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 — Power Train (42.3% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Power Train complaints here are 5.0× the median for that category across the 2391 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 230 · 42.3% | No official action | — |
| Engine | 86 · 15.8% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 67 · 12.3% | Recalled | Recall 16V244000 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 63 · 11.6% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 37 · 6.8% | No official action | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 36 · 6.6% | No official action | — |
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 544 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 18V915000 · 2018 · reported 12/19/2018
If the rear passenger door opens while the vehicle is moving, the rear passengers have an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 17V040000 · 2017 · reported 01/18/2017
If the rear passenger doors inadvertently open while the vehicle is in motion, it may increase the risk of injury to the rear passengers. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 16V244000 · 2016 · reported 04/26/2016
If the passenger frontal air bag does not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, the passenger is at an increased risk of injury. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
NHTSA campaign 20V315000 · 2020 · reported 05/28/2020
Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. 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.
“'TAKATA RECALL' I HAVE THE 2016 NISSAN ALTIMA I BOUGHT IT ON FEBRUARY 28,2019 AND ON MARCH 2, 2019 WHILE DRIVING IT AT 35 MILES…”NHTSA complaint 11183715 — filed 03/03/2019 · POWER TRAIN
“HAD THE VEHICLE CHECKED OUT AT THE LOCAL DEALER DUE TO THE RPM'S JUMPING ON THE FREEWAY AT HIGH SPEED. TOLD ALL WAS WELL, NO…”NHTSA complaint 11182627 — filed 02/26/2019 · POWER TRAIN
“AFTER THE CAR IDLES FOR A PERIOD OF TIME, CAR HESITATES TO GO. AFTER PRESSING ON THE GAS PEDAL FOR A FEW SECONDS CAR TAKES…”NHTSA complaint 11176180 — filed 02/11/2019 · POWER TRAIN
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power train issues are the most-reported category, cited in 230 of 544 NHTSA complaints (42.3%), followed by engine (86), unspecified/other issues (80), air bags (67). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
544 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 27 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 31 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 18V915000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is 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.
