The Lemon IndexAll cars · Nissan Altima · 2011
2011 Nissan Altima. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 5
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 23 / 31 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 23 / 31 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 33 / 33 / 33 | Regular | $1,900 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 20 / 27 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | 18 / 27 / 21 | Regular | $2,950 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 28,200 and 110,000 miles. Median 69,200, from 176 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission & drivetrain | 100,100 | 77,600–123,900 | 54 |
| Engine | 79,000 | 8,200–121,500 | 22 |
| Electrical | 35,000 | 6,400–48,400 | 20 |
| Body structure | 50,000 | 25,000–96,800 | 21 |
| Airbags | 38,400 | 13,500–103,200 | 17 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 25% |
| Airbags | 11% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 9% |
| Steering | 9% |
| Brakes | 9% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 245 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
11V371000 Jul 2011 Suspension
Defect. NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION.
Risk. IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy. NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Manufacturer communications 131
Nissan filed 131 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- If continuously variable transmission (cvt) fluid temperature rises above a certain threshold, it
- Service information on the removal and installation of service parts, on certain vehicles, for
- The cvt fail-safe logic has caused a reduction with the vehicle's maximum speed
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ |
| Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Nissan Altima HEV 4 DR FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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