Electronic Parking Brake lights on the dashboard even though the EBP is disengaged. Car drives fine - just beeps due to the dashboard having the EBP sensor on.
The worst 2024 Nissan Altima problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Driver assistance9
- Brakes6
- Body5
- Engine5
- Steering5
- Electrical4
- Seats4
- Transmission4
- Airbags2
- Fuel system2
- Seat belts2
- Tires2
- Visibility2
- Wheels2
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2024 Nissan Altima
Recalls 1
Steering: rack and pinion
- What is wrong
- Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2024 Altima vehicles. The bolts connecting the electronic power steering unit to the steering rack may loosen, resulting in a loss of steering control or steering lock-up.
- Risk
- A loss of steering control or steering lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 9, 2024. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑7669. Nissan's number for this recall is PC997.
Recall number 23V882000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2024 Nissan Altima 18
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Wiring harness repair information
- Certification label and VIN plate replacement service information
- Automatic emergency braking warning light blinking applied systems
- DTC B00A0-00 stored
- CAN communication codes – diagnostic tips and guidelines
- CAN communication – network diagnostic flow chart
- Vehicle key not detected / authenticated, engine will not start
- DTC C1A17-49 or C2580-49 stored in laser/radar
- Windshield cracking
- Removing foreign material from the window glass
2024 Nissan Altima fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | FWD | 27 | 36-38 | 30-31 |
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | AWD | 26 | 34 | 29 |
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 25 | 34 | 29 |
What 2024 Nissan Altima owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When door is unlocked the door will not open you have to keep doing it to open the door does it sometimes but still should not be doing it
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while reversing, the rear-view camera image was distorted and was blurry. The contact stated that on a sunny day the image was unviewable. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. While driving for Uber, a customer alerted the contact of an abnormally strong odor in the rear seats of the vehicle. The contact later discovered that there was white mold inside the trunk of the vehicle and the spare tire compartment which was caused by the filament used to seal the liners in the trunk and rear seats. The contact was concerned about the health risk. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while entering the vehicle and closing the door, the rear windshield shattered spontaneously. The vehicle was towed to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 7,893.
I came home to the glass shattered on the rear windshield of the car. It was buckled up but in pieces. Some of the class has been removed. If driving and this happened it could have caused an accident. Called dealer they said to file a case with Nissan
Component/System Failure: Front driver's seatback cover assembly (Nissan Part Number: 87650-9HB2B). The factory structural stitching on the center backrest panel is actively unraveling and separating. The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: The seatback cover serves as the structural envelope for the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Side-Impact Airbag. Because the structural factory stitching has failed, the engineered tension of the airbag housing unit is compromised. A unravelling cover cannot ensure the precise breakaway path required for the side airbag to deploy correctly. This structural defect poses a severe safety liability, risking delayed deployment, non-deployment, or improper trajectory of a critical safety restraint during a collision. Inspections by Others & Dealer Confirmation: The physical separation of the stitching was presented to and verified by an authorized manufacturer dealership (Hubler Nissan) on April 21, 2026. The dealership acknowledged the physical failure of the stitching but refused to perform a factory-certified repair. Nissan's warranty claims the restraint system is covered for 60,000 miles, yet the dealership officially advised me to take the vehicle to a third-party, non-certified local shop ("Dr. Vinyl") to repair the structural housing of an active explosive device. This creates an unacceptable safety liability for both the vehicle occupants and Nissan. Warning Lamps & Prior History: No active dashboard SRS warning lamps are illuminated, as the fault is a physical structural breakdown rather than an electrical failure. The issue first appeared prior to 36,000 miles and continues to progressively worsen.
When the vehicle is put in reverse, the screen for the rear camera goes completely blank. This is a known defect with many Nissan vehicles, to which Nissan has issued numerous recalls to address this exact issue. However, the year, make, and model of my vehicle has not been included in any of Nissan’s recalls.
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 65 MPH, the contact received third-degree burns to the buttocks from the driver’s side seat warmer. The contact was in a wheelchair due to the burns, and medical attention was required. A dealer was contacted and requested to open the vehicle seats. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 15,073.
The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes erroneously activated, and the vehicle felt as if it was sliding while driving in the rain. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided due to the address. The failure mileage was unknown.
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Questions about the 2024 Nissan Altima
Is the 2024 Nissan Altima reliable?
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2024 Nissan Altima, fewer than a typical Altima model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2024 Nissan Altima?
Driver assistance and stability, with 9 complaints. Next is brakes (6).
How many recalls does the 2024 Nissan Altima have?
1 recall, covering steering.
What year does the Nissan Altima have the most driver assistance problems?
The Nissan Altima model years with the most driver assistance complaints are 2019 (54 complaints), 2013 (36 complaints) and 2020 (33 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2024 Nissan Altima get?
Official estimates for the 2024 Nissan Altima range from 29 to 31 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 27 city and 36-38 highway.
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