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2018 Nissan Altima Electrical Problems

36 owner-reported electrical complaints from NHTSA data

36
Complaints
1
Crashes
Jan 2020Dec 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (36)

criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Apr 2024

As I was driving on a highway, my sunglasses and light compartment on my roof completely fell out of my roof in front of my windshield view. I contacted Nissan and they stated that they could do absolutely nothing for me. Did not have any concerns regarding the fact that it almost caused me to get into an accident as it came swinging right in front of me and almost hit me and my head.

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NHTSA #: 11582245
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
Filed: Sep 2023

Occupant Sensor for Airbags is not working and airbag light is on, this is a safety issue which can cause loss of life in an accident this needs recalled immediately

NHTSA #: 11545182
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CrashFiled: Mar 2023

Brake light switch went out 3 months after getting car. Car would not start then after it started it would not go in gear nor would the brake lights turn on dealership repaired it. The Brake light switch went out again one year later while driving causing my brake lights not to turn on resulting in me getting rear ended after.

NHTSA #: 11512915
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2022

The airbag light keeps coming on in the dashboard. I’ve had it in the shop twice for the diagnostic test and both times they said there was nothing they could find! Now it’s the 3rd time I will need to take it in and leave it and it’s the only car I have.

NHTSA #: 11486491
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
Filed: Dec 2021

The problem of delayed acceleration. The problem occurs when the vehicle does not seem to accelerate for a short period of time. When I'm at a stop.

NHTSA #: 11444956
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2021

The airbag safety system has failed in my car. When a passenger or driver is in the car. The weight sensors and seatbelt sensors that activate the the airbag system fail to activate.

NHTSA #: 11434239
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

My front crash sensor doesn't work all the time. Periodically, especially when it rains it will turn off and give me a warning. However a lot of times it is nice and sunny out and it cuts off.

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NHTSA #: 11353498
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Aug 2020

Since I purchased this 2018 altima (I had previously driven a 2016 altima without aeb), I have gotten false positives from the front sensor, stopping my car at random times in clear day light traffic, on dry pavement, with no leaves or other road debris.

NHTSA #: 11343267
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Mar 2020

Radar sensor for aeb and fcw malfunctioning, turning off at random situations, braking when no vehicle is near, false alerts crossing rail road tracks, etc. Took to nissan dealership under warranty but issue was not fixed since they claim to be because of potential prior crash.

NHTSA #: 11318157
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2019

The front collision radar sensor keeps going off and on. Took into dealer and said it was a very common problem and don't know why it is not recalled yet. The part is $1500 which is over 10% of the vehicle.

NHTSA #: 11271282
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: May 2019

During random driving the forward collision sensor comes on stating that forward collision is unavailable. Sometimes the sensor will go off 1-2 times or up to 6 times in one day. This sensor controls the (aeb) automatic emergency braking.

NHTSA #: 11208650
criticalELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2018

I purchased a new 2018 nissan, the front end collision sensor is alarming and has ever since the car was new. I have taken it to two different dealers and they have referred me to nissan and say that I should wait for the recall. I think this is unacceptable as my car is not safe with the front end collision not working properly.

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NHTSA #: 11154867
highELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2020

Basically I was at the store came out to go home and the car would not start then after a while it started up but then when I went to drive it again it was giving me a hard time to start and after I waited a while and tried again it started up but would not switch gears out of park at all and it has been an ongoing problem I went to nissan and when I got there they told me to change the key fobs in which I did and it started up with no problem but after a few weeks the same problem has happened then it fees like the vehicle stalls to drive off when you press the gas.

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NHTSA #: 11364054
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Filed: Jan 2026

didn't know what the list this one but at a certain speed on the highway the hood latch comes loose unlocks, and my backup camera All of a sudden doesn't always work, sometimes the screen is completely black...

NHTSA #: 11710419
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2025

My Nissan Altima's power door locks failed making entry and egress sometimes impossible. While the key will unlock the driver's door, rear seat passengers have been unable to exit the vehicle without assistance due to the door being locked. Premature power door lock actuators in Nissan vehicles is reportedly a very common problem according to my research.

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NHTSA #: 11693275
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
Filed: Jun 2025

The driver's side door lock actuator stopped working around June 2024. Haven't replaced it yet, but bought another part. Read where others are having same issue.

NHTSA #: 11670362
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
Filed: May 2024

Dealership sold me a car that had faulty air bags but neither the manufacturer nor a dealership is wanting to correct the problem. Please help.

NHTSA #: 11591624
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jul 2021

The contact owns a 2018 Nissan Altima. The contact stated upon entering the vehicle, the ignition switch failed to operate as designed. The contact was unable to start the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11424003
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2021

My push start has been giving me problems since 2020. Whenever I have this problem, I either have to start it with the fob or press the push start multiple times. I've taken it to the dealership last year and was told nothing is wrong.

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NHTSA #: 11408330
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 nissan altima. The contact stated that the push to start feature failed to operate as designed. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated.

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NHTSA #: 11322980
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Apr 2020

The backup camera would not work. Camera screen was black in reverse mode. Sometimes the screen get static lines and then blacks out.

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NHTSA #: 11322609
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2019

Intermittent front radar. Warning message will appear stating "front radar unavailble due to obstruction" when there is not an obstruction, then the system deactivates the automatic emergency braking. After a few minutes, the "obstruction" is cleared and the system resumes functionality.

NHTSA #: 11286535
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Oct 2019

While driving the vehicle, notification of "feb: unavailable front radar obstruction" comes on and stays illuminated for upwards of 5 to 10 minutes before turning off. This occurs when there are no vehicles in front of mine and no road hazards that would have triggered it to turn on. I feel that this is a big safety issue with the way the car is designed to stop when it detects a hazard.

NHTSA #: 11269272
mediumELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Mar 2019

While attempting to proceed after a stop sign warning lights came on dash including the battery light. I put on my hazard lights. When I pressed the gas the car made no acceleration noise and did not move.

NHTSA #: 11190328
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2024

My back doors do not lock with the FOB or the interior door lock/unlock button. I have to manually unlock and lock my rear doors. This is a defect that Nissan is well aware of and seems to not care.

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NHTSA #: 11618172
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Nov 2023

Vehicle turned off while driving. Battery disconnected as the battery terminal connector got lose. after a quick clean-up of the terminal corrosion, it was obvious that the terminal has completely deteriorated (corroded) and has no more strength to hold a good contact to the battery terminal.

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NHTSA #: 11556400
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2020

The airbag light of the vehicle comes in and off. It started from a long drive and since then the light stays constantly on or flickers.

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NHTSA #: 11363888
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Sep 2020

My backup camera always goes black and doesn't always provide video. Backup camera shoes black/blank screen when trying to back up periodically.

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NHTSA #: 11353497
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2020

When trying to push start the brakes feel hard and unable to push down so the push start will work. Have to play with the brake pedal in order for it to go down and able to start the car.

NHTSA #: 11353501
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Aug 2020

The start stop button that you press to start the car messes up and does not start the car . Even if you do it multiple times , and the (park reverse neutral drive) prnd lever won't move

NHTSA #: 11343673
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Jan 2020

The car will not start using push to start with the brake pedal depressed. The car is an automatic and the problem is due to a faulty stop light switch. The safety concern is that the brake lights are not functioning correctly and is a safety concern.

NHTSA #: 11301051
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Jan 2020

Ntermittent front radar. Warning message will appear stating "front radar unavailble due to obstruction" when there is not an obstruction. This also happens when it rains intermittantly.

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NHTSA #: 11298438
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Oct 2019

Vehicle in motion and warning signal 'front radar unavailable due to obstruction'.

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NHTSA #: 11266085
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2019

2018 nissan altima has a defective push start and braking system. Unable to start car with push start because it feels as if the brakes are stuck. Have to continously pump the break in a effort to get the brake to release in order to start the car.

NHTSA #: 11257083
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Sep 2019

2018 nissan altima has a defective push start and braking system. Unable to start car with push start because it feels as if the brakes are stuck. Have to continously pump the break in a effort to get the brake to release in order to start the car.

NHTSA #: 11255434
lowELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Aug 2019

2018 nissan altima has a defective push start and braking system. The car will not start with the push start and brake pedal. I was parked and when I got in the car the push start would not work.

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NHTSA #: 11252125

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