Nissan Altima Fuel/propulsion System Problems
Owners have filed 299 complaints with NHTSA about fuel/propulsion system problems on the Nissan Altima across 26 model years. The 2013 model year has the most (44).
- 299fuel/propulsion system complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 15mention a crash
- 7mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 43%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do fuel/propulsion system problems happen?
Based on 169 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 299 complaints, 15 mention a crash, 9 a fire, 7 an injury.
Nissan Altima fuel/propulsion system complaints by model year
| Model year | Fuel/propulsion System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Altima | 1 | 14% | — |
| 2024 Altima | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2020 Altima | 7 | 4% | — |
| 2019 Altima | 12 | 5% | 300 |
| 2018 Altima | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2017 Altima | 17 | 4% | 62,000 |
| 2016 Altima | 27 | 5% | 44,000 |
| 2015 Altima | 25 | 3% | 56,000 |
| 2014 Altima | 22 | 2% | 30,000 |
| 2013 Altima | 44 | 2% | 60,000 |
| 2012 Altima | 10 | 2% | 76,979 |
| 2011 Altima | 10 | 4% | 78,000 |
| 2010 Altima | 5 | 1% | 129,597 |
| 2009 Altima | 10 | 1% | 81,000 |
| 2008 Altima | 15 | 1% | 117,000 |
| 2007 Altima | 6 | 1% | 95,000 |
| 2006 Altima | 24 | 3% | 127,500 |
| 2005 Altima | 18 | 2% | 130,000 |
| 2004 Altima | 5 | 2% | 109,000 |
| 2003 Altima | 16 | 2% | 89,640 |
| 2002 Altima | 15 | 1% | 89,676 |
| 2000 Altima | 1 | 1% | 153,000 |
| 1999 Altima | 1 | 1% | 255,900 |
| 1998 Altima | 2 | 2% | 179,000 |
| 1996 Altima | 1 | 1% | 40 |
| 1995 Altima | 1 | 1% | 144,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Altima. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
just reporting same issues suspension is horrible and problem with fuel. code p0955 and p2a00
Coolant leak not visible egr cooler and egr valve malfunction catalytic converter malfunction. Diagnosted at nissan a known issue with nissan make and model.
So I have the 2.5L QR25DE engine with the exact exhaust failure from campaign PC717, and I need Goodwill Assistance because the part failed identically.
The CVT issue remains with this car even though I have complained. The car will randomly de accelerate and randomly accelerate which has cause minor fender bender. The car continue to studer and jerk and continues to show since of transmission issues. These cars need to be recalled before someone…
I continuously have issues with it showing a crash and with the warning "engine malfunction, power reduced, service now" light coming on. This has been a recurring issue. There is always a light coming on in this car. I don't know if it is sensitive sensors or if it was poorly made.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Nissan Altimas have fuel/propulsion system problems?
No. NHTSA has 299 owner complaints about fuel/propulsion system for the Nissan Altima. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Nissan Altima fuel/propulsion system?
No recall currently lists fuel/propulsion system for this vehicle.
Other Nissan Altima problems
- Power Train problems (2,187)
- Air Bags problems (1,894)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,890)
- Electrical System problems (1,749)
- Structure problems (1,742)
- Engine problems (1,449)
- Steering problems (1,338)
- Exterior Lighting problems (1,221)
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