2011 Nissan Altima — Recalls & Safety

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this vehicle and 241 owner complaints. Recall repairs are free by US law at any authorized dealer.

1 Campaign

Every Recall on File

SUSPENSION 11V371000 19/07/2011

What's wrong: NISSAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 NISSAN ALTIMA SEDAN VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 25, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011 AT THE CANTON, MISSISSIPPI PLANT. THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE BOLT TO BECOME LOOSE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN, CREATING A RATTLING NOISE AND VIBRATION.

Risk: IF THE BOLT COMES OUT COMPLETELY, THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE DIRECTION OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Free fix: NISSAN WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINK BOLTS AND NUTS AND TIGHTEN THEM TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

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Any year, make and model: open the Car Recall Checker. Also see owner-reported problems & years to avoid for the 2011 Nissan Altima. Data: NHTSA (US DOT, public domain), cached up to 7 days.

Questions

FAQ

Does the 2011 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2011 Nissan Altima. Every listed defect must be repaired free of charge by any authorized Nissan dealer, regardless of vehicle age or ownership history.

Is the recall repair really free?

Yes. US federal law requires manufacturers to fix safety recalls free at any authorized dealer — parts and labour. You do not need to be the original owner.

How do I check my exact vehicle?

This page covers the 2011 Nissan Altima generally. For your specific car, use the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — it tells you whether YOUR vehicle's recalls were already repaired.