
Vehicle statistics
Nissan Altima
15,257 owner complaints (NHTSA, USA) + recalls with manufacturer remedies. Real numbers, not prose.
Worst year: 2013 · 2,282 complaints
Most reported problem areas: Power Train
Complaints by model year
Most reported problem areas
Recalls with manufacturer remedy (40)
2024 Steering (23V882000)
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.
2020 Steering (21V138000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.
2020 Tires (20V685000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tires to see if they are affected, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2020. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8677669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC765.
2019 Exterior Lighting (19V235000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and install a new brake pedal as needed, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
2019 Fuel System, Gasoline (18V922000)
Nissan has notified owners, and dealers will route the fuel hose into the holding clip and lock the retainer clip into place, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
2019 Fuel System, Gasoline (19V316000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel tank assembly. If the lock ring is disengaged, dealers will tighten the ring to specification. If the lock ring is detached, dealers will replace the fuel pump. Both remedies will be completed free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669.
2016 Latches/locks/linkages (17V040000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2015 Service Brakes, Hydraulic (15V733000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2015 Structure (18V915000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
2013 Air Bags (16V911000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2013 Latches/locks/linkages (20V315000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an OwnerÂs Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall appli
2013 Latches/locks/linkages (16V029000)
These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
2013 Fuel System, Gasoline (15V486000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2013 Latches/locks/linkages (15V116000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of
2013 Latches/locks/linkages (14V565000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
2013 Tires (13V158000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and adjust the spare tire pressure, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
2012 Air Bags (11V408000)
Nissan WILL Replace THE AIR BAG Control UNIT FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON August 22, 2011. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2012 Air Bags (12V055000)
Nissan WILL Notify Owners, AND Dealers WILL Replace ONE OR BOTH SIDE Curtain AIR BAG Modules, AS Necessary, FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON March 12, 2012. Owners MAY Contact Nissan Customer Service AT 615-725-1000.
2012 Suspension (12V494000)
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
2011 Suspension (11V371000)
Nissan WILL Replace THE Transverse LINK Bolts AND NUTS AND Tighten THEM TO THE Proper Torque Specification FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON August 8, 2011. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2010 Structure (10V193000)
Dealers WILL Inspect AND IF Necessary Repair FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON MAY 13, 2010. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2009 Suspension (09V358000)
Nissan WILL Notify Owners AND Dealers WILL Replace BOTH LEFT AND Right SIDE Front Strut Insulators FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began October 2009. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-Nissan1 (1-800-647-7261).
2009 Wheels (08V464000)
Dealers WILL Inspect THE Vehicle TO Determine IF IT IS Equipped WITH ONE OF THE Affected Wheels. IF IT IS, THE Wheels WILL BE Replaced WITH NEW ONES THAT HAVE BEEN Manufactured TO THE Correct Specification. THE Recall IS Expected TO Begin During September 2008. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2009 Structure (09V006000)
ALL THE Affected Vehicles HAVE BEEN Brought BACK FROM THE Dealerships AND Remedied AT THE Factory. NO Vehicles HAD BEEN Retailed.
2008 Equipment (10V401000)
Nissan WILL Notify Owners AND THE Repairs WILL BE Performed BY Garmin Technicians BY Replacing THE Battery AND Inserting A Spacer ON TOP OF THE Battery FREE OF Charge. THE Safety Recall Began ON September 16, 2010. Owners MAY Contact Garmin Directly AT 1-866-957-1981 OR Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2008 Suspension (08V363000)
Dealers WILL Tighten THE Transverse LINK BOLT TO Specification FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON August 11, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2007 Engine And Engine Cooling (07V267000)
Dealers WILL Replace THE AIR Filter WITH A NEW ONE THAT HAS Improved ANTI-Flammability Material Characteristics. THE Recall Began ON JULY 3, 2007, AND WILL Continue Through October 1, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2007 Electrical System (07V599000)
Dealers WILL Check THE TPMS Function AND Reactivate IT IF Necessary. THE Recall Began ON January 18, 2008. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2006 Suspension (06V046000)
Dealers WILL Inspect THE REAR Subframe TO Determine IF IT WAS Manufactured Incorrectly AND Replace IT, IF Necessary. THE Recall Began ON February 27, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2006 Engine And Engine Cooling (06V223000)
Dealers WILL Reprogram THE Electronic Control Module (ECM OR Engine Computer). YOUR Vehicle WILL ALSO BE Inspected TO Determine IF IT HAS BEEN Consuming Engine OIL AT A Higher THAN Normal RATE. IN A Small Percentage OF Vehicles, Engine Replacement WILL BE Needed. ON JUNE 9, 2006, Nissan Notified Owners OF THE Possibility OF Excessive OIL Consumption AND THE Importance OF Maintaining THE OIL AT A Proper Level. Follow-UP Letter TO Owners Advising THEM OF THE Status OF THE Recall WAS SENT During Au
2004 Engine And Engine Cooling (06V242000)
Dealers WILL Reprogram THE ECM FREE OF Charge. THE Recall Began ON August 21, 2006. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2004 Exterior Lighting (07E063000)
ANZO WILL Notify Owners AND Offer A FULL Refund FOR THE Noncompliant Lamps. THE Recall Began ON September 10, 2007. Owners CAN Contact ANZO AT 909-628-1440.
2003 Exterior Lighting (07E054000)
Maxzone WILL Notify Owners AND Offer Reimbursement FOR ANY Noncompliant Headlights. THE Recall Began ON JULY 16, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Maxzone AT 909-822-3288.
2002 Engine And Engine Cooling (07V527000)
Dealers WILL Reprogram THE ECM FREE OF Charge. Certain MY 2006 Altimas Which HAVE BEEN Previously Remedied Under Recall Campaign 06v223 (Nissan R0606) ARE NOT Included IN THIS Recall Since THE Reprogramming FOR 06v223 ALSO Included THIS Reprogramming. THE Recall Began ON December 31, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2002 Engine And Engine Cooling (03V084000)
Dealers WILL Remove THE Protruding Portion OF THE Exhaust PIPE Hanger PIN. IN Addition TO THE Corrective Action, IN Order TO Reduce THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE Event OF POOR OR Improper Maintenance THAT Could Result IN OIL Spillage, HEAT Shield(S) WILL BE Installed ON THE PRE-Catalyst AND Exhaust TUBE. Owner Notification Began ON JULY 28, 2003. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Cont
2002 Air Bags (03V061000)
Dealers WILL Install A Retaining CLIP ON THE Clock Spring Electrical Connector. Owner Notification Began April 21, 2003. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261.
2002 Fuel System, Gasoline (03V251000)
Dealers WILL Install A Screen AT THE Suction Opening OF THE FUEL PUMP TO Prevent ICE Crystals FROM Blocking THE Opening. Owner Notification Began ON August 18, 2003. Owners Should Contact Nissan AT 1-800-333-0829.
2002 Air Bags (02I001000)
Dealers WILL Replace THE AIR BAG Sensor. Owner Notification Began April 15, 2002. Owners Should Contact Nissan AT 1-800-647-7261, Concerning THE Problem.
2000 Tires (01V065000)
Bridgestone/Firestone WILL Replace THE Tires Which WERE Installed AS Original Equipment ON These Altima Vehicles. Firestone IS Conducting THE Owner Notification AND Remedy FOR THIS Campaign. Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin During March 2001. Owners WHO TAKE Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Firestone Dealer ON AN Agreed UPON Service DATE AND DO NOT Receive THE FREE Remedy Within A Reasonable TIME Should Contact Firestone AT 1-800-465-1904.
2000 Exterior Lighting (07E074000)
Eagle EYES WILL Notify Owners AND Offer Reimbursement FOR ANY Noncompliant Headlights. THE Recall Began ON December 11, 2007. Owners MAY Contact Eagle EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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