2018 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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5/5

★★★★★

Safety Rating

314

Owner Complaints

16 Crashes

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

25

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

The 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 314 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH, BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA. 25 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (58 complaints), Service Brakes (48 complaints), and Electrical System (36 complaints).

Recalls for the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA, potentially affecting up to 3,060,648 vehicles.

Recall 20V315000 — LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

| 1,831,818 vehicles affected

Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.

Consequence: Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owner’s Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the...

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Recall 19V654000 — BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

| 1,228,830 vehicles affected

Defect: Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up...

Consequence: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI...

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

314 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11716335 | AIR BAGS | | N/A miles
While driving my Nissan Altima 2018 on Sunday 2-1 the indicator light came on. I looked it up in the manual to the car and it stated it was something with the air bag. I took it to the Larry Miller Nissan Mesa AZ. Wednesday, 2-4. According to them I was told the light indicated the air bag would not deployed if I were in an accident. That is life threating. This is report I got from them: They checked for codes found code B0020-13 store din air bag followed the diagnosis procedure as per the ESM to inspect the air bag seta harness to be okay connected first step is to replace the LH side air bag module as per the DTC. They told me it would cost $3,247.44 to fix. I know there was a recall on the air bag for my make and model but unknown to me when it was posted. My car have always ran like a new vehicle to this day until this happen. It should be considered a manufacture issue and should be repaired by the manufacture.
#11710419 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
Didn't know what the list this one but at a certain speed on the highway the hood latch comes loose unlocks, and my backup camera All of a sudden doesn't always work, sometimes the screen is completely black... Also the sensor that tells you that a car is too close to you keeps turning itself off and then when you check the radar sensor to make sure that it's clear of debris there's no debris but yet this thing just keeps turning itself off while you're on the highway or local road... I will list when the first problem started happening and then we know when the other ones start happening consecutively afterwards.. electrical issue front passenger door will not open automatically Putting my passenger at risk
#11710419 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | | N/A miles
Didn't know what the list this one but at a certain speed on the highway the hood latch comes loose unlocks, and my backup camera All of a sudden doesn't always work, sometimes the screen is completely black... Also the sensor that tells you that a car is too close to you keeps turning itself off and then when you check the radar sensor to make sure that it's clear of debris there's no debris but yet this thing just keeps turning itself off while you're on the highway or local road... I will list when the first problem started happening and then we know when the other ones start happening consecutively afterwards.. electrical issue front passenger door will not open automatically Putting my passenger at risk
#11710419 | LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | | N/A miles
Didn't know what the list this one but at a certain speed on the highway the hood latch comes loose unlocks, and my backup camera All of a sudden doesn't always work, sometimes the screen is completely black... Also the sensor that tells you that a car is too close to you keeps turning itself off and then when you check the radar sensor to make sure that it's clear of debris there's no debris but yet this thing just keeps turning itself off while you're on the highway or local road... I will list when the first problem started happening and then we know when the other ones start happening consecutively afterwards.. electrical issue front passenger door will not open automatically Putting my passenger at risk
#11709319 | ENGINE | | N/A miles
NISSAN ALTIMA TORQUE STRUT MOUNT AND PASSENGER SIDE MOTOR MOUNT FAILURE

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Safety Rating for the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

The 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).

Test Category Rating
Overall Rating ★★★★★ (5/5)
Frontal Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Side Crash ★★★★★ (5/5)
Rollover ★★★★ (4/5)

Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 25 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

REV 5 - 2013-18 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension REVISED September 27, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from April 12, 2022 has been revised to include the following: • The claims information section has been updated with parts ordering information:  Parts must now be ordered using PC914.  Parts...

REV 4 - 2013-18 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension REVISED April 12, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from March 25, 2022 has been revised to include the following: • The claims information section has been updated with information regarding vehicles whose warranty extension expired while waiting for parts.

REV2 - 2013-18 A — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Halogen Headlamp Warranty Extension REVISED February 23, 2022 Please discard earlier versions of this bulletin. The announcement from January 25, 2022 has been revised to include the following: • If a customer requests inspection due to a visibility concern, dealers should determine eligibility using the warranty extension page of Service...

NTB19-076B — POWER TRAIN

2018 ALTIMA AND 2018-2019 ROGUE; DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard all previous versions of this bulletin.

2013-18 Altima H — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Halogen Headlamp Class Action Owner Notification Beginning October 25, 2021, current and former owners and lessees of certain 2013-2018 Altimas will receive a postcard from a Settlement Administrator informing them of the terms of a proposed class action that, subject to final court approval, could extend the warranty on the...

NTB20-076 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

2021 ALTIMA WITH PR25DD ENGINE; NO ENGINE COVER SERVICE INFORMATION The APPLIED VEHICLE is not equipped with an engine cover. DO NOT file a warranty claim for a missing engine cover.

NTB19-076a — ENGINE

2018 ALTIMA AND 2018-2019 ROGUE; DTC P17F0, P17F1, P0776, P2813, P1715, AND/OR P0841 STORED IF YOU CONFIRM One or more of the following DTCs are stored: P0776, P2813, P0841, P17F0, P17F1, P1715 HINT:  If DTCs other than those listed above are stored, this bulletin does not apply.  If...

NTB20-025a — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2018 ALTIMA AND ROGUE; CYLINDER HEAD This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard previous versions of this bulletin.

NTB20-027a — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR

VOLUNTARY EMISSIONS RECALL CAMPAIGN 2018 ALTIMA AND ROGUE; EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST ASSEMBLY This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Discard previous versions of this bulletin.

PC716_PC717 2018 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

QR25 Cylinder Head Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign ***** Campaign Summary ***** Nissan is conducting a Voluntary Emission Recall Campaign on approximately 2,209 specific MY2018 Nissan Rogue (T32) and 5,557 specific MY2018 Altima (L33) 2.5L vehicles identified in Service Comm to inspect the engine identification markings and, if they are from...

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA.

Investigation EA19002 — SUSPENSION:REAR Closed

Opened:

Rear Suspension Control Arm Failure

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