NHTSA Complaint #11674000 — 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA

The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle was hesitating. The contact stated that while stopped at a traffic signal, the vehicle was sluggish while depressing the accelerator pedal. The contact drove the vehicle back to the residence. While attempting to start the vehicle the following day, the vehicle failed to start. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the dealer found metal shavings inside the oil pan. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V437000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 30,000.