2023 Hyundai Elantra vs 2023 Nissan Altima
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 | 2023 Hyundai Elantra | 2023 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 98 | 29 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 49 | 59 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 31–50 | 29–31 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Hyundai Elantra | Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 20 | 4 |
| Engine | 18 | 6 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 3 |
| Power Train | 9 | 1 |
| Lane Departure | 9 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
2023 Hyundai Elantra
2023 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.