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US recalls (1)
Suspension
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk: IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
Owner complaints (242)
Owners filed 242 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Nissan Altima (11 crashes, 5 fires, 9 injuries reported). Among 34 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 234).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Power train | 68 | |
| Unknown or other | 40 | |
| Engine | 36 | |
| Electrical system | 32 | |
| Structure | 27 | |
| Air bags | 22 | |
| Suspension | 14 | |
| Steering | 13 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2011 Nissan Altima.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2011 Nissan Altima 4 DR FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2011 Nissan Altima 2 DR FWD | – | – | – | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2011 Nissan Altima version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Altima 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 | 32 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Altima 3.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 20 | 27 | 22 | $3,050 |
| Altima Coupe 2.5 L Manual 6-spd | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Altima Coupe 2.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 23 | 31 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Altima Coupe 3.5 L Manual 6-spd | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| Altima Coupe 3.5 L Automatic (AV-S6) | 20 | 27 | 23 | $2,900 |
| Altima Hybrid 2.5 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 33 | 33 | 33 | $2,050 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.