YearToAvoid

2024 Nissan Altima Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2024 Nissan Altima has a complaint index of 20, ranking 17th worst out of 21 model years, and carries a Best verdict. It has 41 complaints, 1 recall for a steering bolt issue, and no do-not-drive recalls.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
20/100
#17 of 21 Altima years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
41
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
7
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
6
Top issue
Collision Avoidance & Cameras
Best nearby year
2025
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
29.5
26.5 city / 35 hwy
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0

Top 2024 Nissan Altima problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (20%)
  2. Other8 (20%)
  3. Structure & Body8 (20%)
  4. Brakes5 (12%)
  5. Engine5 (12%)
  6. Steering5 (12%)
  7. Suspension, Wheels & Tires5 (12%)
  8. Transmission & Powertrain4 (10%)
  9. Electrical System3 (7%)
  10. Airbags2 (5%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Steering can suddenly become tight or lock up with reduced control, in some cases leading to a crash after repeated occurrences.
  • Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during rear-end or front-right collisions despite significant impact speeds.
  • Brakes have reportedly failed to stop the vehicle, sometimes preceded by a clicking noise or a burning rubber smell.
  • Owners report phantom braking or automatic emergency braking activating around 35 mph due to a sensor issue picked up by the dealer.
  • An engine fire was reported after smoke was seen coming from under the hood while driving on the freeway.
  • One complaint described multiple warning lights activating at once along with sudden deceleration and a reported loss of several vehicle systems.
2024 Nissan Altima complaints: complaints filed per month4Oct 2023Mar 2024Aug 2024May 2025Nov 2025Mar 2026Jul 2026
41 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2024 (4).

2024 Nissan Altima recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 23V882000Dec 21, 2023Steering5 vehicles

    Steering:rack and pinion

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.

    Risk: A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC997.

2024 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.

2024 compared with other Altima years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2022Best030030.5
2023Best529029.5
2024Best2041129.5
2025Best107230

All Nissan Altima years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2024 Nissan Altima reliable?
Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2024 Altima ranks 17th worst out of 21 Altima model years with a complaint index of 20, earning a Best verdict relative to other Altima years.
Does the 2024 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists one recall (23V882000) for bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack that may loosen and cause a loss of steering control. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
What is the most common problem area for the 2024 Nissan Altima?
Collision Avoidance & Cameras is the top problem area, accounting for 8 of 41 complaints (20% share), followed closely by Structure & Body issues also at 20%.
How does the 2024 Altima compare to other bad Altima years?
The 2024 model's complaint index of 20 is far below years like 2013 (index 100) and 2009 (index 95), which carry Avoid verdicts, making 2024 one of the lower-risk Altima years.
What is the fuel economy of the 2024 Nissan Altima?
EPA rates the 2024 Altima at 29.5 mpg combined (26.5 city / 35 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,200.

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.