Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2011 Nissan altima has 1 recall, 240 complaints.
1
Recalls
240
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
11V371000
SUSPENSION
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, M...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2011 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | Drive axle suddenly not functioning properly, caused dangerous conditions to stop the car while driv... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? T... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This is the second nissan altima iv owed an the problem eatch one iv had is that were the idler tens... |
| Sep 20, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | There is issue with sunroof drainage tubs causing rain to soak the floor of car. This definitely mal... |
| Apr 19, 2024 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE | While driving it's difficult for the car to shift gears, also a burning smell comes from the engine ... |
| Oct 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Airbag sensor flashing. Seems to be a very common issue and no recall. Found tons of articles and ... |
| Aug 11, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | It started about 2 months ago that the RPM was revving when it came to the gears shifting. I would a... |
| Jul 4, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | REAR SUB FRAME IS RUSTED OUT AND WILL NOT PASS STATE INSPECTION. YES IT IS AVAILABE FOR INSPECTION. ... |
| Jun 12, 2023 | SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that water was leaking from the bottom of ... |
| May 14, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Dash is melting- it is causes an extreme shine reflecting on the windshield and extremely sticky. In... |
| Jan 12, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | I was on my way to work driving on the freeway and suddenly I felt a sort of shaking from the car. I... |
| Dec 13, 2022 | POWER TRAIN | Hi my Nissan has 120k miles son it and the transmission is completely wrong don’t go more than 30 mp... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | I brought my car to Florida 2 years ago and notices my dashboard getting very shiny and sticky. Now ... |
| Dec 1, 2022 | SUSPENSION | Loud noise from driver-side rear while driving. I discovered the rear crossmember (aka subframe) is... |
| Oct 21, 2022 | STEERING | While driving on the highway the steering wheel locked keeping me from maneuvering the steering whee... |
| Oct 16, 2022 | FIRERELATED | The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at normal speed, he not... |
| Oct 10, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | Unknown. My car is making a whining noise & no matter how much i push the gas pedal it won’t acceler... |
| Oct 10, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I am sending this email concerning a recall that is affecting my vehicle. I dropped the car off as s... |
| Oct 1, 2022 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed... |
| Sep 9, 2022 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, th... |