Complaint 2185196
2021 NISSAN ALTIMA • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING • incident Mar 3, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2185196
- Make
- NISSAN
- Model
- ALTIMA
- Model Year
- 2021
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Incident Date
- Mar 3, 2026
- Date Received
- Mar 11, 2026
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2021 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after stopping at a traffic light, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle went into LIMP Mode. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic, where it was determined that there was debris in the engine oil pan. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, and debris was found in the engine oil pan. Upon further investigation, the contact related the failure to NHSTA Campaign: 26V080000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.
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