2018 Nissan Altima vs 2020 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Nissan Altima | 2020 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 223 | 177 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 192 | 148 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 16 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 30–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,628 mi | 35,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 37 | 45 |
| Service Brakes | 48 | 17 |
| Engine | 13 | 36 |
| Air Bags | 35 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 29 |
| Power Train | 23 | 17 |
| Steering | 12 | 20 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 20 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 10 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 11 |
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
2018 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.