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2018 Nissan Altima Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 226 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is one of the better years for the Nissan Altima

The 2018 model year shows below-average complaints compared to other years of this model — a good sign for reliability.

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62/100

Elevated Reported Activity — 2018 Nissan Altima

The 2018 Nissan Altima shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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2
NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
226
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
11
Crash Reports
In NHTSA complaints
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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Nissan Altima (2)

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

🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages: Hood: Latch
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…
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 Owner’s Manual addendum…
NHTSA #20V315000
🔧 Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera
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….
NHTSA #19V654000
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Most Common Problems — 2018 Nissan Altima

Based on 226 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
45
Electrical System
36
Air Bags
31
Power Train
23
Service Brakes
16
Latches/locks/linkages
12
Exterior Lighting
12
Steering
12
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Nissan Altima — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 426 complaints 2015 955 complaints 2016 554 complaints 2017 392 complaints 2018 226 complaints 2019 233 complaints 2020 180 complaints 2021 70 complaints 2013 2,313 complaints 2014 1,113 complaints 2022 20 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2013, 2014 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2018, 2019, 2020 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Nissan Altima

Is the 2018 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Nissan Altima has 2 recall campaigns and 226 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Nissan Altima have?
The 2018 Nissan Altima has 2 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 2018 Nissan Altima?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Nissan Altima are: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Air Bags, Power Train. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Nissan Altima safe to buy?
The 2018 Nissan Altima has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 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: 2018, 2019, 2020. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2013, 2014.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
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.