Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
The most-reported problem — Suspension (16.6% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Suspension complaints here are 4.1× the median for that category across the 965 model-years tracked on this site.
2 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 4 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 78 · 16.6% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 52 · 11% | Investigation closed | PE11020 |
| Power Train | 50 · 10.6% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 46 · 9.8% | Recalled | Recall 08V521000 |
| Suspension:rear | 42 · 8.9% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 31 · 6.6% | Recalled | Recall 07V267000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Percentages are the share of the 471 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
NHTSA campaign 07V599000 · 2007 · reported 12/28/2007
DRIVING ON UNDER-INFLATED TIRES IS UNSAFE AND COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 08V521000 · 2008 · reported 10/07/2008
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE PASSENGER AIR BAG BEING SUPPRESSED WHICH COULD FAIL TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 07V267000 · 2007 · reported 06/21/2007
IF THE AIR FILTER MATERIAL IGNITES, A FIRE MAY OCCUR. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
“2007 NISSAN ALTIMA W/ 30K; REAR SWAY BAR BROKE FOR NO APPARENT REASON; NOT COVERED UNDER REGULAR WARRANTY BUT TOLD(BY DEALER) IT IS NOT SAFE…”NHTSA complaint 10372571 — filed 12/27/2010 · SUSPENSION
“2007 NISSAN ALTIMA 3.5SE REAR SWAY BAR SNAPPED IN TWO WHILE DRIVING. THERE WERE NO DAMAGE TO THE SURROUNDING AREA WHERE THE BAR SNAPPED. AT…”NHTSA complaint 10296933 — filed 12/24/2009 · SUSPENSION
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Suspension issues are the most-reported category, cited in 78 of 471 NHTSA complaints (16.6%), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (52), power train (50), air bags (46). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
471 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 28 involved a crash, 22 involved a fire, and 16 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07V599000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
