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Nissan Altima
Data refreshed August 8, 2026
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Complaints
15,542
Active records
Recalls
64
Active records
TSBs
1,071
Active records
Filing history
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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
Condition issue
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint issue
Engine behavior
Performance issue
Starting behavior
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Lighting behavior
Thermal issue
Noise
Vibration/harshness
Fluid issue
Access/entry issue
Steering behavior
Safety restraint behavior
Braking behavior
Driver assistance issue
Powering on/off behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Electrical issue
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HVAC behavior
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Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2017 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Aug 5, 2026
Shuddering and loss of acceleration/vehicle slowed on its own while driving on the highway. Managed to get to Firestone and diagnostic codes P0776 and P0841 came up. Advised to take vehicle to dealer shop as work could not be done on CVT there. Car was towed to Nissan Bonney Road Virginia Beach. Transmission replacement recommended and my car only has 53,000 miles on it but is outside the 84 month extended warranty drafted from class action lawsuits and settlement. I was not aware of these…
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Aug 3, 2026
My 2016 Nissan Altima has approximately 68,900 miles. When I am stopped and press the gas pedal, the vehicle sometimes hesitates before it begins moving. It does not accelerate normally, which is dangerous when I am pulling into traffic, crossing an intersection, or making a turn. At other times while driving, the vehicle will not accelerate properly and appears to become stuck in a low gear. The engine RPM may rise to approximately 4,000, but the vehicle does not shift or increase speed…
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Aug 1, 2026
The headlight housings metallic coatings for reflectivity are failing and reduce the efficacy of the headlights. There has been a class action lawsuit against Nissan for this but many, like myself, were not notified. The headlights are very dim and create a safety hazzard when driving in an area where high beams can't be used. NTSHA really needs to do what is right here and force a recall.
2013 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Aug 1, 2026
Front passenger door lock actuator fails to unlock door when driver's, passengers or key fob to unlock is activated. All other doors (3) work as they should. This creates a safety issue as the door must manually be unlocked which during a panic situation may not be easily accomplished. I am in the process of having the mechanism inspected & repaired. Part failed with no notice. It may have failed earlier, but July '26 was the 1st I noticed.
2015 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Jul 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the SRS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a driver's side air bag module internal failure. The dealer recommended replacing the driver's side air bag module and informed the contact that the repair was not covered under the extended warranty. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the dealer information. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was…
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Jul 30, 2026
There is an active recall for the generic 2016 Nissan Altima OCS sensor, but it does not apply to my specific VIN apparently. This sensor is a problem with other vehicles of the same year, make, and model, but I am apparently on the hook for almost $1000 repair cost because the recall did not extend to my VIN. Again, same year, make, model, and issue as other 2016 Nissan Altimas, but the recall did not extend for some reason.
2020 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Jul 30, 2026
I currently own a 2020 Nissan Altima with 49,186 miles and I am reporting a recurring power door lock failure. This vehicle was inspected at the Nissan of Cumming location this morning to confirm the issue. Three of the passenger-side door lock actuators have failed within a short period of time. The two rear door locks stopped working at the same time, and approximately two weeks later the front passenger door lock also stopped working. The driver's door has started to not unlock when turning…
2019 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Jul 29, 2026
Cracked Engine Head- The vehicle is around 165,000 miles and the engine has cracked. No collisions or crashes or any fault of owner. At around 100,000 miles ALL four doors had the actuators stop working within 1 week. All doors now must be manually locked and unlocked.
2020 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Jul 26, 2026
When I am driving my car randomly states check engine and makes a beeping noise and then the engine starts to make some type of combustion noise and then slows down and then turns off.
2015 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Jul 26, 2026
SRS - Airbag LF Side Impact: B0020-13 Error 2,000.00 to replace faulty air bag