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Nissan Altima Hybrid years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 113 complaints about the Nissan Altima Hybrid since 2007, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2009 model year has 54 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and electrical problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2009
Owner complaints
113
Recalls
1
Worst year
2009
Model years
2007-2011

Nissan Altima Hybrid years to avoid

More than twice the Altima Hybrid's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Nissan Altima Hybrid years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Nissan Altima Hybrid complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20072008200920102011

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Nissan Altima Hybrid problems

All model years combined.

  • Electrical
    36
  • Steering
    28
  • Engine
    22
  • Airbags
    14
  • Brakes
    13
  • Acceleration
    9
  • Suspension
    8
  • Transmission
    6
  • Fuel system
    4
  • Body
    4
  • Seats
    3
  • Wheels
    2

Most reported problems on the Nissan Altima Hybrid

Steering lock-up 23

Nissan Altima Hybrid problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2011924Electrical01
20107812Engine54,00000
20093154Steering69,00002Avoid
20086516Brakes38,00014
20075627Airbags55,80612

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Nissan Altima Hybrid

What years of the Nissan Altima Hybrid should you avoid?

2009. It has more than twice the Nissan Altima Hybrid's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2009 alone has 54, mostly about steering and electrical.

What is the best year for a used Nissan Altima Hybrid?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Nissan Altima Hybrid?

Electrical, with 36 complaints across all years, followed by steering (28) and engine (22).

How many recalls does the Nissan Altima Hybrid have?

1 recall between 2007 and 2011. The 2008 model year has the most, with 1.

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