Nissan Altima 2013–2018
5th generation (L33)
NHTSA data through 13 August 20267,208 complaints, 4,517 with mileageMethod
- Reports with mileage
- 4,517
- Median of reported failures
- 59,000 mi
- Most-reported system
- Transmission and driveline (17.6%)
- Recalls
- 16
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On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 22,000 and 87,899 miles.
Figure 1 · Nissan Altima 2013–2018 · 4,517 reports with mileage
Mileage at failure
Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 624 complaints.
- Rest of the range
- Median
- 200,000+ — 27 complaints (0.6%), plotted separately
- 10%
- 1,600
- 25%
- 22,000
- Median
- 59,000
- 75%
- 87,899
- 90%
- 118,339
Show the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 0–5,000 | 624 | 13.8% |
| 5,000–10,000 | 159 | 3.5% |
| 10,000–15,000 | 145 | 3.2% |
| 15,000–20,000 | 139 | 3.1% |
| 20,000–25,000 | 118 | 2.6% |
| 25,000–30,000 | 144 | 3.2% |
| 30,000–35,000 | 163 | 3.6% |
| 35,000–40,000 | 147 | 3.3% |
| 40,000–45,000 | 161 | 3.6% |
| 45,000–50,000 | 167 | 3.7% |
| 50,000–55,000 | 169 | 3.7% |
| 55,000–60,000 | 147 | 3.3% |
| 60,000–65,000 | 212 | 4.7% |
| 65,000–70,000 | 202 | 4.5% |
| 70,000–75,000 | 212 | 4.7% |
| 75,000–80,000 | 161 | 3.6% |
| 80,000–85,000 | 219 | 4.8% |
| 85,000–90,000 | 166 | 3.7% |
| 90,000–95,000 | 149 | 3.3% |
| 95,000–100,000 | 124 | 2.7% |
| 100,000–105,000 | 132 | 2.9% |
| 105,000–110,000 | 89 | 2.0% |
| 110,000–115,000 | 62 | 1.4% |
| 115,000–120,000 | 67 | 1.5% |
| 120,000–125,000 | 82 | 1.8% |
| 125,000–130,000 | 56 | 1.2% |
| 130,000–135,000 | 68 | 1.5% |
| 135,000–140,000 | 24 | 0.5% |
| 140,000–145,000 | 39 | 0.9% |
| 145,000–150,000 | 26 | 0.6% |
| 150,000–155,000 | 38 | 0.8% |
| 155,000–160,000 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 160,000–165,000 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 165,000–170,000 | 10 | 0.2% |
| 170,000–175,000 | 12 | 0.3% |
| 175,000–180,000 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 180,000–185,000 | 7 | 0.2% |
| 185,000–190,000 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 190,000–195,000 | 14 | 0.3% |
| 195,000–200,000 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 200,000+ | 27 | 0.6% |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.
What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.
Owners filed 7,208 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013–2018 Nissan Altima, and 4,517 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.
Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 22,000 and 87,899 miles. The median is 59,000 miles.
The most-reported areas are the transmission and driveline (17.6% of complaints, typically around 67,000 miles), the exterior lighting (15.0% of complaints, typically around 80,000 miles), the airbag system (14.9% of complaints, typically around 22,000 miles).
16 recall campaigns cover this generation.
If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.
How many miles does a 2013–2018 Nissan Altima last?
Half of the failure reports on the 2013–2018 Nissan Altima were filed by 59,000 miles and 90% by 118,000 miles — figures drawn from 4,517 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.
27 reports (0.6%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Altima reached that mileage, not that it died there.
Before you buy a 2013–2018 Altima: the 3-minute check
Generated from 4,517 mileage-tagged complaints, 16 recall campaigns, 2 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 16 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
- Check transmission (CVT) on 2013–2018 cars. CVT8 shuddering, hesitation, surging and premature failure — overheated fluid lets the steel belt slip on the pulleys and shed metal debris. Class action settled for MY2013-2016 Altimas with warranty extension to 84…
- Check hood latch on 2013–2015 cars. Secondary hood latch corrosion could allow the hood to fly open while driving; recalled on 2013-2015 cars.
- Complaint reports are not spread evenly across model years here — see the by-model-year table below before you settle on a year.
- End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.
For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 22,000 and 88,000 miles, with a median of 59,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.
On inspection, the transmission and driveline and the exterior lighting are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The transmission and driveline in particular shows a median failure mileage of 67,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.
None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.
What fails, and when
Figure 2 · Nissan Altima 2013–2018
When each system fails
Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.
- Airbag system1,074 reports22,0003,500–57,000Airbag system: 1,074 reports, median 22,000 miles, middle half 3,500 to 57,000 miles.
- Electrical system389 reports35,00010,000–64,000Electrical system: 389 reports, median 35,000 miles, middle half 10,000 to 64,000 miles.
- Engine439 reports58,00028,000–81,000Engine: 439 reports, median 58,000 miles, middle half 28,000 to 81,000 miles.
- Problems owners could not categorise616 reports60,00034,000–83,000Problems owners could not categorise: 616 reports, median 60,000 miles, middle half 34,000 to 83,000 miles.
- Transmission and driveline1,266 reports67,00039,000–88,000Transmission and driveline: 1,266 reports, median 67,000 miles, middle half 39,000 to 88,000 miles.
- Exterior lighting1,083 reports80,00051,000–103,000Exterior lighting: 1,083 reports, median 80,000 miles, middle half 51,000 to 103,000 miles.
- Suspension513 reports100,00076,000–124,000Suspension: 513 reports, median 100,000 miles, middle half 76,000 to 124,000 miles.
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”
Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
| System | Complaints | Share | Median | 25–75% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission and driveline | 1,266 | 17.6% | 67,000 | 39,000–88,000 |
| Exterior lighting | 1,083 | 15.0% | 80,000 | 51,000–103,000 |
| Airbag system | 1,074 | 14.9% | 22,000 | 3,500–57,000 |
| Problems owners could not categorise | 616 | 8.5% | 60,000 | 34,000–83,000 |
| Suspension | 513 | 7.1% | 100,000 | 76,000–124,000 |
| Engine | 439 | 6.1% | 58,000 | 28,000–81,000 |
| Electrical system | 389 | 5.4% | 35,000 | 10,000–64,000 |
| Body structure | 303 | 4.2% | 50,000 | 23,000–78,000 |
| Steering | 247 | 3.4% | 21,000 | 1,000–73,000 |
| Throttle and speed control | 229 | 3.2% | 55,000 | 27,000–80,000 |
Where your car sits
Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.
Figure 3 · Nissan Altima 2013–2018 · 4,517 reports with mileage
Share of reports below each mileage
Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.
- 60,000 mi — 51% of reports below
- 90,000 mi — 76% of reports below
- 120,000 mi — 90% of reports below
- Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
- Your odometer — appears after you enter it below
The staircase tops out at 99%: the remaining 0.6% of reports (27) came above 200,000 miles.
Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.
At 60,000 miles
51% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Airbag system — median 22,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Transmission and driveline — middle half 39,000–88,000 mi
- Exterior lighting — middle half 51,000–103,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — middle half 34,000–83,000 mi
- Engine — middle half 28,000–81,000 mi
- Electrical system — middle half 10,000–64,000 mi
Mostly reported later
- Suspension — middle half 76,000–124,000 mi
At 90,000 miles
76% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 67,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 22,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 60,000 mi
- Engine — median 58,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 35,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Exterior lighting — middle half 51,000–103,000 mi
- Suspension — middle half 76,000–124,000 mi
At 120,000 miles
90% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.
Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records
- Transmission and driveline — median 67,000 mi
- Exterior lighting — median 80,000 mi
- Airbag system — median 22,000 mi
- Problems owners could not categorise — median 60,000 mi
- Engine — median 58,000 mi
- Electrical system — median 35,000 mi
In the reporting window
- Suspension — middle half 76,000–124,000 mi
Which systems, and when
Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 59,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.
The transmission and driveline accounts for 17.6% of complaints (1,266 reports, 934 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 67,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 39,000 and 88,000 miles.
The exterior lighting accounts for 15.0% of complaints (1,083 reports, 547 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 80,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 51,000 and 103,000 miles.
The airbag system accounts for 14.9% of complaints (1,074 reports, 655 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails early — a median of 22,000 miles, well before the vehicle's overall median. Failures clustered this far below the rest of the car usually point to a design or manufacturing problem rather than wear, because wear does not selectively target one system on low-mileage examples. The middle half of these reports falls between 3,500 and 57,000 miles.
Problems owners could not categorise accounts for 8.5% of complaints (616 reports, 331 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 60,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 34,000 and 83,000 miles.
The suspension accounts for 7.1% of complaints (513 reports, 348 of them with a mileage figure), and it fails late — a median of 100,000 miles, considerably beyond the vehicle's overall median. That pattern is consistent with normal service life rather than a defect, though it matters for anyone buying an example already near that mileage. The middle half of these reports falls between 76,000 and 124,000 miles.
The engine accounts for 6.1% of complaints (439 reports, 288 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 58,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 28,000 and 81,000 miles.
Differences between model years
Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2013 model year drew the most — 2,980 complaints — while 2018 drew the fewest at 321. The median year sits at 995.
That makes 2013 an outlier: roughly 3.0 times the median year of this generation. A single year standing that far apart usually reflects either a first-year issue that was later corrected, or a component change introduced for that year. Anyone shopping this generation has a straightforward reason to prefer a different year, all else being equal.
Recalls and what they cover
NHTSA records 16 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.
The campaigns cluster around latches and locks (5), the airbag system (4), the reversing camera and sensors (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.
Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.
Reported severity
What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 7,208 complaints against this generation:
- Crashes
- 332 (4.6%)
- Fires
- 53
- Injury reports
- 213
- Fatality reports
- 5
These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.
Documented problems
Transmission (cvt) 2013–2018
CVT8 shuddering, hesitation, surging and premature failure — overheated fluid lets the steel belt slip on the pulleys and shed metal debris. Class action settled for MY2013-2016 Altimas with warranty extension to 84 months / 84,000 miles plus repair reimbursement; Nissan set aside $590.5M to extend CVT warranties from 5 to 7 years across ~3M vehicles.
Hood Latch 2013–2015
Secondary hood latch corrosion could allow the hood to fly open while driving; recalled on 2013-2015 cars.
By model year
| Year | Complaints | With mileage |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2,980 | 2,153 |
| 2014 | 1,396 | 892 |
| 2015 | 1,201 | 674 |
| 2016 | 789 | 412 |
| 2017 | 521 | 218 |
| 2018 | 321 | 168 |
Recalls (16) — is your car included?
Jun 2021 · 2013–2018 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesCorrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
What can happen. Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an OwnerÂ’s Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Nov 2019 · 2018 · Back Over PreventionThe lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, thes
What can happen. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or Infiniti customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
Feb 2019 · 2015–2017 · StructureIf the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
What can happen. If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will secure the latch-lock cables in the correct position using the new remedy procedure, free of charge. The recall began February 5, 2019. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7669.
Feb 2017 · 2015–2017 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
What can happen. If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will correct the rear door latch/lock cable routing, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Feb 2017 · 2013–2015 · Air BagsIf the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
What can happen. If the front passenger seat occupant is misclassified, the air bag may deploy incorrectly in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECU and update the OCS software free of charge. The recall began February 13, 2017. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Jun 2016 · 2013–2016 · Air BagsIf the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied.
What can happen. If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify their owners. Chevrolet City Express owners will be notified by General Motors. Dealers will reprogram the Air Bag Control Unit (ACU) and OCS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) in Altima, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, and Sentra vehicles, and replace the OCS ECU in LEAF, NV200, NV200 Taxi, Pathfinder, Infiniti Q50, JX35, and QX60 and Chevrolet City Express vehicles, free of charge. Interim notices were sent to owners on May 31, 2016. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669, Infiniti custome
Feb 2016 · 2013–2015 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
What can happen. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. These vehicles were previously included in recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116, however the previous remedy plan may not have been performed consistently to remove the safety risk. To correct this issue, Nissan will re-notify all affected owners and dealers will replace the hood latch with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 14V-565 and 15V-116.
Dec 2015 · 2015 · Service Brakes, HydraulicIf the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
What can happen. If the bolts were not properly tightened, the caliper may detach and reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Nov 2015 · 2013–2015 · Air BagsIf the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
What can happen. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger air bag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on November 30, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Sep 2015 · 2013–2015 · Fuel System, GasolineIf fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) notified the agency on July 31, 2015, that they are recalling certain model year 2016 Nissan Maxima vehicles manufactured February 10, 2015, to August 18, 2015. On October 14, 2015, Nissan expanded the recall to cover an additional 41,388 vehicles, including certain model year 2013-2015 Altima 3.5 vehicles equipped with a V6 engine manufactured March 30, 2012, to August 18, 2015 as well as the vehicles covered by the July 31, 2015 notification. In the affected vehicles, due to an improperly installed o-ring that may not have been seated correctly at the ti
What can happen. If fuel leaks from between the fuel sending unit and the tank, it may increase the risk of a fire in the event of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer ring between the fuel tank and the fuel sending unit. The recall began on September 28, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Mar 2015 · 2013–2015 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
What can happen. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began March 31, 2015. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 14V-565.
Oct 2014 · 2013 · Latches/Locks/LinkagesIf the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could…
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to February 28, 2013. In the affected vehicles, interference between the hood inner panel and the secondary latch lever, in combination with debris and corrosion, may cause the secondary hood latch to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
What can happen. If the primary latch is inadvertently released and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will be instructed to modify the bend angle of the hood actuation lever to eliminate potential interference with the hood inner panel. In addition, dealers will clean and lubricate the latch joint as needed. If significant corrosion is observed, the latch assembly will be replaced. This repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-647-7261.
Apr 2014 · 2013–2014 · Electrical SystemIf the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated.
The defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, and Sentra, model year 2013 NV200 (aka Taxi) and Infiniti JX35 and model year 2014 Infiniti Q50 and QX60 vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) software may incorrectly classify the passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
What can happen. If the OCS does not detect an adult occupant in the passenger seat, the passenger airbag would be deactivated. Failure of the passenger airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of injury to the passenger.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will update the OCS software, free of charge. The recall began on April 14, 2014. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
May 2013 · 2013 · Air BagsIf the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed…
The defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima, LEAF, Pathfinder, Sentra, and Infiniti JX35 vehicles. Sensors within the passenger Occupant Detection System (ODS) may have been manufactured out of specification. This may cause the system to malfunction and permanently suppress the passenger airbag.
What can happen. If the vehicle is involved in a crash necessitating airbag deployment and the passenger airbag is suppressed, there may be an increased risk of personal injury.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ODS sensors and replace them as neccessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
Apr 2013 · 2013 · TiresTires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The defect. Nissan North America is recalling certain model year 2013 Altima vehicles manufactured March 21, 2012, through March 26, 2013. The spare tires may have been significantly over- or under-inflated.
What can happen. Tires that are significantly over- or under-inflated may fail without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and adjust the spare tire pressure, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2013. Owners may contact Nissan at 1-800-647-7261.
Nov 2012 · 2013 · SuspensionThe affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing…
The defect. Nissan is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Altima vehicles manufactured from May 10, 2012, through July 26, 2012. These vehicles may have been equipped with transverse link bolts and power steering rack bolts that were not torqued to proper specification.
What can happen. The affected bolts could become loose and fall out which may lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The free fix. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the bolts to the proper torque specifications. The safety recall is expected to begin during November 2012. Owners may contact Nissan Customer Service at 1-800-647-7261.
What owners reported
My car was driving perfectly fine in the morning. Car started fine later in the afternoon. It started jerking and not accelerating smoothly as i pulled out to the street. Then it stalled at the street. Restarted the car and everything seemed normal until i put it in gear. After only a few feet it stalled again. It now…
2013 · Transmission and driveline
the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the rear view mirror reflected a glare from the vehicle that was driving behind him. The rear view mirror has a swivel connected to so if there was a glare the driver would be able to adjust the mirror as needed. The contact stated that after adjusting the…
2013 · 5 miles · Visibility/wiper
the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. While parked, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing five times. The technician recalibrated the air bag sensor and replaced the…
2013 · 5 miles · Airbag system
the contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the passenger's side air bag warning lamp was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician explained that the passenger's weight was not enough to activate the sensor. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was…
2013 · 5 miles · Airbag system
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