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2024 Nissan Altima Forward collision avoidance Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
12%of 41 total for the year
Median mileage
21,000miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the forward collision avoidance of the 2024 Nissan Altima, 12% of the 41 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,000 miles. 2 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.

“I went to stop at a stop sign and the breaks didn’t not work causing a collision, prior to I heard a loud clinking noise and my car smelled like burning rubber. Blind spot didn’t not light up accurately or notify me correctly.”

NHTSA complaint #11559220, filed 2023-12

“While driving, the auto spontaneously without warning has a near catastrophic failure of all systems (e.g. anti-lock brakes, emissions, control, automatic windows etc.) All warning icon lights are on the driver’s front video are displayed while a central scrolling message reports all the major systems malfunctioning (as mentioned above). The auto immediately decelerates and now can no longer go faster than 20 mph. This has twice caused the car behind me to nearly read end me. When pressing on the gas pedal (which feels like pushing down on mashed potatoes) you can not affect acceleration. …”

NHTSA complaint #11576378, filed 2024-03

“The vehicle was unknowingly purchased with an improperly assembled braking system from which is formally known as Koeppel Nissan. The braking assembly failed during operation, resulting in loss of proper braking capability and causing a collision. The braking failure created a serious safety risk to the myself (the driver) and others on the roadway. There were no warning lights, dashboard messages, or other indicators prior to the braking failure. …”

NHTSA complaint #11723152, filed 2026-03

“The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while his son was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle experienced Phantom braking. The contact stated that his son depressed the accelerator pedal and the vehicle continued to drive with no additional failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure was diagnosed as a sensor with the Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) system and a fractured bracket. The AEB sensor was replaced; however, the contact was waiting for the bracket to be replaced because the bracket was on backorder. …”

NHTSA complaint #11591768, filed 2024-05, 21,000 miles

“The contact owns a 2024 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at undisclosed speeds, the brakes erroneously activated, and the vehicle felt as if it was sliding while driving in the rain. The Forward Collision Avoidance warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided due to the address. The failure mileage was unknown.”

NHTSA complaint #11730742, filed 2026-04

Related service bulletins

Forward collision avoidance: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024512%
2023413%
20221032%
20212231%
20203016%
20194118%
2018157%
201762%
201651%
201530%
201420%
201320%
201220%
200910%
200810%

Other parts of the 2024 Nissan Altima

Other or unknown
8 complaints
Brakes
5 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Steering
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
3 complaints
Electrical system
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Seat belts
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2024 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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