2013 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 2315 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Air Bags (514), Power Train (506), Exterior Lighting (442).
Key takeaways
- 2315 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 63 involve a crash, 9 a fire, 48 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 514 | 22% |
| Power Train | 506 | 22% |
| Exterior Lighting | 442 | 19% |
| Suspension | 290 | 13% |
| Unknown Or Other | 240 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 159 | 7% |
| Engine | 158 | 7% |
| Structure | 134 | 6% |
| Steering | 94 | 4% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 60 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 58 | 3% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 52 | 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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- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2013 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Suspension - filed 2026-10-31
On the morning of XXX, while driving at approximately 15-20 mph, the traction control warning light illuminated on my 2013 Nissan Altima (approximately 80,000 miles). I drove the short distance home, and upon inspection found the right-rear wheel visibly tilted inward with noticeably lower ride height than the left-rea...
Power Train - filed 2026-10-27
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked; however, while attempting to move the gear shifter, the gear shifter failed to shift as intended. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was...
Visibility - filed 2026-10-10
I own a 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV with approximately 130,000 miles. My vehicle has a serious water leak affecting both sides of the interior. Rainwater enters around both sun visors, soaks the headliner, and runs down the windshield pillars even when the vehicle is parked. I believe the sunroof drainage system may be d...
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More for the 2013 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.