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Nissan Altima

Data refreshed July 19, 2026

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Complaints

15,538

Active records

Recalls

64

Active records

TSBs

1,066

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

16

Injuries

743

Crashes

869

Fires

221

Top reported issues — Nissan Altima

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Operating state

5,497

Condition issue

4,645

Reporting mechanism

2,883

Safety restraint issue

2,323

Engine behavior

2,241

Performance issue

1,847

Starting behavior

1,571

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,353

Lighting behavior

1,234

Thermal issue

1,191

Noise

1,083

Vibration/harshness

1,041

Fluid issue

915

Access/entry issue

785

Steering behavior

602

Safety restraint behavior

563

Braking behavior

517

Driver assistance issue

465

Powering on/off behavior

271

Ride/handling behavior

238

Electrical issue

218

Recent change

164

Smell

161

HVAC behavior

137

Infotainment behavior

99

Wiper/washer behavior

31

Communication/network issue

12

Electrified system issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 15, 2026


The warming lights for different items come on at random. Examples :Low washer fluid, gas cap open, speedometer digital speed not showing.

2016 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 15, 2026


3 days before the incident the check engine light came on but went off the next day. I was driving home from an overnight shift on Sunday, July 5th when I heard a loud boom the car instantly began to sound like something was dragging on the ground, the car was shifting right no matter which way I turned the steering wheel. I pulled over checked underneath the vehicle noticed this piece dragging I immediately called a tow. A mechanic took a look and stated the control arm has snapped and deemed…

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 14, 2026


AIRBAG LIGHT UNEXPECTANTLY CAME ON WITHOUT ANY COLLISION ACTION, OR OTHER UNUSUAL ACTIVITY ON 5/28/26. DELAY GETTING CAR FOR INSPECTION DUE TO PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES. ON 6/29/26 CAR CHECKED A NISSAN DEALERSHIP. INSPECTED AND CHECKED CODES. CODED AS B0020-13 FOR AIR BAG MODULE DEFECTIVE. RECOMMENDED REPLACING DRIVER SIDE FRONT SEAT BACK. THIS NISSAN ALTIMA 2017 NOT UNDER RECALL, AND CALL NOT UNDER WARRANTY. SAFETY OF DRIVER AND PASSENGERS AT RISK.

2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 14, 2026


The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the auto-braking system unexpectedly activated, and there was a grinding sound coming from the brakes; however, the vehicle failed to stop as needed. The ABS warning light was illuminated. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the brakes suddenly activated, and the instrument panel illuminated with a vertical yellow light. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and waited for a while before restarting the vehicle to…

2024 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the door, the rear windshield shattered spontaneously. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,893.

2023 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 12, 2026


While traveling at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began slowing down. Pressing the accelerator caused the engine RPM to increase, but the vehicle would not accelerate. I was forced to pull onto the shoulder. After restarting the vehicle, it would no longer move in either forward or reverse and had to be towed.

2019 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 12, 2026


Well I can’t get into my car because the locks won’t work and someone broke into my car because of it. No warning signs.

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 12, 2026


Car not starting. Narrowed down to brake light switch not functioning properly. Jumped across the switch, car started. Push button ignition requires brakes to be depressed to start the vehicle. We have been close to being rear-ended twice lately. No warning lights signifying a problem. This is the second Altima I owned with this exact same failure to occur. First was a 2010 Altima S 2.5

2021 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 10, 2026


When I make a turn, I hear a clicking noise and also when I come to a complete stop, I can a sound that sounds like a grunting noise. I had new brakes, rotors and brand new tires put on in 2025. I think my ball joints and tie rod is defective. I have a triple AAA membership and I just renewed it in June and it said that my 2021 has two recalls. NHTSA # 23V628000 The back over prevention sensing system camera & NHTSA# 21V138000 Steering Linkage Tie Rod Assembly.

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 9, 2026


The contact's friend owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that when the vehicle was parked, the check engine warning light illuminated and remained illuminated for an extended period. The vehicle was taken to two independent mechanic shops, where it was diagnosed that the catalytic converter needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, where the check engine warning light was no longer illuminated, and the failure could not be…

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Updated July 19, 2026. Refreshed nightly.