2011 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Power Train (68), Unknown Or Other (40), Engine (36).
Key takeaways
- 242 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 5 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 68 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 40 | 17% |
| Engine | 36 | 15% |
| Electrical System | 32 | 13% |
| Structure | 27 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 22 | 9% |
| Suspension | 14 | 6% |
| Steering | 13 | 5% |
| Service Brakes | 12 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 10 | 4% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 4% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Cabin air filter
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
| 2011 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,air Bags,electrical System - filed 2026-10-16
The contact's granddaughter owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while a granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction, followed by an abnormal sound while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where diagnosis revealed r...
Electrical System,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-06-03
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Engine Control Module (ECM) is malfunctioning, triggering persistent P0101 codes related to the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. This specific issue is addressed in Nissan Technical Service Bulletin DE97AA, which recommend...
Power Train - filed 2026-02-25
Drive axle suddenly not functioning properly, caused dangerous conditions to stop the car while driving on highway.
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More for the 2011 Nissan Altima
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.