2023 Nissan Altima: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 29 owner complaints on record; most reports concern electrical system.
Data updated weekly · 1 new complaint in the last 90 days
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recalls
29
owner complaints
1
fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
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5-star NHTSA overall safety ratingNo recall campaigns1 fire report
Common problems
Computed from 29 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 29 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates. For a fuller picture, check nearby model years.
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)8 complaints
Engine (engine mechanics)4 complaints
Visibility/Wiper (windshield, wipers, defroster, mirrors)2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance (automatic emergency braking, sensors)2 complaints
Service Brakes (brakes)2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control (unintended acceleration, cruise control)1 complaint
“I was driving down the freeway at about 70 miles an hour. When a warning came up, saying engine malfunction power reduced, the car then started the shaking a bit and not getting any power. Smoke started pouring out of the hood. I then pulled over open the hood. It was then on fire(small).I put it out with some water. And then the car was unable to start. I then towed it to my house and i'm waiting here on inspection.”Owner report · Engine · Jun 2026
“While traveling at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began slowing down. Pressing the accelerator caused the engine RPM to increase, but the vehicle would not accelerate. I was forced to pull onto the shoulder. After restarting the vehicle, it would no longer move in either forward or reverse and had to be towed.”Owner report · Power Train · May 2026
“My mechanic noticed oil leaking near the oil pressure switch during a routine oil change. Told me to take it to dealership since I should still be under warranty. When I took it in, they very quickly were able to access that the oil pressure switch was faulty. Mechanic said it is a known problem. If it is a known issue, why not recall it?!”Owner report · Engine · Dec 2025
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“Attempted to start 2023 Nissan Altima. Engine did not turn over. Dashboard lights came on and then shut off. No further response. Had Altima towed to Nissan Dealer and after two weeks of sitting at the dealership. We were informed that the BCM unit needed to be replaced and fobs reprogrammed. Cause of BCM FAILURE UNKNOWN.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2025
“P235 /40 R19 92V tires came with 2023 vehicle purchase. Two years following purchase, there are 2 large sidewall cracks at 32,000 miles for the front driver side tire even though the manufacturer mileage warranty is 70,000 miles. One out of four tires exhibiting this issue. Find this to be a huge safety concern as I was unaware of the cracks and there were no air leak/pressure issues sensed.”Owner report · Tires · Sep 2025
“A car slammed on brakes in front of me and I hit the brakes but my car still hit the other car messing it up pretty badly. No one was hurt but the car has stopped automatically before, it's like the sensors couldn't tell I vehicle had stopped or was even in front of me.”Owner report · Forward Collision Avoidance · Jul 2025
“The automatic emergency braking (aeb) system with pedestrian detectionb warning light coming on in my car. No, I dont feel my safety was at risk at that time no, it has not been reproduced or confirmed. We did take the veh to nissan of greenville, tx and was told there was nothing they could do about it since the light was not on at that time and dwas told the sensor might be dirty, or that the sun "hit the sensor, causing it to go off" there was no other lights or wanrnings prior to the malfunction wanrning”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2025
“My car shuts off going down the road happens randomly it happened in July of 2024 and in November 2024 no warning lights came on it just shuts off I have not had my car looked at yet but I do plan on taking it to a dealer”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2024
“Backup camera for no reason failed. Screen is bright white when in reverse. Occasionally when the car is cold and reverse is quickly selected image will be seen for a few seconds then fades to all white. Backup camera only. Car has less than 8k miles no accidents.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jun 2024
“Right rear Seatbelt was not connected to car frame at bitter end. Bolt and seatbelt end were tucked behind seat cushion vice bolted and torqued to support bracket. Discovered upon first use of rear passenger seat.”Owner report · Seat Belts · May 2024
When filing, owners marked a crash in 5 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2023 Nissan Altima reliable?
NHTSA has 29 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2023 Nissan Altima. The most complained-about area is electrical system.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.