2024 Nissan Altima

▲ Better than typical
2024 Nissan Altima
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:58:14.409Z

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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Nissan Altima Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2024 highlighted. 1993: 122 complaints 1993 1994: 106 complaints 1995: 180 complaints 1996: 92 complaints 1997: 108 complaints 1998: 123 complaints 1998 1999: 87 complaints 2000: 160 complaints 2001: 159 complaints 2002: 1047 complaints 2003: 883 complaints 2003 2004: 276 complaints 2005: 1091 complaints 2006: 824 complaints 2007: 471 complaints 2008: 1028 complaints 2008 2009: 1547 complaints 2010: 380 complaints 2011: 241 complaints 2012: 423 complaints 2013: 2303 complaints 2013 2014: 1111 complaints 2015: 941 complaints 2016: 544 complaints 2017: 382 complaints 2018: 223 complaints 2018 2019: 223 complaints 2020: 172 complaints 2021: 67 complaints 2022: 28 complaints 2023: 28 complaints 2023 2024: 39 complaints 2024 2025: 6 complaints 2025
2024: 39 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
1993122
1994106
1995180
199692
1997108
1998123
199987
2000160
2001159
20021047
2003883
2004276
20051091
2006824
2007471
20081028
20091547
2010380
2011241
2012423
20132303
20141111
2015941
2016544
2017382
2018223
2019223
2020172
202167
202228
202328
202439
20256

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 13%

13% of complaints: steering — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
SERVICE BRAKES 13%

13% of complaints: service brakes — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

I went to stop at a stop sign and the breaks didn’t not work causing a collision, prior to I heard a loud clinking noise and my car smelled like burning rubber. Blind spot didn’t not light up accurately or notify me correctly.

NHTSA ODI report, 20231208

ENGINE 13%

13% of complaints: engine — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH FIRE
POWER TRAIN 10%

10% of complaints: power train — 4 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
STRUCTURE 8%

8% of complaints: structure — 3 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20240209 — steering

Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

Remedy: 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.

Campaign 23V882000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2024 Nissan Altima — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 23V882000 (steering) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2021 ▲ 1999 ▲ 1996

WORST YEARS

■ 2013 ■ 2009 ■ 2014

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FAQ

Is the 2024 Nissan Altima reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2024 Nissan Altima is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2024 Nissan Altima?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 13% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Altima have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.