Equipment Related Problems of the 2018 Nissan Altima

Table 1 shows four common equipment related problems of the 2018 Nissan Altima. The number one most common problem is related to the equipment (55 problems). The second most common problem is related to the carrier/rack (two problems).

Table 1. Equipment related problems of Nissan Altima


Recently reported Equipment problems of the 2018 Nissan Altima

The Equipment problem

In 2022, there was a recall on the hood latch system. At that time the dealership was able to spray a substance on the latch and close out the recall instead of replacing the latch. Now my car is having issues with the latch that should’ve been replaced from the start.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

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.   Read details...

The Owners/service Manual problem

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.   Read details...


Equipment related problems in other Nissan Altima model year vehicles:



Altima Service Bulletins
Altima Safety Recalls
Altima Defect Investigations