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2018 Nissan Altima: recalls and problems

2 recalls and 225 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

2recalls
225complaints
11crashes reported
0fires reported
6injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other60 · 27%
  • Service Brakes48 · 21%
  • Electrical System33 · 15%
  • Air Bags31 · 14%
  • Power Train23 · 10%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance15 · 7%
  • Engine13 · 6%
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages12 · 5%
  • Exterior Lighting12 · 5%
  • Steering12 · 5%

What owners report

Air Bags

The passenger‑side airbag warning light first appeared within the first year of ownership. during that visit, the dealership did not repair the defect. they only reset the warning light and told me it was not a problem. no diagnostic documentation or repair explanation was provided, and the underlying issue was not addressed. the warning light returned in april 2026, showing the same unresolved defect. the dealershi

Latches/Locks/Linkages

While driving at regular road speeds, the vehicle suffered a catastrophic safety component failure. the primary hood latch disengaged, and the secondary safety backup latch failed to catch or secure the hood. this caused the hood to violently slam completely open against the front windshield without warning, instantly and totally obscuring forward vision while the vehicle was in motion. this failure created an immedi

Power Train

I am currently experiencing cvt failure as of i have filed a case with the nissan consumer affairs unit, case number 56846043. i was advised that even though there was a class action suit in 2022 for cvt issues, my cvt warranty extension expired on 12/09/2024 for this class action suit. i purchased the car in may of 2025. the dealership failed to mention the class action suit or there were problems with the transmis

Fuel/Propulsion System

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.

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2018 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Altima. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.