NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Altima

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

15,499

Active records

Recalls

64

Active records

TSBs

1,071

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

740

Crashes

867

Fires

220

Top reported issues — Nissan Altima

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Operating state

5,486

Condition issue

4,638

Reporting mechanism

2,874

Safety restraint issue

2,316

Engine behavior

2,237

Performance issue

1,839

Starting behavior

1,570

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,351

Lighting behavior

1,232

Thermal issue

1,189

Noise

1,080

Vibration/harshness

1,040

Fluid issue

914

Access/entry issue

780

Steering behavior

602

Safety restraint behavior

562

Braking behavior

515

Driver assistance issue

461

Powering on/off behavior

271

Ride/handling behavior

238

Electrical issue

218

Recent change

164

Smell

161

HVAC behavior

136

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.

2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 28, 2026


Transmission stopped working on me in the highway cvt code that comes up is P17f0 was in the highway going 45 mph then dropped 5 mph very dangerous. Almost crashed

2019 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 28, 2026


Engine and transmission disengaged from each other and I could no longer accelerate or keep speed. I had to pull over, turn off the car and turn it back on. Local shop took a look and confirmed a cooling System Failure. The system is not at the right pressure at operating temperature. Exhaust gasses in cooling system.

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 27, 2026


When driving at night, the low beam headlights were noticeably dim. The headlight bulbs were replaced and the lenses were cleaned on both headlights. This did not fix the issue. I have also adjusted the angle of them, and they’re still dim. My safety is at risk when I drive at night since I am almost completely unable to see the road using the low beams at night. The problem has not be confirmed by a dealer, but I am willing to let them inspect and confirm it. There were no warning lights when…

2019 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 22, 2026


February 14 early afternoon the car was just acting funny like I didn’t wanna go started jerking I pulled over on I-95 where the car continue to jerk and act funny so I cut the car off. Try to cut it back on and it wouldn’t crank up all the way, so I had to get the car to back to my address where I had a old mechanic come out to inspect with the problem. Engine light came on through some codes telling me it was ignition coils, and other things got those fixed same cold still appeared at the car…

2019 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 20, 2026


Engine Malfunction light is on and off while at a stop light.

2023 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 19, 2026


​Reporting a severe hydraulic/mechanical braking defect on a 2023 Nissan Altima with only 26,820 miles. Vehicle experiences persistent 'spongy' brake pedal feel, premature metal-on-metal rotor gouging, and severely darkened/degraded brake fluid, indicating a systemic hydraulic component failure or electronic brake-dragging defect. This is a severe safety hazard causing unpredictable stopping distances. ​Authorized dealer (Coral Springs Nissan) refused warranty coverage prior to the May 21,…

2024 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 14, 2026


When the vehicle is put in reverse, the screen for the rear camera goes completely blank. This is a known defect with many Nissan vehicles, to which Nissan has issued numerous recalls to address this exact issue. However, the year, make, and model of my vehicle has not been included in any of Nissan’s recalls.

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 13, 2026


The sunroof completely dislodged from the vehicle and flew off into the traffic behind me on a highway. This included the entire sunroof - the frame, casing, window, mechanics and all! This was obviously a major safety issue for any vehicle driving behind me as well as a safety issue for me driving while such an explosive event occurred - highly alarming and dangerous. The problem has not yet been inspected by a shop, dealer, police officer, or insurance adjuster. I do not have the part for…

2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 13, 2026


This issue involves a documented and recurring safety-related defect that was reported multiple times while my vehicle was still covered under Nissan’s factory warranty related to the airbag system. My 2020 Nissan Altima currently has approximately 53,900 miles and has experienced repeated airbag/SRS failures associated with diagnostic code B1436-13, indicating an open circuit within the passenger airbag system. This issue has occurred on multiple occasions, including in 2022, 2024, 2025, and…

2022 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed May 13, 2026


I Purchased a 2022 Nissan Altima from Drive Time with 90,000 miles on it. I would have had this car for 2 years this month in May. The Car Currently has about 122,587 Miles on it and has Transmission CVT Failure. I notice pulling, not being able to Accelerate while car was in motion, and while car was stop at green light waiting to procced. while hitting the gas the car would go into limp mode and it would be hard to drive. I've gotten three different diagnose that transmission was getting…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.