2001 Nissan Altima Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2001 Nissan Altima. Part of Generation 2 — 1998–2001.

20002002
Complaints
202
Crashes
29
Fires
2
Injuries
32
Fatalities
7
Recalls
0

Worst 2001 Nissan Altima Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#122 complaints

Engine & Cooling

Avg mileage:75,094 mi
#214 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

Avg mileage:87,281 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

Avg mileage:67,469 mi
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2001 Nissan Altima.

Engine & Cooling
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
75,094
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
14
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
87,281
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,469
Electrical Faults
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,166
Suspension Failures
9
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
169,600
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
60,372
Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
48,747
Airbags
8
complaints
Crashes
6
Fires
—
Avg Miles
82,833
Suspension:Rear
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,000
Air Bags:Frontal
7
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
30,000
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
129,990
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structure:Body:Trunk Lid
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other Equipment
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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2001 Nissan Altima — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2001 Nissan Altima reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2001 Nissan Altima has 202 NHTSA complaints, 29 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine & Cooling with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2001 Nissan Altima?
Top reported problems: Engine & Cooling (22 complaints, avg 75,094 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System (14 complaints, avg 87,281 mi); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (12 complaints, avg 67,469 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2001 Nissan Altima?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 79,423 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2001 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Nissan Altima include 29 crash-related reports, 2 fire reports, 32 injuries, and 7 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2001 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2001 Nissan Altima as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2001 Nissan Altima?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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