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.
Air Bags · Electrical System
As many others have previously reported, this 2013 altima will not detect an adult passenger (140+ lbs) and will turn off the passenger airbag. The initial safety recall work was performed on the car (prior to our purchase of the vehicle), but the problem continues to happen. We have talked to several dealers who have not been able to do anything to fix the problem because it appears that nissan doesn't know how to…
ODI 10668768
Air Bags · Electrical System
Passenger airbag light is stating that it is off, when the seat was occupied by an adult. There was a recall issued and the car was taken to the dealership to have this fixed. The recall did not solve the problem. It has been taken to the dealership multiple times since the recall to have the problem corrected. I have video evidence of the last time it happened. The dealership ([xxx]) states that nissan can not do…
ODI 10643843
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
For over a year this vehicle has had an issue where the airbags will turn themselves on and off . No matter if there is a person in the passenger seat or not . The seat can be empty and the airbags warning indicator light will randomly come on and off . The same is true when there is a person in the seat . The vehicle was repaired numerous times right after purchase , it was fixed for the safety recall for this…
ODI 10644341
Air Bags · Electrical System
Airbag sensor doesn't work properly. While the car is in motion, the light turns on warning that the airbag will not deploy when a person is buckled in the passenger seat. My vin is not included in the recall but i've noticed this issue for over a year. My nissan dealership ignored my complaint a year ago when i asked them to look at it.
ODI 10863237
Air Bags · Body · Electrical System · Engine
Wife was driving west bound on ohio st rt 125 doing 40 mph when a car going east bound on ohio st rt 125 attempted to make a left hand turn in front of her and hit her head on bringing the car to a complete stop in just a couple feet. None of the airbags went off . The seatbelt did not lock up. None of the safety equipment on this car worked during this head on collision.... Updated 02/19/15 *bf updated…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10682560
Air Bags · Electrical System
With 130 - 140 lb passenger in front passenger seat, dashboard indicator signals that front passenger airbag will not deploy. Vehicle has been returned to dealer for recall service under nhtsa campaign number 14v138000, but this did not resolve the problem. *tr
ODI 10626006
Electrical System · Power Train
I purchased a 2013 nissan altima in july 2014 with 36,000 miles. About 3 weeks after purchasing this vehicle, the check engine light came on. I took it into the local nissan dealer to determine the cause. I was told that they couldn't find the source and it would require further diagnostic testing for $80. I disagreed and left. Two days later, my daughter and i were traveling along interstate 10 when suddenly the…
ODI 10638423
Electrical System · Power Train
Vehicle has a shudder when decelerating from 65 to 60. Has progressively been happening more often. In addition to the shudder at higher speeds, it now has started to shudder and lack response at lower speeds at random. The gas mileage has dropped at least 5 mpg since all of these issues started. I have taken to nissan service twice for the same issue. Both times the problem "couldn't be duplicated" and there isn't…
ODI 10648827
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger's seat did not acknowledge when a passenger was occupying the seat. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing but was unable to be diagnosed. The failure persisted. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number: 14v138000 (air bags , electrical system) but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of…
ODI 10630990
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Several times the passenger seat / occupant detection system has failed to properly identify an adult occupant and has disabled the passenger airbag. This occurs with males and females ranging from 40th to 70th percentile in all genders. I have recorded videos of these incidents for record of their occurrence. The only resolution is to pull over, power car completely off and restart car. On restart the car…
ODI 10716401
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the front passenger airbag illuminated off when the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that there was no failure with the airbag. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign number: 14v138000 (air bags, electrical system).the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
ODI 10618202
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
While slowing down for an intersection all electronics on car stopped with no warning and motor shut down. No indicator lights on dash. Car became completely malfunctioning in an instant. No power breaks or steering, dash lights, console display or ignition on indicator. Got car to a stop. Put the car in park and restarted with no errors or indications that the car mechanically and electronically just died. Clock…
ODI 10598874
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the passenger's side seat belt light intermittently illuminated when a passenger was in the seat and secured. The vehicle was repaired under nhtsa campaign id number 14v138000 (air bags , electrical system), however the failure was recurring. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000.
ODI 10587858
Electrical System
I have the key-less entry and many times with the key fob in my pocket i can not open the door. The door sensor does not recognize the key fob unless i take it out and press the lock unlock button. At times with the car in my garage the vehicle says no key code found and i have to either pres lock unlock on the key fob or i have to put the key next to the start button for a few seconds before it recognizes it. I've…
ODI 10585060
Air Bags · Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that the air bag deactivated warning light illuminated intermittently while the seat was occupied. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the technician was unable to find a failure. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 11,000. Updated 01/20/15*lj also, the key fob failed. It did not recognize the key id. The consumer was unable…
ODI 10662901
Electrical System
When i tried to turn vehicle on, radio and other system was on, but could not put car in gear, eventually car had to be towed. The dealership advised me that the bcm has an internal short and needed to be replaced. This vehicle was bought brand new and has under 52,000 miles, has not been owned for even 2 years and it breaks down with no one taking responsibility on this issue on a semi new vehicle. My sister owns…
ODI 10584021
Electrical System · Vehicle Speed Control
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. While driving approximately 60 mph, the speedometer failed without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the speedometer needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 47,000.
ODI 10654962
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
The vehicle was involve in the 2014 recall for the safety defect due to a computer program could misjudge the weight of the person in the front passenger seat and conclude that a child instead of an adult was sitting there. The local nissan dealer has tried at lest 5 time times to correct to no avail
ODI 10761916
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
The front passenger air bag status light (passenger air bag off), illuminates intermittently with a full sized adult sitting in the right front passenger seat. Nissan claims that my vehicle is not subject to the voluntary safety recall campaign id# pc214, dated april 2, 2013. The passenger airbag status lamp is located above the instrument panel center stack. This intermittent condition has occurred twice through…
ODI 10559391
Electrical System · Power Train
Car is vibrating when going 40 mph. Vibration also occurring after long drives and then coming to a stop. Car will shake. It is not happening all the time, but is nerve racking when it does. Intermittent issue with the key id not being recognized when entering the car when the doors are locked and you press the unlock button on the door handle. Or when getting into an unlocked car the key is not recognized. Lock the…
ODI 10555134
Electrical System
Re: keyless ignition systems. This was a rental car so i don't know vin or mileage, or exact year. I rented a car last week in san diego, my first experience with keyless ignitions. I only had the car for one day and was not used to this system. Late at night i parked car, pushed the ignition to "off" started to get out of the car, when car started driving forward because i had forgotten to put it in park. I was…
1 injury
ODI 10553008
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Passenger air bag indicator light indicates that airbag remains off while passenger is in the seat. Nissan dealer tech claims that this is not a problem; just the way the system works. He wouldn't even look at it. *tr
ODI 10551141
Electrical System · Steering
When driving between 2 to 25 mph hear loud high pitch whining sound from engine. This started after about 200 miles on vehicle. Vehicle had 51 miles on it when purchased. Dealer said this is normal it is the electric power assist system. The whining noise is very disturbing and distracting while driving. Such noise is not normal. Nissan needs to come up with a fix. Just purchased from dealer on 9/13/2013.
ODI 10544792
Air Bags · Electrical System · Seats
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. When a passenger is seated, the passengers airbag light intermittently stays on. After multiple visits to the dealerships the reprogramming of the recall and sensors also replaced. Updated 06/23/16*lj *tr
ODI 10850726
Electrical System
I purchased a 2013 nissan from bill seidle's nissan in miami florida. When i purchased the car they told me the mileage was around 30 mpg with an average of around 26 mpg. Months after i bought the car i mentioned to the dealer that the car's computer was saying around 20 mpg and they told me that i needed it to track the mpg myself because the computer from the car is not accurate. I tracked the miles and the…
ODI 10594992