2023 Nissan Altima Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Best The 2023 Nissan Altima has a complaint index of 5, the second-lowest among the 21 model years with data, earning a Best verdict. NHTSA lists 29 complaints, 0 recalls, and no do-not-drive campaigns for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 5/100
- #20 of 21 Altima years
- Verdict
- Best
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 29
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 5
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 1
- Injuries
- 2
- Top issue
- Electrical System
- NHTSA overall rating
- 5 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 29.5
- 26.5 city / 35 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
Top 2023 Nissan Altima problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Electrical System10 (34%)
- Engine7 (24%)
- Other5 (17%)
- Brakes4 (14%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (14%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
- Seat Belts1 (3%)
- Steering1 (3%)
- Structure & Body1 (3%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Owners report unintended acceleration combined with brakes that failed to stop the vehicle, leading it to leave the roadway.
- Some describe the ABS warning light illuminating followed by the ABS activating on its own and the vehicle veering off the road.
- Forward collision or automatic emergency braking systems reportedly failed to detect a stopped vehicle ahead or triggered unexpectedly after a crash.
- Engine warnings for power reduction have appeared at highway speed along with shaking, loss of power, and smoke from the hood.
- Electrical system complaints include a loud bang through the speakers from the satellite radio and an alternator failing without any dashboard warning.
- Owners also mention distorted vision through the front windows and a rear windshield shattering while driving.
2023 Nissan Altima recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2023 Nissan Altima fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 26.5 MPG
- Highway
- 35 MPG
- Combined
- 29.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $2,200
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2023 compared with other Altima years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Nissan Altima reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Altima ranks among the better years for this model, with a complaint index of 5 and no recalls filed.
- What problems does the 2023 Nissan Altima have?
- NHTSA complaints for this year center on the electrical system (34% of complaints) and engine issues (24%), along with some brake and collision-avoidance system reports.
- Does the 2023 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
- No. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2023 Altima, including no do-not-drive recalls.
- How does the 2023 Altima compare to other Altima years?
- The 2023 Altima has a complaint index of 5 and ranks 20th out of 21 model years for reported problems, earning a Best verdict, well below years like 2013 (complaint index 100) and 2009 (complaint index 95).
- What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Nissan Altima?
- EPA rates the 2023 Altima at 29.5 mpg combined (26.5 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,200.