2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
The 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Steering (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
"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
"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
"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
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
Safety Rating for the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB07-007i — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2007-2011 ALTIMA HYBRID; PRODUCT SERVICE INFORMATION This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB-12-120-A — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NISSAN: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING REMOVAL OF THREE WAY CATALYST AND EXHAUST MANIFOLD SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT, IF NEEDED, OF UPPER/LOWER (HEAT SHIELD) EXHAUST MANIFOLD COVERS. MODEL 20007-10 SEDAN/COUPE, 2007-11 HYBRID. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID
- 2007 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — 40 complaints
- 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — 20 complaints
- 2009 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — 81 complaints
- 2010 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID — 16 complaints
- 2011 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID (current)
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- NISSAN MURANO — 7,410 total complaints
- NISSAN VERSA — 4,436 total complaints
- NISSAN FRONTIER — 4,425 total complaints