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
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
Recent change
Smell
HVAC behavior
Infotainment behavior
Wiper/washer behavior
Communication/network issue
Electrified system issue
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2016 NISSAN ALTIMA
Filed Jul 21, 2026
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…