2020 Nissan Altima: hesitation when accelerating

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Acceleration, Engine · LA

The components and systems experiencing problems in my 2020 Nissan Altima S 2.5L include the engine, throttle body, and mass airflow (MAF) sensor system. The vehicle has experienced severe engine performance issues, including excessive fuel consumption, jerking, hesitation during acceleration, reduced engine power, and unexpected limp mode. The safety of myself and others were put at risk because the car did not accelerate anymore in the middle of on going traffic. It was me and my 2 underaged children in the car. Yes it has been confirmed by an independent service center. Yes, insurance representatives and others including mechanics. Check engine light appeared

Filed May 25, 2024 · Transmission · PA

Unpredictably vehicle acceleration is delayed by approximately 3-4 seconds. Car then proceeds to take off after transmission kicks in. I almost got hit by a semi during a left turn. And similar near miss incidents have occurred. Car also fails to accelerate in a predictable manner when needed rpm goes up but vehicle will stall/hesitate. The vehicle is under warranty and has been to the dealer 3 times. They will not perform any maintenance on the vehicle. Saying it needs to be replicated in person. The Issue is not easily replicated, but when the issue presents itself, it poses a great safety risk to occupants in the vehicle and all drivers/pedestrians on the road around the vehicle. This seems to be a known issue by Nissan but they fail to implement a recall or any other corrective action. I can provide invoices/Statements of work but will have to retrieve them from the dealer. I also have video evidence of the issues occurring. Dealer has seen the videos but refuses to repair, replace, or recompensate for the issues listed above off the videos alone.

Filed Feb 26, 2024 · Engine, Suspension · TX

My 2020 Nissan Altima is having issues with the transmission . When you accelerate the engine Jerks, Vibrates , Shutters. It hesitates even when stopping acts like it doesn’t want to shift into another gear . My Tires are always loosing air as well . The Front of my car is always making a sound think suspension issues .

Filed Sep 8, 2022 · Driver assistance, Electrical · GA

1. The volume knob for the radio is VERY touchy. Turns all the way up when trying to turn it down. 2. When I have cruise control on and am trying to avoid getting hit by a car that has gone too far out of their lane, the lane keeping assistant will fight me for control. 3. If labe assistance is fighting me for control then that means it's not detecting that a car is too close to me. 4. Back up camera image became garbled like it was getting bad TV reception. 5. Car hesitates at times or gets a sudden burst of speed. I am in the beginning stages of making this list to take to the dealership; so they have not checked the car yet.

Filed May 9, 2022 · Transmission · 59,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving from a complete stop, the vehicle would hesitate and shudder. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that no issues were found; however, the failure reoccurred. Additionally, the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, she shifted into drive(D) and depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact was unable to drive the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission had failed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle would be repaired at her own expense. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle could not be repaired under the power train warranty due to the mileage. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 27, 2020 · Brakes, Locks · 1,619 miles · FL · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. Contact stated shortly after they purchased their vehicle they noticed the hood of their vehicle would not align properly. Contact took the vehicle to a specialist who repaired the vehicle with a bump stop nod. However, vehicle's hood became loose and began to make a rattling noise. Contact stated the vehicle' s remote start button began to malfunction. Also, when the contact was stopped at a red light, or whenever, they attempted to apply the brake pedal, they noticed the vehicle would hesitate to brake and hesitate to accelerate. The contact stated that the vehicle's emergency brakes would suddenly activate or the brakes, themselves, would prematurely activate without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealership (coggin nissan on atlantic in jacksonville address: 10600 atlantic blvd, jacksonville, fl 32246 phone: (904) 747-3915) who informed them that sensors needed to be cleaned and the shutter grill was malfunctioning. The vehicle's shutter grill was replaced. The contact stated that three days after while driving approximately 60 MPH when another vehicle cut in front of another vehicle, the contact attempted to apply the brake pedal, however, the brake pedal traveled to the floor causing the contact to rear-end another vehicle. The air bags did deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to their right leg, both arms and head. Medical attention was needed. The contact contacted the manufacturer who stated that the brakes were a supplementary aid, as well as, opened a case. The approximate failure mileage was 1,619. *ln the consumer stated on 01/19/2020 while driving 60mph, the emergency braking system prematurely engage causing the vehicle to slam on the breaks. The warning lights were illuminated and the tires began spinning. Dealer was notified. On another occasion the brakes failed resulting in a crash.*js consumer stated while driving she was cutoff by another car. While braking to a complete stop h

Filed Feb 4, 2020 · Brakes, Electrical · 3,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2020 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving in reverse the automatic electronic braking activated although no objects were present behind the vehicle. Additionally, while switching to the reverse the message indicating an object was behind the vehicle was displayed. While driving the vehicle hesitated and vibrated while the accelerator pedal was depressed. The blind spot monitoring system also experienced intermittent failures. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer (metro nissan of montclair (9440 aotpex st. Montclair, ca) who indicated the crash avoidance system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 3,000. The VIN was not available.