1996 Nissan Altima Cruise Control Problems
6 owner-reported cruise control complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (6)
VEHICLE WOULD INTERMITTENLY ACCELERATE ON ITS OWN WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP & WAS INFORMED BY MECHANIC THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED AFTER BEING TEST DRIVEN. THE PROBLEM WOULD HAPPEN AT LEAST 5 TIMES IN ONE DAY. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER & INFORMED HAD NOT HEARD OF THAT PROBLEM BEFORE. DID NOT OFFER ANY HELP. *AK
WAS COMING TO A STOP ON THE HIGHWAY, WHEN ENGINE STARTED RACING, ALMOST TOOK OFF. HAD FOOT ON BRAKES AT TIME. TURNED VEHICLE OFF. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER NEXT DAY & MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND CAUSE OF ENGINE RACING. HAS HAPPENED TWICE ALREADY. *AK
STARTED VEHICLE, PLACED GEAR SELECTOR IN REVERSE, HEARD SIREN NOISE, CAR LURCHED BACKWARDS. *AK
WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, TO STOP VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES REAL HARD AND PUT INTO NEUTRAL POSITION, *AK
WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WENT INTO OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, TO STOP VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES REAL HARD AND PUT INTO NEUTRAL POSITION, *AK
WHEN COMING TO A STOP VEHICLE WENT IN OPEN THROTTLE POSITION, TO STOP VEHICLE APPLIED BRAKES REAL HARD AND PUT INTO NEUTRAL POSITION. *AK