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2015 Nissan Altima Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 10 NHTSA recalls and 940 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Avoid This Year — 2015 Nissan Altima

The 2015 Nissan Altima is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

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NHTSA Recalls
10 recalls on record
940
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
45
Crashes + Injuries
5 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2015 Nissan Altima (10)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Nissan dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V915000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #17V040000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V911000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V733000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V244000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V681000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V486000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #15V116000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V029000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V315000
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Most Common Problems — 2015 Nissan Altima

Based on 940 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Exterior Lighting
261
Power Train
156
Air Bags
154
Unknown Or Other
56
Steering
48
Suspension
46
Structure
45
Electrical System
42
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Nissan Altima — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2015 model year is highlighted.

2010 380 complaints 2011 241 complaints 2012 423 complaints 2013 2,302 complaints 2014 1,105 complaints 2015 940 complaints 2016 543 complaints 2017 380 complaints 2018 221 complaints 2019 220 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2013 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2011, 2018, 2019 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2015 Nissan Altima

Is the 2015 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2015 Nissan Altima has 10 recalls and 940 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2015 Nissan Altima have?
The 2015 Nissan Altima has 10 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 Nissan Altima?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2015 Nissan Altima are: Exterior Lighting, Power Train, Air Bags, Unknown Or Other. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2015 Nissan Altima safe to buy?
The 2015 Nissan Altima has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 10 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Nissan Altima should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Nissan Altima are: 2011, 2018, 2019. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2013.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.