire started from mid engine line. And more than likely the car was on fire while I was driving. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Mar 14, 2011 · Engine · 48,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 nissan altima. The contact was driving 70 MPH when the vehicle stalled without warning. The air filter has caught on fire and was detected by the sensor. The contact was able to extinguish the fire but the air filter housing had melted. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure and current mileage was 48,000. Updated 04/15/2011*lj dealer responded that no recall is issued on my make and model year so they can not proceed. Updated 1/13/2012 *ln