NHTSA Complaint #11703595 — 2020 NISSAN ALTIMA ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11703595
Vehicle	2020 NISSAN ALTIMA
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 7, 2025
Date Filed	December 7, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Locks no longer work with key fob or button within car and sometimes even takes multiple attempts to manually unlock. This poses a danger if needed to enter or exit the car in a hurry.

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