Worst 2020 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ENGINE
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2020 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 35 | — | 5 | 31,009 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 33 | — | 1 | 1,774 mi | |
| ENGINE | 32 | — | 2 | 65,264 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 19 | 3 | — | 2,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 19 | 3 | — | 60,047 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 15 | — | — | 28,159 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 15 | 3 | — | 5,751 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 10 | 2 | — | 18,250 mi | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 10 | — | — | 7,153 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 5 | — | 51,000 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 6 | 1 | — | 25,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 | 1 | — | 22,500 mi | |
| WHEELS | 6 | — | — | 18,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS | 3 | 2 | — | 35,000 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER | 2 | — | — | 55,500 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 2 | 1 | — | 63,500 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | 2 | — | — | 68,114 mi | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 2 | — | — | 12,900 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 1 | — | — | 4,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 1 | — | — | 21,171 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SEAT HEATER:WIRING HARNESS | 1 | — | 1 | 55,000 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2020 Nissan Altima
22 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~3,791,745 vehicles.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine bearings may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure.
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
+ 12 more recalls
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