2020 Nissan Altima problems and complaints
Owners have filed 183 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Nissan Altima. The most-reported areas: Electrical System (46), Engine (38), Unknown Or Other (36).
Key takeaways
- 183 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 | 46 | 25% |
| Engine | 38 | 21% |
| Unknown Or Other | 36 | 20% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 30 | 16% |
| Steering | 20 | 11% |
| Power Train | 18 | 10% |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 10% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 | 5% |
| Air Bags | 9 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 4% |
| Back Over Prevention | 7 | 4% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 4% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| 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.
Power Train,vehicle Speed Control,engine - filed 2026-11-02
The components and systems experiencing problems in my 2020 Nissan Altima S 2.5L include the engine, throttle body, and mass airflow (MAF) sensor system. The vehicle has experienced severe engine performance issues, including excessive fuel consumption, jerking, hesitation during acceleration, reduced engine power, and...
Unknown Or Other,back Over Prevention,forward Collision Avoidance - filed 2026-10-25
Continuously throws a malfunction warning. Saftey sensors pick and choose when they want to work or when they want to “malfunction”
Engine - filed 2026-10-19
SUBJECT: Improper Recall Remedy Denial – NHTSA Recall #25V437000 (Nissan R25A8/R25A9) Vehicle: 2020 Nissan Altima 2.0L VC-Turbo Mileage at Failure: 147,540 Incident Description: The vehicle experienced a sudden catastrophic engine failure resulting in a permanent no-start condition. The vehicle had been parked normally...
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More for the 2020 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.