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2011 Nissan Altima recalls and problems

1 recall and 242 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2011 Nissan Altima.

1
recalls
242
owner complaints
11
complaints mentioning a crash
5
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2011 Nissan Altima recalls

Suspension

NHTSA campaign 11V371000 · reported July 19, 2011 · NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 20,000 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
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.
The risk
If the bolt comes out completely, the driver may experience difficulty controlling the direction of the vehicle which could result in a crash.
The fix
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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 16, 2026 · Air bags · 161,059 miles

The contact's granddaughter owns a 2011 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while a granddaughter was driving at an undisclosed speed, the steering wheel failed to turn in the intended direction, followed by an abnormal sound while turning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where diagnosis revealed…

Jun 3, 2026 · Vehicle speed control

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Engine Control Module (ECM) is malfunctioning, triggering persistent P0101 codes related to the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. This specific issue is addressed in Nissan Technical Service Bulletin DE97AA, which…

Feb 25, 2026 · Power train

Drive axle suddenly not functioning properly, caused dangerous conditions to stop the car while driving on highway.

Jul 12, 2025 · Engine

This is the second nissan altima iv owed an the problem eatch one iv had is that were the idler tensioner pully gose and bolts to brakes so there for you cant put the idler tensioner pully back on

Jul 3, 2025 · Engine

What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? The Engine Control Module (ECM) is malfunctioning, triggering persistent P0101 codes related to the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor. This specific issue is addressed in Nissan Technical Service Bulletin DE97AA, which…

Altima model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2008 41,0305413
2009 41,547368
2010 3381259
2011 1242115
2012 4426242
2013 122,313639
2014 81,114528

Across all years, the 2013 Altima has the most complaints (2,313). All Nissan Altima years →

Questions

Does the 2011 Nissan Altima have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Nissan Altima, the most recent reported on July 19, 2011 (Suspension). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Nissan Altima?
Owners have filed 242 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is power train (68 complaints), followed by unknown or other (40).
How many 2011 Nissan Altima complaints mention a crash or fire?
11 of 242 complaints report a crash and 5 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 16, 2026.