Worst 2011 Nissan Altima Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2011 Nissan Altima.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 67 | 1 | — | 99,936 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 35 | 1 | 1 | 76,765 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 30 | 2 | — | 39,408 mi | |
| Body Structure | 25 | 2 | 1 | 59,314 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 5 | — | 56,924 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 14 | 1 | — | 55,641 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 12 | 1 | — | 73,320 mi | |
| Fuel System | 10 | — | 1 | 76,818 mi | |
| Brakes | 8 | 1 | — | 31,390 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 8 | — | — | 71,748 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 6 | — | — | 87,850 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Emission Control:Crankcase (Pcv) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Firerelated | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Warning Light/Devices | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake Master Cylinder | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Interior Panels:Dashboard | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2011 Nissan Altima
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~20,000 vehicles.
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION.
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2011 Nissan Altima — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Nissan Altima reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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