Ignition Anti-theft Immobilizer/proximity Key/sender problems of the 2020 Nissan Altima

Two problems related to ignition anti-theft immobilizer/proximity key/sender have been reported for the 2020 Nissan Altima. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2020 Nissan Altima based on all problems reported for the 2020 Altima.

1 Ignition Anti-theft Immobilizer/proximity Key/sender problem

Failure Date: 11/11/2024

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph around a curve, the steering wheel locked up. The vehicle shut off. And turned back on. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined the key fob battery needed to be replaced.  the local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,000.

2 Ignition Anti-theft Immobilizer/proximity Key/sender problem

Failure Date: 12/25/2023

The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while using the key fob to unlock the doors, the rear driver’s and rear passenger’s side doors failed to unlock as needed. The contact also stated that over time, the front driver’s, and passenger’s side doors failed to open while using the key fob. In addition, it was difficult to unlock the front driver’s door manually with the key. The local dealer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.


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