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2023 Nissan AltimaProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 41 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
41
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Recalls
0
TSBs
59
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 41 complaints, 10 crashes, 1 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

terrible back up camera-night time especially

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
2

backup camera failure-stopped displaying

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

check engine light

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

11 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (11 reports).

Includes fuel costs, common repairs, and recall riskUnlock

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical11 (27%)
Engine6 (15%)
Other6 (15%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking4 (10%)
Brakes4 (10%)
Collision Avoidance2 (5%)
Visibility2 (5%)
Drivetrain1 (2%)

2023 Nissan Altima: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2023 Nissan Altima, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2023 Nissan Altima, with 6 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking Issues

Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Nissan Altima, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to forward collision avoidance: automatic emergency braking-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2023 Nissan Altima, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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23
8
24
15
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11
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2023 Nissan Altima. Recent trend: stable.

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2023 Nissan Altima NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Frontal crash

★★★★★

4 of 5 stars

Side crash

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

Rollover

★★★★★

5 of 5 stars

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Nissan Altima is the 2013 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

2023 Nissan Altima vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

41

Class avg

46

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 2023.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 41 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated . NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Nissan Altima Model Years

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2023 Nissan Altima: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Nissan Altima?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2023 Nissan Altima is related to the electrical, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2023 Nissan Altima reliable?
The 2023 Nissan Altima has 41 complaints, 10 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How safe is the 2023 Nissan Altima?
NHTSA rates the 2023 Nissan Altima 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars in frontal crash tests, 5 stars in side crash tests, 5 stars for rollover resistance. Where NHTSA tested more than one version, the lowest rating is shown.
How much does it cost to fix 2023 Nissan Altima problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2023 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2023 Nissan Altima according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Nissan Altima problems start?
Based on 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,300 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2023 Nissan Altima data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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