Model year record

2011 Nissan Altima

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 330 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 11V371000

Suspension

Component: Suspension
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 20,000
Reported to NHTSA: 2011-07-19
Owners notified: 2011-08-08

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train	68	100,200 mi
Unknown or other	42	60,000 mi
Engine	39	86,069 mi
Electrical system	33	35,000 mi
Structure: body	25	50,000 mi
Air bags	21	38,400 mi
Suspension	14	44,253 mi
Steering	12	67,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	11	65,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	10	78,000 mi
Service brakes	8	24,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	6	39,400 mi
Engine and engine cooling	4	19,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	4	19,531 mi
Tires	4	1,000 mi
Visibility/wiper	4	12,000 mi
Seat belts	3	78,000 mi
Seats	3	80,000 mi
Wheels	3	58,000 mi
Exterior lighting	2	10,440 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	2	90,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: engine control module (ECU/ECM)	1	120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)	1	139,640 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual	1	700 mi
Firerelated	1	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	1	51,087 mi
Seat belts: front: warning light/devices	1	700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder	1	—
Structure	1	125,000 mi
Structure: interior panels: dashboard	1	36,000 mi
Traction control system	1	170,000 mi
Visibility	1	40 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	1	1,000 mi

The 2010 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2012 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.