KnownCarProblemsNissan Altima Problems by Year
Owners have filed 14,662 complaints with NHTSA about the Nissan Altima since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2013, 2009, 2014. The most common problem overall: engine.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Nissan Altima problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Altima | 41 | Other or unspecified | 1 | 7 |
| 2023 Altima | 30 | Electrical | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 Altima | 31 | Driver assistance | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 Altima | 70 | Driver assistance | 2 | 7 |
| 2020 Altima | 159 | Electrical | 6 | 15 |
| 2019 Altima | 233 | Electrical | 7 | 22 |
| 2018 Altima | 226 | Other or unspecified | 2 | 11 |
| 2017 Altima | 392 | Transmission | 3 | 24 |
| 2016 Altima | 554 | Transmission | 4 | 28 |
| 2015 Altima | 955 | Lights | 10 | 46 |
| 2014 Altima | 1,114 | Lights | 8 | 52 |
| 2013 Altima | 2,313 | Air bags | 12 | 63 |
| 2012 Altima | 426 | Transmission | 4 | 24 |
| 2011 Altima | 241 | Transmission | 1 | 11 |
| 2010 Altima | 381 | Electrical | 3 | 25 |
| 2009 Altima | 1,547 | Steering | 4 | 36 |
| 2008 Altima | 1,030 | Body and structure | 4 | 54 |
| 2007 Altima | 471 | Suspension | 3 | 28 |
| 2006 Altima | 824 | Engine | 3 | 43 |
| 2005 Altima | 1,091 | Engine | 1 | 48 |
| 2004 Altima | 276 | Engine | 1 | 14 |
| 2003 Altima | 883 | Engine | 4 | 41 |
| 2002 Altima | 1,047 | Engine | 5 | 29 |
| 2001 Altima | 159 | Engine | 1 | 22 |
| 2000 Altima | 160 | Engine | 1 | 25 |
90 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Nissan Altima
- What years of the Nissan Altima have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2013 (2,313), 2009 (1,547), 2014 (1,114).
- What is the most common problem with the Nissan Altima?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the engine (3,251), transmission (2,130), air bags (1,728).
- Which Nissan Altima years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2022 (31), 2021 (70), 2001 (159). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.