2000-2023 Nissan Altima Problems: 16 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2000-2023 model years · 7,820+ owner reports · Updated May 2026
According to Au7o's analysis of 7,820+ owner reports, the 2000-2023 Nissan Altima has 16 documented known issues, with 9 rated critical. The most serious are CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder ($300-$5,000 repair), Steering Column Lock Failure ($400-$1,200 repair), Fuel Pump Failure (Recall) ($0-$0 repair), Engine Control Module Relay / ECM Power Interruption Causing Stall or No-Start ($0-$250 repair), Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor / Air Bag Warning Light Fault ($250-$1,800 repair), Brake Master Cylinder Internal Seal Failure Causing Long Pedal or Reduced Braking ($0-$900 repair), Rear Lower Control Arm Corrosion and Separation Risk ($0-$1,200 repair), 2.5L Pre-Catalyst Breakdown Causing Excessive Oil Consumption and Engine Damage ($900-$4,500 repair) and Rusting Front Floorboards and Underbody Corrosion Near the Firewall/Subframe Area ($500-$3,000 repair). The most commonly reported issue is CVT Transmission Failure/Shudder with 4,500 owner reports. Across all issues, repair costs range from $100 to $5,000. at .