All cars · Nissan Altima · 2018
2018 Nissan Altima. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (variable gear ratios) | FWD | 27 / 38 / 31 | Regular | $2,000 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 26 / 37 / 30 | Regular | $2,100 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (AV-S7) | FWD | 22 / 32 / 26 | Regular | $2,400 |
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 14,200 and 48,200 miles. Median 36,000, from 110 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 31,000 | 14,500–45,000 | 39 |
| Electrical | 31,700 | 21,000–47,600 | 20 |
| Airbags | 46,500 | 30,200–69,000 | 6 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12,100 | 3,800–32,200 | 6 |
| Automatic emergency braking | 18,000 | 100–69,700 | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 32% |
| Electrical | 19% |
| Automatic emergency braking | 10% |
| Stability control | 8% |
| Steering | 8% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
20V315000 May 2020 Latches/Locks/Linkages / Hood / Latch
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Risk. Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owners Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-8
19V654000 Sep 2019 Back Over Prevention / Sensing System / Camera
Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, thes
Risk. The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Hertz/vehicles rented with open recalls | 2022 | – |
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
| Closed | Rear suspension control arm failure | 2019 | 2025 |
| Closed | Rear suspension control arm failure | 2018 | 2019 |
Manufacturer communications 192
Nissan filed 192 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- DRIVERS POWER SEAT IS INOPERATIVE IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states that one or more of the…
- NISSAN; SERVICE INFORMATION FOR DTCS B2EF0 AND B130C This bulletin applies only to vehicles…
- Security alarm sounds after using mechanical key to unlock driver door service information…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | No |
YouTube repair topics
100 videos about the 2013–2018 Nissan Altima, 17.2M views.
| Topic | Videos | Views |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission & shifter | 8 | 1.9M |
| Gauges, lights & wiring | 7 | 1.1M |
| Brakes & ABS | 4 | 857K |
| Infotainment, battery & electrical | 5 | 842K |
| Oil changes & service | 2 | 688K |
| No-start: theft light, key & ignition | 4 | 611K |
| Starter, alternator & belts | 2 | 321K |
| Intake, EGR & engine sensors | 3 | 293K |
Nearby model years
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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