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NISSAN Altima Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

112
Total Recalls
4.0
Avg per Year Above brand average (2.3)
28
Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000
2 F
2001
2 F
2002
12 A-
2003
10 A-
2004
5 D+
2005
2 D-
2006
4 C+
2007
3 D-
2008
4 D-
2009
4 D-
2010
3 F
2011
1 F
2012
4 C
2013
12 A-
2014
8 B-
2015
10 A-
2016
4 D-
2017
3 F
2018
2 F
2019
7 A
2020
6 A-
2021
2 D+
2022
0
2023
0
2024
1 C-
2025
1 F
2026
0
2027
0

Most Common Components

EXTERIOR LIGHTING
21
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
17
AIR BAGS
17
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
7
TIRES
6
SUSPENSION
6
STRUCTURE
5
STEERING
5
BACK OVER PREVENTION
5

Most Severe Recalls

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the ti…

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY — Your 2020-2021 Nissan Altima needs a fix to its steering tie rod assembly, which is attached to the steering wheel. A small part called the tie rod ball joint fastener wasn't tight…

High Priority

TIRES — Your vehicle's tires might be affected by a recall notice. Specifically, certain 2020 Altima S models with Continental ProContact TX tires (215/60 R16 H) with a specific date code …

High Priority

TIRES — Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible th…

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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