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Buying a used 2018 Nissan Altima? Check these 2 recalls first

2 NHTSA recalls · 225 owner complaints on file

The 2018 Nissan Altima has 2 recalls in this group: a hood that could open while driving and a backup camera image that can remain off. The hood issue makes latch repair documentation a prominent part of the review. NHTSA lists 225 owner complaints, which are unverified reports, including 60 categorized as unknown or other, 49 involving service brakes, 37 electrical systems, and 36 air bags. The complaint record includes 11 crashes and 6 injuries.

Before you buy

1. Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
2. Confirm hood recall completion and inspect latch operation.
3. Verify the camera recall repair and check image operation.
4. Ask about brake faults, electrical problems, and air bag warnings.
5. Open recalls are repaired free at any Nissan dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.

Recalls covering the 2018 Nissan Altima

What owners have reported to NHTSA

225 complaints filed for this model year, including 11 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 6 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.

When the complaints were filed

Complaints by the year they reached NHTSA. The current year is incomplete, and counts usually fall as fewer of these cars stay on the road.

Other model years

• 2019
• 2020
• 2021
• 2025
• All Altima recalls