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Nissan · Cars · 2024
Nissan Altima (2024)
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⚠ 40 complaints
Status
Safe
Good track record, minimal issues
Status Safe — no safety recalls recorded; minor complaints only.
Specifications
Engine Size2.5L
TransmissionCVT
Combined MPG31 MPG
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Price$27,300–$36,790$23,000–$31,000———$27,900
Engine Capacity2.5L2L2L3L3L1.3L
Fuel TypeRegular GasolineRegularRegularDieselDieselRegular
TransmissionCVTAutomatic (AV-S1)Automatic (AV-S10)Automatic 10-spdAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic 9-spd
Body TypeSedanSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
About

The 2024 Nissan Altima offers a balanced package for the everyday driver, boasting impressive fuel efficiency with a combined 31 MPG. Its naturally aspirated 2.5L four-cylinder engine delivers a capable 188 horsepower, making it a practical choice for commuting and longer journeys.

Pros
  • Excellent combined MPG
  • No recalls on record
  • Clean complaint history
  • Spacious midsize car class
Cons
  • 40 complaints on record
Complaints40 total
NISSAN ALTIMA 2024 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
medium
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the door, the rear windshield shattered spontaneously. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,893.
NHTSAUSJun 2026Source →
NISSAN ALTIMA 2024 VISIBILITY/WIPER
low
I came home to the glass shattered on the rear windshield of the car. It was buckled up but in pieces. Some of the class has been removed. If driving and this happened it could have caused an accident. Called dealer they said to file a case with Nissan
NHTSAUSMay 2026Source →
NISSAN ALTIMA 2024 SEATS
high
Component/System Failure: Front driver's seatback cover assembly (Nissan Part Number: 87650-9HB2B). The factory structural stitching on the center backrest panel is actively unraveling and separating. The component is available for inspection upon request. ​ Safety Risk: The seatback cover serves as the structural envelope for the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Side-Impact Airbag. Because the structural factory stitching has failed, the engineered tension of the airbag housing unit is compromised. A unravelling cover cannot ensure the precise breakaway path required for the side airbag to deploy correctly. This structural defect poses a severe safety liability, risking delayed deployment, non-deployment, or improper trajectory of a critical safety restraint during a collision. ​Inspections by Others & Dealer Confirmation: The physical separation of the stitching was presented to and verified by an authorized manufacturer dealership (Hubler Nissan) on April 21, 2026. The dealership acknowledged the physical failure of the stitching but refused to perform a factory-certified repair. Nissan's warranty claims the restraint system is covered for 60,000 miles, yet the dealership officially advised me to take the vehicle to a third-party, non-certified local shop ("Dr. Vinyl") to repair the structural housing of an active explosive device. This creates an unacceptable safety liability for both the vehicle occupants and Nissan. ​ Warning Lamps & Prior History: No active dashboard SRS warning lamps are illuminated, as the fault is a physical structural breakdown rather than an electrical failure. The issue first appeared prior to 36,000 miles and continues to progressively worsen.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
NISSAN ALTIMA 2024 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
high
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact received third-degree burns to the buttocks from the driver’s side seat warmer. The contact was in a wheelchair due to the burns, and medical attention was required. A dealer was contacted and requested to open the vehicle seats. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,073.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
NISSAN ALTIMA 2024 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
medium
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes erroneously activated, and the vehicle felt as if it was sliding while driving in the rain. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided due to the address. The failure mileage was unknown.
NHTSAUSApr 2026Source →
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Status history
Certified→Safe5 Jun 2026
Lemon Score: 87. 10 data points. v3 scoring.
Uncertain→Certified31 May 2026
Lemon Score: 94. 4 data points. v3 scoring.
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