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2024 Nissan Altima: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Nissan Altima, most recently filed December 2023. Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. In NHTSA crash tests it earned 5 stars overall.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Caution Fewer than 50 complaints filed. With this few reports, patterns may not be meaningful.
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Recalls (1)

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2024 Nissan Altima. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Recall 23V882000 Filed Dec 21, 2023

Loose Bolts May Cause A Loss of Steering Control

Steering · rack and pinion
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Consequence
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC997.
80% repairedof 5 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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Owner complaints (41)

41 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The unknown or other is mentioned most often.

7involved a crash
1involved a fire
6injuries reported
0deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Nissan Altima, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 41.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2024 compares with other Altima years

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2017201820192020202120222023202420252026
This year (2024)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Crash tests: 5 stars overall

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crashDriver 5★ · Passenger 4★★★★★☆
Side crashDriver 4★ · Passenger 5★★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
RolloverRollover risk 9.2%★★★★★
Front seat of a modern car with the seat belt buckled across the passenger seat
Compare fairly. Compare stars only between vehicles of similar size and weight. Ratings apply to the tested configuration.

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), 2024 Nissan Altima 4 dr fwd, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 31 mpg combined

31
mpg combined
27
city
38
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,150
CO₂ tailpipe
282 g/mi
EPA class
Midsize Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,107per year
$176per month
484gallons a year

Miles ÷ 31 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2024 Nissan Altima configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive27 / 38 / 31$2,150282
2.5 L 4-cyl · CVTFront-Wheel Drive27 / 36 / 30$2,250287
2.5 L 4-cyl · CVTAll-Wheel Drive26 / 34 / 29$2,300300
2 L 4-cyl · AV-S8 CVTFront-Wheel Drive25 / 34 / 29$2,300311

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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Where to next

2024 Nissan Altima FAQ

How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Altima have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 23V882000 (steering). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2024 Nissan Altima problems?

Owners filed 41 complaints with NHTSA. Unknown or other (8), Engine (5), Forward collision avoidance (5) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2024 Nissan Altima get?

EPA rates the 2.5 L 4-cyl · CVT version at 27 city, 38 highway and 31 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

What safety rating did the 2024 Nissan Altima get?

NHTSA rated the 2024 Nissan Altima 4 dr fwd 5 stars overall, with 4 stars frontal, 5 stars side and 5 stars rollover (9.2% rollover risk).

How does the 2024 Altima compare with other years?

Among the 2017–2021 Nissan Altima model years at least five years old, the 2021 drew the fewest complaints (70) and the 2017 the most (391). The 2024 drew 41. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

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.
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