NHTSA Data Explorer

Nissan Altima

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

15,695

Active records

Recalls

65

Active records

TSBs

1,087

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

19

Injuries

768

Crashes

887

Fires

223

Top reported issues — Nissan Altima

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Operating state

5,513

Condition issue

4,915

Reporting mechanism

2,923

Safety restraint issue

2,342

Engine behavior

2,330

Performance issue

1,941

Starting behavior

1,578

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

1,435

Lighting behavior

1,267

Thermal issue

1,201

Noise

1,081

Vibration/harshness

1,048

Fluid issue

929

Access/entry issue

804

Steering behavior

613

Safety restraint behavior

588

Braking behavior

563

Driver assistance issue

491

Powering on/off behavior

286

Ride/handling behavior

270

Electrical issue

220

Recent change

171

Smell

165

HVAC behavior

140

Infotainment behavior

124

Wiper/washer behavior

30

Communication/network issue

14

Electrified system issue

5

Charging behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 21, 2026


The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the front passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated and remained illuminated. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 19, 2026


SUBJECT: Improper Recall Remedy Denial – NHTSA Recall #25V437000 (Nissan R25A8/R25A9) Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Altima 2.0L VC-Turbo Mileage at Failure: 147,540 Incident Description: The vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic engine failure resulting in a permanent no-start condition. The vehicle had been parked normally and completely failed to start the following morning. An independent certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and confirmed substantial metal shavings and bearing debris in the…

2020 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 17, 2026


Multiple door lock actuators have failed, potentially trapping occupants in the vehicle.

2011 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 16, 2026


The contact's granddaughter owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while a granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction, followed by an abnormal sound while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where diagnosis revealed rack and pinion, power steering pressure sensor, and steering gearbox failures, requiring replacement. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that while driving at an…

2017 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 14, 2026


2017 Nissan Altima purchased used from large used dealer chain location in Albuquerque, NM on 11/24/25. At delivery, salesman demonstrated driver seat moved up/down and stated it just needed a bolt/belt. Co-signer who was present witnessed. Component failed: Driver seat front mounting bolt missing — seat not secured to floor, moves up/down and wobbles side to side. Vehicle was sold with this defect present at delivery. Safety risk: In crash or hard braking, unsecured driver seat can shift,…

2016 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 13, 2026


I have a 2016 Nissan Altima, Its airbag light is on. diagnose say the driver side airbag has problem. Nissan has recall, but not include my VIN: [XXX]. How?? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

2019 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 13, 2026


1 injured

I was driving with my heated seat on when I felt pain and realized my lower back was burnt. When I got home and looked in the mirror, my whole bottom back was red and part of my skin peeling. My heated seat got extremely hot and burnt me.

2015 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 12, 2026


On Sunday 10/04/26, the hood unexpectedly flew open while I was driving. I am very lucky I was the only person on the road at the time this occurred as this blocked all of my visibility. I had to stop my vehicle with the hood completely blocking the windshield, I could barely get the hood back down as it was bent, a bolt even broke off the front of the hood where the hood and body attach. The car isn’t safe to drive due to this . A subsequent inspection shows that the secondary latch was…

2023 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 11, 2026


Our back up camera has colored lines in which won’t go away I can’t see what is around me or behind there were recalls on these cameras but not the 2023 Altima just seeing if others are having this problem. The car is only 3 years old

2013 NISSAN ALTIMA

Filed Oct 10, 2026


I own a 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV with approximately 130,000 miles. My vehicle has a serious water leak affecting both sides of the interior. Rainwater enters around both sun visors, soaks the headliner, and runs down the windshield pillars even when the vehicle is parked. I believe the sunroof drainage system may be defective. I understand the vehicle is outside its original warranty, but I would like Nissan to review this issue for goodwill assistance and consider covering the diagnostic and…

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.