2015 Nissan Altima Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 95 engine complaints for the 2015 Nissan Altima, 10% of the 953 total complaints for that year. Owners reported failures at a median of 53,500 miles, including sudden loss of power, stalling, and throttle-related error codes. No related engine recalls are listed for this model year.
- Engine complaints
- 95
- 10% of 953
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 2
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 53,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of acceleration or power while driving, sometimes accompanied by the check engine light turning on.
- Some describe the engine losing power in reverse or drive, with the temperature gauge fluctuating and the vehicle refusing to rev.
- Several complaints cite a throttle actuator control error (code P2101), causing the car to slow sharply on the highway and resist acceleration.
- Others report a mass air flow sensor fault (code P0101) that made the engine feel like it was struggling to accelerate.
- Multiple owners noted the check engine light appearing well before the vehicle's warranty coverage ended.
When 2015 Nissan Altima engine complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 13, 2015, latest Jan 28, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2015 Nissan Altima
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
Engine complaints by Altima model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many engine complaints does the 2015 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA lists 95 engine-related complaints for the 2015 Altima, which is 10% of the 953 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2015 Altima engine problems usually appear?
- The median mileage at failure for engine-related complaints is 53,500 miles.
- Is there a recall for the 2015 Nissan Altima engine?
- No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the engine component on the 2015 Altima.
- What symptoms do owners report with the 2015 Altima engine?
- Owners describe sudden loss of power, stalling, throttle actuator error codes, and mass air flow sensor faults that cause hesitation during acceleration.
- Is the engine a common complaint area for the 2015 Altima?
- Engine complaints make up 10% of all complaints for the 2015 Altima, a share that is lower than several other model years, including 2016 at 23% and 2019 at 28%.