2013 Nissan Altima: multiple warning lights

Filed May 24, 2023 · Airbags · WI

I took my vehicle in for assessment which costs around $160 as had many warning lights, including airbag. Nissan reviewed and informed my the passenger airbag needed to be replaced as the sensor was bad. There have been four previous recalls on Nissan Altima for airbag sensor issues and mine was not addressed. Now there is an issue and I'm told to spend money I don't have for an issue Nissan should fix. In the event somebody is hurt or worse, Nissan will be held responsible. Please take action and correct this issue and hold Nissan responsible.

Filed Mar 3, 2020 · Transmission · 156,749 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated restarted the vehicle however, the vehicle stalled with several warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred an additional 5 times before the vehicle started to operate as intended. The contact stated that the failure recurred several days later. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. Cannon nissan of jackson located at (905 I 20 frontage rd, jackson, ms 39204, 601‑360‑7490) confirmed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. A case was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 156,749.

Filed Dec 8, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · FL

After purchasing this vehicle brand new, first owner in september 2013, 4 months later the left fog light went out did not think anything of it. Two months later the right head light went out. Thought it was weird but did not stress myself about it. A year later the right rear light only works when you tap it. Now I am driving all the lights are out from the car. No brake lights no park lights no lights. Took my vehicle to tire kingdom to change bulbs only to find out the new bulbs are not working either and the vehicle has a n electrical problem. Never did understand why drivers behind me would honk their horns at me or be flashing me with their high beam lights. Nissan needs to fix this issue as well as their air conditioning problem. The vehicle only gets cool when the vehicle is in motion. You cannot have the A/C on when being stationary the A/C only produces heat during that time.

Filed Oct 19, 2017 · Lights · FL

The low beam lights are insufficient for safe night time driving. I took it to the local dealership (see attached). I then contacted the nissan corporation who stated they would have fixed the problem if the previous owner had bought it in during the 3 year warranty period, but problems with the lights are not covered in the extended warranty. They did offer to pay for 1/3rd of the $1000 to fix the problem and my local dealership offered to pay some so the cost would be $500. I cannot afford this and who's to say that the replacement won't do the same thing? The cause of the problem is due to the lights melting some internal film - the light beam then hits the film & refracts away from the front of the car. Replacing the actual headlight does nothing to fix the problem. (my sister has the same make & model and has tried this). Recently, I almost hit a pedestrian walking across a major highway. I live one mile down a completely dark road. Driving with my high beams is fine, but dangerous when there in oncoming traffic. When I turn them off I have to drop my speed to 15 miles below the speed limit to be able to safely see. This is also dangerous. I feel that nissan should recall the lights on these cars because 1. People living in 'the city' might be unaware 2.doing due diligence to have a safe care I.e. Replacing a burnt out bulb does not fix the problem and 3. Paying $1000 to make a car safe is out of the question for the average person.

Filed Oct 4, 2017 · Acceleration, Steering · 83,000 miles · IL

After leasing the car for about 4 months, the car developed an issue at 83,000 mile mark. When attempting to turn left or right from standstill the car stalls. I would press down the gas pedal all the way down and the car would not move or accelerate until 6 seconds or so later. Sometimes the car doesn't move at all until I move the steering wheel back and forth. From this I can infer it has to do with the power steering or something electrical. It only happens when the steering wheel is turned halfway or more at a stop. Kinda like a power outage at that since all the lights dim and sometimes even the HVAC fan speed goes down while while the car is unable to move. This is extremely dangerous as I was trying to make a left turn while there was a pause in opposite traffic and the car just rolled a little and stopped since I depressed the brake pedal while accelerator pedal did absolutely nothing until I straightened the steering wheel. After my car rolled out into oncoming traffic I could of easily gotten in a crash if the oncoming cars didn't slow down for me. This happens pretty randomly but only when trying to turn from a stop. I can't any longer trust the car as its pretty dangerous especially when trying to merge with fast moving traffic.

Filed Nov 8, 2016 · Engine, Transmission · 54,000 miles · MI

Stopped on the driveway waiting for the garage door to open and the car died. The car starts and idles, but it dies when putting in gear. Gas is 3/4 full, all lights work and are not dim.

Filed Dec 28, 2015 · Brakes, Electrical · 38,000 miles · TX · crash

Purchased car may of 2013, pre-owned certified and only 21000miles. From onset of ownership, brakes made noises, "cyclop brake light in rear window would blink constantly, dash lights would go from dim to bright all the time. The car would hesitate when leaving stop position, pushing electronic start button would not work often. Dealership always said that the situation could not be duplicated. On dec. 2nd, 2015 while driving home I was approaching a stopped car in the middle of the road and tried to slow below the 20mph I was driving and the brake pedal went all the way to the floor and all dash lights went blank and the car stalled resulting in a collision. The car would not start for over 2 hours. The dealership asked about the key fob location and battery condition and the batteries were good and key fob was on front seat where it always was. I filed a customer complaint with nissan consumer affairs on dec, 4th 2015 and constantly got run-arounds with no call backs several time. I was left without a vehicle and no help from dealership or nissan consumer affairs. While reading the many complaints of other altima's I was so concerned with my safety and health I purchased another car. I believe I had an electrical issue from the beginning and it could not be diagnosed and it ended up with a collision involving another car.

Filed May 28, 2014 · Engine · 70,600 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH on uneven pavement, all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel and there was a burning odor. The vehicle was powered off and smoke emitted from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 70,600.