Model year
2024 Nissan Altima
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 41 complaints for the 2024 Nissan Altima (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints are UNKNOWN OR OTHER (8), ENGINE (5), SERVICE BRAKES (5). NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 29–31 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,150–$2,300, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 160 complaints
- 2001 159 complaints
- 2002 1,047 complaints
- 2003 883 complaints
- 2004 276 complaints
- 2005 1,091 complaints
- 2006 824 complaints
- 2007 471 complaints
- 2008 1,030 complaints
- 2009 1,547 complaints
- 2010 381 complaints
- 2011 242 complaints
- 2012 426 complaints
- 2013 2,313 complaints
- 2014 1,114 complaints
- 2015 955 complaints
- 2016 554 complaints
- 2017 392 complaints
- 2018 226 complaints
- 2019 233 complaints
- 2020 160 complaints
- 2021 70 complaints
- 2022 31 complaints
- 2023 30 complaints
- 2024 41 complaints
- 2025 7 complaints
- 2026 1 complaints
Recalls
23V882000 · Dec 21, 2023
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
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.
Complaints
41 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 7, fire flag on 1, injury field 6, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.092 | NHTSA photo |
| 4 DR FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · possibility 0.092 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 38 | 31 | — | — | $2,150 |
| Altima AWD · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 26 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
| Altima SL/SR · 2.5L · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 27 | 36 | 30 | — | — | $2,250 |
| Altima SR · 2L · Automatic (AV-S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 25 | 34 | 29 | — | — | $2,300 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2024 Nissan Altima at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.