2015 Nissan Altima Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/12/2026

66Engine complaints

7%Of all 941 complaints

#5Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

EXTERIOR LIGHTING244 · 25.9%

AIR BAGS170 · 18.1%

POWER TRAIN158 · 16.8%

Unspecified / other92 · 9.8%

ENGINE66 · 7%

Share of the 941 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2015 Nissan Altima overview page.

What owners report

“I PURCHASED MY 2015 NISSAN ALTIMA BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALER. IN SEPT 2015 AT 25,000 MILES, WHILE DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE FREEWAY…”NHTSA complaint 10881224 — filed 06/28/2016

“FIRST I WAS PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND THE CAR JUST STOPPED, I STARTED THE CAR BACK UP AND IT WENT. I DROVE ABOUT…”NHTSA complaint 10876314 — filed 06/24/2016

“CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE BY IT SELF WHILE DRIVING, IT WAS A CLEAR NIGHT, I DID NOT HIT ANYTHING. JUST STARTED BY ITS SELF.”NHTSA complaint 10875254 — filed 06/20/2016

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Nissan Altima have engine problems?

Engine is the #5 most-reported problem area on the 2015 Nissan Altima: 66 of 941 complaints on file (7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2015 Nissan Altima have in total?

941 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 45 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 26 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.