2023 Nissan AltimaRecalls, problems, MPG & safety
NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 30 owner complaints for the 2023 Nissan Altima. Most complaints involve electrical system (11) and engine (6). The EPA rates it 29–31 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.
Safety recalls
Owner complaints by component
- Electrical system11
- Engine6
- Forward collision avoidance4
- Service brakes3
- Visibility/wiper2
- Power train1
- Seats1
- Tires1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Complaints for each Altima model year we’ve synced.
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 125 |
| 1999 | 96 |
| 2000 | 176 |
| 2001 | 168 |
| 2002 | 1,062 |
| 2003 | 883 |
| 2004 | 276 |
| 2005 | 1,091 |
| 2006 | 824 |
| 2007 | 498 |
| 2008 | 1,031 |
| 2009 | 1,547 |
| 2010 | 381 |
| 2011 | 242 |
| 2012 | 426 |
| 2013 | 2,315 |
| 2014 | 1,113 |
| 2015 | 955 |
| 2016 | 555 |
| 2017 | 393 |
| 2018 | 226 |
| 2019 | 234 |
| 2020 | 182 |
| 2021 | 71 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 30 |
| 2024 | 43 |
| 2025 | 7 |
| 2026 | 1 |
- Crashes reported
- 5
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Deaths reported
- 0
What owners report most
Electrical system
“Our back up camera has colored lines in which won’t go away I can’t see what is around me or behind there were recalls on these cameras but not the 2023 Altima just seeing if others are having this problem. The car is only 3 years old”
Engine
“I was driving down the freeway at about 70 miles an hour. When a warning came up, saying engine malfunction power reduced, the car then started the shaking a bit and not getting any power. Smoke started pouring out of the hood. I then pulled over open the hood. It was then on fire(small).I put it out with some water. And then the car was unable to start. I then towed it to my house and i'm waiting here on inspection.”
Forward collision avoidance
“During a traffic incident on March 26 2026 I was the driver of the 2023 Nissan Altima SL and I suffered unnecessary bodily injury due to the AEB system. I was in a forward collision, the warning indicator did not go off, and the AEB may have went off after the crash unnecessarily causing major damage to my right shoulder tearing one ligament partially, one ligament completely and tearing my rotator cuff and needing reconstruction and two joints anchored. The impact of the AEB jolt went up my wrist and the force through my shoulder to cause that damage is inexplainable since I was at a complete stop and maybe only one car length away from the other car. I hit my face on the steering wheel. Airbags did not deploy. My son in the passenger seat suffered a concussion as did I. The only thing we can find that could cause this amount of damage is if the AEB decelerated after impact unnecessarily and the airbag did not deploy. That means our bodies were already moving through the impact of the crash only to have been thrust into a second unnecessarily intensely strong AEB jolt. Had the AEB not engaged, we would not have injuries. The warning system failed to activate…”
Engines, transmissions & drive
- EPA class
- Midsize Cars
- Engines
- 2.5L 4-cyl · 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Transmissions
- Automatic (variable gear ratios) · Automatic (AV-S8)
- Drive
- Front-Wheel Drive · All-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Regular Gasoline
Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.
EPA fuel economy by version
| Version | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 38 | 31 | $2,050 | 282 |
| Altima SL/SR Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · Front-Wheel Drive | 27 | 36 | 30 | $2,150 | 287 |
| Altima AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L · All-Wheel Drive | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,200 | 300 |
| Altima SR Auto (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,200 | 311 |
- 31mpg comb.
- 30mpg comb.
- 29mpg comb.
- 29mpg comb.
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.2%
- Frontal crash
- 4 of 5
- Side crash
- 5 of 5
- Side pole
- 5 of 5
- Rollover
- 5 of 5
- Rollover risk
- 9.2%
Maintenance basics
| Item | Miles | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil & filter | 5,000–10,000 mi | 6–12 months | Follow the oil-life monitor if fitted |
| Tire rotation | 5,000–7,500 mi | Every oil change | Check pressure monthly |
| Engine air filter | 15,000–30,000 mi | 1–2 years | Sooner in dusty areas |
| Cabin air filter | 15,000–25,000 mi | 1–2 years | |
| Brake fluid | — | 2–3 years | Absorbs moisture over time |
| Coolant | 60,000–100,000 mi | 5–10 years | Long-life coolants last longer |
| Spark plugs | 60,000–100,000 mi | — | Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end |
| 12V battery | — | 3–5 years | Heat shortens battery life |
- Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
6–12 months - Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
Every oil change - Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
1–2 years - Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
1–2 years - Brake fluid—
2–3 years - Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
5–10 years - Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
— - 12V battery—
3–5 years
2023 Altima questions
How many recalls does the 2023 Nissan Altima have?
0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 3, 2026.
What are the most common 2023 Nissan Altima problems?
Owners filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are electrical system (11), engine (6), forward collision avoidance (4). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2023 Nissan Altima get?
The EPA rates the 2023 Nissan Altima at 29–31 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (4 versions rated).
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2023 Nissan Altima 5 out of 5 stars overall.