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U1000 on NISSAN ALTIMA

Severity
Medium
NHTSA Reports
3
Most Affected
2011, 2012, 2019

What U1000 Means on Your NISSAN ALTIMA

Real NISSAN ALTIMA Owner Reports (Source: NHTSA Complaints Database)

"2011 nissan altima sr sedan 3.5 cvt. when driving, cvt goes into safe mode with reduced acceleration, indicating a transmission issue and would also trigger vehicle dynamic control system fault.. original engine code was p0175. had mechanic replace 31935-1xf00 speed sensor assy."

— 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 12/15/2016

"I just recently replaced the battery in my 2012 nissan altima and now i am having the following problems: gauge cluster is not working at all (engine temp, rpm, speedometer, gas). everything else is working fine. i had all the fuses checked and all are working properly."

— 2012 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) • Filed 04/01/2017

"Malfunction indicator light will come on and stay on. I took it to autozone, they gave me a printout, they said it wasn't my battery, that it was a communication circuit problem."

— 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA owner • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • Filed 04/09/2025

Data from NHTSA Vehicle Complaints Database. All reports are filed by vehicle owners directly with the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Common Causes of U1000 on NISSAN ALTIMA

33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

Percentages based on NHTSA complaint component analysis for this vehicle.

Complaint Trend by Year

2011
1
2012
1
2019
1

What To Do Next

  1. 1
    Check for recalls on YOUR VIN

    Go to nhtsa.gov/recalls and enter your VIN. Free repairs if your vehicle is covered.

  2. 2
    Get a proper diagnosis

    A code alone doesn't tell you the exact failed part. A diagnostic at a shop ($50-$150) pinpoints the root cause before you spend money on parts.

  3. 3
    Compare repair quotes

    Get 2-3 quotes. Dealer vs independent shop prices often differ 30-50% for the same repair.

U1000 on Other Vehicles

Data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (U.S. Department of Transportation) and the SAE J2012 OBD-II standard. Code definitions follow the SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6 standard. Owner reports are filed directly with NHTSA by vehicle owners. This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not replace professional automotive diagnosis. Always consult a qualified mechanic for vehicle repair decisions.

Last updated: March 2026