2024 Nissan Altima vs 2024 Tesla Model 3
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 | 2024 Nissan Altima | 2024 Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 41 | 216 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 17 | 58 |
| Investigations | 0 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 7 | 25 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 29–31 | 132 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Nissan Altima | Tesla Model 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 5 | 48 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 44 |
| Steering | 5 | 36 |
| Exterior Lighting | 0 | 27 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 0 | 20 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 15 |
| Structure | 5 | 5 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 8 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 5 |
2024 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.