2013 Nissan Altima: recalls and problems
12 recalls and 2,312 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is power train.
Most common problems
What owners report
On xxx, at approximately 5:00 a.m., my son was driving my 2013 nissan altima 2.5 sl (vin [xxx]) to work at approximately 55 mph when the hood unexpectedly flew open while the vehicle was moving. the vehicle had approximately 156,000 miles. the hood came up into his field of vision and significantly obstructed his view of the roadway, creating a serious safety hazard. fortunately, he was able to maintain control of t
The contact owns a 2013 nissan altima. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the headlights were very dim, making it difficult to see while driving at night. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with deteriorating headlight assemblies, causing the low-beam headlights to fail to properly illuminate the roadway while driving at night. the manufacturer was noti
Airbag and seat belt warning lights won't turn off one each on instrument cluster red, and one orangeyellow center of dash next to hazard lights button
Driver side rear lower control arm broke/rusted through. was able to get the vehicle home prior to an catastrophic incident. see pictures attached. warning light came on the dash at the time of the brake of the control arm.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | ||||
| 2013 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Altima. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.