2020 Nissan REDUNDANT ALTIMA problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
49,439 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2020 model year. Data snapshot: . 19 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 21 complaints (28.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 7 | 33.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 3 | 14.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 9.5% |
| Braking behavior | 2 | 9.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering | 6 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender | 1 |
| Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 |
Steering: 6; Engine: 3; Electrical System: 2; Air Bags: 1; Back Over Prevention: 1; Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Immobilizer/Proximity:Key/Sender: 1; Equipment:Electrical:Infotainment: 1; Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 7 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 2 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 7; 50,000 to 74,999: 2; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 5 |
2021: 2; 2022: 3; 2023: 11; 2024: 5
Pattern summary
Steering leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 3 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11421953 · 2021-06-23 (June 23, 2021)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds there was an abnormal clicking noise while turning left and right. There were no warning indicator lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000. The contact stated the failure was similar to NHTSA campaign number 21V138000 (steering).
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11421953 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11452018 · 2022-02-15 (February 15, 2022)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while she had the vehicle serviced for oil maintenance at the local dealer, she had heard an abnormal noise but the dealer stated it was normal. The contact stated the next day while her nephew was driving 15 MPH and making a right turn, the tie rod detached from the vehicle. The contact stated he was not aware of any warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not drivable. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V138000 (Steering) howev…
Owner-reported narrative. 21,039 miles reported. Look up ODI 11452018 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11546461 · 2023-09-25 (September 25, 2023)
The contact owned a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that her husband had driven the vehicle and had parked the vehicle in the driveway. The contact stated that 25 minutes later, the vehicle alarm sounded persistently. The contact stated that the husband opened the front door and saw that the driver's side of the cabin was in flames. The contact's husband used a water hose to extinguish the fire. The fire department also assisted the contact's husband in extinguishing the fire. A fire department report that indicated that the fire had sta…
Owner-reported narrative. 132,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11546461 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11554013 · 2023-11-07 (November 7, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle and shifting into reverse, he became aware that the back-up camera was not functioning. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the rear camera wiring harness. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V628000 (Back Over Prevention), and the VIN was included, but parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was notified of …
Owner-reported narrative. 4,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 11554013 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11518324 · 2023-04-21 (April 21, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while her son was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V138000 (Steering) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was unknown.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11518324 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11541709 · 2023-08-30 (August 30, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while in park(P). The contact stated that she was able to restart the vehicle; however, the failure recurred while driving at an undisclosed speed. The contact was able to drive to her destination. The vehicle was taken to the dealer several times; however, the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 115,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11541709 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11428499 · 2021-08-10 (August 10, 2021)
2020 NISSAN ALTIMA. CONSUMER WRITES IS REGARDS TO DEFECTIVE INTELLIGENT FORWARD COLLISION WARNING FEATURE. THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING THE FORWARD COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM WOULD BEEP THEN SLAM ON THE BRAKES, WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF AN OBSTRUCTION. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11428499 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11578445 · 2024-03-20 (March 20, 2024)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the forward collision avoidance system chimed and the vehicle started braking. The contact stated that there was no vehicle in front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the forward collision avoidance system system engaged after several school buses had driven past his vehicle in the opposite lane. The contact stated that he was able to disengage the forward collision avoidance system, and he continued driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or r…
Owner-reported narrative. 34,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11578445 at NHTSA ↗