2001 Nissan Altima vehicle speed control problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the vehicle speed control on the 2001 Nissan Altima — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving, the vehicle stopped in heavy traffic with the engine still running and without any warning, the vehicle suddenly accelerated. Consumer engaged from drive to neutral. *ak *jb”
filed Dec 15, 2003
“My 2001 nissan altima, with approx 89000 miles, has started experiencing engine failure at cruising speeds (50-70 mph) on the freeway. It is intermittent with no apparent warning. First, all guages, including gas, temperature, rpm and odometer, fall to zero. The car jerks as if downshifted, and…”
filed Nov 4, 2003
“The suspension on my 2001 nissan altima is very low loud noise. The car rattles and shake in the rear suspension”
filed Oct 2, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Vehicle Speed Control problems in other Altima years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Altima | 1 | 3% |
| 2020 Altima | 6 | 3% |
| 2019 Altima | 9 | 4% |
| 2018 Altima | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 Altima | 41 | 11% |
| 2016 Altima | 65 | 12% |
| 2015 Altima | 38 | 4% |
| 2014 Altima | 27 | 2% |
| 2013 Altima | 47 | 2% |
| 2012 Altima | 49 | 12% |
| 2011 Altima | 9 | 4% |
| 2010 Altima | 20 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Nissan Altima
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.