2011 Nissan Altima
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Power train is the leading concern among 241 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 16th highest complaint count among 26 Altima model years with reports.
Of the 2011 reports, 11 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 9 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
SuspensionJul 19, 2011
NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION.
IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Campaign 11V371000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: structure
27 reports, newest first. Show all
Structure, Mar 22, 2013
INTERIOR DASH RATTLE IN A PILLAR. ROAD TESTED WITH TECHNICIAN CONFIRMED RATTLE. DEALER REPLACED A PILLAR COVER AND SPEAKER COVER -- REPAIR WAS MADE. RATTLE REPAIRED - DEALER WILL NEED TO STRIP DASHBOARD. - REPAIR WILL BE MADE AT LATER DATE. *TR
Structure, Mar 22, 2013
DRIVER DOOR HANDLE SQUEAKED WHEN PULLED. SERVICE ADVISOR STATED NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. UPON INSPECTION TECHNICIAN FOUND CABLE BINDING IN DOOR. CABLE WAS ADJUSTED AND DOOR WAS LUBED. DOOR HANDLE WAS REPAIRED. *TR