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2023 Nissan Altima: recalls and problems

No recalls and 29 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is electrical system.

0recalls
29complaints
5crashes reported
1fires reported
2injuries reported

Recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2023 Nissan Altima. Individual cars can still have open manufacturer campaigns, so check your VIN.

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Most common problems

  • Electrical System10 · 34%
  • Engine6 · 21%
  • Unknown Or Other5 · 17%
  • Forward Collision Avoidance4 · 14%
  • Service Brakes3 · 10%
  • Visibility/Wiper2 · 7%
  • Power Train1 · 3%
  • Seats1 · 3%
  • Tires1 · 3%
  • Service Brakes (Hydraulic)1 · 3%

What owners report

Power Train

While traveling at highway speed, the vehicle suddenly began slowing down. pressing the accelerator caused the engine rpm to increase, but the vehicle would not accelerate. i was forced to pull onto the shoulder. after restarting the vehicle, it would no longer move in either forward or reverse and had to be towed.

Engine Fire

I was driving down the freeway at about 70 miles an hour. when a warning came up, saying engine malfunction power reduced, the car then started the shaking a bit and not getting any power. smoke started pouring out of the hood. i then pulled over open the hood. it was then on fire(small).i put it out with some water. and then the car was unable to start. i then towed it to my house and i'm waiting here on inspection.

Service Brakes

​reporting a severe hydraulic/mechanical braking defect on a 2023 nissan altima with only 26,820 miles. vehicle experiences persistent 'spongy' brake pedal feel, premature metal-on-metal rotor gouging, and severely darkened/degraded brake fluid, indicating a systemic hydraulic component failure or electronic brake-dragging defect. this is a severe safety hazard causing unpredictable stopping distances. ​authorized

Forward Collision AvoidanceCrash

During a traffic incident on march 26 2026 i was the driver of the 2023 nissan altima sl and i suffered unnecessary bodily injury due to the aeb system. i was in a forward collision, the warning indicator did not go off, and the aeb may have went off after the crash unnecessarily causing major damage to my right shoulder tearing one ligament partially, one ligament completely and tearing my rotator cuff and needing r

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

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2023 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2023 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

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