NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Altima

Data refreshed June 26, 2026

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Complaints

15,516

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

5,490

Condition issue

4,639

Reporting mechanism

2,877

Safety restraint issue

2,319

Engine behavior

2,240

Performance issue

1,844

Starting behavior

1,570

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,352

Lighting behavior

1,234

Thermal issue

1,189

Noise

1,080

Vibration/harshness

1,041

Fluid issue

914

Access/entry issue

781

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.

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 23, 2026


At159,000 main console air bag light came on and won't turn off.

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 22, 2026


-Upon research, it appears my Nissan has an issue with the headlight lamps that have caused the low beams to diminish over time. This is a recorded defect (class action lawsuit [XXX], et al. v. Nissan North America, Inc.) of Nissan Altimas years 2013-2018. -There is a Nissan Dealership in my city I can take the vehicle to for further inspection and subsequent replacement. I would like documentation to further provide to the dealership in case there is any resistance to replacement. -The…

2021 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 21, 2026


While heading west on interstate after a Drs. Appointment my wife was driving our 2021 Nissan Altima when suddenly there was a loss of power to the engine as if the engine was overheating or had loss of fuel or only able to slowly exit the freeway to a safe place and call a tow truck, after 1 1/2 days of diagnosing and testing. I was able to drive the vehicle with no issues for approximately 4000 miles when the exact problem has occurred this past Friday 6-19-2026

2014 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 19, 2026


Airbag light for driver turned on and took it to the dealership to get it fixed. They fixed it but it came back on and they reset it. A few months later it turned back on and they said they couldn't fix it because that part was not available anymore.

2007 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 16, 2026


There is an open recall and when I took it to the dealership, they were advised by Nissan that they are no longer making the part. I was told to contact Nissan and when I did, they made a cash offer and keep the vehicle; however later said no and offered to buy the car back at a ridiculously low price and not commensurate with actual market value.

2021 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 16, 2026


Often while driving the car loses power as if the power went off or I ran out of gas,,, studder for a moment then pick up power to continue to drive is the best way I can describe it. Immediately after I get a notification on the dashboard saying maintenance something

2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 16, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact became aware that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 83,000. It was later discovered during routine maintenance with an authorized local dealer that the mileage was 125,000.

2016 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 16, 2026


My daughter was driving down the road and came to a 2-wayy stop. Went to pull out and the car stalled and started shuddering. On down the road leaving a red light it did the same thing and not wanting to really go.

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 14, 2026


Subject: Dangerous Transmission Failure in 2015 Nissan Altima While my 2015 Nissan Altima has always exhibited questionable performance—including abnormal acceleration, hesitation during throttle response, and mismatched RPMs relative to acceleration—the transmission has now begun to severely slip. I have also experienced sudden loss of power, pronounced shuddering, and complete power failure while driving. On multiple occasions, these issues have placed me in dangerous driving situations. …

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jun 10, 2026


Headlights are extremely dim almost always have to drive with my high beams on at night since the lights are so dark. Have tried replacing bulbs on my own but lights are still dim. No warning or anything were ever shown

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Updated June 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.