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2023 Nissan Altima Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

7/100

#15 most-complained of 16 Altima years

The 2023 Nissan Altima has a Complaint Index of 7, the lowest among its ranked years, and ranks 15th worst (best) out of 16 model years with 29 complaints and no recalls. It carries a "Best" verdict relative to other Altima years.

Complaints
29
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
5 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29.5
26.5 city / 35 hwy

Top 2023 Nissan Altima problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System10 (34%)
  2. Engine7 (24%)
  3. Other5 (17%)
  4. Brakes4 (14%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras4 (14%)
  6. Visibility & Wipers2 (7%)
  7. Seat Belts1 (3%)
  8. Steering1 (3%)
  9. Structure & Body1 (3%)
  10. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (3%)

What owners report

  • Owners report the ABS system independently engaging at low speed on slick roads, causing the vehicle to jerk and veer off the road.
  • Some describe sudden unintended acceleration with the brake pedal pressed to the floor failing to stop the car.
  • Others report an engine malfunction warning followed by shaking, power loss, and smoke from under the hood while driving at highway speed.
  • Several drivers say the automatic emergency braking or forward collision system activated unnecessarily or failed to detect a stopped vehicle ahead, contributing to a crash.
  • Owners describe the backup camera screen turning white or failing intermittently, especially in cold weather.
  • A few report the vehicle failing to start, with the body control module reported as the cause after dealer diagnosis.
2023 Nissan Altima complaints: complaints filed per month5Feb 2023Jan 2024Nov 2024Jul 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Jul 2026; peak Sep 2023 (5).

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

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021Best2070230
2022Best030030.5
2023Best729029.5
2024Good2741129.5
2025Best137230

All Nissan Altima years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2023 Altima has a Complaint Index of 7, the lowest of any Altima model year, and carries a "Best" verdict compared to other years. It has 29 complaints and no recalls on record.
What is the top problem area for the 2023 Nissan Altima?
Electrical System issues are the most reported, accounting for 34% of complaints, followed by Engine problems at 24% and Brakes at 14%.
Does the 2023 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2023 Altima, including zero do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2023 Altima compare to other years like 2013?
The 2023 Altima's Complaint Index of 7 is far lower than the 2013 Altima's index of 100, which is the worst-ranked year with 2,312 complaints and 12 recalls.
What mileage do 2023 Altima brake problems show up at?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 35,250 miles for reported brake issues on the 2023 Altima.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.