Question 1

Electronic steering column lock failure (Altima L32)

Accepted Answer

The electronic steering lock on the Altima L32 can fail to release, so the car will not start and a key warning light appears. Nissan issued a recall and a revised part.

Question 2

CVT judder, whining and failure (Altima L32)

Accepted Answer

The Jatco CVT in the Altima L32 can whine, shudder, hesitate, go into limp mode with limited RPM and fail prematurely, especially in hot weather. Nissan extended CVT warranties on many models and released software updates.

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Known issues and common problems

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Known issues and common problems

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