Nissan Altima complaints by model year
15,492 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 30 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 70 | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| 2020 | 179 | 16 | 7 | 6 |
| 2019 | 232 | 22 | 5 | 7 |
| 2018 | 226 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 391 | 24 | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 | 553 | 28 | 3 | 4 |
| 2015 | 954 | 46 | 5 | 10 |
| 2014 | 1,114 | 52 | 8 | 8 |
| 2013 | 2,312 | 63 | 9 | 12 |
| 2012 | 426 | 24 | 2 | 4 |
| 2011 | 241 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 381 | 25 | 9 | 3 |
| 2009 | 1,547 | 36 | 8 | 4 |
| 2008 | 1,029 | 53 | 13 | 4 |
| 2007 | 471 | 28 | 22 | 3 |
| 2006 | 824 | 43 | 14 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1,091 | 48 | 18 | 1 |
| 2004 | 276 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 | 883 | 41 | 13 | 4 |
| 2002 | 1,047 | 29 | 28 | 5 |
| 2001 | 159 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 160 | 25 | 5 | 1 |
| 1999 | 87 | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 123 | 17 | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 | 108 | 31 | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 | 92 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| 1995 | 180 | 37 | 8 | 3 |
| 1994 | 106 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1993 | 122 | 19 | 3 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2017–2026. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 62 | 60 | 49 | 35 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 27 | 37 | 58 | 45 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Power train | 133 | 24 | 9 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 39 | 14 | 48 | 36 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 19 | 49 | 29 | 18 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 73 | 36 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 6 | 15 | 41 | 29 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 41 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Nissan Altima recalls (54)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Altima model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V526000 | Aug 12, 2026 | Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly | 2025 | — |
| 26V023000 | Jan 20, 2026 | Improperly Welded Door Strikers/FMVSS 206 | 2025 | 69.8% |
| 25V437000 | Jun 27, 2025 | Engine Failure | 2019, 2020 | 68.9% |
| 23V882000 | Dec 21, 2023 | Loose Bolts May Cause A Loss of Steering Control | 2024 | 80% |
| 23V628000 | Sep 8, 2023 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2019, 2020, 2021 | 69.7% |
| 21V169000 | Mar 11, 2021 | Tire Failure may Cause Sudden Air Loss | 2019, 2020 | 97.7% |
| 21V138000 | Mar 4, 2021 | Tie Rod Ball Joint Fastener Not Tightened Properly | 2020, 2021 | 97.3% |
| 20V685000 | Nov 5, 2020 | Over Cured Tires Can Fail | 2020 | 94.5% |
| 20V570000 | Sep 22, 2020 | Rear Window Glass May Separate | 2020 | 84% |
| 20V315000 | May 28, 2020 | Unintentional Release of Primary Hood Latch | 2013–2018 | 49.4% |
| 19V654000 | Sep 12, 2019 | No Back-Up Camera Display Image/FMVSS 111 | 2018, 2019 | 80.4% |
| 19V316000 | Apr 18, 2019 | Fuel Tank May Leak/FMVSS 301 | 2019 | 88% |
| 19V235000 | Mar 25, 2019 | Brake Lights May Remain Illuminated | 2019 | 95.5% |
| 18V922000 | Dec 20, 2018 | Fuel Tube may Leak or Disconnect | 2019 | 96.7% |
| 18V915000 | Dec 19, 2018 | Rear Door May Open When Window Is Lowered | 2015, 2016, 2017 | 57.5% |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Crash-test stars by model year
| Model year | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Tested as |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2025 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2024 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2023 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2022 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2021 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2020 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2019 | ★★★★★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2018 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2017 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2016 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
| 2015 | ★★★★★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ | 4 dr fwd |
Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Source: NHTSA NCAP, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Nissan Altima FAQ
How many recalls has the Nissan Altima had?
NHTSA lists 54 recall campaigns that cover at least one Nissan Altima model year from 1993 to 2026. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Nissan Altima year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2013 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (2,312) and the 2021 the fewest (70). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Nissan Altima problems?
Across the 2017–2026 model years, owners most often name the unknown or other, electrical system, power train in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Nissan Altima get?
EPA rates the 2026 Nissan Altima at 28 to 30 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.