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2018 Nissan Altima recalls & problems

The 2018 Nissan Altima has 2 safety recalls and 226 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (60 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints226filed by owners
Crashes · fires11 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall5 ★crash-test stars
2018 Nissan Altima in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Latches/locks/linkagesMay 28, 2020

Hood › Latch

Recall 20V3150001,831,818 vehicles

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Risk
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix
Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owner’s Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.
Back over preventionSep 12, 2019

Sensing system › Camera

Recall 19V6540001,228,830 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (OVSC)

Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk
The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2018 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk10.3%

Forward collision warning: Standard · Lane departure warning: No

2018 Nissan Altima NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2018 Nissan Altima NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Altima

31mpg combined
City / highway27 / 38 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,150/year to fuel

Altima SR

30mpg combined
City / highway26 / 37 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

2.5 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,250/year to fuel

Altima

26mpg combined
City / highway22 / 32 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (AV-S7) · Front-Wheel Drive · about $2,600/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Unknown or other6030437,000 mi
Service brakes4840031,000 mi
Electrical systemIgnition3710031,672 mi
Air bagsSensor › Occupant classification3720037,955 mi
Power trainAutomatic transmission; Automatic transmission › Internal › Cvt2400012,104 mi
Forward collision avoidanceWarnings; Automatic emergency braking1900050,550 mi
Engine1400122,227 mi
Exterior lightingHeadlights; Headlights › Bulbs1410048,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkagesHood › Latch1300059,000 mi
Steering1210036,700 mi
Electronic stability control (esc)1110044,675 mi
Vehicle speed control1100051,770 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.

NHTSA defect investigations