Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle speed control (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (three problems).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Nissan Altima


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1996 Nissan Altima

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

Vehicle would intermittenly accelerate on its own when the brakes were applied. Took vehicle to dealership & was informed by mechanic that the problem could not be duplicated after being test driven. The problem would happen at least 5 times in one day.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

When coming to a stop vehicle went in open throttle position, to stop vehicle applied brakes real hard and put into neutral position.   Read details...

The Speed Control Linkage problem

Three times in the last seven months vehicle has accelerated on its own. Nissan could not duplicate this problem. The problem started after transmission was rebuilt, and the radiator, auto transaxle assembly and throttle valve switch were replaced.   Read details...


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