Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Nissan Altima has 2 recalls, 226 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
226
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated October 23, 2026
20V315000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently rele...
19V654000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | While operating my 2018 Nissan Altima on September 19, 2026, at approximately 9:20 a.m., during dayt... |
| Aug 16, 2026 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | While driving at regular road speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic safety component failure. ... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | I am currently experiencing CVT failure as of I have filed a case with the nissan consumer affairs ... |
| Jun 6, 2026 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | So I have the 2.5L QR25DE engine with the exact exhaust failure from campaign PC717, and I need Good... |
| May 27, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Transmission stopped working on me in the highway cvt code that comes up is P17f0 was in the highway... |
| Apr 5, 2026 | AIR BAGS | The passenger‑side airbag warning light first appeared within the first year of ownership. During th... |
| Mar 30, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | In 2022, there was a recall on the hood latch system. At that time the dealership was able to spray ... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | AIR BAGS | While driving my Nissan Altima 2018 on Sunday 2-1 the indicator light came on. I looked it up in th... |
| Jan 1, 2026 | SUSPENSION,ENGINE | NISSAN ALTIMA TORQUE STRUT MOUNT AND PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE |
| Oct 12, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Didn't know what the list this one but at a certain speed on the highway the hood latch comes loose ... |
| Sep 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I purchased this vehicle last month from Anderson in cockeysville, Md. last week the airbag light ca... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Suddenly airbag light has steady on when start engine. Scanner shows has failed code L4 and failed ... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | The headlights on my 2018 Altima SL are INCREDIBLY dim. I have tried two different LED manufacturer... |
| Aug 29, 2025 | AIR BAGS | See attached document for complaint. |
| Aug 15, 2025 | AIR BAGS | 1. What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The warning light on the dash is indicating that there is a problem with the airbag. I took it to a ... |
| Jul 3, 2025 | ENGINE | There is a recall for altimas from years 2019-2021 with an issue where the engine will not start aft... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The problem is I have that transmission in my car that nissan was sued for . Yes I received a extend... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | AIR BAGS | The airbag light in the dashboard always stays lit. It has been worked on at the dealership multiple... |
| May 26, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I’ve had to replace the break sensor a few times and it’s unusual… My check engine light came on and... |