2015 Nissan Altima vs 2015 Volkswagen Passat
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 | 2015 Nissan Altima | 2015 Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 945 | 243 |
| Recall campaigns | 10 | 7 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 332 | 1,126 |
| Investigations | 3 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 45 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 23–34 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 59,700 mi | 49,150 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Volkswagen Passat |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 268 | 6 |
| Air Bags | 175 | 88 |
| Power Train | 161 | 12 |
| Engine | 66 | 53 |
| Electrical System | 54 | 48 |
| Suspension | 61 | 16 |
| Steering | 48 | 26 |
| Structure | 63 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 74 | 34 |
| Stalling | 37 | 24 |
| Rust / corrosion | 34 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 32 | 11 |
| Hesitation / surging | 25 | 8 |
| Check engine light | 24 | 10 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 11 |
| Won’t start | 7 | 0 |
2015 Nissan Altima
2015 Volkswagen Passat
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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.