2018 Nissan Altima reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Nissan Altima — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 320
- 139 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 60 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 2
- see below
- Reported harm
- 16 reported crashes · 6 injuries
What owners report fails — 2018 Nissan Altima
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 60
- SERVICE BRAKES 48
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 36
- AIR BAGS 35
- POWER TRAIN 21
2 recalls on record for the 2018 Nissan Altima
- NHTSA 20V315000 · 2021 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If t
- NHTSA 19V654000 · 2019 · BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CA The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.
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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 2018 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 2018 Nissan Altima reliable?
NHTSA has 320 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Nissan Altima and 2 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (60 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Nissan Altima units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Nissan Altima?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (60), service brakes (48), electrical system (36), air bags (35). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2018 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.