https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Nissan Altima. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:30 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175983 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT When backing out of my garage the driver's side rear lower control arm catastrophically broke. Thankfully, I was traveling at slow speed so it did not cause and accident. This is a major safety concern for other Altima drivers and the drivers and occupants of vehicles around them if this type of failure would occur at highway speeds. This is a known issue for as there was an investigation which https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175927 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the roadway. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175613 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I purchased my car earlier this year. Paid in full. After having it for about 3 months I had to get a new battery. Now, about 2 months later I’m having to get a new alternator. A licensed car mechanic purchased the battery and put it on. The alternator, I went to the Nissan dealership and they told me it was the alternator. Never any lights or warning lights or labels, with battery I had to boost https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175256 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I changed the Air Mass Flow sensor and it’s still showing the check engine light on my dash board and giving me the same code after replacing it brand new. My brakes sound horrible after replacing both sets of brakes, front and back. The Foward Collision Warning sensor did not respond in a timely matter, resulting in a minor fender bender. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175257 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I changed the Air Mass Flow sensor and it’s still showing the check engine light on my dash board and giving me the same code after replacing it brand new. My brakes sound horrible after replacing both sets of brakes, front and back. The Foward Collision Warning sensor did not respond in a timely matter, resulting in a minor fender bender. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175258 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I changed the Air Mass Flow sensor and it’s still showing the check engine light on my dash board and giving me the same code after replacing it brand new. My brakes sound horrible after replacing both sets of brakes, front and back. The Foward Collision Warning sensor did not respond in a timely matter, resulting in a minor fender bender. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175435 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This is my second Altima I bought. A 2016 and a 2020. Both vehicles had issues where the car door wouldn't open from the inside or outside due to the lock system. If my car is "locked" and I go to open the drivers door,. it sets off the theft alarm system. These issues cause major issues because if I get into an accident and am not able to open the car door I could possibly die from not being able https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175425 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX] I purchased a brand-new 2024 Nissan Altima SR from Vaden Nissan located at 10421 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419, Phone 912-920-5600; with approximately 25 miles on the odometer. On the day of purchase, the vehicle emitted a noticeable mold odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was returned to the dealership on March 11, 2024, due to the mold odor. It was again returned on March 13, 202 https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175426 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX] I purchased a brand-new 2024 Nissan Altima SR from Vaden Nissan located at 10421 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419, Phone 912-920-5600; with approximately 25 miles on the odometer. On the day of purchase, the vehicle emitted a noticeable mold odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was returned to the dealership on March 11, 2024, due to the mold odor. It was again returned on March 13, 202 https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2175427 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT On [XXX] I purchased a brand-new 2024 Nissan Altima SR from Vaden Nissan located at 10421 Abercorn Street, Savannah, GA 31419, Phone 912-920-5600; with approximately 25 miles on the odometer. On the day of purchase, the vehicle emitted a noticeable mold odor inside the cabin. The vehicle was returned to the dealership on March 11, 2024, due to the mold odor. It was again returned on March 13, 202 https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2174775 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT No initial incident created this problem. The airbag light randomly comes on for driver left side airbag. It has never been deployed, nor has the vehicle had any impact or damage. The computer shows fault code B0020-13 (AB Side Module Open). Despite resetting it, the light will only stay off for a while. It appears as occasional short in the sensor but I have been told to replace the whole seat. S https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2174394 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving my Nissan Altima 2018 on Sunday 2-1 the indicator light came on. I looked it up in the manual to the car and it stated it was something with the air bag. I took it to the Larry Miller Nissan Mesa AZ. Wednesday, 2-4. According to them I was told the light indicated the air bag would not deployed if I were in an accident. That is life threating. This is report I got from them: They https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2173757 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT This vehicle has unusually dim lights that have gotten worse over time, the local dealership told me I missed the recall on the headlight assembly https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2173835 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2017 Nissan Altima. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V315000 (Latches/Locks/Linkages). The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the hood unexpectedly opened and struck and cracked the windshield. Additionally, the driver’s and passenger’s side fenders were damaged. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2173933 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Every time I put the breaks on or go over any kind of speed bump, it bounces and sounds like warn out bed springs. Out of nowhere The volume on my radio will turn up extremely loud. Its happened more than a handful of times while driving and it scared me to the point of having to pull over to gather myself. Some days it doesn’t work at all. The past 3 months, My front passenger window gets stuck a https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2173934 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Every time I put the breaks on or go over any kind of speed bump, it bounces and sounds like warn out bed springs. Out of nowhere The volume on my radio will turn up extremely loud. Its happened more than a handful of times while driving and it scared me to the point of having to pull over to gather myself. Some days it doesn’t work at all. The past 3 months, My front passenger window gets stuck a https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2173935 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Every time I put the breaks on or go over any kind of speed bump, it bounces and sounds like warn out bed springs. Out of nowhere The volume on my radio will turn up extremely loud. Its happened more than a handful of times while driving and it scared me to the point of having to pull over to gather myself. Some days it doesn’t work at all. The past 3 months, My front passenger window gets stuck a https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2172655 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Subject Safety Defect Complaint Recall Repair Refusal and Manufacturer Delay Nissan Altima 2016 My 2016 Nissan Altima is subject to a safety recall related to the hood latch cover The hood latch cover on my vehicle is defective and stuck which caused the hood to become completely locked shut This defect creates a serious safety hazard because the hood could unexpectedly open while driving putting https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2172656 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Subject Safety Defect Complaint Recall Repair Refusal and Manufacturer Delay Nissan Altima 2016 My 2016 Nissan Altima is subject to a safety recall related to the hood latch cover The hood latch cover on my vehicle is defective and stuck which caused the hood to become completely locked shut This defect creates a serious safety hazard because the hood could unexpectedly open while driving putting https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2171318 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Message popped up while driving saying “engine malfunction power reduced service now”. Pairs with the check engine light coming on https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2170643 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear lower passenger side control arm snapped https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2170645 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Low beam headlights delaminated so there is not enough light to see safely at night. I replaced the entire headlight units after just replacing the bulbs to see if that would fix it https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2170651 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vvt valve has failed twice now despite timely oil changes. This is a safety risk because vehicle will stall at low speeds like when starting at an intersection from a stopped position https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2170624 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT I had my seat warmer on and smelled something burning my coat had caught fire and wires in back of seat were smoking. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2170616 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Attempted to start 2023 Nissan Altima. Engine did not turn over. Dashboard lights came on and then shut off. No further response. Had Altima towed to Nissan Dealer and after two weeks of sitting at the dealership. We were informed that the BCM unit needed to be replaced and fobs reprogrammed. Cause of BCM FAILURE UNKNOWN. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2170617 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Attempted to start 2023 Nissan Altima. Engine did not turn over. Dashboard lights came on and then shut off. No further response. Had Altima towed to Nissan Dealer and after two weeks of sitting at the dealership. We were informed that the BCM unit needed to be replaced and fobs reprogrammed. Cause of BCM FAILURE UNKNOWN. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2170308 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Rear Lower Link failure. The car has 145,XXX miles on it. I live in Wisconsin where we use Salt. I was driving the vehicle and hit a pot hole and the Driver Rear Lower Link failed in January 2026. Calling the dealer for repair I was informed of P9324 which did not cover my car. I bought replacement parts from Nissan to replace the Rear lower Links on both sides. Driver side had failed alread https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2169510 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Passenger airbag light on. I don’t even drive the car much. Out of no where it turned in. https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2169622 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT MY 2024 Nissan Altima, with approximately 13,000 miles stalled while driving in 10 degree Fahrenheit weather with snow on the road. My speed was around 45 MPH. The vehicle immediately stalled and all the lights on the dashboard went on. The warning flashed something about an engine error. The brakes seized up while in snowy weather and with cars very close behind me. Easily could have caused an ac https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima https://plaincars.com/make/nissan-altima#complaint-2169623 Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT MY 2024 Nissan Altima, with approximately 13,000 miles stalled while driving in 10 degree Fahrenheit weather with snow on the road. My speed was around 45 MPH. The vehicle immediately stalled and all the lights on the dashboard went on. The warning flashed something about an engine error. The brakes seized up while in snowy weather and with cars very close behind me. Easily could have caused an ac