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Major Problems with Nissan Altima - Statistics of Complaints

Below you may see what Nissan Altima model years had the most number of complaints over time. Though it does not necessarily mean that 2013, for instance, is the worst year for the Altima. Older Altima vehicles tend to accumulate more problems over time, so you need to carefully explore the nature of the issues. Tap into specific years for more details.

Worst Nissan Altima Problems

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
2010 Nissan Altima December 11, 2010 Victims: 5

I was driving normal speed limit 60 mph on the fwy when we heard a noise like a big pop sound. right away when i tried to slow down to get over ( when i applied the brake) the steering wheel began shaking so bad that i was unable to control the wheel. it felt as if the brakes weren't working. the car spun out of control and crashed in the carpool divider. this was a brand new nissan altima 2010 coupe with 60k miles on the car. we did not hit anything at the time or even before ...

SUSPENSION
2001 Nissan Altima August 16, 2001 Victims: 5

While driving 65 to 75mph, vehicle started drifting to the left, consumer corrected, but vehicle kept pulling to the right, vehicle then rolled over 1 1/2 times, the tie rod had snapped, strut assembly broke, and cv joint separated, housing broke from metal, roof caved in, trunk smashed into, and pushed rear seat inward killing 3 passengers, fire department cut 5 passengers out, 2 were injured, the vehicles structure kept buckling and collapsing inward. *jg *ak *yh

AIR BAGS
2013 Nissan Altima September 24, 2016 Victims: 4 Mileage: 771800 miles

I was in an accident and the air bags did not deploy. my children and i were injured. i serviced my car at nissan for the airbag recall twice. i received a recall from nhtsa and nissan wouldn't comply. every time i've taken my car for the brake pads to be serviced i only need rotors never brake pads! the driver side door handle broke for no reason what so ever this car is a clunker!

What is the most common problem with Nissan Altima?

Overall the worst problem with Nissan Altima relates to POWER TRAIN problems. Browse the categories below to learn about the specific Altima years that are prone to issues with these components.

POWER TRAIN 1265 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 1188 AIR BAGS 1168 STEERING 1131 ENGINE 1052 BODY 1028 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 991 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 893 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 499 ENGINE 404 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 392 SUSPENSION 392 STRUCTURE 374 VISIBILITY/WIPER 292 SERVICE BRAKES 281 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 182 EXHAUST SYSTEM 174 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 173 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 164 SEATS 127 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 110 CATALYTIC CONVERTOR 99 WHEELS 93 TIRES 87 FRONTAL 85 SEAT BELTS 84 MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE 82 REAR 73 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 71 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 56 COOLING SYSTEM 53 HEADLIGHTS 52 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 50 UNDERBODY SHIELDS 44 EQUIPMENT 43 LATCH 42 IGNITION 39 VISIBILITY 38 GASOLINE 37 POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 35 FRAME AND MEMBERS 32 DOOR 28 CRANKCASE (PCV) 27 TREAD/BELT 25 AIR CONDITIONER 24 RADIATOR ASSEMBLY 24 ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 23 MECHANICAL 23 SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY 23 PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS 21 ROTOR 20 CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 19 FRONT 18 TANK ASSEMBLY 17 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 17 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 17 FUEL PUMP 15 LATCH 15 SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE 14 WINDSHIELD 13 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 13 SIDEWALL 13 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 13 HOOD 13 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 12 DISC 11 DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM 11 PADS 11 ELECTRICAL 11 PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) 11 WIRING 10 EMISSION CONTROL 10 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 10 CALIPER 10 FRONT UNDERHOOD 10 FOUNDATION COMPONENTS 9 RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. 9 CRUISE CONTROL 9 TRUNK LID 9 SIDE/WINDOW 9 MODULE 8 INFLATOR MODULE 8 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 7 ANTI-THEFT DEVICE 7 INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 7 RIM 7 MASTER CYLINDER 6 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 6 AXLE ASSEMBLY 6 DRIVELINE 5 REAR/OTHER 5 HEATER CORE 5 BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS 5 CHILD SEAT 5 MACPHERSON STRUT 5 SWITCH 5 STARTER ASSEMBLY 5 FILLER PIPE AND CAP 5 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 5 OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL 5 SOFTWARE 5 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 5 FRONT 4 HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 4 RECLINER 4 SHOCK ABSORBER 4 WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER 4 PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH 4 GLASS, SIDE/REAR 4 SWITCH 4 WHEEL BEARING 4 EXTERIOR 4 HEAD RESTRAINT 4 FLOOR SHIFT 4 TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 3 PARKING BRAKE 3 ANCHORAGE 3 STORAGE 3 RACK AND PINION 3 BRAKE LIGHTS 3 GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) 3 TORQUE CONVERTER 3 ROOF AND PILLARS 3 COLUMN 3 COIL SPRINGS 3 TORSION BAR 3 VALVE 3 LABELS 3 LATCH CONNECTOR/CLIP 3 TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM 3 OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION 3 FRONT PASSENGER 3 BUMPERS 2 DELIVERY 2 REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES 2 CONTROL ARM 2 ARM 2 GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 2 BUCKLE ASSEMBLY 2 POWER ASSIST 2 DRUM 2 TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 RELAY 2 TAIL LIGHTS 2 HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH 2 MULTIPLE AXLE 2 LINKAGES 2 WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES 2 FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM 2 ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY 2 NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) 2 ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM 2 WHEEL SPEED SENSOR 2 LINKAGES 1 DRIVESHAFT 1 COLUMN SHIFT 1 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1 ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT 1 DRUM 1 RETRACTOR 1 LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS 1 STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 1 SWITCH 1 COOLING UNIT AND LINES 1 SWITCH/WIRING 1 FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY 1 LAMP 1 CABLES 1 MOTOR 1 PEDALS AND LINKAGES 1 LINKAGES 1 LOWER BALL JOINT 1 REAR WINDOW 1 SWITCH 1 POWER ADJUST 1 PUMP 1 HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS 1 LOCK 1 FAN 1 HORN 1 SEAT HEATER/COOLER 1 CONTROL MODULE 1 HUBCAP/COVER 1 LOWER ARM 1 STABILIZER BAR 1 FILLING/CHARGING 1 FAN/MOTOR 1 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER 1 REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK 1 BEAD 1 UPPER BALL JOINT 1 CONCEALMENT DEVICES 1 DELIVERY 1 HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS 1 SOLENOID 1 FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM 1 CHECK VALVE 1 POWER STEERING FLUID 1 DRUM 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 BASE (INFANT) 1 ANTI-THEFT DEVICES 1 BACK OVER PREVENTION 1 MARKINGS 1 MOTORCYCLE 1 FUEL PUMP 1 STRAP/WEBBING 1 CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING 1 CAMERA 1
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