While driving it's difficult for the car to shift gears, also a burning smell comes from the engine after driving long distance.
2011 Nissan Altima: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 242 complaints about the 2011 Nissan Altima describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 21 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at normal speed, he noticed that smoke started to spread throughout the vehicle when the vehicle inadvertently caught fire. The check engine warning light illuminated. The air bags failed to deploy. No injuries were sustained. No medical attention was required. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. The contact was unaware if a police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
Hello, my car caught on fire starting from the engine. Transmission problem came out of nowhere and caught on fire
Multiple mechanical issues including the heat. The hood was on fire and I was stuck due to mechanical issues. Luckily I was able to get out after it got too bad.
I was driving 65 MPH on the interstate when the car began to lose power. All warning lights came on, the steering became disabled and the car coasted to a stop. White smoke came out from under the hood, it immediately turned black and 60 seconds after the car lost power it was engulfed in flames.
My wife was driving on a highway when she heard a noise and smelled something burning. She pulled over and got out the car. A few minutes later the car was on fire and burned to the ground.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Wiring harness repair information
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- 12 volt battery testing for in-service vehicles service information
- Silicone-based lubricant or grease CAN damage electrical components service information
- Intelligent key replacement or swapping between vehicles
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2011 Nissan Altima fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 2011 Nissan Altima?
6 of 242 owner complaints about the 2011 Nissan Altima (2%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2011 Nissan Altima?
There are 0 recalls and 21 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2011 Nissan Altima
CVT failure 29Jerking 16Check engine light 15Transmission failure 15Loss of power 11Stalling 10Airbag light 9Whining noise 8Won't start 8Slipping 7No deployment 5Warning lights 5
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