2023 NISSAN ALTIMA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
33
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA has received a total of 33 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. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Nissan North America, Inc. for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (10 complaints), Unknown Or Other (5 complaints), and Engine (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA
33 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiressidewall | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
I purchased my car earlier this year. Paid in full. After having it for about 3 months I had to get a new battery. Now, about 2 months later I’m having to get a new alternator. A licensed car mechanic purchased the battery and put it on. The alternator, I went to the Nissan dealership and they told me it was the alternator. Never any lights or warning lights or labels, with battery I had to boost it, with Alternator it just started making a loud sound. I was afraid if mind and willows(my 6 year old) safety, driving and breaking down on the road, so I took it to Nissan to run a test on it. With no warnongs and this loyd noise i was freaked out. The altinador cost $901.00, just for the part, with a 2 week back order.
Attempted to start 2023 Nissan Altima. Engine did not turn over. Dashboard lights came on and then shut off. No further response. Had Altima towed to Nissan Dealer and after two weeks of sitting at the dealership. We were informed that the BCM unit needed to be replaced and fobs reprogrammed. Cause of BCM FAILURE UNKNOWN.
Attempted to start 2023 Nissan Altima. Engine did not turn over. Dashboard lights came on and then shut off. No further response. Had Altima towed to Nissan Dealer and after two weeks of sitting at the dealership. We were informed that the BCM unit needed to be replaced and fobs reprogrammed. Cause of BCM FAILURE UNKNOWN.
My mechanic noticed oil leaking near the oil pressure switch during a routine oil change. Told me to take it to dealership since I should still be under warranty. When I took it in, they very quickly were able to access that the oil pressure switch was faulty. Mechanic said it is a known problem. If it is a known issue, why not recall it?!
The contact owns a 2023 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 20 MPH, there was a popping sound coming from the front driver’s seat, and the seat detached and became unhinged. A dealer was contacted. No injuries were reported. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the seat frame needed to be replaced. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, and while inspecting the vehicle, the contact became aware that there was a part missing from the seat frame. The seat frame was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Safety Rating for the 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA
The 2023 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 | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
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 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA
Nissan North America, Inc. has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
NTB21-013B — POWER TRAIN
PREVENT FRONT AXLE THREAD DAMAGE DURING NUT REMOVAL This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
NTB23-017A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MISSING SXM RADIO CHANNELS This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB23-017.
NTB23-017A — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
MISSING SXM RADIO CHANNELS This bulletin is no longer active. Please discard previous versions of NTB23-017.
NTB23-017 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT
MISSING SXM RADIO CHANNELS IF YOU CONFIRM The customer has an active SXM subscription and is missing the radio channels below: HINT: The SXM radio may also be missing several music genres. ACTION Perform the SERVICE PROCEDURE to update the AV Control Unit.
NTB23-017 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MISSING SXM RADIO CHANNELS IF YOU CONFIRM The customer has an active SXM subscription and is missing the radio channels below: HINT: The SXM radio may also be missing several music genres. ACTION Perform the SERVICE PROCEDURE to update the AV Control Unit.
NTB23-017 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
MISSING SXM RADIO CHANNELS IF YOU CONFIRM The customer has an active SXM subscription and is missing the radio channels below: HINT: The SXM radio may also be missing several music genres. ACTION Perform the SERVICE PROCEDURE to update the AV Control Unit.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NISSAN ALTIMA
- 2018 NISSAN ALTIMA — 314 complaints
- 2019 NISSAN ALTIMA — 323 complaints
- 2020 NISSAN ALTIMA — 263 complaints
- 2021 NISSAN ALTIMA — 95 complaints
- 2022 NISSAN ALTIMA — 50 complaints
- 2023 NISSAN ALTIMA (current)
- 2024 NISSAN ALTIMA — 50 complaints
- 2025 NISSAN ALTIMA — 6 complaints
- 2026 NISSAN ALTIMA — 0 complaints
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