2021 Nissan Altima

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #23V628000September 8, 2023153,376 vehicles affected

  back over prevention: sensing system: camera

  Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  A rearview camera that does not properly display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the rearview camera and harness for damage and replace them as necessary. If no damage is found, the dealer will apply protective tape and reroute the rearview camera harness. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Nissan's customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is R23C3.

• NHTSA recall #21V138000March 4, 20212,407 vehicles affected

  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 tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.

  A detached tie rod ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy

  Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will tighten the left and right-side tie rod ball joint fasteners, or install new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The began March 31, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7769. Nissan's number for this recall is PC795.

Other model years

• 1993 122
• 1994 106
• 1995 180
• 1996 92
• 1997 108
• 1998 123
• 1999 87
• 2000 160
• 2001 159
• 2002 1,047
• 2003 883
• 2004 276
• 2005 1,091
• 2006 824
• 2007 471
• 2008 1,031
• 2009 1,547
• 2010 381
• 2011 242
• 2012 426
• 2013 2,313
• 2014 1,114
• 2015 955
• 2016 555
• 2017 393
• 2018 226
• 2019 234
• 2020 161
• 2021
• 2022 31
• 2023 30
• 2024 41