2020 Nissan Altima Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings Problems
NHTSA component category: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS · data through 11/01/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How forward collision avoidance: warnings ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 161 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2020 Nissan Altima overview page.
What owners report
“I was driving on the Freeway and without warning my car reduced speed. Then there was a warning bell that showed engine malfunction power reduced…”NHTSA complaint 11595567 — filed 06/20/2024
“I can be driving and all of a sudden the collision symbol starts flashing,it has done it at least ten times”NHTSA complaint 11577229 — filed 03/13/2024
“The forward emergency braking system on my vehicle disables itself. I receive a message stating "front laser obstructed". There is no obstruction on vehicle. I…”NHTSA complaint 11557914 — filed 12/01/2023
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Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2020 Nissan Altima have forward collision avoidance: warnings problems?
Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2020 Nissan Altima: 20 of 161 complaints on file (12.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2020 Nissan Altima have in total?
161 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 11/01/2026. Across all categories, 15 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 13 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's forward collision avoidance: warnings category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
