1993-2026 · 34 model years
Owners have filed 15,613 complaints about the Nissan Altima across 34 model years, and it has 65 recalls. The 2013 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (2,315), while 2022, 2023, 2026 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | A |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | A |
| 2024 | 44 | 1 | B |
| 2023 | 30 | 0 | A |
| 2022 | 20 | 0 | A |
| 2021 | 72 | 2 | B |
| 2020 | 183 | 6 | C |
| 2019 | 235 | 7 | C |
| 2018 | 226 | 2 | C |
| 2017 | 395 | 3 | D |
| 2016 | 556 | 4 | D |
| 2015 | 956 | 10 | F |
| 2014 | 1,113 | 8 | F |
| 2013 | 2,315 | 12 | F |
| 2012 | 426 | 4 | D |
| 2011 | 242 | 1 | C |
| 2010 | 381 | 3 | D |
| 2009 | 1,547 | 4 | F |
| 2008 | 1,031 | 4 | F |
| 2007 | 498 | 3 | D |
| 2006 | 824 | 4 | F |
| 2005 | 1,091 | 2 | F |
| 2004 | 276 | 5 | C |
| 2003 | 883 | 10 | F |
| 2002 | 1,062 | 12 | F |
| 2001 | 168 | 2 | C |
| 2000 | 176 | 2 | C |
| 1999 | 96 | 4 | B |
| 1998 | 125 | 4 | B |
| 1997 | 115 | 3 | B |
| 1996 | 98 | 2 | B |
| 1995 | 180 | 5 | C |
| 1994 | 116 | 4 | B |
| 1993 | 125 | 3 | B |
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima vehicles. The front passenger air bag and front passenger knee air bag may have been installed with incorrect mounting fasteners, which can cause the air bags not to deploy as intended.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2025 Altima, Sentra, 2025-2026 Frontier, and 2026 Kicks vehicles. The door strikers may have been improperly welded and break, allowing the door to open while moving. As such, these vehicles fail to...
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine...
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the...
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H, with TIN date code 3320 and Mold ID S-419149. The tires may have been over cured.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti...
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019 Altima vehicles equipped with front wheel drive (FWD) and 2.5 liter engines. The fuel pump lock ring may not be fully engaged, possibly causing fuel to leak. As such, these vehicles fail to...
As I was making a turn on the highway my steering completely went out. I was in the far left lane ended up in the right lane and hit the median. I had to wheel turned all the way to the left and I still was heading straight when I got out and assess the vehicle. I noticed I was not only driving on the rim, but my entire tire was gone and my axle and other components were disconnected. The police evaluated that was the cause of the crash.
I took it to Nissan auto collision and they kept giving Tesla insurance different prices for repair, Tesla no longer wanted to pay a big amount because they said the car wasn't worth it and said it's now salvage. I got my hood and bumper replaced. Nothing was malfunction, no engine lights or no warning messages showed on my dashboard. It has been inspected by insurance and said it looks good. It was a small hit when the Tesla tried turning left on ongoing traffic but I noticed her coming so I was able to stop but she still hit my front lower right bumper, it was not major.
Nissan Corporate has opened Case#57208422 but is refusing to remedy the safety defect because they claim the recall paperwork was previously closed. I received a recall notice and took my 2019 Nissan Altima 2.0 VC Turbo to Whites Auto Mall in Hopkinsville, KY on May 15 2026 to have it checked. The recall was a NHTSA Safety Recall Campaign 25V437 (VC-Turbo Engine Failure). They checked the car and i was told they didn't see any metal shavings in the oil pan and that it would not be covered because of the title...
was "Branded". Just recently been having code P11AB to appear in the car and it goes in to limp mode. I took the car to a mechanic he said it had metal shavings in the oil/oil pan and this was and this was directly pointed to the recall. I called Nissan Customer Affairs and started Case#57208422 and they told me it was not covered since the recall had been done and it was closed. I told them that the NHTSA mandates that the recall needs to be fixed and that it is a "Safety Recall" that is a safety concern. I am reaching out for help of resolving this issue and having Nissan to stand behind this Safety Recall.
The contact owned a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the vehicle. The contact called an independent mechanic and scheduled a service appointment for inspection on the following day. The contact stated while driving to the residence, there was light smoke coming from under the driver's side of the hood. Upon arriving and parking the vehicle inside the carport of the residence, the gray and white smoke became heavier, and the contact noticed...
flames coming from under the passenger's side of the hood, and the vehicle shut off. The fire quickly spread from the vehicle half-way into the residence. A light pole, lawn mower, electronic devices, clothing and home appliances were burned. The emergency services were called to the scene, but the fire self-extinguished before the emergency services responded on the scene. The Fire Department extinguished other items that had caught on fire. A fire department report was filed. The contact cut her left hand on the back bedroom window and required medical attention. The contact received stitches to the left hand. A Police report was filed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle and the residence were destroyed during the fire. The vehicle remained at the residence. The failure mileage was approximately 285,000.
The components and systems experiencing problems in my 2020 Nissan Altima S 2.5L include the engine, throttle body, and mass airflow (MAF) sensor system. The vehicle has experienced severe engine performance issues, including excessive fuel consumption, jerking, hesitation during acceleration, reduced engine power, and unexpected limp mode. The safety of myself and others were put at risk because the car did not accelerate anymore in the middle of on going traffic. It was me and my 2 underaged children in the car. Yes it has been confirmed by an independent service center. Yes, insurance representatives and others including mechanics. Check engine light appeared
I was driving on the freeway at 65mph and I felt the car jump and it felt like it was losing power and kicking me at the same time. It wanted to stall out. So I had to pull over to the far right lane and it continued to make a screaming noise when I would push on the had and not want to accelerate.
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3,365), transmission & drivetrain (2,191), body, doors & structure (1,988) most often.
NHTSA lists 65 recalls across all Nissan Altima model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data
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