2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Altima Hybrid years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid. That ranks 5th out of 5 Altima Hybrid model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 45,735 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 50% | 45,735 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 45,735 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 50% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 45,735 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Pedestrian alert sounds (DP22005) — opened Jan 27, 2023, closed Aug 7, 2023, led to recall 22V063000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
"takata recall" i was driving the car when the engine suddenly loses strength and begins to drive slow, i ran one block until it went out completely and not turn on again. *tr
While driving on the highway, the car lost power suddenly. There were no warning signs prior to this happening. I was able to make it to the breakdown lane without causing an accident. The car would not start back up. Nissan ended up replacing the transmission and the inverter on the car. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 nissan altima hybrid. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph and attempting a turn, the steering wheel failed to respond without warning. The contact crashed into a curb and the vehicle rolled backward. There were no injuries and a police report was…
New 2011 nissan altima hybrid, delivered, noticed right away seemed to be wandering all over road. Hard to steer a straight line. Took back to dealer with complaint, they took it and drove around parking lot, brought it back 2 minutes later said it was fine. It made for miserable driving, almost…
Other Nissan Altima Hybrid years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 0 |
| 2010 Altima Hybrid | 12 | 0 |
| 2009 Altima Hybrid | 54 | 0 |
| 2008 Altima Hybrid | 16 | 1 |
| 2007 Altima Hybrid | 27 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2011 Nissan Altima Hybrid a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Altima Hybrid model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.