2024 Nissan Altima problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Power Train (3) · Wheels (2)
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Safety recalls (1)
Steering:rack And Pinion 2023-12-21 · campaign 23V882000 · 5 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (17)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Structure:body 2026-04-13 · NTB09-131C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
certification label and vin plate replacement service information because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “certification label” or “vin plate/label” may be needed. hint: certification label = fmvss (federal motor vehicle safety standards) label. these items may be availabl
Service Brakes 2025-02-20 · NTB19-042F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
automatic emergency braking warning light blinking applied systems: vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see figure 1) service information if the automatic emergency braking (aeb) warning light or is blinking (but not illuminated steadily) or the customer states it is blinking, and there are no rel
Air Bags 2024-09-19 · NTB19-071D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dtc b00a0-00 stored this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin. if you confirm dtc b00a0-00 (occupant detection sensor unit) is stored, and ocs zero point reset cannot be performed, (continued on the next page)
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-107G · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Electrical System 2024-05-21 · NTB13-027D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
can communication – network diagnostic flow chart this bulletin has been amended. see amendment history on the last page. please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Showing the 6 most recent of 17 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-08-07 · Structure · 80,000 mi“the contact owns a 2024 nissan altima. while driving for uber, a customer alerted the contact of an abnormally strong odor in the rear seats of the vehicle. the contact later discovered that there was white mold inside the trunk of the vehicle and the spare tire compartment which was caused by the filament used to seal the liners in the trunk and r…”
2026-07-13 · Visibility:glass, Side/Rear · 7,893 mi“the contact owns a 2024 nissan altima. the contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the door, the rear windshield shattered spontaneously. the vehicle was towed to a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 7,893.…”
2026-06-02 · Visibility/Wiper“i came home to the glass shattered on the rear windshield of the car. it was buckled up but in pieces. some of the class has been removed. if driving and this happened it could have caused an accident. called dealer they said to file a case with nissan…”
2026-06-02 · Seats“component/system failure: front driver's seatback cover assembly (nissan part number: 87650-9hb2b). the factory structural stitching on the center backrest panel is actively unraveling and separating. the component is available for inspection upon request. safety risk: the seatback cover serves as the structural envelope for the supplemental rest…”
2026-05-14 · Back Over Prevention: Rearview System Braking“when the vehicle is put in reverse, the screen for the rear camera goes completely blank. this is a known defect with many nissan vehicles, to which nissan has issued numerous recalls to address this exact issue. however, the year, make, and model of my vehicle has not been included in any of nissan’s recalls. …”
2026-04-16 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler · 15,073 mi“the contact owns a 2024 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the contact received third-degree burns to the buttocks from the driver’s side seat warmer. the contact was in a wheelchair due to the burns, and medical attention was required. a dealer was contacted and requested to open the vehicle seats. the vehicle was not …”
2026-04-13 · Forward Collision Avoidance“the contact owns a 2024 nissan altima. the contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes erroneously activated, and the vehicle felt as if it was sliding while driving in the rain. the forward collision avoidance warning light was illuminated. the local dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not diagnosed o…”
2026-03-09 · Service Brakes · 💥 crash“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 to the myself (the driver) and others on the roadway…”
2026-03-09 · Electrical System“the driver’s seat heater malfunctioned and produced excessive heat while activated during normal vehicle operation. the heat became extremely intense at a low temperature and resulted in burns to the driver’s midsection, lower back, and upper buttocks. i, the driver sustained physical injuries including burning sensations, skin irritation, and vis…”
2026-03-02 · Wheels“yesterday at around 9:10 am i was driving home southbound on the new jersey parkway around exit 89. it was a clear day. it was about 43°, the sun was out. i was doing the speed limit which was 65 mph. i heard a loud bang and then my moonroof spontaneously exploded and all of the glass fell on me and in the car, luckily i was not hurt. i leased this…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.