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All cars · Nissan Altima · 2024

2024 Nissan Altima. Advanced data.

The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.

Lemon Index40100 = average car
Complaints41NHTSA, first 3 years
Sold113,898U.S. model year
Per 100K sold36complaints

Engines and drivetrains 3

EngineTransmissionDriveCity / hwy / combinedFuelFuel cost/yr
2.0L 4-cyl turboAuto (AV-S8)FWD25 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150
2.5L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)FWD27 / 38 / 31Regular$2,000
2.5L 4-cylAuto (variable gear ratios)AWD26 / 34 / 29Regular$2,150

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 5,500 and 50,500 miles. Median 15,100, from 5 complaints with a mileage.

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

SystemShare of complaints
Automatic emergency braking12%
Brakes12%
Steering12%
Body structure12%
Engine12%

One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.

Severity, all complaints

TotalCrashesFiresInjuriesDeathsTows
4171507

As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.

Recall campaigns 1

  • 23V882000 Dec 2023 Steering / Rack And Pinion

    Defect. Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

    Risk. A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy. Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC997.

Manufacturer communications 17

Nissan filed 17 service communications for this car with NHTSA.

  • DIAGNOSIS OF VEHICLE PULL (DRIFT) AND/OR STEERING WHEEL OFF-CENTER This bulletin has been amended
  • FLUID LEAK CAUSED BY TRANSFER ASSEMBLY RIGHT SIDE DRIVE SHAFT OIL SEAL This bulletin has been…
  • AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING This bulletin has been amended

Crash ratings by version

VersionOverallFrontSideRollover
Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★
Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★

Safety equipment

Electronic stabilityForward collision warningLane departure warning
StandardStandardStandard

Nearby model years

YearLemon IndexComplaintsSoldTop system
20213034103,777Automatic emergency braking
20221627139,955Automatic emergency braking
20231930128,030Electrical
20244041113,898Automatic emergency braking
2025–793,268Body structure

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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