2020 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 179 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (45), Engine (36), Unknown Or Other (35).
Key takeaways
- 179 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 16 involve a crash, 7 a fire, 15 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 45 | 25% |
| Engine | 36 | 20% |
| Unknown Or Other | 35 | 20% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 29 | 16% |
| Steering | 20 | 11% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 10% |
| Power Train | 17 | 9% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 4% |
| Structure | 7 | 4% |
| Wheels | 7 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| 2020 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Tires - filed 2026-08-27
I leased and then bought a new 2020 Altima in 11/19 with 4 Continental tires. On 8/27/26 I saw a hole and fissures in the sidewall of the right-rear tire (Continental Pro Contact TX 215 / 55 R 17. All 4 tires had 7/32 wear on 11/30/25 and were rotated front to back. Threads are good.
Engine And Engine Cooling - filed 2026-08-13
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the message "Engine Malfunction" was displayed. Additionally, the vehicle experienced excessive coolant consumption and the engine overheated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where the thermostat was ...
Electrical System,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-07-30
I currently own a 2020 Nissan Altima with 49,186 miles and I am reporting a recurring power door lock failure. This vehicle was inspected at the Nissan of Cumming location this morning to confirm the issue. Three of the passenger-side door lock actuators have failed within a short period of time. The two rear door loc...
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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.