2021 Nissan Altima vs 2023 Nissan Altima
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2021 Nissan Altima | 2023 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 69 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 109 | 59 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–32 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 21 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 22 | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 18 | 3 |
| Engine | 6 | 6 |
| Steering | 7 | 1 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 |
| Back Over Prevention | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 3 | 1 |
2021 Nissan Altima
2023 Nissan Altima
Compare all Nissan Altima vs Nissan Altima years →
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.