MULTI-YEAR DEFECT AUDIT (2014–2025)12 Model Years Audited
Nissan Altima Common Problems & Year-by-Year Reliability Guide
Comprehensive historical defect intelligence across 3,795 total NHTSA owner complaints and 45 federal recall campaigns for the Nissan Altima.
Best Altima Years to Buy (Highest Reliability)
Years with Highest Defect Reports (Inspect Closely)
Year-over-Year Matrix
All Altima Model Years (2014–2025)
| Model Year | Reliability Index | NHTSA Complaints | Recalls | Safety Severity | Detailed Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Altima | 6 / 10 | 6(0.5/10k) | 2 | Elevated Risk | Audit 2025 |
| 2024 Altima | 6.3 / 10 | 41(3.3/10k) | 1 | Critical Risk | Audit 2024 |
| 2023 Altima | 7.1 / 10 | 29(2.3/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2023 |
| 2022 Altima | 6.9 / 10 | 20(1.6/10k) | 0 | Critical Risk | Audit 2022 |
| 2021 Altima | 6.6 / 10 | 69(5.5/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2021 |
| 2020 Altima | 4.8 / 10 | 178(14.2/10k) | 6 | Critical Risk | Audit 2020 |
| 2019 Altima | 4.6 / 10 | 227(18.2/10k) | 7 | Critical Risk | Audit 2019 |
| 2018 Altima | 6.2 / 10 | 224(17.9/10k) | 2 | Critical Risk | Audit 2018 |
| 2017 Altima | 4.5 / 10 | 390(31.2/10k) | 3 | Critical Risk | Audit 2017 |
| 2016 Altima | 3.5 / 10 | 552(44.2/10k) | 4 | Critical Risk | Audit 2016 |
| 2015 Altima | 3.6 / 10 | 947(75.8/10k) | 10 | Critical Risk | Audit 2015 |
| 2014 Altima | 3.4 / 10 | 1,112(89/10k) | 8 | Critical Risk | Audit 2014 |