2013 Nissan Altima vs 2013 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2013 Nissan Altima | 2013 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 2,307 | 638 |
| Recall campaigns | 12 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 370 | 201 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 63 | 24 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–31 | 30–33 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 69,000 mi | 65,843 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 505 | 311 |
| Air Bags | 513 | 96 |
| Exterior Lighting | 441 | 4 |
| Suspension | 288 | 7 |
| Engine | 158 | 87 |
| Electrical System | 159 | 43 |
| Service Brakes | 54 | 95 |
| Structure | 133 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 219 | 31 |
| Stalling | 182 | 72 |
| Vibration / shaking | 144 | 38 |
| Rust / corrosion | 131 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 57 | 25 |
| Check engine light | 54 | 43 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 35 |
| Clunking / rattling | 29 | 0 |
2013 Nissan Altima
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.