2018 Nissan Altima Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 5%of 226 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,675miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Nissan Altima, 5% of the 226 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,675 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Front collision sensor turns on even without any cars in front. The dealer said sometimes the rain affects the sensor but it still turns on even when it's not raining. Once it's the warning light is on, it never turns off. I'm concerned for my safety especially when the emergency brakes depends on the sensor. This happens whenever I drive on a city street. I've had this car since 12/8/19.”
NHTSA complaint #11289337, filed 2019-12, 43,850 miles“The front sensor on my 2018 Nissan Altima malfunctions, stating that there's a front radar obstruction at times. Other times, it falsely detects a vehicle too close in front of me when there's nothing actually in front of me on streets and on the freeway. It recently engaged the brakes while I was on a street when it falsely detected another vehicle too close in front of me. Luckily, no accident resulted.”
NHTSA complaint #11234951, filed 2019-07, 45,500 miles“I began experiencing issues with what we believe to be my break switch, and while I was driving down the road 3 of my breaks locked up, also taking away my ability to stop.”
NHTSA complaint #11340280, filed 2020-07, 58,894 miles“While driving a sensor light appears and reads obstruction unavailable and stays for several minutes before turning off this happens at least 5 to 6 times a week. Another problem im having is a knocking sound under driver feet while driving and turning I took it in to have it checked and the technician drove it heard the sound kept the car a whole day but said he couldn't find anything wrong but clearly there is a problem if he and I hear can hear the noise. When I picked the car up it still makes the same sound and I'm afraid while driving something may happen to the wheels. …”
NHTSA complaint #11278707, filed 2019-11, 29,778 miles“The front radar is faulty and is causing issues with the front emergency braking (feb). There is a notification that says feb unavailable: front radar obstruction . This is causing a regular distraction to the driver and also poses in a risk that the vehicle may automatically brake unexpectedly or not brake in an emergency situation.”
NHTSA complaint #11291607, filed 2019-12, 40,000 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 2018 Nissan Altima
60 complaintsBrakes
49 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsAir bags
36 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsForward collision avoidance
15 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 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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