- Safety
- 5
- of 5 stars
- Recalls
- 1
- on record
- MPG
- 31
- combined
Open recalls on record
1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.
Vehicle Summary
2024 Nissan Altima
Before You Buy
Safety record at a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 1
- Owner complaints
- 40
- Complaints citing a crash
- 7
These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalized by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.
1 Recall on Record
These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.
Safety recalls
1 NHTSA campaign affecting this model year.
- 23V882000high
Steering issue
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.
Consequence
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Full campaign recordRemedy
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.
NHTSA crash-test ratings
NCAP star ratings and the underlying test breakdown for the 2024 Nissan Altima.
Frontal crash
- Driver
- 5 / 5
- Passenger
- 4 / 5
Side crash
- Driver
- 4 / 5
- Passenger
- 5 / 5
- Side pole
- 5 / 5
Rollover
- Rollover risk
- 9.2%
- Dynamic tip
- No Tip
Driver-assistance technologies
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
- Forward collision warning
- Standard
- Lane departure warning
- Standard
What the ratings mean
NHTSA gives the 2024 Nissan Altima 5 out of 5 stars overall, level with the 5-star median for the 11 comparable 2024 vehicles NHTSA rated in this class.
NHTSA published results for every NCAP test in this program, so the overall star rating rests on a complete set of crash and rollover results.
NHTSA's dynamic test put this vehicle's rollover probability at 9.2% in a single-vehicle crash — the figure behind the rollover star rating, published here because the star alone hides how wide each band is.
Fuel economy & emissions
EPA figures for the 2024 Nissan Altima, with tailpipe CO₂ and class context.
27
City
38
Hwy
31
Comb
- Annual fuel cost
- $2,000
- Tailpipe CO₂
- 282 g/mi
How this compares
At 31 MPG combined, the 2024 Nissan Altima ranks 3rd of 14 midsize cars EPA rated for 2024 — 1.5 MPG better than the 29.5 MPG median for that group.
That places it a little above the middle of its class. Fuel cost is close enough to its rivals that other running costs will probably matter more.
EPA puts annual fuel spend at about $2,000, within $0 of the $2,000 typical for the class — roughly $10,000 over five years.
Tailpipe CO₂ is 282 grams per mile — about 4.2 metric tons over 15,000 miles of driving.
Consumer complaints
40 owner reports filed with NHTSA.
- 40
- Total
- 7
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 6
- Injuries
Most reported components
- OTHER11
- ENGINE6
- BRAKES5
- SEAT BELTS3
- WHEELS/TIRES3
Notable Issues
40 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 6 reports involve injuries. 7 reports involve a crash.
Most reported problems
Safety timeline
Every dated recall and NHTSA investigation for the 2024 Nissan Altima, newest first.
- Recall
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Dates are the NHTSA report-received date for recalls and the ODI open/close date for investigations. Crash-test ratings are not shown here because the source does not provide a reliable publication date for them.
Specifications & ratings
Specifications
- Body class
- Sedan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Engine
- 2.5L 4-cyl
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
Fuel economy
27
City
38
Hwy
31
Comb
- Annual cost
- $2,000
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
NHTSA crash ratings
- Overall
- Frontal
- Side
- Rollover
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Systems recalled
Safety timeline
Full timeline- Recall
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.