2011 Nissan Altima Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 17%of 242 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2011 Nissan Altima, 17% of the 242 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Our 2011 Nissan Altima has a black dash board that started feeling sticky. We have noticed that the dash board is melting. We also confirmed this with a local mechanic. We have seen older model's have had this same issue. It has melted to the point that you can't touch the dash much less lay anything on the dash board.”
NHTSA complaint #11337963, filed 2020-07, 110,000 miles“My vehicle has a very shiny, sticky and melting dashboard. This has been going on for approximately 3 years and has been getting progressively worse. I contacted Nissan and they said it is out of warranty (3 years, 36000 miles) and I'm on my own and they cannot help me. This is a big safety issue because the shine produces a glare all over my windshield and makes it difficult to see driving in the sunlight. Please help!!”
NHTSA complaint #11394456, filed 2021-02, 80,000 miles“The dashboard for my 2011 Nissan Altima is extremely sticky and melting. It create a major glare and covers a major portion on my windshield. This significantly reduces my ability to see the road, pedestrian or cyclists. Its even worse when I have to take turns. I started beginning of last year but wasn't such a big issue. But, it progressed with time and have become a major safety concern for me. I am bit scared to drive this car.”
NHTSA complaint #11361694, filed 2020-09, 90,000 miles“When driving for about 45 min or more and maybe a little hotter than usual, and you are driving on a freeway or highway, the speed will lock at 65 or under, it will not let you go any higher, when it locks it slows down fast like if hitting the breaks, this is so dangerous when on freeway we have been so close to accidents because of this, we travel on the car, and it has done it a lot lately, we know nothing of why it's this way.”
NHTSA complaint #11113715, filed 2018-07, 40 miles“My dashboard started melting!! In just the past month it has turned in to a shiny sticky mess that cannot be cleaned and impedes vision due to the reflection off the windshield. Very dangerous! I have contacted Nissan and am awaiting a response to see if they will help resolve the issue or not.”
NHTSA complaint #10937726, filed 2016-12, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 14% |
| 2024 | 8 | 20% |
| 2023 | 6 | 20% |
| 2022 | 9 | 29% |
| 2021 | 12 | 17% |
| 2020 | 36 | 20% |
| 2019 | 49 | 21% |
| 2018 | 60 | 27% |
| 2017 | 62 | 16% |
| 2016 | 81 | 15% |
| 2015 | 94 | 10% |
| 2014 | 84 | 8% |
| 2013 | 241 | 10% |
| 2012 | 58 | 14% |
| 2011 | 42 | 17% |
| 2010 | 72 | 19% |
| 2009 | 146 | 9% |
| 2008 | 201 | 20% |
| 2007 | 38 | 8% |
| 2006 | 64 | 8% |
| 2005 | 60 | 6% |
| 2004 | 10 | 4% |
| 2003 | 25 | 3% |
| 2002 | 24 | 2% |
| 2001 | 2 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 3 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 1% |
| 1997 | 10 | 9% |
| 1996 | 4 | 4% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2011 Nissan Altima
68 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 complaintsElectronic stability control
6 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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