Model year 2024 · Midsize Cars

2024 Nissan Altima: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2024 Nissan Altima at 29–31 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 41 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

29–31

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Nissan dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2024 Nissan Altima recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2024 Nissan Altima, newest first.

Steering: Rack and pinion

NHTSA 23V882000 Reported Dec 21, 2023
Filed by
Nissan North America, Inc. (manufacturer recall no. PC997)
Units affected
5 (estimate)
Problem
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
Risk
A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC997.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2024 Nissan Altima fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2024 Nissan Altima EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
Altima2.5L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/38/31 mpg$2,150282
Altima AWD2.5L 4-cylAutomaticAll-Wheel DriveRegular26/34/29 mpg$2,300300
Altima SL/SR2.5L 4-cylAutomaticFront-Wheel DriveRegular27/36/30 mpg$2,250287
Altima SR2.0L 4-cyl turboCVT (8 modes)Front-Wheel DriveRegular25/34/29 mpg$2,300311

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2024 Nissan Altima crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2024 Nissan Altima NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.2%Standard
2024 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.2%Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2024 Nissan Altima owner complaints

Owners have filed 41 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Nissan Altima, most recently on Aug 7, 2026. 7 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2024 Nissan Altima complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other8
Engine5
Service brakes5
Steering5
Power train4
Back over prevention: Rearview system braking3
Electrical system3
Forward collision avoidance: Automatic emergency braking3
Seats3
Structure: Body3

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Nissan Altima model years

Nissan Altima by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 Altima28–30 mpg015/5
2025 Altima28–31 mpg275/5
2023 Altima29–31 mpg0305/5
2022 Altima29–32 mpg0315/5
2021 Altima29–32 mpg2705/5
2020 Altima29–32 mpg61615/5
2019 Altima29–32 mpg72345/5
2018 Altima26–31 mpg22265/5
2017 Altima26–31 mpg33935/5
2016 Altima26–31 mpg45555/5
2015 Altima26–31 mpg109525/5

All Nissan Altima years compared · Decode a VIN

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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