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2023 Hyundai Elantra 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.

Metric2023 Hyundai Elantra2023 Nissan Altima
NHTSA complaints9129
Recall campaigns20
Service bulletins (TSBs)4959
Investigations00
Crash reports85
Fire reports01
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)31–5029–31
Median reported mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHyundai ElantraNissan Altima
Electrical System2210
Forward Collision Avoidance194
Engine166
Service Brakes83
Power Train91
Lane Departure80
Visibility/wiper52
Air Bags60

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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.