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2018 Nissan Altima

Brake and electronics complaints lead the 2018 Altima

From 222 owner reports to NHTSA, service brakes are the most common complaint at 22%, followed by the electrical system (17%) and air bags (16%). Power train issues (10%) and forward collision avoidance (7%) round out the top five. No fires, injuries, or deaths were reported, though a handful of complaints involved crashes, so the details below are worth a read.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 22%
The top complaint: 49 reports (22% of all complaints). Includes 4 crashes; no fires or injuries reported.
Electrical System safety 17%
The second most reported area: 37 reports (17%). Linked to 1 crash; no fires or injuries reported.
Air Bags safety 16%
35 reports (16%), often about the air bag warning light coming on. Includes 2 crashes; no fires or injuries reported.
Power Train0 10%
22 reports (10%), commonly about power loss or hesitation while accelerating. No crashes, fires, or injuries reported.
Forward Collision Avoidance0 7%
15 reports (7%), often about the automatic emergency braking system not working. No crashes, fires, or injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 222 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only — not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Team AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.