How common are electrical problems in the 2011 Nissan Altima?

NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Altima, which is 13% of the 241 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Altima electrical system?

No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2011 Altima's electrical system.

At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 35,000 miles.

Did the 2011 Altima electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to electrical system complaints for this year, with no fires and no injuries reported.

How does the 2011 Altima compare to other years for electrical complaints?

The 2011 Altima's 13% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is lower than years like 2015 (34%) and 2014 (32%), based on NHTSA data across model years.

2011 Nissan Altima Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Nissan Altima, 13% of its 241 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed. Median mileage at failure was 35,000 miles, with two crashes reported and no fires or injuries.

Electrical System complaints: 31; 13% of 241
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 35,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Push-to-start button fails to respond, leaving the car unable to start and sometimes requiring multiple attempts over minutes to get it running.
Vehicle becomes completely disabled with dashboard warning lights illuminated, including false open-door alerts, and requires towing.
Headlights or other systems shut off unexpectedly while driving, in one case leading to a crash after the driver lost visibility.
Keyless ignition system lacks adequate warning when the engine is left running after the smart key is removed from the vehicle.
Body control module reportedly needs reprogramming at the dealer to resolve failure to start.
Owners report being stranded repeatedly, with the vehicle failing to start intermittently over an extended period.

When 2011 Nissan Altima electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 2, 2011, latest Jun 3, 2026.

31 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2011 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2015 (3).

Electrical System recalls for the 2011 Nissan Altima

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Altima model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005110 (10%)
200679 (10%)
200740 (8%)
200895 (9%)
2009474 (31%)
201077 (20%)
201131 (13%)
201248 (11%)
2013590 (26%)
2014356 (32%)
2015320 (34%)
201683 (15%)
201744 (11%)
201849 (22%)
201959 (25%)
202043 (27%)
202121 (30%)
20227 (23%)
202310 (34%)
20243 (7%)
20251 (14%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are electrical problems in the 2011 Nissan Altima?: NHTSA lists 31 electrical system complaints for the 2011 Altima, which is 13% of the 241 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Nissan Altima electrical system?: No related recall is listed in NHTSA data for the 2011 Altima's electrical system.
At what mileage do electrical failures typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 35,000 miles.
Did the 2011 Altima electrical issues cause any crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes tied to electrical system complaints for this year, with no fires and no injuries reported.
How does the 2011 Altima compare to other years for electrical complaints?: The 2011 Altima's 13% share of complaints tied to the electrical system is lower than years like 2015 (34%) and 2014 (32%), based on NHTSA data across model years.