2011 Nissan Altima reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2011 Nissan Altima — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 320
- 55 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN
- 67 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 18 reported crashes · 11 injuries · 8 fires
What owners report fails — 2011 Nissan Altima
- POWER TRAIN 67
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 40
- ENGINE 36
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31
- STRUCTURE:BODY 25
1 recall on record for the 2011 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 11V371000 · 2011 · SUSPENSION IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CO
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2011 Nissan Altima units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2011 Nissan Altima reliable?
NHTSA has 320 consumer complaints on record for the 2011 Nissan Altima and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is power train (67 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2011 Nissan Altima units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Altima?
Owners most often report problems with: power train (67), unknown or other (40), engine (36), electrical system (31). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2011 Nissan Altima?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.