Vehicle Speed Control Related Problems of the 1998 Nissan Altima

Table 1 shows three common vehicle speed control related problems of the 1998 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the cruise control (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the accelerator pedal (one problem).

Table 1. Vehicle Speed Control related problems of Nissan Altima


Recently reported Vehicle Speed Control problems of the 1998 Nissan Altima

The Cruise Control problem

1. Was driving south on hwy 101 in California at 60 mph. 2. Brakes failed to slow car down, only released an odor as the pads appeared to be smoldering. Accelerator appeared to be frozen and for a couple minutes actually accelerated. 3.   Read details...

The Accelerator Pedal problem

Intermittently when accelerator pedal is pressed the vehicle will cut off. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.   Read details...

The Vehicle Speed Control problem

The contact owns a 1998 Nissan Altima. Upon starting the vehicle and shifting from park to drive, the vehicle inadvertently accelerated. The contact stated that the brake pedal was depressed, but failed to engage as it traveled to the floor.   Read details...


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