At the shop, Nissan speed-control issues have a recognizable signature. 1,018 documented complaints across 105 year-model entries from 2005 to 2024 is consistent with what we see come in. Complaint volume is spread across the lineup rather than parked on one bad year. That's the signature of a platform or supplier issue, not a single-year flub. 3 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Nissan vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Across the 409 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 60,455 miles. Average shop fix runs about $600 — not catastrophic, but it adds up over time. If the car has ADAS, take a test drive that actually exercises it. False AEB triggers and adaptive-cruise drop-outs are common patterns.
Nissan cruise control problems
1,018 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Nissan vehicles for cruise control issues. 1 active recall campaign. See cruise control across all makes →
Worst-affected Nissan model-years for cruise control Top 25 by complaint volume
Active recalls — Nissan cruise control 2 on file
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Unintentional acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
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A delay in the application of the brake pedal would lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Common questions
How many Nissan cruise control complaints are on file with NHTSA?
1,018 complaints across 105 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. 1 active recall campaigns cover cruise control issues across the Nissan lineup.
Which Nissan model has the most cruise control complaints?
The 2013 Nissan Rogue leads with 44 complaints in this category. Next: 2009 Altima (31) and 2010 Rogue (30).
What does it cost to fix Nissan cruise control problems?
Independent shops average $600 for cruise control repairs across the Nissan lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Nissan cruise control recalls?
Yes — 2 active recall campaigns cover cruise control on Nissan vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.