The contact owns a 2006 Nissan Altima. The contact started the ignition and the gear selector failed to shift from park into the drive position. The gear would not shift from drive into park. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer. The failure was related to the gear shift solenoid. The technician stated that the failure was contributed to orange liquid spilling into the console causing a wiring shortage. The estimated repair cost was $922. The contact stated that there was no liquid splilled inside the vehicle. The failures occurred intermittently and became progressively worse over time. The dealer advised the contact to rock the vehicle in a back and forth motion to allow the gear selector to shift into the selected gear. The contact would engage in the rocking motion of the vehicle which would temporarily correct the failure. In addition, the vehicle would stall without warning. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would not be responsible for the repairs. The vehicle wad not repaired when the complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000. The VIN was unavailable.

- Ferndale, MI, USA

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph on the interstate, the occupant accidentally touched the center console floor gear shift which caused it to shift gears and operate at a reduced speed without warning. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined this was the design of the floor gear shift. The manufacturer was alerted.

- Columbia, SC, USA