NHTSA Complaint #11553928 — 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11553928
Vehicle	2008 NISSAN ALTIMA
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	November 3, 2023
Date Filed	November 7, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

Was driving and heard a knocking sound similar to taps coming from the engine. Pulled over turned car off and turned it back on and knocking sound stopped. Drive about another mile and black smoke came out the vents. Pulled over and got out of vehicle. By the time I was out of the vehicle the car was on fire. By the time the fire department arrived car was completely engulfed. No check engine light was on and car gave no previous warning as to what could have happened.

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