repaired · 2025 Q4
Steering: rack and pinion
Risk. A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
2024 Nissan AltimaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 44 owner complaints about the 2024 Nissan Altima, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 23V-882 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2024 Nissan Altima has problems
44 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Service brakes3 crash/fire/injury
5Structure
5Engine2 crash/fire/injury
5Forward collision avoidance2 crash/fire/injury
5Steering2 crash/fire/injury
4Seats1 crash/fire/injury
4Back over prevention
4Power train1 crash/fire/injury
4Electrical system
149 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 6 | 3 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | 2 |
| Steering | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| 9 other systems | 14 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2024 Nissan Altima recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Nissan.
Best & worst years
2024 vs. every other Altima year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Altima median. How we score
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2024 Nissan Altima safety ratings
2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.2% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
- Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words
What Altima owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Electronic Parking Brake lights on the dashboard even though the EBP is disengaged. Car drives fine - just beeps due to the dashboard having the EBP sensor on.
The vehicle was unknowingly purchased with an improperly assembled braking system from which is formally known as Koeppel Nissan. The braking assembly failed during operation, resulting in loss of proper braking capability and causing a collision. The braking failure created a serious safety risk…
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…
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