NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Altima

Data refreshed August 27, 2026

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Complaints

15,558

Active records

Recalls

65

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

742

Crashes

870

Fires

219

Top reported issues — Nissan Altima

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Operating state

5,497

Condition issue

4,655

Reporting mechanism

2,885

Safety restraint issue

2,329

Engine behavior

2,241

Performance issue

1,850

Starting behavior

1,572

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,355

Lighting behavior

1,240

Thermal issue

1,191

Noise

1,078

Vibration/harshness

1,041

Fluid issue

917

Access/entry issue

790

Steering behavior

599

Safety restraint behavior

563

Braking behavior

517

Driver assistance issue

463

Powering on/off behavior

270

Ride/handling behavior

239

Electrical issue

219

Recent change

165

Smell

161

HVAC behavior

137

Infotainment behavior

100

Wiper/washer behavior

31

Communication/network issue

13

Electrified system issue

4

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 25, 2026


The passenger‑side airbag warning light first appeared within the first year of ownership. During that visit, the dealership did not repair the defect. They only reset the warning light and told me it was not a problem. No diagnostic documentation or repair explanation was provided, and the underlying issue was not addressed. The warning light returned in April 2026, showing the same unresolved defect. The dealership stated the repair would cost approximately $2,000 and said neither the…

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 24, 2026


Driver side rear lower control arm broke/rusted through. Was able to get the vehicle home prior to an catastrophic incident. See pictures attached. Warning light came on the dash at the time of the brake of the control arm.

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed with the cruise control activated, the vehicle unexpectedly decelerated. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and the local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 281,000.

2019 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger occupant sensor warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupant sensor and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed and determined that the occupant sensor and module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 17, 2026


While driving at regular road speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic safety component failure. The primary hood latch disengaged, and the secondary safety backup latch failed to catch or secure the hood. This caused the hood to violently slam completely open against the front windshield without warning, instantly and totally obscuring forward vision while the vehicle was in motion. This failure created an immediate, extreme crash risk for the vehicle occupants and other drivers on the…

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 16, 2026


Took the car to a repair shop to get an alignment. Was told that the frame rear cross member was so rusty that it needed to be replaced, and that if it broke while driving I would lose control of the car. The component has not been removed from the car. No one else has looked at the car. Only prior warning/message/symptom was uneven rear tire wear first noticed about 6 months prior, but that may have been due to bad rear shocks.

2016 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 16, 2026


To recap: •Nissan manufactured defective transmissions. •Nissan granted me a warranty extension with a fleeting expiration date (2023) to shift the cost away from them. •In 2020, Nissan performed work on my car. The work they performed masked the problem, didn’t fix it. And it deferred the problem, “kicking the can down the road.” •In 2026, Nissan denied my claim for goodwill approval. •I paid for a piecemeal fix on the car, leaving all the other transmission components still at risk. •My car,…

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 15, 2026


The headlights are dangerously dim. There has been a class action lawsuit for these specific makes and models for the reflectors in the headlights being damaged over time, resulting in the entire headlight assemblies needing replaced.

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 15, 2026


Today (8/15/26) the vehicle broke down while driving. A component to the rear left suspension has busted off that appears to be the rear lower control arm/link. Not drivable. Steering wheel and tire are crooked. I have read that for the years 2013-2018 this is a known issue for these makes and models.

2019 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Aug 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2019 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the driver's side front door failed to open. The contact entered the vehicle through the rear door. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the failure was due to the door lock actuator, and the part was replaced under warranty; however, the failure reoccurred. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…

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Updated August 27, 2026. Refreshed nightly.