2011 Nissan Altima Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 83,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2011 Nissan Altima, 2% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 83,700 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.
“The stability controls come on and then they don't go away and the car don't run anymore, it turns on and car is useless. The stability controls turn on and doesn't turn off again, I have to shut off the entire car for more than 3 minutes and when I start it back on it turns off. Not even the switch that say turn off doesn't work. Suddenly it turns on again and same cycle back again and the car just doesn't run.”
NHTSA complaint #11162044, filed 2018-12, 155,000 miles“While in motion the traction control light comes on and it will not let us accelerate above 2500 RPM. The car jolts or stutters not changing into a higher gear. With it being a CVT transmission I don't know how that works but the only way we were able to get home from the middle of our trip back from ga due to hurricane irma was to use the optional gear shift mode and slowly accelerate through the gears while not going over 2500 RPM. My brother looked into it and said it may be a faulty sensor.”
NHTSA complaint #11023420, filed 2017-09, 128,000 miles“2011 Nissan Altima sr sedan 3.5 CVT. When driving, CVT goes into safe mode with reduced acceleration, indicating a transmission issue and would also trigger vehicle dynamic control system fault.. Original engine code was p0175. Had mechanic replace 31935-1xf00 speed sensor assy. Problem was not corrected. Took to local dealer and was told needs new transmission control module unit $850 and new transmission $3,500. Only 39,400 miles on vehicle (60,000 mile powertrain) but past he 60 month warranty by 5 months. Nissan will not cover. …”
NHTSA complaint #10946177, filed 2017-01, 39,400 miles“I have replaced the mass air flow sensor and the code keeps coming on. It only stayed off for a month. It causes the car to idle rough. I am not sure if the other problems that are happening are related but the only light that comes on is the service engine light and the code shows p0101.”
NHTSA complaint #11290247, filed 2019-12“The contact owns a 2011 Nissan Altima the contact stated that while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle lost power. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection who stated that the independent power drive module needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 29,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10500033, filed 2013-02, 29,000 milesElectronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 | 2% |
| 2018 | 11 | 5% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 1% |
| 2015 | 7 | 1% |
| 2014 | 12 | 1% |
| 2013 | 31 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 2% |
| 2009 | 26 | 2% |
| 2008 | 8 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 1% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Altima
68 complaintsOther or unknown
42 complaintsEngine
36 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Nissan Altima
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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