Issue ID | 1498502 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11130038 |
Manufacurer | Nissan North America, Inc. |
Brand | NISSAN |
Model | VERSA |
Model Year | 2018 |
File date | 30/08/18 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was performing a monthly inspection underneath my 2018 nissan versa in august 2018 to insure there was not any visible leaks. Upon my inspection i observed what appeared to be a small amount of oil located on the area where the engine meets the transmission. I brought the car to the dealership where i purchased the vehicle on 8-30-2018. Upon their inspection the service department stated it was "normal" for this area to seep / leak oil even on new cars. The service department further stated nissan would not cover under warranty unless the oil was " hitting the ground" the oil was wiped off at this time. Over the course of the following couple of weeks i checked area several times and observed oil reappearing. Each time i wiped the oil off , it continues to seep/ leak or reappear a couple of days after wiping area. I am concerned about sudden complete failure of the seal where the oil is reappearing and the potential for a fire hazard. Photo of issue attached. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7200 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | GUNTERSVILLE, AL |
VIN pattern | 3N1CN7AP7JLXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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