2023 Nissan Altima

▲ Better than typical
2023 Nissan Altima
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:41.567Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Complaints
30
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

37% of complaints

Complaints per year

1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1998 1999: 87 complaints 2000: 160 complaints 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1,047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1,030 complaints 2008 2009: 1,547 complaints 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2013 2014: 1,114 complaints 2015: 955 complaints 2016: 555 complaints 2017: 392 complaints 2018: 226 complaints 2018 2019: 233 complaints 2020: 181 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 31 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2023 30 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 1 complaint
1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1996 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1999: 87 complaints 1999 2000: 160 complaints 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1,047 complaints 2002 2003: 883 complaints 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2005 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1,030 complaints 2008 2009: 1,547 complaints 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2014: 1,114 complaints 2014 2015: 955 complaints 2016: 555 complaints 2017: 392 complaints 2017 2018: 226 complaints 2019: 233 complaints 2020: 181 complaints 2020 2021: 70 complaints 2022: 31 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2023 30 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2026: 1 complaint 2026
1993: 125 complaints 1993 1994: 113 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1995 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1997 1998: 123 complaints 1999: 87 complaints 1999 2000: 160 complaints 2001: 159 complaints 2001 2002: 1,047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1,091 complaints 2005 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2007 2008: 1,030 complaints 2009: 1,547 complaints 2009 2010: 381 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2011 2012: 426 complaints 2013: 2,310 complaints 2013 2014: 1,114 complaints 2015: 955 complaints 2015 2016: 555 complaints 2017: 392 complaints 2017 2018: 226 complaints 2019: 233 complaints 2019 2020: 181 complaints 2021: 70 complaints 2021 2022: 31 complaints 2023: 30 complaints 2023 30 2024: 41 complaints 2025: 6 complaints 2025 2026: 1 complaint

2023: 30 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
1993125
1994113
1995180
199692
1997108
1998123
199987
2000160
2001159
20021,047
2003883
2004276
20051,091
2006824
2007471
20081,030
20091,547
2010381
2011241
2012426
20132,310
20141,114
2015955
2016555
2017392
2018226
2019233
2020181
202170
202231
202330
202441
20256
20261

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

37% · 11 reports
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Our back up camera has colored lines in which won’t go away I can’t see what is around me or behind there were recalls on these cameras but not the 2023 Altima just seeing if others are having this problem. The car is only 3 years…

NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-11

My car is brand new. It doesn't thave 2k Miles on it. My issue is with the radio- satellite radio system. As of today I was driving my vehicle normally and listening to satellite radio.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-03

Engine

20% · 6 reports
FIRE

Forward collision avoidance

20% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing automatic emergency braking and warnings.

CRASHINJURY
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The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the windshield had cracked with no external cause. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was the windshield was replaced.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-09-07

Also filed under Service brakes and steering

Service brakes

13% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Visibility/wiper

7% · 2 reports

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2023 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 11 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Forward collision avoidance: 6 reports on file for this year.

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FAQ

Is the 2023 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2023 Nissan Altima is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Nissan Altima?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 37% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Altima have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.