2018 Nissan Altima Recalls, Problems & MPG

NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 226 owner complaints for the 2018 Nissan Altima. The EPA rates it 26 to 31 MPG combined, depending on engine and drivetrain.

Recalls
2
Owner complaints
226
Crashes / fires reported
11 / 0
EPA combined
26–31 MPG

2018 Nissan Altima recalls

  • Latches/Locks/LinkagesMay 28, 2020 · NHTSA 20V315000+

    Risk: Corrosion to the secondary latch may cause it to bind and remain in the unlatched position when the hood is closed. If the primary latch is inadvertently released again and the secondary latch is not engaged, the hood could unexpectedly open while driving, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners, and dealers will install a stronger release spring in the hood release lever, a warning label near the secondary hood latch, and an Owner’s Manual addendum card with instructions on how to lubricate and maintain the secondary hood latch mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2021. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669. Note: Recall 16V-029 remains open for any unremedied 2013-2015 Altimas and this recall applies to all vehicles covered by 16V-029 even if those repairs have already been performed.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2018 Nissan Altima vehicles. If the primary hood latch is inadvertently released, there is an increased likelihood that the secondary hood latch may corrode over time.

  • Back Over PreventionSep 12, 2019 · NHTSA 19V654000+

    Risk: The lack of an image in the back-up camera display increases the risk of a crash.

    Fix: Nissan will notify owners in phases, having dealers update the back-up camera settings software, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2019 and all affected VINs should be activated. Owners may contact Nissan customer service at 1-800-867-7669 or INFINITI customer service at 1-800-662-6200.

    Nissan North America, Inc. (Nissan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Nissan Altima, Armada, Frontier, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, NV, NV200, Pathfinder, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, Titan Diesel, Versa Note and Versa Sedan vehicles, as well as Infiniti Q50, Q60, QX30 and QX80 vehicles. Additionally included are 2019 Nissan GT-R and Taxi and Infiniti QX50, QX60, Q70, Q70L vehicles. The back-up camera and display settings can be adjusted such that the rear view image is no longer visible and the system will retain that setting the next time the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Recall repairs are free. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours still needs one.

Most reported 2018 Nissan Altima problems

Owner complaints to NHTSA by system. One complaint can name more than one system.

  • Unknown or Other60
  • Service Brakes49
  • Electrical System37
  • Air Bags36
  • Power Train24
  • Forward Collision Avoidance15
  • Engine14
  • Exterior Lighting13

2018 Nissan Altima gas mileage

EPA ratings for each version (city / highway / combined).

VersionEngineCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
Altima2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (variable gear ratios)273831$2,050
Altima SR2.5 L 4 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7)263730$2,150
Altima3.5 L 6 cyl, Automatic (AV-S7)223226$2,450

Real-world mileage depends on how and where you drive. Logbay compares your actual MPG with these EPA numbers.

Questions

Does the 2018 Nissan Altima have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Nissan Altima, most recently for the latches/locks/linkages (May 28, 2020). Recall repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common 2018 Nissan Altima problems?

Owners filed 226 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported areas are unknown or other (60), service brakes (49), electrical system (37).

What gas mileage does the 2018 Nissan Altima get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Nissan Altima at 26 to 31 MPG combined (best version: 27 city / 38 highway).

Sources: NHTSA recalls and owner complaints (api.nhtsa.gov), EPA fuel economy (fueleconomy.gov). Updated Oct 26, 2026. Complaint counts are unverified owner reports.