2013 Nissan Altima Body Problems
- 74
- 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 74 stored complaint records:
- 9 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- Hood · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 25 |
| 60–100k mi | 19 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body
I was driving on hwy 45 tuesday (nov28,2017) i piece of rubber was in the hwy. I tried to dodge it but it was too late. It damaged my front bumper on my car.
Crash reported
ODI 11051141
Body
The driver side interior door handle does not open the door. A small plastic piece fell off which caused the handle to stop working.
ODI 11092020
Body
I cannot open my driver side door using the inside door handle. I pull on the handle & it moves but nothing happens. The only way i can exit the vehicle is to down the window and pull the outside handle (hurts the arthritis in my shoulder) or crawl over the middle storage compartment to the passenger side door. This situation is definitely not a safe situation if quick exit from the vehicle is needed in an…
ODI 11034386
Air Bags · Body · Wheels
Takata recall... A semi trailer swung and almost hit my car. I swerved and drop off on the shoulder of i-30, i hit the concrete retainer wall at 70mph and no airbag deployed and i had a knot on my head and black eye. Also i hit 4 hogs on fm852, again no airbag.
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 11058414
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
Body
The interior door handle broke when i tried to open my door. The handle is made out of cheap plastic. The only way out of the car is to roll the window down and open it from the outside. This can be very dangerous if i am in a car accident and trying to get out of the car quickly to escape danger.
ODI 11013967
Air Bags · Body · Power Train
We have not received any recalls since purchase of car.on 06/30/17,my daughter called and informed me the car was having problems. What she described sounded as if there was water in the gas.itold her to drive to the dealer in conway ar.it was brought to our attention there was a recall on the cvt.they reprogramed it and test drove the car. They said it was ok ,but were a little iffy about whether we might have more…
ODI 11003880
Body
Eastbound mass pike, construction barrel in left lane, struck with front left bumper. Fog light smashed & bumper cracked. Traveling around 45-50 mph, no construction site in this area.
ODI 10992794
Body
Interior door handle breaks on vehicle. Vehicle has 12000 miles on it, and it just quit working when i tried to open the door. This results in a safety hazard as owner could not open the door in case of emergency. I did a search online and this seems to be a very common problem with these nissans, and the company may have created a new part it appears.
ODI 10967853
Body · Seats · Steering
I have already taken this vehicle back numerous times to the dealership for the same recalls and the notification / emergency lights still come on. This happens when driving at a stop light or when i turn the car on.
ODI 10959632
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
Body
I had just checked the oil and what type of oil to buy for the car, and en route at a speed of 55, the hood flew up while accelerating to the posted limit - shattering the sunroof, cracking the windshield, warping the front left and right quarter panels near the windshield, and denting the hood and roof. It also dislodged the sunroof motor and pulled part of the roof lighting console wiring harness apart. I was not…
ODI 10957271
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
Body · Hood
Last week my daughter was driving her 2013 nissan altima at approximately 20 miles hours when the hood suddenly flew up and crashed into the windshield. Luckily there was no traffic around and she was able to close the hood back down and return the short distance to her home. When i inspected the vehicle the next day i discovered that the secondary hood latch did not work. Upon investigation i discovered that nissan…
ODI 10939875
Body · Hood
In late december 2016 our 2013 nissan altima was being driven in high point, north carolina when the hood of the car flew open against the windshield causing zero visibility and the car was forced off the road causing it to be damaged. This incident involves a 2016 nissan recall on this car for a hood lock assembly replacement that was never done properly to this car. There was body damage to this vehicle due to…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10940184
Air Bags · Body · Fuel/Propulsion System
I was in a accident where i hyroplanned and the back end hit a ditch and my car went onto the median on the freeway and i totaled my car and the airbags did not deploy
Crash reported
ODI 10898114
Body · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
We noticed that our car's black dashboard was becoming sticky and shiny during the summer. This has developed into a serious safety issue because it affects my visibility when i'm driving. The melting dashboard creates a strong glare or reflection on the windshield which impedes my ability to see the road and my surrounds. I notified my local dealership and they refused to help me with this problem. I called nissan…
ODI 10895008
Air Bags · Body
This is to report and complain about recalls on my 2013 nissan altima recall: 16v-029 i traveled to my local dealer [kline nissan, maplewood, mn] over a year ago for a similar recall fix to the hood latch'. My online record still shows it is needed (ntb16-011; external recall number: pc426) i did not receive notification of the above recall until months after the effective date. I went again for the above ref.…
ODI 10871278
Body
Without any warning at all, hood flew up while car was getting up to speed on 4 lane expressway at approximately 40 mph. It smashed against the windshield and completely blinded me. I was able to pull to shoulder. No injuries. Damage to body of car only. No one else in car. No other traffic nearby. I am not the owner, just the driver. Very frightening experience.
ODI 10870734
Body
While driving at mere 25 mph, the hood flung open and rested parallel to the windshield. This unnatural position for the hood and the pressure it exerted on driver/passenger side corners opened them up like a can opener.
ODI 10862481
Air Bags · Body
My almost 14 year old son who is 106 lbs. Sits in the passenger seat as well as a male friend who is 220. The passenger air bag light remains "off" when it should be engaged. I took it to a nissan dealer and they said that they reset it and my son may not be "heavy enough". I am very upset at how they handled it (they didn't) and i can guarantee if there is an incident that happens and these were defective, there…
ODI 10860012
Body
This complaint is regarding the nissan recall ref. 16v-029 related to the hood latch assembly. Nissan seems to have put in place a repair procedure that is different than what is advertised in the recall letter. This procedure is excessively burdensome, requiring the vehicle owner to schedule a first appointment to inspect the car, then a second appointment to perform the actual repair. The recall letter advertises…
ODI 10852788
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the hood inadvertently unlatched and flew open. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v029000 (latches/locks/linkages). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 36,000.
ODI 10839710
Body
Hood flew open while traveling at 35 mph on the outskirts of town. This resulted in damage to the upper quarter panel on both sides of the vehicle near the hood hinges.
ODI 10817364
Body
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the sunroof exploded and small particles of glass shattered outside of the vehicle. The sunroof sliding cover was closed when the failure occurred. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the entire sunroof was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the…
ODI 10816880