2016 Nissan Altima vs 2017 Nissan Altima
Two adjacent model years of the Nissan Altima, side by side. Every figure is a raw NHTSA/EPA count — not normalised by how many were sold.
Side by side: 2017 Altima has fewer recorded recall campaigns (3 vs 4), and 2017 Altima has fewer recorded owner complaints (386 vs 547). Both have 3 NHTSA investigations. Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2016 Nissan Altima | 2017 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 3 |
| Owner complaints | 547 | 386 |
| NHTSA investigations | 3 | 3 |
| NHTSA crash rating | Rated by NHTSA | Rated by NHTSA |
| EPA fuel economy | Available | Available |
How to read this
- A green check marks the lower raw count — fewer recorded issues, not a declared winner.
- Complaint totals are not normalised by vehicle population; a big-seller shows more of everything.
- Where a rating or EPA record is absent, that is missing data — not evidence of safety.