2018 Nissan Altima vs 2018 Nissan Sentra
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 22, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Nissan Altima | 2018 Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 225 | 185 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 192 | 145 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 17 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 26–31 | 28–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 37,628 mi | 41,333 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Sentra |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 48 | 38 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 32 |
| Power Train | 23 | 46 |
| Air Bags | 36 | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 15 | 24 |
| Engine | 13 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 11 | 19 |
| Exterior Lighting | 13 | 15 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 21 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 12 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 6 |
| Check engine light | 6 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 6 |
| Stalling | 0 | 14 |
2018 Nissan Altima
2018 Nissan Sentra
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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.