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2018 Nissan Altima Cruise Control Problems

10 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data

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Complaints
Jan 2019Nov 2019
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: May 2021

The front end collision warning goes off less than a mile after I begin driving. It was repaired after an accident (unrelated) & was fine until my state had snowfall that covered the road, that's when it began again! My cruise control suddenly stopped working & the metal piece that props up the hood snapped off when checking the oil, luckily I seen it snap and was able to jump back!

NHTSA #: 11415987
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2020

I leased a 2018 nissan altima (from nissan) on 3/24/18. Approx 12k miles into leasing the vehicle I had a brake light switch/brake lamp switch (brake switch) go bad. The vehicle is a push to start vehicle and the brake switch is a senor above the brake that when you press on the brake, it tells the vehicle that your pressing the brake to start the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11321914
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Nov 2019

Automatic emergency breaking turns off constantly. When a truck towing a trailer passed me a light came on and a message flashed on the dash. It said that the radar was unavailable because of an obstruction.

NHTSA #: 11278863
criticalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2019

This is an issue that has been continuously happening since I purchased the vehicle with about 2500 miles on it, it currently has about 6500 miles on it. The emergency braking system continues to turn on and off at various times but has continued to get worse over the few months that I have owned it.

NHTSA #: 11171170
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
Filed: Jun 2024

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving from a stop sign and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated to respond as intended. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle was jerking for several minutes.

NHTSA #: 11593924
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Oct 2022

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that on multiple occasions while his son was idled, he depressed the accelerator pedal, but the engine failed to engage. No warning lights was illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11488842
mediumVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Filed: Mar 2019

A lag when accelerating from a stop. Step on the accelerator and feel a slight clunk before I start to move. Turning off overdrive seems to give a more solid start with not so much hesitation.

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NHTSA #: 11183539
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2020

The automatic emergency braking (aeb) system stops working. The dashboard message says the front sensors are being obstructed but they are not. This seems to be a widespread issue with this sensor on nissan vehicles.

NHTSA #: 11352541
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jul 2020

I began experiencing issues with what we believe to be my break switch, and while I was driving down the road 3 of my breaks locked up, also taking away my ability to stop.

NHTSA #: 11340280
lowVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2020

After 10 min of operation and at a regular speed in a frw 55 MPH the collusion sensor comes up stating that there is no warning if a car is too close to the front of vehicle. Cruise control doesn't work and appears that works with the collusion sensor.

NHTSA #: 11323992

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