NHTSA Complaint #11538270 — 2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11538270
Vehicle	2020 NISSAN ALTIMA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	June 1, 2023
Date Filed	August 13, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Transmissions seem to jerk a lot when slowing down and picking up speed again, also all 4 door locks have gave out being unable to lock or unlock the doors using the bottom or key, this is a hazard especially if you have children sitting in the back seats

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