Nissan Altima VIN check & common problems
Decode any Nissan Altima by its VIN and see free safety-recall and owner-complaint data, so you know what to check before you buy.
From NHTSA (US) records over 2016, 2020, 2024
Last updated: June 28, 2026
Safety rating
- Overall
- 5/5
- Frontal crash
- 4/5
- Side crash
- 5/5
- Rollover
- 5/5
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Standard
NHTSA NCAP crash tests (US), 2024 model year
Fuel economy
- Combined
- 7.6 L/100km
- City
- 8.7 L/100km
- Highway
- 6.2 L/100km
EPA estimates (US), 2024 model year
What you can check on a Nissan Altima
- Confirm whether the 11 open recall(s) on record were repaired
- Inspect the areas owners report most: Power Train, Engine
- Know the 769 owner complaints filed over 2016, 2020, 2024
- Check the car matches its 5/5 NCAP crash-test rating
- Compare real-world economy against the rated 7.6 L/100km
- Always confirm the individual car by its VIN — model trends aren’t a guarantee
Importing a Nissan Altima from the US?
American-market Nissan Altimas are often cheaper at US auctions — but salvage titles, flood damage and odometer rollback are common on cars sold there. Decode the VIN and read the history before you buy or ship, then check the import steps and taxes for your country.
Nissan Altima: frequently asked questions
Does the Nissan Altima have any recalls?
11 NHTSA recall campaigns are on record for the Nissan Altima (2016, 2020, 2024). Always check a specific car by its VIN for currently open recalls.
What are the most common Nissan Altima problems?
Owners filed 769 complaints with NHTSA over 2016, 2020, 2024. The most-reported areas are Power Train, Engine.
Is the Nissan Altima safe?
The Nissan Altima earned 5 out of 5 stars overall in NHTSA (US) crash tests.
How economical is the Nissan Altima?
EPA-estimated combined economy is about 7.6 L/100km, based on US testing.
Complaint and recall data: NHTSA (US). Same-generation EU models usually share these mechanical issues.