2016 Nissan Altima vs 2018 Nissan Altima
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 | 2016 Nissan Altima | 2018 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 550 | 223 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 323 | 192 |
| Investigations | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 28 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 26–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 37,628 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 234 | 23 |
| Air Bags | 70 | 35 |
| Engine | 86 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 37 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 65 | 11 |
| Service Brakes | 11 | 48 |
| Exterior Lighting | 41 | 13 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 22 | 11 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 64 | 6 |
| Stalling | 54 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 38 | 5 |
| Vibration / shaking | 26 | 8 |
| Airbag warning light | 25 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 17 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 12 |
2016 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.