2018 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 225 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (60), Service Brakes (49), Electrical System (37).
Key takeaways
- 225 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 11 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 60 | 27% |
| Service Brakes | 49 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 37 | 16% |
| Air Bags | 36 | 16% |
| Power Train | 23 | 10% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 7% |
| Engine | 13 | 6% |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 6% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 12 | 5% |
| Steering | 12 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 5% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 11 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Air Bags - filed 2026-08-25
The passenger‑side airbag warning light first appeared within the first year of ownership. During that visit, the dealership did not repair the defect. They only reset the warning light and told me it was not a problem. No diagnostic documentation or repair explanation was provided, and the underlying issue was not add...
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-08-17
While driving at regular road speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic safety component failure. The primary hood latch disengaged, and the secondary safety backup latch failed to catch or secure the hood. This caused the hood to violently slam completely open against the front windshield without warning, instantly ...
Power Train - filed 2026-07-07
I am currently experiencing CVT failure as of I have filed a case with the nissan consumer affairs unit, case number 56846043. I was advised that even though there was a class action suit in 2022 for CVT issues, my CVT Warranty Extension expired on 12/09/2024Â for this class action suit. I purchased the car in May of 2...
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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.