Model Year Problem Record

Nissan Altima 2011 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2011 Nissan Altima: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

242Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

0Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

26Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Engine42

Brakes13

Fuel and Propulsion System11

Vehicle Speed Control9

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train69 complaints

69 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine42 complaints

42 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other41 complaints

41 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System32 complaints

32 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure27 complaints

27 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags22 complaints

22 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension14 complaints

14 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 11V371000.

Steering13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Brakes13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System11 complaints

11 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

11V371000Reported July 19, 2011 - 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on July 19, 2011. The campaign covers an estimated 20,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

20117

201215

201316

201412

201517

201621

201724

201838

201937

202011

202115

202211

20237

20245

20253

20263

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.