2020 Nissan Altima Problems
Compared with other Nissan Altima years
Typical for this model
55/100 1.1× a typical year · 50 = typical
- Complaint rate is 1.1× that of a typical Nissan Altima year, weighted for crashes, fires, injuries, recalls and mileage, and allowing for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints.
- 56 of its 182 complaints were filed by the end of 2022.
- Most reported problem: False or unexpected automatic emergency braking (53 complaints, median 21,171 mi).
- 6 recall campaigns on record. A VIN search at nhtsa.gov/recalls shows open recalls for a specific vehicle.
Open NHTSA investigationHertz/Vehicles Rented with Open Recalls
Nearby years with fewer complaints than typical and no open NHTSA investigation: 2023
Based only on NHTSA complaints, recalls and investigations. Not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, and not a reliability rating. How this is calculated
- Complaints
- 182filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles, 47 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 6campaigns on record
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
- EPA fuel economy
- 31 mpgcombined, 2.5L 4-cyl FWD · 27 city / 37 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2020 Nissan Altima (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error
What owners report
Owners of the 2020 Altima most often report electrical and convenience failures — especially power door lock actuators that quit one by one — and engine or transmission behavior such as stalling, hesitation and shuddering during acceleration. A separate, well-represented group of complaints concerns the forward collision/automatic emergency braking system, which owners say can trigger without an obstacle or blink warning lights. Many of these reports arrive at low mileage, and several describe the dealer being unable to reproduce the problem.
- Forward collision avoidance
False or unexpected automatic emergency braking
- 53 complaints (29%)
- median 21,171 mi at 2.5 yrs old (23 state mileage)
- 10 mention a crash, fire or injury
- filed 2020–2026
Owners report the forward collision warning or automatic emergency braking engaging when nothing is in the path — sometimes braking hard on its own — or failing to react when it should. Others describe AEB, ABS and traction warning lights blinking or staying on and the driver-assist features shutting off, with dealers sometimes replacing sensors and axles without resolving it. Reported from around 2,500 miles upward, with several cases in snow, wet roads or cold temperatures.
What to check: Ask whether any forward-camera or radar software updates or lane-camera aiming have been performed, and note whether warning lights appear on the test drive.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“During a snow storm a couple weeks ago in colorado my 2020 Nissan Altima's forward collision adas kicked in locking up my breaks causing me to slide into a curb and nearly rear end another vehicle also causing alignment issue's and problems with the traction system. Due to locking the brakes this accident was caused. It was on a city street while I was in motion however the forward collision kicked in way early and slammed the brakes which is extremely dangerous in cold and wet road conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #11374757, filed 2020-11, 2,500 miles“Blind side warning not working - radar not available due to side obstruction. Several times the instrument panel has malfunction - Nissan claims car must be spotless or it won't function properly. I have never had such issues with other makes. The ebs warning lights come on most of the time when temperature drops below freezing. I thought this car provided safety, instead it does the opposite. Nissan claims when there's snow on the ground safety features won't work. Why have them then? Make a point of this before I purchase. …”
NHTSA complaint #11319371, filed 2020-03, 500 miles - Engine
Engine light, reduced power and stalling
Mentioned in 9 of 60 sampled complaints
Complaints describe the engine light coming on, sometimes with a 'Service Now' or 'Engine Malfunction, power reduced' message, and the vehicle losing power or refusing to start. Several owners report repeated visits where sensors, a solenoid valve or a mass air flow sensor were replaced and the warning returned. Some complaints raised after the engine-bearing recall was announced say owners are unsure whether their vehicle is covered. Reports cluster from a few thousand miles up to roughly 60,000 miles, with some tied to cold-weather driving.
Recall 25V4370002 related service bulletins
What to check: Ask for any engine or sensor repair history and whether the engine-bearing recall (25V437000) applies to the VIN and has been completed; watch for a persistent check-engine light on a test drive.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“The engine light constantly comes on. Have had the solenoid valve timing control replaces twice and engine light back on for the same problem. I have had my car for 6 months and has been in the shop frequently.”
NHTSA complaint #11361680, filed 2020-09, 5,208 miles“I been having issues with my car stalling out and not wanting to start I got the spark plugs replaced by a mechanic and then my car starts over heating I have my car looked at by a mechanic again and I’m told the engine is corrupt by oil and the fuel pump is bad my car can be inspected for this issue as it is having a lot more issues due to the Nissan recalls but my vin doesn’t cover it”
NHTSA complaint #11684292, filed 2025-09 - Electrical system
Power door lock actuators failing
- 17 complaints (9%)
- median 80,698 mi at 4.2 yrs old (3 state mileage, few)
- filed 2023–2026
Owners describe one door lock actuator failing and then others following, sometimes within weeks, so doors no longer lock or unlock with the key fob or the interior buttons. Several say the rear doors stopped working first and the front doors followed, and some report being locked out or having to enter through another door. Complaints mention dealers quoting several hundred dollars per actuator, and one owner said a dealer declined to replace a still-working actuator under warranty. Reported from roughly 45,000 to 120,000 miles, with several owners noting the problem began a couple of years into ownership.
What to check: Lock and unlock every door with the fob, the interior switch and the key; any door that is slow, silent or intermittent is worth noting before purchase.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“I have a 2020 Nissan Altima SR that both rear door lock actuators have randomly gone out resulting in my back doors not unlocking in case of an emergency. My doors also do not lock with any of the buttons, and if I forget to manually lock my rear doors, they are left unlocked and someone can break into my car, resulting in injury.”
NHTSA complaint #11610101, filed 2024-08“I currently own a 2020 Nissan Altima with 49,186 miles and I am reporting a recurring power door lock failure. This vehicle was inspected at the Nissan of Cumming location this morning to confirm the issue. Three of the passenger-side door lock actuators have failed within a short period of time. The two rear door locks stopped working at the same time, and approximately two weeks later the front passenger door lock also stopped working. …”
NHTSA complaint #11753776, filed 2026-07 - Transmission and drivetrain
Transmission hesitation and shuddering
Mentioned in 6 of 60 sampled complaints
Complaints describe jerking, shuddering or hesitation when accelerating from a stop, delayed or noisy shifts, and in some cases a loss of power with a whining sound. Some owners report the dealer could not duplicate the concern, while others describe transmission replacement. Most reports fall between roughly 10,000 and 60,000 miles.
What to check: Test repeated stops and starts and a steady-speed drive; ask for transmission service records and whether the fluid has been changed.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“Many times while I'm driving, I feel a jerky motion. when I am at a stop light, and proceed to hit the accelerator, it will not pick up. I have lost power, the car will jerk while I'm driving. The RPM will rave go up. It's very dangerous because I can be driving and the engine will lose or reduced power. I get a whining sound, like my transmission, is gonna go out.”
NHTSA complaint #11685498, filed 2025-09“I bought a used (7,000 miles) 2020 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV. Bought the car on January (18-19th) 2022 with a clean Car Fax. Then, on August 12, 2022 at 17,500 approximate miles the transmission failed. I was driving and suddenly the engine light came on and the car was being strange. Slight shaking, vibration, and delayed acceleration plus a few other details I cannot recall. I immediately went to the dealership since I was nearby and I did not feel that the car was safe to drive. …”
NHTSA complaint #11572332, filed 2024-02 - Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
Windshield cracking without impact
- 8 complaints (4%)
- median 1,730 mi at 1.1 yrs old (2 state mileage, few)
- filed 2021–2025
Owners report windshields cracking or chipping without a visible impact, often starting at the top edge or spreading overnight, with some saying the glass is costly to replace. A few describe moisture or condensation on the interior glass that affects visibility. Reported mostly on very low-mileage vehicles, often under 5,000 miles.
What to check: Inspect the windshield edges and the rear glass for cracks or chips, and confirm whether the rear-window glass recall (20V570000) was performed for the VIN.
2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records
“My windshield cracked for no reason with only 460 miles on the car. Upon looking through a social media group and reading forums it was very evident that this is a super common issue. I don't know if it cracked when I was driving or over night but I noticed it about a mile into my morning drive to work with no other cars around and only doing 30mph. The windshield in this car is not only very expensive to replace but it also posses a safety issue and in many states you can be ticketed for it being cracked. …”
NHTSA complaint #11388444, filed 2021-01, 460 miles“My windshield cracked in october 2020. Bought it in august 2020 and my sister and mother both own nissans(sentra and rouge). Both windshields are cracked.”
NHTSA complaint #11396631, filed 2021-02, 3,000 miles
Buying note. Check the door locks, driver-assist warning lights and transmission behavior on a test drive, since these are the areas owners most often describe. Ask for a VIN-based recall check and a service history, particularly for engine and sensor repairs, before deciding.
Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.
NHTSA recorded 182 consumer complaints for the 2020 Nissan Altima. 47 of the complaints include a mileage, and 66% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,000 miles. Of all complaints, 16 involved a crash, 7 a fire, 15 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 148 technical service bulletins for this model year. Compared with the other 15 Nissan Altima model years that have at least 25 complaints and are old enough to compare, this one scores 55 out of 100, where 50 is a typical year for the model (typical for this model). The comparison allows for the era and for how long each year has had to collect complaints, but not for how many vehicles were sold.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system46 25%
- Engine37 20%
- Other or unknown36 20%
- Steering20 11%
- Brakes18 9.9%
- Transmission and drivetrain17 9.3%
- Air bags9 5.0%
Also reported: Fuel system (7), Body and structure (7), Wheels (7), Vehicle speed control (6), Engine cooling (5), Latches, locks and linkages (5), Suspension (5), Lane departure (4), Seat belts (3), Tires (3), Seats (2), Equipment (1), Exterior lighting (1).
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact became aware that there was a mileage discrepancy after the purchase. The vehicle was an independent dealer sale. At the time of the purchase, the vehicle mileage was 83,000. It was later discovered during routine maintenance with an authorized local dealer that the mileage was 125,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11744494, filed 2026-06, 125,000 milesEngine: “Parked the car for roughly 10 minutes. Came back and started car with all lights on dash illuminated. Hard to drive, hard to steer and could not tell how fast vehicle was moving as speedometer didn't work. This has happened before, had it taken to Nissan dealer. Advised that they couldn't duplicate the lights issues after it sat for 3 days before resetting itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11412753, filed 2021-04, 14,500 milesOther or unknown: “Just purchased my car 2 months ago, and I'm starting to see chips/crack on the top of the winshield. I didn't hit anything or any debri. I beleive this is a defect. I am going to see the dealership, and see what they tell me.”
NHTSA complaint #11352845, filed 2020-09, 1,200 milesForward collision avoidance: “The forward emergency braking system on my vehicle disables itself. I receive a message stating front laser obstructed . There is no obstruction on vehicle. I relly on the emergency braking system to give me a heads up on possible forwars collision. Problem started around 50000 miles. It went away for a few months then came back”
NHTSA complaint #11557914, filed 2023-12Mileage when problems were reported
66% of the 47 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,208 and 60,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: rising. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
Crash test ratings
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2020 Nissan Altima. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Side pole | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima · sedan AWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.2% risk |
| Altima · sedan FWD | ★★★★★ | 5 / 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 · 9.2% risk |
Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2020 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking optional.
Neighbouring years: 2019: same overall rating; 2021: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2020 Nissan Altima version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altima FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 28 | 39 | 32 | $2,100 |
| Altima AWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 26 | 35 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Altima AWD SR/Platinum | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 26 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Altima SR/Platinum FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | CVT | 25 | 34 | 29 | $2,300 |
| Altima SR/Platinum FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | CVT | 27 | 37 | 31 | $2,150 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 25V437000Jun 27, 2025Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanicalCovers: Nissan Altima 2019–2020, Infiniti QX50 2019–2022, Nissan Rogue 2021–2024 +1 more
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Rogue, 2019-2020 Altima, 2019-2022 Infiniti QX50, and 2022 Infiniti QX55 vehicles equipped with 3-cylinder 1.5L or 4-cylinder 2.0L variable compression turbo (VC-Turbo) engines. The engine…
- 23V628000Sep 8, 2023Back over prevention › Sensing system › CameraCovers: Nissan Altima 2019–2021, Sentra 2020–2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Altima and 2020-2021 Sentra vehicles. Damage to the camera harness can cause distortion or loss of the rearview camera display image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
- 21V169000Mar 11, 2021Tires › SidewallCovers: Nissan Altima 2019–2020, Titan 2018–2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Altima and 2018-2021 Titan vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
- 21V138000Mar 4, 2021Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assemblyCovers: Nissan Altima 2020–2021
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Nissan Altima vehicles. The tie rod ball joint fastener was not tightened properly, which could result in the tie rod ball joint detaching from the steering knuckle.
- 20V685000Nov 5, 2020TiresCovers: Nissan Altima 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima S grade vehicles equipped with Continental ProContact TX tires, size 215/60 R16 H, with TIN date code 3320 and Mold ID S-419149. The tires may have been over cured.
- 20V570000Sep 22, 2020Visibility › Glass, side/rearCovers: Nissan Altima 2020, Maxima 2020, Leaf 2020
Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2020 Altima, Maxima and Leaf vehicles. The rear window glass may not remain properly secured to the vehicle.
Recall details for the 2020 Nissan Altima → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- AQ22003Hertz/Vehicles Rented with Open RecallsOpen · Dec 16, 2022
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 148 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11031705Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11031704Apr 13, 2026Body and structure. CERTIFICATION LABEL AND VIN PLATE REPLACEMENT SERVICE INFORMATION Because of collision damage or other vehicle repair, a replacement “Certification Label” or “VIN Plate/Label” may be needed. HINT…
- 11031699Mar 30, 2026Electrical system. TELEMATICS SERVICE INFORMATION HINT: This bulletin applies to vehicles equipped with a 4G network compatible TCU. TCUs compatible with 3G network only are no longer supported. SERVICE INFORMATION…
- 11028686Jan 16, 2026Forward collision avoidance. FALSE ACTIVATION OF AEB OR FCW IF YOU CONFIRM The customer states they have experienced false activation and/or unexpected braking of the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) or Forward Collision…
- 11014472Feb 20, 2025Brakes, Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system. AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING WARNING LIGHT BLINKING APPLIED SYSTEMS: Vehicles equipped with a lane camera (see Figure 1) SERVICE INFORMATION If the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) warning light or…
- 11014471Feb 20, 2025Forward collision avoidance, Electrical system, Brakes. INTELLIGENT CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE AND AEB/FEB WARNING LIGHT ON OR RADAR OBSTRUCTION MESSAGE DISPLAYED WITH DTC C1A16 OR C2582 IF YOU CONFIRM IMPORTANT: The purpose of ACTION (on the next page)…
- 11009069Oct 4, 2024Lane departure, Electrical system. LANE CAMERA AIMING VEHICLE REFERENCE VALUES NOT IN ESM SERVICE INFORMATION If the lane camera requires aiming, the values in Table A on page 4 must be used. For all other models/model years…
- 11009068Sep 19, 2024Air bags. DTC B00A0-00 STORED This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin. IF YOU CONFIRM DTC B00A0-00 (OCCUPANT DETECTION SENSOR…
- 11001192Jun 7, 2024Transmission and drivetrain. CVT/TCM CALIBRATION DATA “WRITE” PROCEDURE This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
- 11004962May 21, 2024Electrical system. VEHICLE KEY NOT DETECTED / AUTHENTICATED, ENGINE WILL NOT START This bulletin has been amended. See AMENDMENT HISTORY on the last page. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
Other model years of the Nissan Altima
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 3,522 | 2 | 5 | 31 | — | Too new |
| 2024 | 41 | 15,073 | 1 | 5 | 30 | Too new to compare | Too new |
| 2023 | 30 | 65,200 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 0 · Fewer | Too new |
| 2022 | 31 | 30,300 | 0 | 5 | 31 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2021 | 70 | 42,897 | 2 | 5 | 31 | 0 · Fewer | Rising |
| 2020 | 182 | 34,000 | 6 | 5 | 31 | 55 · Typical | Rising |
| 2019 | 234 | 18,074 | 7 | 5 | 31 | 62 · Typical | Rising |
| 2018 | 226 | 36,000 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 26 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2017 | 393 | 55,000 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 36 · Typical | Stable |
| 2016 | 555 | 58,000 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 56 · Typical | Falling |
| 2015 | 955 | 57,000 | 10 | 5 | 31 | 93 · More | Falling |
| 2014 | 1,114 | 64,150 | 8 | 5 | 31 | 97 · More | Falling |
| 2013 | 2,313 | 64,750 | 12 | 5 | 26 | 100 · More | Falling |
| 2012 | 426 | 75,000 | 4 | 4 | 26 | 44 · Typical | Falling |
| 2011 | 242 | 72,000 | 1 | 4 | 26 | 1 · Fewer | Falling |
| 2010 | 381 | 53,128 | 3 | — | 23 | 40 · Typical | Falling |
| 2009 | 1,547 | 78,931 | 4 | — | 26 | 78 · More | Falling |
| 2008 | 1,030 | 70,000 | 4 | — | 26 | 70 · More | Falling |
| 2007 | 471 | 61,765 | 3 | — | 26 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2006 | 824 | 90,000 | 3 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 1,091 | 86,000 | 1 | — | 21 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 276 | 73,480 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 2003 | 883 | 84,900 | 4 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 1,047 | 88,164 | 5 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2001 | 159 | 66,000 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 160 | 83,500 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1999 | 87 | 99,500 | 0 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1998 | 123 | 94,000 | 0 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 108 | 92,420 | 1 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 1996 | 92 | 84,000 | 0 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 180 | 110,000 | 3 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1994 | 106 | 120,000 | 2 | — | 24 | Not compared (before 2008) | Rising |
| 1993 | 122 | 122,000 | 1 | — | 23 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Nissan Altima model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Nissan Altima?
Owners of the 2020 Altima most often report electrical and convenience failures — especially power door lock actuators that quit one by one — and engine or transmission behavior such as stalling, hesitation and shuddering during acceleration. The issues reported most often: False or unexpected automatic emergency braking; Engine light, reduced power and stalling; Power door lock actuators failing.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2020 Nissan Altima have?
NHTSA recorded 182 consumer complaints for the 2020 Nissan Altima as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2020 Nissan Altima is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 46 complaints (25% of the total), followed by engine with 37.
Has the 2020 Nissan Altima been recalled?
NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How did the 2020 Nissan Altima do in NHTSA crash tests?
NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2020 Nissan Altima 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Nissan Altima get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Nissan Altima (Altima SR/Platinum, 2.5L 4-cyl) at 31 mpg combined, 27 city and 37 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $2,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2020 Nissan Altima reported?
Among the 47 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,000 miles and the middle half falls between 5,208 and 60,000 miles; 66% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.