2017 Nissan Altima vs 2018 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: 2018 Altima has fewer recorded recall campaigns (2 vs 3), and 2018 Altima has fewer recorded owner complaints (223 vs 386). 2018 Altima carries more NHTSA investigations (4 vs 3). Both carry NHTSA crash ratings, and both have EPA fuel-economy data.
| Metric | 2017 Nissan Altima | 2018 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 386 | 223 |
| NHTSA investigations | 3 | 4 |
| 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.