Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
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 — Structure (20.2% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Structure complaints here are 5.1× the median for that category across the 1176 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 208 · 20.2% | No official action | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 168 · 16.3% | No official action | — |
| Air Bags | 122 · 11.9% | Recalled | Recall 08V521000 |
| Structure:body | 101 · 9.8% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 87 · 8.5% | Recalled | Recall 07V599000 |
| Power Train | 69 · 6.7% | 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 1,028 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 08V363000 · 2008 · reported 07/31/2008
IF THE BOLT WERE TO COME OUT, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH 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 10V401000 · 2010 · reported 09/10/2010
OVERHEATED BATTERIES COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
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
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.
“THE WINDOWS IN MY 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA COME DOWN FOR NO APPARENT REASON, WHEN LEFT IN A PARKING LOT AND AWAY FROM CAR - THE…”NHTSA complaint 10407239 — filed 06/17/2011 · VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH WHEN THE BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL…”NHTSA complaint 10405899 — filed 06/10/2011 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT DURING A RAINSTORM, THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW COULD BE OPENED BUT WOULD NOT CLOSE…”NHTSA complaint 10403786 — filed 05/31/2011 · VISIBILITY
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Structure issues are the most-reported category, cited in 208 of 1,028 NHTSA complaints (20.2%), followed by unspecified/other issues (199), visibility/wiper (168), air bags (122). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
1,028 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 53 involved a crash, 13 involved a fire, and 33 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 08V363000. 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.
