Worst 2015 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
AIR BAGS
POWER TRAIN
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2015 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 243 | 8 | — | 66,458 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 169 | 22 | — | 39,078 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 157 | 4 | 1 | 62,570 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 92 | 5 | 1 | 47,936 mi | |
| ENGINE | 66 | 2 | 2 | 53,793 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 58 | — | — | 81,807 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 54 | 3 | 2 | 71,463 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 53 | 3 | 3 | 39,739 mi | |
| STEERING | 48 | 1 | — | 21,491 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 36 | 3 | — | 46,882 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 26 | — | 1 | 52,144 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 25 | — | 1 | 49,107 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 25 | 6 | — | 43,365 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 21 | — | — | 94,605 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 20 | — | — | 81,841 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 20 | — | — | 67,069 mi | |
| WHEELS | 16 | 1 | — | 26,137 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 10 | 2 | — | 11,556 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 7 | — | — | 66,076 mi | |
| SEATS | 4 | — | — | 7,169 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:SUN VISOR | 4 | — | — | 56,167 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 40,885 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 124,369 mi | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 36,748 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | 2 | — | — | 86,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 | — | — | 1,511 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS | 2 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 | — | — | 34,500 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 25 mi |
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Recalls for 2015 Nissan Altima
12 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,672,736 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles, previously remedied under recall number 17V-040. The door latch-lock cable may not have been routed properly in the rear door when the remedy was applied. As a result, the cable may interfere with the window regulator causing the rear passenger door to unlatch and inadvertently open without warning when the window is lowered.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Altima vehicles. The rear door latch/lock cable on the vehicles may have been improperly routed. As a result, lowering a rear window may inadvertently cause that door to unlatch and open.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima vehicles manufactured January 3, 2013, to July 29, 2013, 2015-2016 Rogue vehicles manufactured October 14, 2014, to August 12, 2016, and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured June 4, 2015, to August 19, 2015. An incorrect Occupant Classification System (OCS) Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have been installed in the front passenger seat. The incorrect ECU and seat combination may misclassify the front passenger seat occupant.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Nissan Maxima, 2013-2016 Nissan Altima, NV200, LEAF, Sentra, and Pathfinder, 2014-2016 Nissan NV200 Taxi, Infiniti QX60, QX60 Hybrid, and Q50 Hybrid, 2014-2017 Nissan Rogue and Infiniti Q50, 2015-2016 Nissan Murano, Murano Hybrid, and Chevrolet City Express, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid, and 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles. In these vehicles, the front seat passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) may incorrectly classify an adult passenger as a child or classify the seat as empty despite it being occupied. As a result, the passenger frontal air bag may be turned off and not deploy in the event of a crash.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Nissan Altima vehicles manufactured March 6, 2012, to December 31, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the secondary hood latch may bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Altima and 2016 Maxima vehicles manufactured October 6, 2015, to October 7, 2015. The affected vehicles have front brake calipers whose mounting bolts may not be properly tightened.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Altima and Pathfinder vehicles, 2013-2014 Nissan Sentra vehicles, 2013 Infiniti JX35 vehicles, 2014-2015 Infiniti QX60 vehicles and 2014 Infiniti QX60 Hybrid vehicles. The affected vehicles received an incorrect occupant classification system (OCS) control unit during a repair. These OCS control units may incorrectly classify the front passenger seat as empty, when it is occupied by an adult.
+ 2 more recalls
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