2013 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems
- 127
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 127 stored complaint records:
- 8 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 4 indicate fire
What owners report
- failure mileage · 15 records
- passenger seat · 12 records
- notified failure · 9 records
- passenger airbag · 9 records
- light came · 8 records
- steering wheel · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 47 |
| 30–60k mi | 30 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. Whether the vehicle was shifted into park or drive, it would experience a loss of power. The contact stated that the vehicle operated normally while in neutral. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure…
ODI 11030101
Body · Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
The nissan altima 2013, driver side door handle breaks, trapping individual in car causing a safety issue in any urgent or emergency situation. Car was stationary when complaint happened. Frequent occurrence with thousands or models 2011-2015 as indicated by consumer reports. Consideration for recall.
ODI 11110347
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle sputtered and stalled without warning. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated after the vehicle stalled and remained lit. The vehicle was taken to nissan 422 of limerick ([redacted], limerick, pa 19468, [redacted]), but it had not yet been diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11014228
Electrical System · Engine
I tried to start my car and the onboard computer screen say no key detected, i have the key in my hand and still it will not start, i can unlock the doors, trunk etc. Fine, i even went and bought the same exact new battery for the key fog and the problem persist, i went online and look up nissan owners with similar problem with nissan altima key fog problem and it seem like a common issue, but surprise that there is…
ODI 11011785
Electrical System
Electrical issue, my car wouldn't start saying incorrect key, when i opened the hood the battery post had completely burned off, wires was burnt, and battery exploded. The fusible link for the terminal breaker for the battery was also burnt, every now and then when i went to start my car it would say key not detectable or wrong key id. I thought the battery in the key probe was going out replaced it and the problem…
ODI 11000134
Electrical System · Fuel/Propulsion System · Steering
I bought my car in april 2016 i've had nothing but issues it chugs all the time on highway/city/county roads, and while turning left and right with cruze set or not. Every time i get in my car and try to shift it down from park it don't always shift or if i try shifting up it's like it sticks it has been fixed once already, when the heated seats are on low or high setting if left on longer than 5 minuets it gets…
ODI 11046172
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting
After a few years of normal operation the low-beam headlights are no longer effective. They are too dim to rely on while driving on dark roads/highways. Must use high-beams for proper visibility. Replacing bulbs does not help.
ODI 11228585
Electrical System · Seats
Shifter needs to be replaced a/c compressor needs replaced seat belt light/air bag light issue
ODI 11000450
Electrical System
The nissan altima starts through a technology called "push to start". When i get into my vehicle, the dashboard says "key id incorrect". This started happening shortly after my car was programmed for an airbag recall at the dealership. The car will not start since you need the key to start the car. There is no manual way to start the car, and if the key is not recognized for too long the car has stopped driving…
ODI 10984772
Air Bags · Electrical System · Power Train
2013 nissan altima 2.5s was serviced on december 19, 2016 at planet nissan [redacted]. Las vegas, nv 89149 dealer performed r1609 ocs recall & pc490 cvt reprogram recall. During these process some electrical items damage. Now cvt (continues variable transmission) is failing. On april 6, 2017 took vehicle to autonation nissan las vegas [redacted] the service consultant said cvt is bad and needs to be replace but…
ODI 10971220
Electrical System
Engine start problems! When i push the engine start button, the engine crank and start engine. And the dashboard screen are all renew like a factory reset.
ODI 10995898
Body · Electrical System · Engine
I drove my car on february 28 from my garage in my house in bolton, ma to lexington ma at 9 am. Upon starting, i noticed a slight strange smell. It was a bit like oil or maybe chemical smells but i am not sure as i had not smelled this before. I rolled down the windows as i drove to clear it and kept an eye on the temperature gauge, which was normal. After 5 mins, the smell cleared, the heat temp was normal and i…
Fire reported
ODI 10957799
Electrical System · Steering · Unknown Or Other
I have been having an issue with the gear lock not allowing me to get out of park. I have push to start and my car starts with no problems. This has happened more than once and the only way to get the gears to move is by pushing down the gear release lock. I do it have a video but there are complaints of thi and videos on youtube!
ODI 10955472
Electrical System
Shift locks in park leaving me in a non-operating situation at a gas station. Luckily i had a screw driver in my glove box was able to locate and push down on the "shift release" button allowing me to move into drive. Since the incident, the shift consistently locks in park position and @38k, have surpassed the warranty with nissan. Unfortunately nissan doesn't sell the solenoid separately and had to purchase the…
ODI 10954074
Body · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the spare tire was faulty. The dealer was contacted several times, but the contact was unable to receive a response to determine if a replacement could be provided. In addition, the center console was unstable in the vehicle, the instrument panel/cluster shorted several times, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact was uncertain of what…
ODI 10959817
Electrical System
I am unable to shift car out of park without defeating the interlock. I have to use something like a screw driver to push something in the small hole next to the shifter every time i need to put the car in gear. Suspect the switch or solenoid or wiring connected to brake pedal failed. This happens whenever the car is in park and not moving.
ODI 10927442
Air Bags · Electrical System · Service Brakes
I was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. My children and i were injured. I serviced my car at nissan for the airbag recall twice. I received a recall from nhtsa and nissan wouldn't comply. Every time i've taken my car for the brake pads to be serviced i only need rotors never brake pads! The driver side door handle broke for no reason what so ever this car is a clunker!
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10909726
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled. In addition, the vehicle failed to shift out of the drive gear. The contact, who had an infant present, had to engage the emergency hazard lights and received help pushing the vehicle to the side of the road. The contact placed a screwdriver in the gear shifter to help change gears, and was able to restart the vehicle…
ODI 10908521
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that there was a strong hesitation and the vehicle stalled several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 10920577
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Vehicle Speed Control
I bought a nissan altima 2013. Back in february the car would start and would shut off when i put it on drive and reverse. This happen in the middle of the street. I took it to the dealership and left it there for a month and they still were not able to tell me what was wrong with the car. Even though a technician duplicated the problem the car computer would still say the car is fine .i took it to get a second…
ODI 10903291
Air Bags · Electrical System · Engine
Airbag light has been going off n on w no passenger...scared somethings not gonna work in the event of an accident. Car jerking on hghwy not accelerating ..n loss of power mid drive or turn..i have kids n this is becoming a death trap..w no ck engine light .
ODI 10896165
Electrical System · Power Train
En noviembre del 2014 compre un nissan altima 2013 con apenas 31000 millas, a las 54000 millas tuve que cambiar el alternador,y ahora siento que tengo problemas con la transmision, es un carro relativamente nuevo,no deberia dar tantos problemas, espero me ayuden a resolver el problema!! Gracias!!
Crash reported
ODI 10903682
Electrical System · Engine · Vehicle Speed Control
Intermittently the car is completely shutting off while driving on the road. The engine starts vibrating while slowing down or braking and turns off. It will start immediately7-8 times in a row but will turn turn off as soon as the transmission is put into drive. This has happened 5-6 times in the past 2 weeks. We have taken this to the nissan dealer only for them to tell us they can't fix it because there are no…
ODI 10889210
Electrical System
I purchased the car new year 2013 in 2014 i noticed a roaring noise while driving on the street at slow and high speeds. Around christmas eve i was driving when the car died out on me on the street. I had the car towed to the dealer where they did their diagnosis. They had the car for 5 days, they said they had to replace the alternator which they said had internal problems and also reprogram the system of the…
ODI 10865505
Electrical System · Engine
Tl* the contact owned a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 30 mph, an abnormal odor emitted from the vehicle and smoke came from the hood. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred after the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be serviced for an oil change. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was destroyed. The…
Fire reported
ODI 10874842