2020 Nissan REDUNDANT ALTIMA: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
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 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 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 11455561 · 2022-03-07 (March 7, 2022)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle and turning off the engine white smoke was suddenly present inside the cabin of the vehicle. After exiting the vehicle flames and smoke could be seen coming from under the steering wheel. The fire department was called to the scene and extinguished the flames. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. A fire report was taken at the scene. The failure mileage …
Owner-reported narrative. 17,930 miles reported. Look up ODI 11455561 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11493869 · 2022-11-16 (November 16, 2022)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while his wife was driving at 40-45 MPH with his daughter sitting in the front passenger seat, the vehicle crashed into another vehicle that failed to yield at the stop sign. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to engage. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact's wife and daughter sustained back pain and headaches but did not seek medical assistance. A police report was filed. The contact met his wife at the scene and assisted her with driving the vehicle…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11493869 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11507402 · 2023-02-15 (February 15, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the sunroof inadvertently exploded without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 90,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11507402 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 11532314 · 2023-07-14 (July 14, 2023)
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Altima. The contact stated that while attempting to open the driver’s door, the door was difficult to open. The contact stated that the door handle was operational however, the door lock failed to release as needed. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent at first however, the door became inoperable and no longer was able to be opened. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The …
Owner-reported narrative. 80,698 miles reported. Look up ODI 11532314 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.