2001 Nissan Altima Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 159 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,005miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2001 Nissan Altima, 3% of the 159 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,005 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“(1)heavy rains during the last week in oct0ber 2204. (2)structural failure of trunk lid causing water to leak into truck during heavy rain. (3)second occurrence. Repair service schedule for november 1, 2004. Original failure and leak repair occurred february.2003 (replaced weather stripping).”
NHTSA complaint #10097956, filed 2004-10, 38,005 miles“In relation to the NHTSA campaign id# 81v136000 the rust will cause problems in the near future. I purchased the vehicle on 09/28/02. All components on the underbody has rusted. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #768735, filed 2002-10Related service bulletins
- 10232658Feb 27, 2023REMOVING FOREIGN MATERIAL FROM THE WINDOW GLASS This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 10232656Feb 27, 2023WINDSHIELD CRACKING This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 5 | 12% |
| 2022 | 2 | 6% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 7 | 4% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 3 | 1% |
| 2017 | 18 | 5% |
| 2016 | 29 | 5% |
| 2015 | 63 | 7% |
| 2014 | 52 | 5% |
| 2013 | 134 | 6% |
| 2012 | 33 | 8% |
| 2011 | 27 | 11% |
| 2010 | 30 | 8% |
| 2009 | 90 | 6% |
| 2008 | 312 | 30% |
| 2007 | 27 | 6% |
| 2006 | 221 | 27% |
| 2005 | 351 | 32% |
| 2004 | 42 | 15% |
| 2003 | 126 | 14% |
| 2002 | 128 | 12% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 4 | 5% |
| 1998 | 6 | 5% |
| 1997 | 8 | 7% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 7 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2001 Nissan Altima
59 complaintsSuspension
20 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsEngine
7 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsEquipment
6 complaintsSeat belts
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology