NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Altima

Data refreshed July 24, 2026

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Complaints

15,526

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

742

Crashes

869

Fires

219

Top reported issues — Nissan Altima

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Operating state

5,493

Condition issue

4,644

Reporting mechanism

2,879

Safety restraint issue

2,322

Engine behavior

2,239

Performance issue

1,849

Starting behavior

1,571

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,354

Lighting behavior

1,235

Thermal issue

1,190

Noise

1,078

Vibration/harshness

1,041

Fluid issue

916

Access/entry issue

782

Steering behavior

599

Safety restraint behavior

561

Braking behavior

515

Driver assistance issue

461

Powering on/off behavior

270

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.

2016 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 21, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Upon impact driver's side and passenger side airbags did not deploy.

2022 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 21, 2026


I purchased a 2022 Nissan Altima from CarMax on February 25, 2026. Less than three weeks after purchase, the electronic parking brake unexpectedly engaged while I was driving on multiple occasions, causing the vehicle to abruptly stop. This created a serious safety hazard because the vehicle stopped while in motion without warning. I immediately reported the problem to the selling dealership. The vehicle was inspected on March 17, 2026, but I was told the concern could not be duplicated, and…

2016 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 21, 2026


The headlights on this vehicle are very dim because of a defect by the manufacturer. The inside of the headlight has delamination and causes the lights to be very dim which is a hazardous situation when driving at night. A recalled was issued, but has since expired. Dealer wants to charge over 1800 to replace both headlights.

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Rear left wheel busted off of car while driving. Flew up into the back end of car totaling the vehicle. We were very lucky no one was hurt.

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after purchasing the vehicle from a private seller on Facebook Marketplace, the vehicle was then sold to a third person. The contact was informed by the third owner that the mileage on the vehicle was incorrect. The contact obtained a vehicle history report and discovered the mileage discrepancy. At the time the contact purchased the vehicle on the Facebook Marketplace, the seller listed the mileage at 108,757.…

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Suspension control arm is snapped off and rusted out well below advertised maintenance recommendations per the manufacturer. I contacted my dealership and they gave me 1 week of were checking if it's covered and various run around instead of telling me yes/no. I can't afford not to have my car anymore so I'm getting it repaired somewhere else. NFTSA was investigating this for a recall, you closed the case in June 2026 and now Nissan is no longer covering the repairs. The bolt connecting the…

2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 20, 2026


Both passenger-side and driver's side rear door lock mechanisms ceased working. They do not work when attempting to lock/unlock the doors from the inside controls in the front seat. These doors also do not lock/unlock when using the remote key fob either. Both rear doors have to be lock/unlocked manually from the inside of the door.

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 18, 2026


Driving on the freeway and car goes into limp mode very dangerous situation as spend was reduced and almost got rear ended by truck

2022 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Jul 18, 2026


I drive 30 miles one way for work, my car hit 85,000 and the transmission fluid is overheated and the car went in to limp mode on the freeway. I got stuck for 30 Mines waiting for it to cool. Now I have to go to mellow nissan to pay 150 for a transmission disinostic so corporate nissan can open a good will claim I called them my car is new the transmission been slipping. I heard its a common problem.

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…

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Updated July 24, 2026. Refreshed nightly.