2015 Honda Accord vs 2015 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2015 Honda Accord | 2015 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 597 | 945 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 167 | 332 |
| Investigations | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 37 | 45 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 5 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–47 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,038 mi | 59,700 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Honda Accord | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 235 | 54 |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 268 |
| Power Train | 40 | 161 |
| Air Bags | 23 | 175 |
| Engine | 105 | 66 |
| Steering | 78 | 48 |
| Structure | 18 | 63 |
| Suspension | 15 | 61 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Won’t start | 68 | 7 |
| Stalling | 51 | 37 |
| Check engine light | 15 | 24 |
| Loss of power | 14 | 13 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 32 |
| Hesitation / surging | 13 | 25 |
| Steering problems | 13 | 0 |
| Battery drain | 10 | 0 |
2015 Honda Accord
2015 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.